Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
St Joseph School
East Orange, NJ
· Essex County
115 Telford Street,
East Orange, NJ 07018
Quick Facts
Capacity
150 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
170800293
License Issued
Jan 10, 2025
Active Through
Jan 10, 2028
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
St Joseph School is a Child Care Center in East Orange NJ, with a maximum capacity of 150 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:30 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-09 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-28 | Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-09 | Re-Inspection,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-25 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-24 | Life Safety | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-07-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-05-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-05 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-20 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-10 | New Space | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-15 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-12 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-01 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-01 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repair the hole in the ground located outside the exit door in the gym. - 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. |
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall |
| 2022-12-01 | 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. |
| 2022-12-01 | 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. |
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(e) | Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. - 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). |
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority including job descriptions and responsibilities. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. |
| 2022-12-01 | 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. |
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. The staff record checklist was missing and unable to be reviewed. - 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). |
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training annually and that the completion of the training is documented on the Staff Records Checklist. 6/16/2023 Provide documentation of completed orientation training for 1 staff. - 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). |
| 2021-04-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-03-29 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-09-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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