Child Care Center
Watch Me Play Learn and Grow Before and Aftercare
Irvington, NJ
· Essex County
1219 Springfield Ave,
Irvington, NJ 07111
Quick Facts
Capacity
50 children
Age Range
6 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Child Care Center
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
Previous license status
Active
License Number
CCC116531
License Issued
Apr 19, 2024
License Expiration
Apr 19, 2027
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
Watch Me Play Learn and Grow Before and Aftercare is a Child Care Center in Irvington NJ, with a maximum capacity of 50 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | Unable to Conduct Inspection,No Children Present | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-06 | Unable to Conduct Inspection,No Children Present | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-24 | Unable to Conduct Inspection,No Children Present | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-06 | Unable to Conduct Inspection,No Children Present | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-11-18 | Re-Inspection,Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-10 | Re-Inspection,No Children Present | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-07 | Re-Inspection,No Children Present | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-23 | Re-Inspection,No Children Present | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-08 | Re-Inspection,No Children Present | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-22 | Re-Inspection,No Children Present | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-08 | Re-Inspection,No Children Present | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-23 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-11 | No Children Present,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-07 | No Children Present | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-02 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-24 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-08 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-06 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-17 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(b) | Ensure that a minimum of 2 staff are present at the center as required, wherein 9 school age children were present with 1 staff member in the center. - There shall be a minimum of two staff members accompanying children on any field trip, outing, or special event involving children away from the center, even when the appropriate staff/child ratios allow fewer than two staff members. |
| 2022-07-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center; wherein,a) the only staff member was receiving a deliver at the front door, when the children were in room 1,b) a school age child walked to the bathroom down the hall and the one staff member was unaware, andc) the staff member was in the office and her back was to the children in room1 did not maintain adequate supervision.7/29/22: Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center; wherein, two school age children walked to the bathroom down the hall and staff were unaware. - The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. |
| 2022-05-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-11 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii)(2) | Ensure that the center develops a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location. - 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 develop a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location. |
| 2022-04-11 | 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. |
| 2022-04-11 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(e)(3) | Post the center's discipline policy in a prominent location. - 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. |
| 2022-04-11 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7) | Ensure that the use of television, computers, and other video equipment is for educational and instructional use, is age and developmentally appropriate, is not used as a substitute for planned activities, and is not used for passive viewing. - 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 the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing. |
| 2022-04-11 | 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. - 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. |
| 2022-04-11 | 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. |
| 2022-04-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training annually. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-04-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. |
| 2022-04-11 | 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. |
| 2022-04-11 | Violation | 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) | Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program. Rooms 2, 3 and 4 need to have 5 areas of learning with 5 different activities in each area. - The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program. |
| 2022-04-11 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Remove long table from the hallway. - 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. |
| 2022-03-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-04-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-04-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-03-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-02-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-01-26 | Initial | No | Center Inspection |
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