Child Care Center
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Page Academy, Inc.
Newark, NJ
· Essex County
530-532 Central Avenue,
Newark, NJ 07107
Quick Facts
Capacity
104 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
07PAG0001
License Issued
Jul 2, 2026
Active Through
Jul 2, 2029
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
Alica
2016-09-06 01:45:55
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
I have use pages on and off for the last 8 years.. And they are great! Pages is always my first choice, the staff is nice, the owner Ms page is a great women & I would truly suggest it to other parents it's a great place and you can drop you kids off and know they will be safe and will be well tooken care of!
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About the Provider
Page Academy, Inc. is a Child Care Center in Newark NJ, with a maximum capacity of 104 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-04 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-30 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-25 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-13 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-21 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-21 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-21 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. |
| 2023-04-21 | 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 |
| 2023-04-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submits 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. |
| 2023-04-21 | 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. |
| 2023-04-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Repair the broken sink in the upstairs bathroom. - 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. |
| 2023-04-21 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Remove the cloth padding from the diaper changing table in the upstairs bathroom. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. |
| 2023-04-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Repair/replace the splintering handrail leading to the outdoor play area. - 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. |
| 2023-04-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Secure the ceiling tile in upstairs bathroom. - 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. |
| 2023-04-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Remove or replace the torn netting fabric which surrounds the outdoor play area. - 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. |
| 2023-04-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. - 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. |
| 2023-04-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) | Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. - 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. |
| 2023-04-21 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's name, address, birth date and date of enrollment. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment. |
| 2023-01-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-28 | 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) | Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2) | Ensure that classrooms that care for children under 18 months of age provide at least four different activity areas and that each area contains at least four types of supplies and equipment. Pertaining to room C. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(e)(1) | Ensure that the discipline policy that includes the acceptable actions staff members may take when disciplining a child in posted in the center. - The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall reflect the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) through (c) and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.). |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(vi)(4) | Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components, including the date when the child returned to the center symptom-free. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include the date, if applicable, that the child returned to the center symptom-free. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(iii) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after coming into contact with nasal secretions. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(h)(1) | Ensure that the center provides opportunities for the parents to participate in the center's activities and operations. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, the center shall adopt at least one of the following options to ensure the participation of the parents of enrolled children in the activities and operations of the center: |
| 2022-11-28 | 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). |
| 2022-11-28 | 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 |
| 2022-11-28 | 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). |
| 2022-11-28 | 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's departure times. - The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(7) | Ensure that the center is free of infestations and maintain documentation on file. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of rodent or insect infestation and shall take immediate action to remove any infestation that may occur. The center shall maintain on file a record documenting the use of extermination services. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure the exit door in room D is fully operable. - 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(c) | Provide a current health certificate as required. - If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. |
| 2022-11-28 | 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repair or replace broken tile on steps outside classrooms G and F. - 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Ensure that diapering surface is in good repair in the upstairs bathroom. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(4) | Ensure that the threshold is secured to classroom A. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) | Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks or seepage in room F. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) | Repair or replace the cracked light in the hallway in the basement. - Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Ensure vents are free of dust 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(2) | Provide adequate lighting in room G. - Lighting requirements are as follows: during program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.5(a)(1) | Ensure that all lally columns in areas used by children have protective padding from the floor to a height of at least 72 inches. - 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Repair and/or paint the walls with holes in room F. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) | Replace the broken outlet plate cover in room E. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-9.6(a)(2) | Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including a copy of the insurance policy. - Each center or person providing transportation services, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.1(a), shall maintain on file at the center a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-9.7(a)(1) | Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including a record of each child transported. - When the center transports children in a vehicle other than a private passenger vehicle, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.3(f), or a chartered autobus, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.3(g), the center shall maintain on file a record of each child transported. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-9.7(a)(3) | Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including a copy of each driver's valid driver's license. - When the center transports children in a vehicle other than a private passenger vehicle, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.3(f), or a chartered autobus, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.3(g), the center shall maintain on file a photostatic copy of each driver’s valid driver’s license. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-9.7(d)(1) | Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including the inspection records for each vehicle. - The center shall maintain on file inspection and maintenance records for each vehicle, other than a private passenger vehicle or chartered autobus, used by the center to transport children. The center shall ensure that each Type I School Bus, Type II School Bus, and Type S School Vehicle is inspected by the Motor Vehicle Commission twice a year. |
| 2021-12-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-04-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-03-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-02-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-02-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-02-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-12-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-12-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-12-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-12-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-11-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-10-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-08-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-07-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-03-05 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-27 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-16 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-30 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-29 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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