Child Care Center
Play Learn 2 Grow
Orange, NJ
· Essex County
50 South Essex Ave,
Orange, NJ 07050
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (862) 276-5685
Child Care Center
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
Previous license status
Active
License Number
CCC121114
License Issued
Jan 27, 2026
License Expiration
Jan 27, 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
Play Learn 2 Grow is a Child Care Center in Orange NJ, with a maximum capacity of 100 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM - 07:00 PM; Saturday - Sunday, 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Saturday 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Sunday 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-19 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-10 | Renewal,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-07 | Re-Inspection,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-22 | Complaint,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-14 | Complaint,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-09-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-07 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-14 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-14 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(i) | Cease the use of pacifier straps in room 1. - Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. |
| 2023-07-14 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) | Ensure that in room 1 crib sheets are a snug fit. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, 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 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. |
| 2023-07-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that a CARI background check is completed as required for 1 named staff within two weeks of hire. - 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. |
| 2023-07-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Ensure that 1 named staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures. - 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. |
| 2023-07-14 | 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. |
| 2023-07-14 | 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. |
| 2023-07-14 | 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. |
| 2023-07-14 | Violation | 3A:52-3.6(b)(1) | Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all staff a copy of the Information to Parents document and maintains on file signatures of all staff and attesting to the receipt of the policy. - The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document. The center shall maintain on file a copy of the Information to Parents document. |
| 2023-07-14 | Violation | 3A:52-6.5(b) | Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all staff the center's policy on the release of children and will maintain on file signatures from all staff attesting to the receipt of the policy. - The center shall distribute a copy of the release policy to the parent of each enrolled child and each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy. |
| 2023-07-14 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(j)(3) | Develop and maintain on file an expulsion policy and maintain on file signatures from all staff attesting to the receipt of the policy. - The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The center shall distribute a copy of the expulsion policy to the parent of each enrolled child and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy. |
| 2023-07-14 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(l) | Develop and distribute to all staff a social media policy and maintain on file signatures from all staff attesting to the receipt of the policy. - The center shall distribute a copy of the social media policy to the parent of each enrolled child and to each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature and each staff member’s signature attesting to the receipt of the policy. |
| 2023-07-14 | 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. |
| 2023-07-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Remove or replace the soap dispenser in room 2. - 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. |
| 2023-07-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in room 1. - 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. |
| 2023-05-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-27 | Initial | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-27 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) | Hire a director and submit the educational and training documentation as required. - The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience. |
| 2023-01-27 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Hire a head teacher and submit the educational and training documentation as required. - 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. |
| 2023-01-27 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Hire a group teacher and submit the educational and training documentation as required. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
| 2023-01-27 | 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. |
| 2023-01-27 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(e) | Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL within 90 days of hire. - Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d). |
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