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Our Small World Day Care & Learning Center

Child care center · 665 Summer Ave, Newark, NJ 07104 · License 07OUR0002

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 24. 2½ to 13 Grow NJ Kids: Level 1

Violation history (25)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
?	Tue Mar 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.2(b) — An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate. Ensure the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. Replace the batteries in the smoke detector.	Yes
?	Tue Mar 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — 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. Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.	Yes
?	Tue Mar 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — 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. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.	Yes
?	Tue Mar 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.7(a)(2) — All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water. Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting.	Yes
?	Tue Mar 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — 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. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center. Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH wherein the official inspected the center on 3/21/2025 and no issues were identified by the officials. The center is awaiting for current Safe Building Interior Certificate to be issued.	Yes
?	Fri Feb 02 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.6(a) — 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). Ensure that all staff have a record of the medical exam on file. 3/7/2024 Ensure that 3 staff have a record of the medical exam on file.	Yes
?	Fri Feb 02 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-2.1(b) — A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license. Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents.	Yes
?	Fri Feb 02 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.6(a) — 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). Ensure that all staff have record of the Mantoux results on file. 3/7/2024 Ensure that 3 staff have record of the Mantoux results on file.	Yes
?	Fri Feb 02 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.6(a) — 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). Maintain on file a record of a signed application for 2 staff.	Yes
?	Fri Feb 02 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.6(a) — 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). Maintain on file a record of the Criminal Disclosure Statement for 3 staff.	Yes
?	Fri Feb 02 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.8(b) — Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). Provide orientation training to 1 staff annually and secure and maintain on file, each staff member signature attesting to the review of the orientation training.	Yes
?	Fri Feb 02 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) — 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 Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center.	Yes
?	Fri Feb 02 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(h)(3)(ii) — Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall ensure that a lead paint inspection of all painted surfaces of the center is conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, who is certified by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and employed by either a public health agency or a lead evaluation contractor certified by DCA, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:17. If the lead paint inspection indicates the presence of lead, the center shall ensure that a lead paint risk assessment of the center is conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3. Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required.	Yes
?	Fri Feb 02 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	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. 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. 3/7/2024 Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance.	Yes
?	Tue Apr 11 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.6(b)(6) — The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: a written description of Complete accident / unusual incident reports as required,	Yes
?	Tue Apr 11 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.3(a) — 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. Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named child had a facial injury and staff could not explain how it occurred.	Yes
?	Tue Apr 11 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.8(a)(1) — Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on maintaining adequate supervision.	Yes
?	Wed May 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.11(a)(1) — 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. Ensure that 2 staff complete a CHRI background check as required.	Yes
?	Wed May 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.8(b) — Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). Provide orientation training to 1 newly hired staff within two weeks and 2 regular staff annually, and secure and maintain on file, each staff member's signature attesting to the review of the orientation training.	Yes
?	Wed May 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.6(a) — 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). Submit to the OOL the center’s current staff records checklist. Ensure that orientation training dates recorded have been conducted within the preceding 12 months for each staff member.	Yes
?	Tue Mar 30 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	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. Complete and submit DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance.	Yes
?	Tue Jan 28 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	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. Ensure emergency lighting by front entrance are operable at all times.	Yes
?	Tue Jan 28 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. Clean mechanical vent in bathroom.	Yes
?	Tue Jan 28 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) — 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 staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked. Complete and maintain at the center daily time sheet for staf with arrival and departure times; whereas there were 1 staff signed in, but 3 staff were present.	Yes
?	Tue Jan 28 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) — 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. Complete and maintain at the center daily time sheet for children with arrival and departure times; whereas there were 12 children signed in, but 21 children were present.	Yes

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (20)

20 inspection record(s) on file from NJ-DCF.

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