Child Care Center
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Sarah Ward Nursery
Newark, NJ
· Essex County
105 Lock Street,
Newark, NJ 07103
Quick Facts
Capacity
97 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
07SAR0003
License Issued
Jun 8, 2026
Active Through
Jun 8, 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
Sarah Ward Nursery is a Private Preschool located in Newark, NJ. Preschool is an educational setting that provides learning and play experiences for young children, ranging anywhere from 2-5 years old. These programs offer opportunities to gain early physical, social, and intellectual skills through play and creative activities. Preschools have a range of approaches, from open play to highly structured. Parents can ask the school for its philosophy in order to decide which program is the best fit for their child.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-17 | Re-Inspection,New Sponsor | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-17 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-01 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-27 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-13 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-09-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-29 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-05-17 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-26 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-26 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-27 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-20 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-18 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-11 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-08 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-06 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-04-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-07 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-13 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-02 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-07 | New Space | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-15 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-07 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-07 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-07 | 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.2/15/2023: (email) Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance. A copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection was submitted and uploaded to NJCCIS File Cabinet. - 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. |
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's name, address, birth date and date of enrollment.10/17/2022: Obtain and maintain on file at the center all documents listed on the children's records checklist, specifically, the proof of receipt of the Release of Children Policy. - 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. |
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Repair or replace the unsecured red cabinet door located in Room 1. - 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. |
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(6) | Provide a lid for the trash can located in Room 1. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: food waste receptacles shall be lined and maintained in clean and sanitary condition. |
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Repair or replace the inoperable sink located in the Gross Motor Room. - 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. |
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Provide paint to the exposed areas of wall throughout center. - 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. |
| 2022-07-07 | 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) |
| 2022-06-08 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-02-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-04-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-04-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-03-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-03-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-02-19 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-02-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-12-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-11-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-10-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-09-14 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-06-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-24 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-03-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-14 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-11-22 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-07 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-12 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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