Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Ironbound After-School Program
Newark, NJ
· Essex County
432 Lafayette Street,
Newark, NJ 07105
Quick Facts
Capacity
96 children
Age Range
6 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 465-0947
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
07IRO0002
License Issued
Mar 18, 2026
Active Through
Mar 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
Mission: Ironbound Community Corporation's mission is to engage and empower individuals, families and groups in realizing their aspirations and, together, work to create a just, vibrant and sustainable community.
Hours of Operation
- Monday02:30 PM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday02:30 PM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday02:30 PM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday02:30 PM - 06:00 PM
- Friday02:30 PM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-18 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-05-15 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-13 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-24 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-24 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(6)(iv) | Submit a copy of the Certificate of Approval issued by the local construction official for changes in the building subject to the NJUCC requiring the issuance of a building permit. The center relocated without formally requesting approval from OOL a relocation. The center moved to their sister school while their location is under renovation. - The center shall obtain a new CO issued by the local municipality in which the center is located, and submit a copy to the Office of Licensing, reflecting the building's compliance with provisions of the applicable NJUCC group classification, whenever the center relocates to another site. |
| 2023-06-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-10 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-07 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-07 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) | Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. - The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. |
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) | Complete accident reports as required. Ensure accidents are documented on an accident report and not an incident report. Current incident reports do not address required information. - The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child. |
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Ensure that all staff are retrained in accurate documentation of accidents, and notifying and documenting immediate contact with parent for those accidents that require immediate contact. Submit retraining document with staff signatures to OOL. - 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. |
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. |
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(k)(1) | Ensure that the center's social media policy is updated to include new social networking sites. - The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the use of social networking sites and other websites. |
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.5(a)(3) | Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit. - For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided. |
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Fix water damage on wall next to the toilet in room 1. - 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. |
| 2022-12-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-11-03 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-02 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-02 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-02 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Submit a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. |
| 2022-08-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(7) | Ensure that the center is free of infestations and maintain documentation on file. On the day of the inspection the center found bed bugs in the basement and the center was evacuated until an exterminator was able to come to the center. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of rodent or insect infestation and shall take immediate action to remove any infestation that may occur. The center shall maintain on file a record documenting the use of extermination services. |
| 2021-02-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-10-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-04-29 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-03-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-18 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-03 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-10 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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