Home › NJ › Newark › LaCasa and McKinley's Civic Lrng.&Engagement Pro.
LaCasa and McKinley's Civic Lrng.&Engagement Pro.
1 Colonnade Place, Newark NJ 07104 · License #130800090 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Edward Hernandez
- Phone
- (973) 483-2703
- Website
- www.lacasanwk.org
- Address
- 1 Colonnade Place, Newark NJ 07104 · 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 documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- Violation
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Missing signed applications for 2 staff. Missing criminal disclosure statements for 2 staff. Missing medical exam for 3 staff. Missing Mantoux results for 2 staff.
Corrected by Nov 5, 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. Missing for 1 child.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- Violation
Ensure permission slips are maintained on file for walking trips. Missing for 1 child.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- Violation
Ensure fire drills are conducted monthly and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including CARI and CHRI background check clearances and that the orientation training dates recorded have been conducted within the preceding 12 months for each staff member.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center and includes the name of the person or organization that provided the training.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that 2 staff complete orientation training annually, and secure and maintain on file, each staff member's signature attesting to the review of the orientation training; .and that the completion of the training is documented on the Staff Records Checklist.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2024
- Violation
Submit to the OOL the center’s current staff records checklist that includes all current staff, substitute staff and sponsor representative.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including the staff's and sponsor represntative CARI and CHRI background checks.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that 2 staff complete a CHRI background check as required.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 1 staff within two weeks of hire.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
- Violation
3A:52-9.5(i) · The center shall conduct two emergency evacuation drills each year for passengers who ride the Type I or Type II School Bus.
Ensure that the driver of the school bus conducts two emergency evacuation drills annually.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Violation
3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(v) · The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to ensure the establishment of a staff member substitute system.
Ensure that the center establishes a staff substitute system.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
- Violation
Maintain on file a record of a signed application for 1 staff.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that unapproved space is inaccessible to the children at all times. At the time of the inspection 14 enrolled children was located in room 213.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff the center's policy on the release of children and will maintain on file signatures from all parents attesting to the receipt of the policy.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that 4 staff and sponsor representaitve submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 7/19/2022 Ensure the sponsor representative submit a CARI background check upon renewal.
Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that 1 staff and the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. 7/19/2022 Ensure the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required.
Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including a statement of good health from the parents for school age child care programs.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
- Violation
Develop and maintain on file an expulsion policy and maintain on file signatures from all families attesting to the receipt of the policy.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
- Violation
Develop and distribute to all families and staff a social media policy and maintain on file signatures from all families attesting to the receipt of the policy.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
Corrected by Dec 23, 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 19, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the name, home and work addresses, home and work telephone numbers and the signature of the parent.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the names, addresses and contact information for any authorized individuals allowed to visit and/or take the child from the center.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the name, address and telephone number of the child's health care provider.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including signed authorization from the parent for emergency medical treatment.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the parent's signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families the center's communicable disease policy and maintains on file the signatures of the parents attesting to their receipt of the policy.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
- Violation
Post a diagram of all approved areas and ensure that all rooms approved for use by the children are labeled.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
- Violation
Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including the names and addresses of the people designated as the additional adults and to which vehicle they are assigned.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Violation
Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including the inspection records for each vehicle.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Violation
Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including the name and address of the leaser or contractor furnishing the vehicle.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Violation
Maintain a record of semi-annual emergency evacuation drills, including the date of the drill.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Violation
Maintain a record of semi-annual emergency evacuation drills, including the number of passengers.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Violation
Maintain a record of semi-annual emergency evacuation drills, including the time taken to evacuate the bus.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Violation
Maintain a record of semi-annual emergency evacuation drills, including the signature of the person conducting the drill.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Violation
Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including a copy of the insurance policy.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
- Violation
3A:52-9.7(h) · The center shall obtain written authorization from the parent or guardian before transporting a child to or from the center.
Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including written authorization from the parent or guardian to transport the child.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that 1 staff complete a CHRI background check as required.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including the staff's CARI and CHRI background checks.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor representative within two weeks of hire.
Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and communication.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center develops and maintains job descriptions, titles, and qualifications for all center staff.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in room 132. At the time of the inspection there were 20 child 6 years and older in the classroom with 1 staff; 2 staff are required at all times.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CHRI background check are directly supervised by another staff member in room 132.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection children walked out of room 132 alone into the hallway.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that there are at least two staff members present at the center at all times who have current first aid and CPR certifications.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
- Violation
Provide orientation training to 1 newly hired staff within two weeks of hire and to current staff annually, and secure and maintain on file, each staff member's signature attesting to the review of the orientation training.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
- Violation
Designate a director designee for whenever the director is not present at the center and ensure that the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times the director is not at the center.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member in room 132.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2022
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) · Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity.
Operate within each room's capacity. There were 24 children in room 209 which has a capacity of 16.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
- Violation
Develop a written policy for parental notification if a method other than telephone calls is used for parental notification; maintain on file a record all parent's signature attesting to the receipt of policy.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
- Violation
Maintain on file a record parent's signature attesting to the receipt of the communicable disease policy.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
- Violation
Maintain transportation records at the center: record of each child transported; copy of driver(s) license(s); name, address and vehicle assignment for additional adult(s) on vehicle(s); copy of insurance, registration, inspection and maintenance records for each vehicle; record of semiannual emergency evacuation drills for all school bus passengers; written parental authorization; policy and procedure for ensuring safe transportation of children.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
- Violation
Maintain on file a record each parent's signature attesting to the receipt of the expulsion policy.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
- Violation
Maintain on file a record each parent's signature attesting to the receipt of the social media policy.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
- Violation
Complete and maintain children's record checklist.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
- Violation
3A:52-9.5(i) · The center shall conduct two emergency evacuation drills each year for passengers who ride the Type I or Type II School Bus.
Conduct two emergency evacuation drills each year for passengers who ride the Type I or Type II School Bus.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
- Violation
Ensure CARI checks are completed for 1 new staff.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
- Violation
Maintain on file a record each parent's signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
- Violation
Ensure CHRI checks are completed for 1 new staff.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
- Violation
3A:52-4.3(a)(2) · The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times.
Develop and implement a method to keep track of children wherein staff in room 201 were unaware of the number of children in their care, and having to count.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
- Violation
Maintain adequate staff/child ratio in the room 201 wherein there were 17 children ages 6 years and older in the classroom with 1 staff in the room; 2 staff are required.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that 2 staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and CPR are at the center at all times when enrolled children are present.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
- Violation
Conduct and document monthly fire drills provided at the center and evacuate all children within 3 minutes.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
- Violation
Maintain at the center the staff record checklist.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
- Violation
Conduct and document two lockdown drills annually.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
- Violation
Complete and maintain at the center daily time sheet for staff with arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
- Violation
Ensure the director and director designee complete staff development in Understanding License Regulations.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
- Violation
3A:52-4.8(a)(2) · Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.
