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Vailsburg Child Development Center at Palm Street
Newark, NJ
· Essex County
1033-1035 South Orange Avenue,
Newark, NJ 07106
Quick Facts
Capacity
75 children
Age Range
0 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 374-2000
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
150700002
License Issued
Mar 2, 2026
Active Through
Mar 2, 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
Vailsburg Child Development Center at Palm Street is a Child Care Center in Newark NJ, with a maximum capacity of 75 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 6 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-07-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-30 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-12 | Unable to Conduct Inspection,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-17 | Complaint,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-23 | Monitoring,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-19 | Email,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-18 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-05 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-06 | Phone Call,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-10-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-09-12 | TA Inspection,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-26 | Complaint,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-11 | Email,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-16 | Agency Meeting,Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-11 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-05 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-01-10 | Relocation | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-22 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-15 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-07-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-01 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-10 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-20 | Verify Closure | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Remove debris from the outdoor area of room 103B. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
| 2023-06-07 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-07 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition throughout the center. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Repair the front entrance door leading into the entrance of the building. - 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. |
| 2023-02-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-04 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-04 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi) | Ensure that staff wash their hands after coming into contact with nasal excretions in room 103B. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. |
| 2022-11-04 | 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. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center updates 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). |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Two staff members 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. |
| 2022-11-04 | 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. Seven staff members outstanding. - 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. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
| 2022-11-04 | 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). |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has 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. |
| 2022-11-04 | 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. |
| 2022-11-04 | 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. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repair or replace uneven table in room 103B. - 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. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) | Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks or seepage in room 103. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Ensure vent is secure in the bathroom of 104A. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Repair or replace sharp metal hanging from water fountain in room 103A. - 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. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Ensure the back wall of the playground is free of peeling paint by room 101B. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) | Ensure that the center has enough evacuation cribs available in room 102. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that |
| 2022-02-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-02-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-11-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-04-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-03-30 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-10-28 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-24 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-30 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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