Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Urban League of Essex County Child Development Center
Newark, NJ
· Essex County
494-504 Central Avenue,
Newark, NJ 07107
Quick Facts
Capacity
75 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.
Contact Information
📞 (973) 624-9535
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
07URB0001
License Issued
Sep 9, 2025
Active Through
Sep 9, 2028
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
Write a Review
Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Urban League of Essex County Child Development Center. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
Review Policy: ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content.
Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our
review guidelines.
Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.
About the Provider
Since it’s founding in 1917 by William B. Ashby, the Urban League has provided training, assistance and direction to thousands of African-Americans and others in the Essex County area. Whether providing financial assistance to recently arrived settlers from the South in the 1920s and 30s, arranging for an applicant’s first job in the 1940s and 1950s, to providing Financial Education and Computer Job Training for adults and Early Childhood Education in the 1990s, the Urban League of Essex County has always had an important impact on quality of life for many African-Americans in the community.
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
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-30 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-25 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-13 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-08 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-04 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-15 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-22 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-29 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-07 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-07 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(2) | Ensure that materials are accessible to the children at all times in room 2. - 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. |
| 2022-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. - 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. |
| 2022-02-07 | 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). |
| 2022-02-07 | 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. |
| 2022-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. - 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. |
| 2022-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. - As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
| 2022-02-07 | 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). |
| 2022-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. - First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. |
| 2022-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center submits a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - 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. |
| 2022-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that the bathroom door leading to room 1 has a door knob. - 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. |
| 2022-02-07 | 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. |
| 2022-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that the sink has knobs in the bathroom for room 1. - 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. |
| 2022-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repair the broken flooring in room 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. |
| 2022-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) | Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks on the ceiling by the side exit door. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. |
| 2022-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Repair or replace the resilient surfacing as required on the outdoor play area. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. |
| 2022-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | Submit a copy of the Safe Building Interior Certification issued by the DOH. - 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. |
| 2022-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v) | Post a diagram of all approved areas 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. |
| 2020-03-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-05 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-01 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-23 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-16 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Providers in ZIP Code 07107
Viewing an Infant Daycare?
Helpful Resources
Choosing Infant Care
Read article →
Questions to Ask During a Tour
Read article →
Infant Licensing Guide
Read article →