Child Care Center
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Full Gospel Christian Academy
Newark, NJ
· Essex County
531 South Orange Avenue,
Newark, NJ 07103
Quick Facts
Capacity
57 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 372-1492
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
07FUL0001
License Issued
Feb 18, 2026
Active Through
Feb 18, 2029
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
Full Gospel Christian Academy is a Child Care Center in Newark NJ, with a maximum capacity of 57 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM - 05:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-02 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-01-21 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-11-12 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-20 | Record Retrieval | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-14 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-12 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-10 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-26 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-07-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-11 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-12 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-04 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-27 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-25 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-23 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-22 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(1)(ii) | Comply with the terms of the center's child care license and cease caring for children under 2.5 years of age. Submit a signed Memorandum of Understanding which states, "Going forward, Full Gospel Christian Academy #07FUL0001 will comply with the terms of the child care license and cease caring for children under 2.5 years of age." - For newly-constructed buildings, for existing buildings whose construction code group classification would change from that which it had been, or for existing buildings that require major alteration or renovation, the center shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) issued by the municipality in which it is located, reflecting the center's compliance with the provisions of the NJUCC, and submit a copy of the CO to the Office of Licensing, for the following group classification: I-4 (Institutional) for buildings accommodating one or more children less than 2 ½ years of age. |
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | 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. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. |
| 2023-01-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-11-21 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-17 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-17 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) | Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged as needed. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC. |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Clean the ceiling vents in the girls and boys bathrooms located in Room 1 and in the adult bathroom located on the second floor. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.6(b) | Ensure that the children cannot lock themselves in the bathrooms. - Doors in all interior rooms designated for use by children shall remain unlocked. |
| 2022-10-17 | 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 communication. - 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. |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. A disinfectant spray bottle was accessible to the children in Room 1. While the inspector was present, the disinfectant spray bottle was removed and stored in a location where it was inaccessible to the children. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(1) | Clean and disinfect the refrigerator located in Room 2. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, centers operating for more than three consecutive hours shall have a working refrigerator. |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. Repair or replace the sink faucet in disrepair located in the Room 2 kitchenette. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(18) | Clean and disinfect the microwave located in the Room 2 kitchenette. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children. |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that the emergency exit door located on the second floor is easily operable. - The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. - The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) | Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2. |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(h)(2) | Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required. - 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 |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Provide documentation verifying that the resilient surfacing in the outdoor play area complies with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Repair or remove the basketball hoops in disrepair located in the outdoor play area. - Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Replace the missing wall panels in the hallway by Room 3. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. |
| 2022-10-17 | 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). |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff members and the sponsor representative complete a new CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal.2/10/2023: Ensure that 3 staff members complete a new CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal.2/27/2023: Ensure that 2 staff members complete a new CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. - 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. |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that at least one additional staff member has a current first aid and CPR certification and is present at all times at the center. - First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff members complete 12 hours of staff development annually. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff members complete 20 hours of staff development annually. - In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity. |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required. Presently, there are Universal Health Records pending for 19 children. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) |
| 2022-10-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-03 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-04 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-07 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-02-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-11-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-15 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-16 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-04-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-03-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-03-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-02-26 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-02-17 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-02-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
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