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Sarah Ward Nursery
406 Sandford Avenue, Newark NJ 07106 · License #07SAR0001 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Michael Keyes
- Phone
- (973) 371-5311
- Website
- www.clintonhillcommunity.org
- Address
- 406 Sandford Avenue, Newark NJ 07106 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
Ages not published.
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts child care subsidy (CCDF)
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: New Jersey DCF, Office of Licensing- Violation
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Not available for review.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2026
- Violation
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Not available for review.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2026
- Violation
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. Not available for review.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2026
- Violation
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required. Not available for review.
Corrected by May 19, 2026
- Violation
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Not available for review.
Corrected by May 19, 2026
- Violation
Post the center's discipline policy. Not available for review.
Corrected by May 19, 2026
- Violation
Test for the presence of radon gas as required. Not available for review.
Corrected by May 19, 2026
- Violation
Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Corrected by May 19, 2026
- Violation
Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for staff. Not available for review.
Corrected by May 19, 2026
- Violation
Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Not available for review.
Corrected by May 19, 2026
- Violation
Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's policies. Not available for review.
Corrected by May 19, 2026
- Violation
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Corrected by Dec 31, 2025
- Violation
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2025
- Violation
Discontinue the use of the rear playground until the resilient surfacing is repaired.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
- Violation
Provide a current health certificate as required.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
- Violation
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
- Violation
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2025
- Violation
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are required by the plan.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2025
- Violation
Repair or replace the torn child-sized sofa chair in Room 9.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2025
- Violation
Provide a current fire certificate as required. Expired 11.5.2024
Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
- Violation
Clean and maintain the plumbing fixtures under the sink in the children's bathroom.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2025
- Violation
Provide a current health certificate as required.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2025
- 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 from room 9.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
- 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 Dec 20, 2023
- Violation
Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components, including the date when the child returned to the center symptom-free.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2023
- Violation
3A:52-5.4(a)(1) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.
Repair and/or replace the electrical outlet at the main entrance of the building.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- 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 Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2023
- Violation
Replace the broken toilet seat in the children's bathroom.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- 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 room 9.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2023
- Violation
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Corrected by Nov 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 2 named staff completes orientation training annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2023
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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 paint the walls in room 9.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that 1 named staff and the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that 2 named staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all staff a copy of the Information to Parents document and maintains on file signatures of all staff attesting to the receipt of the policy.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. There were 4 children left unsupervised in the children's bathroom.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2023
- 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 boxes from the rear exit door.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- 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 plush furniture from the exit door of room 5.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2023
- Violation
Repair or replace the broken top of the toilet in the children's bathroom.
Corrected by Feb 24, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. 2/10/22- Copy of CHRI's outstanding.
Corrected by Feb 24, 2022
- Violation
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2022
- Violation
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2021
- Violation
Provide a current health certificate as required.
Corrected by Feb 10, 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 Feb 10, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in room 5.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2021
- 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 the downstairs bathroom.
Corrected by Aug 17, 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 room 5.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit is maintained in all areas used by the children. Submit documentation to OOL upon completion of repair. Company arrived at time of inspection.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2021
- Violation
Repair or replace the broken radiator cover in room 7.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2021
- Violation
Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
- Violation
Repair or replace ripped floor mats in room 5.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2021
- Violation
Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
- Violation
Ensure all staff have cleared CARI. One staff member outstanding.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2021
- Violation
Ensure all staff members have cleared CHRI checks. One staff member outstanding.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2021
- Violation
Ensure center has completed Staff Records Checklist.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2021
- Violation
Obtain a current Safe Building Interior Certification.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2021
- Violation
Corrected by May 31, 2019
- Violation
Repair broken emergency light by front door.
Corrected by May 31, 2019
- Violation
Ensure all children have a sheet and blanket throughout the center.
Corrected by May 31, 2019
- Violation
Corrected by Jul 11, 2019
- Violation
Repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in rooms 5, 8 and the egress by room 8.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2019
- Violation
Ensure exit door easily opens in room 5.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2019
- Violation
Ensure the renewal application is submitted.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2020
- Violation
Corrected by Feb 5, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 14, 2026 inspection noted: “Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Not available for review.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 24, 2025 inspection noted: “Provide a current fire certificate as required.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 11, 2024 inspection noted: “Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.” — what has changed since then?
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