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La Casa de Don Pedro Early Childhood Development Center III
202-216 First Street, Newark NJ 07107 · License #07LAC0007 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Gloria Jerez
- Phone
- (973) 350-0530
- Website
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- Address
- 202-216 First Street, Newark NJ 07107 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
Ages not published.
- Accepts child care subsidy (CCDF)
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: New Jersey DCF, Office of Licensing- Violation
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Corrected by May 13, 2026
- Violation
Replace the stained ceiling tile above the computer in room 7.
Corrected by May 13, 2026
- Violation
3A:52-5.4(a)(4) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided.
Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit in room 1.
Corrected by May 13, 2026
- Violation
Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.
Corrected by May 13, 2026
- Violation
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.
Corrected by May 13, 2026
- Violation
Ensure parental permission is sign off on the special care plan in room 3.
Corrected by May 13, 2026
- Violation
Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2026
- Violation
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that a CARI background check is completed as required for (1) named staff for the center's license renewal.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2025
- Violation
Maintain an illness log on file at the center that includes: the child's name and dates of exclusion and return.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2025
- Violation
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are present when two are required.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2025
- Violation
Replace the tattered sofa chair in Room 5.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2025
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(a)(16) · Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.
Repair and/or paint surfaces at the front entrance foyer area.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that all mechanical ventilation in the multipurpose room are clean and in good repair.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- Violation
Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. 11.5.2025-Water results outstanding
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times in room 4.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Staff was unable to maintain adequate supervision as a named child was observed crawling under tables and running in the hallways.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that 1 named staff complete a CHRI background check as required.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Violation
Remove debris and overgrown vegetation from the outdoor play area.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Violation
Repair the broken window in the gymnasium.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that the closet door remains locked in the gymnasium and that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(a)(16) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of
Repair and/or paint the walls in room 2.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Violation
3A:52-6.1(e) · The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.
Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are walking.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
- Violation
Secure the garden hose in the outdoor playground.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Violation
Label all rooms approved by the OOL for the children's use. Ensure that room 1 is set up to accommodate learning for the ages served or submit an application for a decrease in NJCCIS.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
- Violation
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
- Violation
Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required.
Corrected by Aug 19, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Staff took immediate action to remove the glass vase from the rear egress door on the second floor.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
- Violation
Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2023
- Violation
3A:52-6.6(a)(1) · The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive.
Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff grabbed a named child after the named child failed to stay on her cot, causing redness.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2023
- Violation
3A:52-4.8(a)(7) · Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6.
Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2023
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(f)(2) · Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely.
Ensure that all bathroom equipment is fastened securely. Pertaining to stall divider in room 4.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. Provide documentation to OOL from fire monitoring company indicating scheduled repair and signal.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2022
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(a)(1) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage.
Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks or seepage by cubbies in room 4.
Corrected by Aug 16, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center updates and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Corrected by Aug 16, 2022
- Violation
3A:52-4.8(c) · The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
- Violation
Replace the broken light switch cover in room 7 bathroom.
Corrected by Aug 16, 2022
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(iii) · the building structure shall be maintained to prevent infestation from rodents and insects.
Maintain the building structure to prevent infestation from insects. Pertaining to gap along window in room 3.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2022
- Violation
3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) · The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal in room 5.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2022
- Violation
Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components, including the date the child returned to the center with a note from the child's health care provider.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(c)(1) · Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields.
Ensure that all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs have protective coverings in the bathroom of room 4.
Corrected by Aug 16, 2022
- Violation
Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Corrected by Aug 16, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged as needed.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
- Violation
Secure light in bathroom of room 4.
Corrected by Aug 16, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's name, address, birth date and date of enrollment.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
- Violation
Obtain a current Safe Building Interior Certificate.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2021
- Violation
Ensure resilient surfacing on playground meets requirements.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(a)(1) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage.
Ensure window is free of moisture in room 8.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2021
- Violation
Ensure that the gate on the playground is unlocked during operating hours. Gate was opened upon request.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2021
- Violation
Per the Updated COVID-19 Standards Child Care Centers, ensure that staff are wearing masks at all times. At the time of the inspection, two staff members were not wearing face masks. Upon request by the inspector staff put masks immediately.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2021
- Violation
Ensure that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. At the start of the inspection the fire panel was in trouble mode. The panel was fully operational before the end of the inspection.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
- Violation
Ensure toilets are flushed after use in room 5. Repair broken toilet in room 8.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2019
- Violation
Repair light at top of stairwell by room 8.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2019
- Violation
Ensure exit egress is free of cubbies in room 8.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2019
- Violation
Ensure medication is current in room 1.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2019
- Violation
Ensure staff and parents receive current version of Information to Parents.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2019
- Violation
Ensure emergency light is working in room 5.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2019
- Violation
Repair or replace torn couches in room 2 and 3. Repair or replace broken play sink bin in room 3.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2019
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(a)(15) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.
Ensure vents are free of dust throughout center.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2019
- Violation
Ensure there is enough light in room 3.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2019
- Violation
Ensure the egress is clear of furniture in room 3.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2019
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint.
Repair and/or paint peeling paint in the gym. Repair hole in wall by exit door in gym.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2020
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(c)(1) · Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields.
Replace missing light cover in room 3 bathroom. Repair broken light in room 7. abated 8/8/19
Corrected by Oct 30, 2020
- Violation
Repair or replace window screens in the gym.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2020
- Violation
Ensure Drinking Water Checklist and Statement of Assurance are completed.
Corrected by Nov 2, 2020
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(a)(1) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage.
Ensure window is free of moisture in room 8.
Corrected by Feb 4, 2021
- Violation
Ensure resilient surfacing on playground meets requirements.
Corrected by Feb 4, 2021
- Violation
Obtain a current Safe Building Interior Certificate.
Corrected by Feb 4, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 13, 2026 inspection noted: “Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 20, 2025 inspection noted: “Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 1, 2024 inspection noted: “Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times in room 4.” — what has changed since then?
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