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North Ward Child Development Center
341 Roseville Avenue, Newark NJ 07107 · License #07NOR0004 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Linda Esteves
- Phone
- (973) 268-9734
- Website
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- Address
- 341 Roseville Avenue, 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
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 Jun 30, 2026
- Violation
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. There are 2 CARI clearance's needed.
Corrected by May 29, 2026
- Violation
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and Fee for the center's license renewal.
Corrected by May 29, 2026
- Violation
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2026
- Violation
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2026
- Violation
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2026
- Violation
Updated the center's social media policy.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2026
- Violation
3A:52-4.6(c)(3) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education
Provide documentation that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2026
- Violation
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.
Corrected by Apr 29, 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 Apr 29, 2026
- Violation
3A:52-133 · Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room.
Remove the cleaning products from the furnace room in Building 3 Room 3
Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that all emergency exit doors are easily operable in Building 3 near Room 3.
Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
- 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.
Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition in Building 3 Room 3.
Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
- Violation
Ensure all ceiling tiles are clean and in good repair in Building 1 Room 8 bathroom.
Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
- Violation
Maintain the building structure to prevent water from entering in Building 1.
Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
- Violation
Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named child was throwing wood chips at other children and a named staff physically retrieved the wood chips from him, scratching him.
Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
- Violation
Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy.
Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
- Violation
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
- 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.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
- 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 Mar 1, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
- Violation
Post a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated from each classroom and the outdoor play area.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- Violation
Replace the rusted soap dispenser in the children's bathroom of class 5.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- Violation
Repair and/or replace the rusted handle bars in the bathroom of class 1.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- Violation
Repair and/or paint the peeling paint on the benches in the outdoor play area.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
- 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 Jul 21, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all medications are inaccessible to the children. The center took immediate action and removed the medication from the storage bin into a locked cabinet in class 6.
Corrected by Jun 21, 2023
- 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 21, 2023
- 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.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. The center took immediate action remove the mulch from the exit door of class 4.
Corrected by Jun 21, 2023
- 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 Jun 27, 2022
- 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 that upper wall vent is free of black substance in room 3.
Corrected by Jun 27, 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 in bathroom ceiling by room 5.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- Violation
Repair or replace cracked floor tiles in bathroom outside room 5.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2022
- Violation
Provide window guards with the approval of the local fire official or provide an alternative method to ensure that children cannot fall out of windows. Pertaining to open windows in room 7.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2022
- Violation
Repair or replace broken blinds in room 5.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that all emergency exit doors are easily operable. Pertaining to the exit door at the top of the staircase outside room 3.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that the completion of the training is documented on the Staff Records Checklist.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. One staff expired.
Corrected by Jun 8, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CARI, CHRI background check or orientation are directly supervised by another staff member. Pertaining to visiting health member.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Two staff members outstanding.
Corrected by Jun 8, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that all portable sinks are cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- Violation
Remove overgrown vegetation from the outdoor play area along fence.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- Violation
Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. Pertaining to holes at the bottom of the slide.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication. Pertaining to medication in room 10.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2022
- Violation
Submit to the OOL a copy of the center’s NJ DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance along with documentation that the center (supplied by a community water system) completed water testing conducted by a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) certified lab for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50% of all indoor water faucets used by the center.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2021
- Violation
Ensure that exits are unobstructed at all times in room 4. Mulch was removed from in front of the door at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by May 25, 2021
- Violation
Ensure the center’s fire protective systems are operative at all times in Building 1.
Corrected by Jun 2, 2021
- Violation
Ensure gas cans are inaccessible to children outside of room 1 back egress.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2019
- Violation
Ensure exit door and egress in rooms 1, 2 and 4 are not blocked with furniture and clutter. Moved upon request.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2019
- Violation
Obtain current general liability insurance.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2019
- Violation
Ensure emergency light outside of room 3 and inside classroom 3 are operable.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2019
- 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 bathroom by room 5 is free of moisture.
Corrected by Dec 13, 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.
Secure bathroom vent in room 1.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2019
- Violation
Ensure fire drill log is updated.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2019
- Violation
Repair or replace broken moulding in room 2.
Corrected by Jan 21, 2020
- Violation
Ensure wood barrier is repaired.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2020
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 29, 2026 inspection noted: “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 certifi…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 2, 2026 inspection noted: “Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 13, 2025 inspection noted: “Remove the cleaning products from the furnace room in Building 3 Room 3” — what has changed since then?
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