Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Banneker Academy
East Orange, NJ
· Essex County
500 S Clinton Street,
East Orange, NJ 07018
Quick Facts
Capacity
25 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 592-5163
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CCC119471
License Issued
Sep 26, 2024
Active Through
Sep 26, 2027
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
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About the Provider
Banneker Academy is a Child Care Center in East Orange NJ, with a maximum capacity of 25 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 02:45 PM - 07:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday02:45 PM - 07:00 PM
- Tuesday02:45 PM - 07:00 PM
- Wednesday02:45 PM - 07:00 PM
- Thursday02:45 PM - 07:00 PM
- Friday02:45 PM - 07:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-21 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-10-28 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-11 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-24 | Capacity Change | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2024-09-18 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-06-24 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-05-23 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-04-23 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-06-20 | Monitoring,New Space | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-02-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-12 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-12 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(2) | Ensure that first aid and CPR training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training. - First aid requirements are as follows: the first aid and CPR training shall include a hands-on training component in addition to any online training coursework. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection, a child was sitting in the hallway outside of the classroom without staff present. - The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. - The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Provide a CARI clearance for 1 staff. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Provide CHRI clearances for 2 staff. - As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(e)(3) | Post the center's discipline policy in a prominent location. - The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall be posted in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(f) | Ensure that the staff signatures attesting to the receipt of the center's discipline policy are maintained on file. - The center shall secure and maintain on file each staff member's signature, attesting to receipt of the policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and job descriptions. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) | Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Provide documentation to credential the program supervisor. - For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity. |
| 2022-10-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-14 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-20 | Initial | No | Center Inspection |
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