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Playhouse, Inc.

West Orange, NJ · Essex County
88 Franklin Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
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Quick Facts

Capacity
99 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (973) 736-9451
88 Franklin Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
07PLA0001
License Issued
Apr 9, 2024
Active Through
Apr 9, 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

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Playhouse, Inc. is a Child Care Center in West Orange NJ, with a maximum capacity of 99 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 6 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Tuesday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Wednesday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Thursday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Friday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Type Reinspection / Rule Details
2026-05-05 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2026-03-24 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2025-02-26 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-01-29 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2024-04-08 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-03-04 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2024-02-01 Renewal No Center Inspection
2023-05-08 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-03-27 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-01-10 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2022-05-19 Email Yes Center Inspection
2022-04-07 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2022-04-07 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2022-04-07 Violation 3A:52-5.4(a)(6)(i) Provide a barrier to the kitchen area to prevent accidental access by the children. At the time of the inspection, the kitchen was accessible to children. Staff went down the hall and closed the door upon inspector request. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, kitchen facility requirements are as follows: the kitchen facility or food preparation area shall be separated from other areas of the center by a door, gate, screen, or other barrier to prevent accidental access by children.
2022-04-07 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.
2022-04-07 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.
2022-04-07 Violation 3A:52-4.6(a) Provide documentation of Mantoux and medical exam for 1 staff. - 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).
2022-04-07 Violation 3A:52-7.7(c)(1)(iii) Ensure that the center maintains the required documentation for pets kept at the center, including applicable vaccinations. - Pets shall be permitted in a center only under the following circumstances: pets kept by or loacted in the center, regardless of ownership, shall be vaccinated, if applicable, as prescribed by law or local ordinance. The record of the vaccinations shall be maintained on file, along with the name and address of the licensed veterinarian providing care for the pet(s).
2021-04-13 Email Yes Center Inspection
2021-04-05 Renewal No Center Inspection
2019-09-27 Monitoring Yes Center Inspection
2019-07-17 Monitoring No Center Inspection

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