Child Care Center
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Precious Feet Christian Daycare & Academy
Newark, NJ
· Essex County
189 Stuyvesant Avenue,
Newark, NJ 07106
Quick Facts
Capacity
30 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Rate Range
100.00-135.00
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
Transportation
Field Trips, To/From School
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
Contact Information
📞 (862) 237-9358
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
081200226
License Issued
Feb 16, 2026
Active Through
Feb 16, 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
Precious Feet Christian Daycare & Academy accepts children ages 2 1/2 -6 years old for our daycare and pre-school programs. We also provide service in the following areas:
- Before Care 6:00am
- After School Program (3:00pm - 6:00pm)
- Evening Care (3:00pm - 10:30pm)
- Saturday Care (7:30am - 5:30pm ages 2 1/2- 13 years ol)
- Transportion Service (Call center for more information)
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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 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-07-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-17 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-13 | Re-Inspection,TA Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-19 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-10 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-30 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-24 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-24 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that the rear exit and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. - 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. |
| 2023-02-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-12 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-12 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Ensure that the gate is removed between classroom in area D. At the time of the inspection, children were stepping on chairs to climb over the gate. The gate was removed upon request. - 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. |
| 2022-09-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) | Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks in the ceiling by the food prep area. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. |
| 2022-09-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(2) | Ensure that materials are accessible to the children at all times. At the time of the inspection, areas were covered and inaccessible. - 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. |
| 2022-09-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. - 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. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. |
| 2022-09-12 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal. At the time of the inspection, the same wipe was used for both tables. - The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. |
| 2022-09-12 | 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. |
| 2022-09-12 | 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. |
| 2022-09-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.5(a)(1) | Ensure that all lally columns in areas used by children have protective padding from the floor to a height of at least 72 inches. - For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply, all lally columns in areas used by the children shall have protective padding around them from the floor to a height of at least 72 inches. |
| 2022-09-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. |
| 2022-09-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(ii) | Maintain the building structure to prevent drafts or heat loss by the back exit door. There is a gap surrounding the door. - the building structure shall be maintained to prevent excessive drafts or heat loss. |
| 2022-09-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Ensure the vent in the bathroom of room C is free of dust. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-09-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Repair the holes in the bathroom of room D. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint. |
| 2022-09-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) | Ensure that the center maintains on file a children's records checklist with all required documentation. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment. |
| 2022-09-12 | Violation | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) |
| 2022-09-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7) | Ensure that the use of television is for educational and instructional use and is not used for passive viewing. - 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. |
| 2022-08-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-31 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-31 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-28 | Monitoring,Space Evaluation | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-28 | Monitoring,Space Evaluation | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(2) | Ensure that children are evacuated from the center within three minutes during each fire drill. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that the emergency light by the rear exit door are fully operable. - 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. |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) | Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks in the front lobby. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. 3/31/22- One staff member outstanding. - 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. |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v) | Submit and post a diagram of all approved ares and ensure that all rooms approved for use by the children are labeled. - Space and room requirements are as follows: Indoor space requirements for play rooms and sleep rooms are as follows the center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room. |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Ensure that the children are wearing shoes in the center. - The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. - 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). |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that the completion of the training is documented on the Staff Records Checklist. - The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b). |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Submit a copy of the current comprehensive general liability insurance policy. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. |
| 2021-08-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-03-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-02-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-02-04 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-12-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-11-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-10-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-09-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-07-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-12 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-02 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-09 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-06 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-28 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-17 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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