Provide orientation training to all current staff annually. 3/10/2020 1 regular staff and 1 new staff outstanding.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
- Violation
Corrected by Dec 11, 2019
- Violation
Corrected by Dec 11, 2019
- Violation
- Violation
- Violation
Corrected by Dec 11, 2019
- Violation
Ensure that children are monitored at all times. At the time of inspection a child was walking through the hallway unsupervised.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2019
- Violation
3A:52-2.2(e) · The license shall be posted in a prominent location within the center and in each building associated with the center.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2019
- Violation
Maintain adequate staff/child ratio in the room 209 wherein there were 23 children ages 6-13 years old with 1 staff; 2 staff are required.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2019
- Violation
Ensure CARI checks are completed for 2 regular staff.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2019
- Violation
Ensure staff have completed orientation training and have received CARI and CHRI clearances before being left alone to supervise a child or group of children.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2019
- Violation
Ensure that CARI and CHRI checks are maintained at the center for 2 regular staff and sponsor representative.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2019
- Violation
Ensure CHRI checks are completed for 4 regular staff. 12/12/2019 1 staff outstanding.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2019
- 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 the director, head teacher, group teacher, program supervisor, and director designee complete 20 hours of annual training and all other staff working at the center complete 12 hours of annual training. Orientation training may be included for up to six of the required annual staff development hours.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2019
- Violation
Corrected by Dec 23, 2019
- Violation
- Violation
Corrected by Dec 23, 2019
- Violation
Corrected by Jan 14, 2020
- Violation
Ensure center is operating in approved room. At the time of the inspection 11 children was located in the room 211. Request in NJCCIS to OOL to approve room 211.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2020
- Violation
Maintain at the center the staff record checklist.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2021
- Violation
Provide orientation training to all current staff annually. 3/10/2020 1 regular staff and 1 new staff outstanding.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2021
- Violation
Conduct and document two lockdown drills annually.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2021
- Violation
Conduct and document monthly fire drills provided at the center and evacuate all children within 3 minutes.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2021
- Violation
Ensure that 2 staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and CPR are at the center at all times when enrolled children are present
Corrected by Feb 5, 2021
- Violation
3A:52-9.7(h) · The center shall obtain written authorization from the parent or guardian before transporting a child to or from the center.
Maintain transportation records at the center: record of each child transported; copy of driver(s) license(s); name, address and vehicle assignment for additional adult(s) on vehicle(s); copy of insurance, registration, inspection and maintenance records for each vehicle; record of semiannual emergency evacuation drills for all school bus passengers; written parental authorization; policy and procedure for ensuring safe transportation of children.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2021
- Violation
3A:52-9.5(i) · The center shall conduct two emergency evacuation drills each year for passengers who ride the Type I or Type II School Bus.
Conduct two emergency evacuation drills each year for passengers who ride the Type I or Type II School Bus.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2021
- Violation
Complete and maintain children's record checklist.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2021
- Violation
Maintain on file a record each parent's signature attesting to the receipt of the expulsion policy.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2021
- Violation
Maintain on file a record each parent's signature attesting to the receipt of the social media policy.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2021
- Violation
Maintain on file a record parent's signature attesting to the receipt of the communicable disease policy.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2021
- Violation
Develop a written policy for parental notification if a method other than telephone calls is used for parental notification; maintain on file a record all parent's signature attesting to the receipt of policy.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2021
- Violation
Ensure the director and director designee complete staff development in Understanding License Regulations.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2021
- Violation
Complete and maintain at the center daily time sheet for staff with arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2021
- Violation
Ensure renewal CARI checks are completed for all regular staff and sponsor representative. 1/14/2020 3 regular staff outstanding. 3/10/2020 2 regular staff outstanding.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2021
- Violation
Maintain on file a record each parent's signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2021
- Violation
Maintain adequate staff/child ratio in the room 201 wherein there were 17 children ages 6 years and older in the classroom with 1 staff in the room; 2 staff are required.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2021
- Violation
3A:52-4.3(a)(2) · The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times.
Develop and implement a method to keep track of children wherein staff in room 201 were unaware of the number of children in their care, and having to count.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2021
- Violation
Ensure CHRI checks are completed for 1 new staff.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2021
- Violation
Ensure CARI checks are completed for 1 new staff.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2021
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) · Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity.
Operate within each room's capacity. There were 24 children in room 209 which has a capacity of 16.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 18, 2025 inspection noted: “Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 16, 2024 inspection noted: “Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including CARI and CHRI background check…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 23, 2023 inspection noted: “Ensure that 2 staff complete orientation training annually, and secure and maintain on file, each staff member's signature attesting to the review of the orient…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from New Jersey DCF, Office of Licensing · Source records · Report an error