Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Jewish Community Center of Metro West
West Orange, NJ
· Essex County
760 Northfield Avenue,
West Orange, NJ 07052
Quick Facts
Capacity
357 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 530-3479
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
07JEW0001
License Issued
Sep 12, 2025
Active Through
Sep 12, 2028
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
Jewish Community Center of Metro West is a Child Care Center in West Orange NJ, with a maximum capacity of 357 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tuesday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wednesday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thursday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Friday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-26 | Re-Inspection,Life Safety Modification | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-28 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-17 | Monitoring,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-07-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-07-15 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-12 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-28 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-23 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-19 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-09-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-25 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-20 | Renewal,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-01 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-13 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(j) | Ensure that all staff under 18 years of age are directly supervised by a staff member who is 18 years of age or older. At the time of the inspection, a staff under 18 years of age was alone supervising school age children in room 370 and in the hallway. - Staff members who are under 18 years of age shall be directly supervised by and visible to a staff member who is 18 years of age or older. |
| 2023-03-13 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). Provide documentation for the newer play structure. - 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. |
| 2023-03-13 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i) | Maintain the building structure to prevent water from entering. At the time of the inspection, the roof was leaking water into room 324. - the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering. |
| 2023-01-26 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-26 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7) | Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers and other technology by children at the center. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing. |
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(2) | Ensure that materials are accessible to the children at all times, except during lunch and nap time throughout the center. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time. |
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the date in room 313. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. |
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff 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. |
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(3) | Ensure that all credentialed staff 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 social-emotional and behavioral development for young children. |
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) | Ensure the light bulbs in the second floor girls bathroom have protective coverings. - Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. |
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Replace stained ceiling tiles throughout the center. - 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. |
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Clean mechanical ventilation throughout the center. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Remove wet towels from the Nordville outdoor play area. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Replenish resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required in the large outdoor play area. - 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. |
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority including job descriptions and responsibilities. - 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. |
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Ensure that diapering surfaces are kept clean throughout the center including underneath the diapering mat. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. |
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Ensure that wooden stumps are removed to prevent a tripping hazard. - 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. |
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Repair or replace the faucet knob in the girls bathroom on the first floor. - 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. |
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required for 2 named children in rooms 278/La3 and 360. 5/9/23 Required for 1 child. 6/27/23 Abated based on the child is no longer enrolled. - The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). |
| 2023-01-26 | 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. |
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are 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. |
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) | Submit 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. |
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(ii) | Ensure that each cot used for rest and sleep is covered with a sheet. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, the center shall provide for each child a crib that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: each cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. An additional covering shall be provided for use as a covering for each child. |
| 2022-10-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-20 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-20 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-31 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-13 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-10 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-10 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-10 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(i) | Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices. The pacifier strap was removed upon inspector request. - Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. |
| 2022-03-10 | 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 CARI clearances for 2 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. |
| 2022-03-10 | 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 3 staff. 5/31/2022 Provide CHRI clearance for 1 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. |
| 2022-03-10 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(2) | Ensure therapists from an outside source who do not have a completed CARI and CHRI clearances are directly supervised by another staff member. At the time of the inspection a therapist was with a child in the art room without a cleared staff present. - When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children. |
| 2022-02-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-15 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) | Ensure that the diapering area is within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation in classroom # 321A. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation. |
| 2022-02-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(d) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center, including during nap and rest time. Classroom 315 had one staff present when 3 were required. 3/10/22 At the time of the inspection, there were 9 children with 2 staff when 3 were required in room 315. - The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in 3A:52-4.3(d) 1, 2, and 3 are met:Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:1018 months to under 2 ½ years - 1:122 ½ years and above - 1:20 |
| 2022-01-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-11-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-08-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-21 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-08-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
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