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First Steps Early Childhood Center
- licensed capacity
- 180
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $296
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About
About First Steps Early Childhood Center
First Steps Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Newark, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 180 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 180 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2-4's program |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Licensed capacity | 180 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Steps Early Childhood Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Essex County has a median price of $296 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$296
Home daycare$186
Toddler
Center$287
Home daycare$186
Preschool
Center$287
Home daycare$174
School age
Center$143
Home daycare$150
State record
Inspection reports for First Steps Early Childhood Center
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 180 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #CCC123539
Inspections
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
New Jersey publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.
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FAQ
Questions about First Steps Early Childhood Center
Is First Steps Early Childhood Center licensed?
Yes. New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
Does First Steps Early Childhood Center have inspection violations?
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
How many children can First Steps Early Childhood Center care for?
180, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are First Steps Early Childhood Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Steps Early Childhood Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (732) 637-9069 to ask.
What is First Steps Early Childhood Center's phone number?
(732) 637-9069.
Where is First Steps Early Childhood Center?
29-35 Elizabeth Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108. The nearest other daycare we list is Boys and Girls Club of Newark-Central Ward Clubhouse, 0.1 miles away.