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La Casa de Don Pedro Early Childhood Development Center I
Newark, NJ
· Essex County
75 Park Ave,
Newark, NJ 07104
Quick Facts
Capacity
80 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 477-8630
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
07LAC0002
License Issued
Sep 25, 2025
Active Through
Sep 25, 2028
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
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About the Provider
La Casa offers a free, quality, and culturally appropriate early childhood educational with an English/Spanish bilingual program to Newark residents. Curriculum, instruction, personnel, support standards, and facilities are consistent with and under the auspices of Newark Public Schools. All three centers are accredited by the The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The Pre K experience is designed to provide a welcoming learning and socializing environment. Children learn by playing and exploring their interests while being encouraged and supported by qualified staff. Pre-K education is demonstrated to significantly improve a child’s learning and readiness for kindergarten. The program serves 255 children ages 3 & 4 at its three centers and children receive free freshly made and shared family style meals daily (breakfast, lunch and pm snack.)
Hours of Operation
- Monday08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
- Tuesday08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
- Wednesday08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
- Thursday08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
- Friday08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-06 | Re-Inspection,No Children Present | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-14 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-01-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-01 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-26 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-08 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-02 | Monitoring,Age Change | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-02 | Monitoring,Age Change | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-02 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | 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 educational and physical activity. |
| 2023-06-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. - 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. |
| 2023-06-02 | 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. |
| 2023-06-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilets are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. Replace stained toilet seat cover in room 205. - 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. |
| 2023-06-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Repair stained ceiling in bathroom in room 103. - 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. |
| 2023-03-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-27 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-27 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-27 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Based on report, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center, including on the playground. - 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. |
| 2023-01-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that 4 staff complete a CHRI background check as required. 1/23/2023 Ensure that 3 staff complete a CHRI background check as required. - 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. |
| 2022-12-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Submit required documentation for the head teacher as specified in the manual. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience. |
| 2022-12-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(b) | Provide orientation training to all newly hired staff within two weeks of hire and to current staff annually, and secure and maintain on file, each staff member's signature attesting to the review of the orientation training. - Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). |
| 2022-02-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-11-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-18 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-02-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-02-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-02-08 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-01-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-01-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-01-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-11-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-10-29 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-07-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-05-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-17 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-01-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-12-19 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-10-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-08-19 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-06-10 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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