Child Care Center
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Kay's Christian Place
Newark, NJ
· Essex County
45 Mcwhorter Street,
Newark, NJ 07105
Quick Facts
Capacity
65 children
Age range (listing information)
0 - 13 years
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 465-5616
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
07KAY0001
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
KCP exists to provide a meaningful early childhood experience to children from all races, cultures, and economic status. We accomplish it by using a hands-on, creative, God-centered curriculum, with loving professional staff in a safe Christian environment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-01-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-08 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-08 | Renewal,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-14 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. - 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. |
| 2022-11-14 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(viii) | Ensure that bottles are removed when a child falls asleep. On the day of the inspection baby bottles were observed on cots after children had fallen asleep and dropped on the floor next to the cot of a sleeping child. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: when a child is bottle-feeding while resting, the bottle shall be removed when the child falls asleep. |
| 2022-11-14 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(a)(2) | Ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face. Removed during inspection. - For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children from 13 to 18 months of age, the center shall provide daily rest and sleep according to the child's physical needs and ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face. |
| 2022-11-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Update - 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). |
| 2022-11-14 | 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. Ensure all staff with CHRI clearances prior to 1/1/21 are re-cleared, and then ensure that every five years staff repeat the process. - 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. |
| 2022-11-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training annually. Submit current training records. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-11-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. |
| 2022-11-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. |
| 2022-11-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) | Ensure that all cribs, cots and sleeping equipment are arranged to provide access to a three foot wide aisle that leads to an exit. Repositioned on the day of the inspection and violation is abated. - Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit. |
| 2022-11-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(4) | Ensure that all carpeting is securely fastened to the floor. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. |
| 2022-02-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-02-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-12-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-16 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-17 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-27 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-19 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-26 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-10 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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