First steps early childhood center - Newark NJ Child Care Center

35 Elizabeth Ave , Newark NJ 07108
(973) 910-8886

About the Provider

Description:

Our goal is to provide excellent childcare. Your child's overall development & well- being is our #1 priority. First Steps Early Childhood Center's mission is to inspire children and families by providing innovative and quality educational programs. Our vision is to develop creative thinkers and community leaders that embrace diversity, building a more inclusive and harmonious society. 

 

 

 

 

Additional Information:

•Healthy meals prepared on site 

• Research based curriculum 

• Loving Staff 

• School age child care available 

 

 

 


Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CCC123539
  • Capacity: 93
  • Age Range: 6 weeks - 5 years old
  • Rate Range $140- $537
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: Not Available, Emergency Only
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-05-11
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2029-05-11
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Inspection Type Reinspection Form
2026-05-11 Renewal,Life Safety Modification No Center Inspection
2026-01-05 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-11-24 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-09-02 Other No Center Inspection
2025-07-15 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-07-03 Phone Call Yes Center Inspection
2025-05-16 Phone Call Yes Center Inspection
2025-04-08 Phone Call Yes Center Inspection
2025-03-05 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-02-28 Monitoring,Life Safety Modification No Center Inspection
2024-09-20 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-09-11 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2024-08-08 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-07-03 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2024-06-04 Email Yes Center Inspection

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