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Weekday Nursery
111 Irvington Avenue, South Orange NJ 07079 · License #07WEE0001 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (862) 438-5223
- adjblos@aol.com
- Website
- www.wkdschool.org
- Address
- 111 Irvington Avenue, South Orange NJ 07079 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
Ages not published.
- Does not accept 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 CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Provide for one staff.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Provide for one staff.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
- Violation
Ensure that special care plan and medication are current. 11.18.25. Provide allergy medication for one child.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
- Violation
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
- 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 including hallway walls and ceilings throughout the center where there is evidence of peeling paint.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
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3A:52-5.3(d)(2) · steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.
Enclose fireplace in its entirety.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
- Violation
Clean chair padding on two chairs in Room 5.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
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Based on Complaint #24861, ensure that all rooms are approved by the Office of Licensing prior to use. At the time of the inspection, there were 12 children with two staff members in Room 16 on the 2nd floor, which is not an approved space.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
- Violation
Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including transition times in Room 3. At the time of the inspection, the children were unsupervised in the classroom while the teacher was in the hallway.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
- Violation
Ensure all medication is inaccessible to the children in Room 5.
Corrected by May 11, 2026
- Violation
Ensure a written health statement is maintained on file as required. Provide for one child.
Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
- Violation
Ensure health records are maintained on file as required including Universal Child Health Record. Provide for one child.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2026
- Violation
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. Provide CARI clearance for 3 staff.
Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
- Violation
Ensure that the center prevents co-mingling by using a designated bathroom for the children during the Weekday School's operating hours.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2026
- 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 in Room 5.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2026
- Violation
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL, including signed application.
Corrected by Jun 4, 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 Jun 18, 2026
- Violation
Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the center's license renewal.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2026
- Violation
Develop a policy on the administration of medication and health procedures to children and maintain parental authorization to administer medication with a medication log.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2026
- Violation
Ensure permission slips are kept on file for visits to any occasional use room that is not a licensed space.
Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
- Violation
Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
- Violation
Clean the carpets throughout the center.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2026
- Violation
Ensure all garbage cans used for disposing of food have a lid in Room 3.
Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
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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 including the ceiling in the children's bathroom.
Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
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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 children's bathroom.
Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
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Ensure that all toxic substances and personal belongings are inaccessible to the children throughout the center.
Corrected by May 11, 2026
- Violation
Ensure tables are washed and disinfected using a 2 step process throughout the center.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2026
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Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation for the center's license renewal.
Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
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Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times in Room 5.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2026
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Based on Complaint #25201, ensure that the center prevents co-mingling with participants from any other program and does not share common areas, such as hallways and bathrooms.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2026
- Violation
Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
- Violation
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the all regularly scheduled staff. Provide CHRI clearance for one staff.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2024
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Ensure that all people who work with the children and are not required to complete a CARI and CHRI background check are directly supervised by a cleared staff member and not left alone with the children. Center took an immediate action to ensure that the therapist is not left alone with the child.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
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Repair or replace non-functioning hot water faucet handle in Bathroom B.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
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Install the missing tile in Bathroom B.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
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3A:52-5.3(l)(1) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating
Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2024
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Repair and/or paint the ceiling in Bathroom B.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
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Ensure that a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit is maintained in all areas used by the children. At the time of the inspection, thermostat temperature was observed to be at 63 degrees. The center took immediate action to complete the repair and the minimum temperature of 68 degrees was restored in the afternoon.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
- Violation
Develop a written policy for parental notification of injuries if the center uses methods other than a telephone call and maintain on file the signatures of staff and parents acknowledging receipt of the policy.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
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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 the 2 bathroom vents are free of dust.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
- Violation
Provide an updated and completed staff records checklist.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
- 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. Provide renewal CHRI clearances for 2 staff.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. Provide renewal CARI clearances for 7 staff.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
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Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
- 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 22, 2023
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3A:52-5.3(h)(2) · Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center
Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
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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 Jan 11, 2024
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Ensure that all ceiling are kept clean and in good repair. Repair the peeling paint on the ceiling in the boys bathroom.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
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3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(ii) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner.
Ensure that garbage receptacles used for food are maintained as required, including being covered securely in rooms 5 and 6.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
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Provide the missing toilet bolt caps.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
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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 Jun 22, 2023
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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 Jun 22, 2023
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Ensure that the center's social media policy includes prohibiting the posting of photographs or videos of any child other than their own for parents and staff.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
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Develop and distribute to all families and staff a social media policy and maintain on file signatures from all families and staff attesting to the receipt of the policy.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
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Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, there were 13 children in Room3 with 1 staff when 2 staff were required.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
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Post the center's discipline policy in a prominent location.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
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Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
- 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 Jan 20, 2023
- Violation
Label all rooms approved by the OOL and ensure all classrooms are labeled according to current diagram.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
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Secure electrical cords so they do not cause a tripping hazard in rooms 3 and 5.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
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Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. Provide current radon test report.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
- 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 Jan 20, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Provide CARI clearances for 4 staff.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
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Ensure that all staff complete a CHRI background check as required. Provide CHRI clearances for 3 staff.
Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
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Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member. Provide documentation of completed orientation, CARI clearance and CHRI clearance for all staff.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. Provide documentation of completed annual orientation training for all staff. 1/20/2023 Provide documentation of completed orientation training for 1 staff.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
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Ensure children are wearing shoes or have shoes readily accessible in case of emergency.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
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Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, children were observed walking in the hallway three times without direct supervision. 1/20/2023 At the time of the inspection, 6 school age children were in a hallway without staff present.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
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Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Provide an updated staff record checklist with current staff.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
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Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
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Ensure Benadryl is present as required on the special care plan.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
- Violation
Provide and maintain a current Staff Records Checklist.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2021
- Violation
Provide 1 outstanding staff Child Abuse Record Checklist clearance .
Corrected by Nov 16, 2021
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Provide Criminal History Record Information checks for all staff. 9/21/21 Provide CHRI clearances for 2 staff.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2022
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Provide a table of organization including lines of authority, responsibility and communication.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2021
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3A:52-5.3(a)(5) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be
Ensure all garbage receptacles used for food disposal are covered.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2021
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Ensure all classrooms are labeled according to the current diagram.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2021
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Ensure the classroom cubbies are secured.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2021
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Provide a diagram of the Center including evacuation routes, fire extinguishers and manual pull stations.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2021
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Ensure open windows have screens.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2021
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Ensure access to the kitchen is restricted from access by children at all times.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2021
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Provide renewal CARI clearances for staff.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2021
- Violation
Obtain a valid fire certificate.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2021
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Provide a telephone in the center and inform parents of the phone number. Ensure there is a phone for direct contact to the center which is not personal staff telephones.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2019
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Proved 2 CHRI clearances including one for a co-op parent.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2019
- Violation
Obtain a current LHU registration.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2019
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Ensure the stove in the small gym in protected or not operable during the hours the child care center is operable.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2019
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Provide a current Certificate of liability declarations.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2019
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Repair the men's bathroom. Ensure any work which is conducted is done in accordance with the lead assessment protocol.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2019
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Provide 7 outstanding CARI forms including 6 which are for parent co-op participants.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2020
- Violation
Provide a current DOH Indoor Air Certificate.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2020
- Violation
Obtain a current fire certificate.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2021
- Violation
Provide renewal CARIs for staff.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Oct 8, 2025 inspection noted: “Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Provide for one staff.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 16, 2024 inspection noted: “Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 9, 2023 inspection noted: “Develop a written policy for parental notification of injuries if the center uses methods other than a telephone call and maintain on file the signatures of sta…” — what has changed since then?
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