University Heights Charter School 2 - Newark NJ Temporary Child Care Center

66-78 Morris Avenue , Newark NJ 07103
(973) 623-1965

About the Provider

Description: University Heights Charter School 2 is a Temporary Child Care Center in Newark NJ, with a maximum capacity of 54 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 171100280
  • Capacity: 54
  • Age Range: 2 1/2 - 13 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2020-10-01 3A:52-5.4(a)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.

Violation Observed: Secure the loose electrical cords located in all approved areas.
2020-10-01 3A:52-5.5(a)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Provide protective padding around the lally columns located in Room 107 to a height of at least 72 inches from the floor.
2020-10-01 3A:52-6.6(e)(3)
The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall be posted in a prominent location within the center.

Violation Observed: Post the center’s discipline policy in a prominent location within the building.
2020-10-01 3A:52-7.7(d)
Smoking shall be prohibited in all rooms and outside play areas while such rooms and areas are occupied by children. The center shall comply with each provision of P.L. 1998, c. 35 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.3).

Violation Observed: Post a "No Smoking" sign in a prominent location within the center.
2020-10-01 3A:52-6.3(b)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, centers operating for more than three consecutive hours shall have a working refrigerator.

Violation Observed: Provide access to a working refrigerator where perishable food or medication can be stored.
2020-10-01 3A:52-2.2(e)
The license shall be posted in a prominent location within the center and in each building associated with the center.

Violation Observed: Post the center’s license in a prominent location within the building.
2020-10-01 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i)
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.

Violation Observed: Complete and submit to the Office of Licensing the results of the drinking water testing for lead and copper, as well as, the DCF Drinking Water Testing Statement of Assurance and the DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist which are to be signed by the center’s sponsor representative.
2020-10-01 3A:52-5.3(i)(8)
Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located.

Violation Observed: Obtain and maintain on file at the center a current Safe Building Interior Certification. Submit to the Office of Licensing a copy of the center's Safe Building Interior Certification.
2020-10-01 3A:52-5.3(a)(19)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.

Violation Observed: Obtain and post in a prominent location the results of a current test for the presence of radon gas at the center.
2020-10-01 3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v)
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.

Violation Observed: Post a diagram depicting approved areas and room identifications.
2020-10-01 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(vii)
Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area.

Violation Observed: Post a diagram depicting how the center is to be evacuated during emergencies from each classroom.
2020-10-01 3A:52-5.3(a)(9)
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.

Violation Observed: Repair or replace the inoperable sink faucets located in both the boys and girls bathrooms.
2020-10-01 3A:52-5.3(a)(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.

Violation Observed: Replace the missing stall door in the boys bathroom.
2020-10-01 3A:52-5.3(p)
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.

Violation Observed: Stabilize the unsecured cubbie shelving units in all approved areas.
2020-10-01 3A:52-5.2(a)(5)
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.

Violation Observed: Obtain and maintain on file at the center a current fire certificate. Submit to the Office of Licensing a copy of the center's current fire certificate.

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