The North Ward Child Development Center
Licensed for 165 children from 2½ years to 6 years.
475 Mountain Prospect Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07104
Listing details last changed Jul 4, 2026
The North Ward Child Development Center is a childcare center in Newark, New Jersey.
Capacity
165
Ages
2 1/2 - 6 years
License & details for The North Ward Child Development Center
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- License
- Child Care Center
- License status
- licensed
- Expires
- Jul 8, 2029
- Legal entity
- The North Ward Center
- County
- Essex
Programs & services
- Schedules
- After School, Before School, Full Day (full time)
How it compares in Newark
| Measure | This center | Typical in Newark |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 165 children | 90 children |
| Youngest age served | 2½ years | 2½ years |
Newark has 119 licensed centers.
Where The North Ward Child Development Center is
Pin placed from the address on the state record.
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Paying for care in New Jersey
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (opens in a new tab) is New Jersey’s child care subsidy program. Agency: NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development (DFD), via county Child Care Resource & Referral agencies.
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Tour checklist for The North Ward Child Development Center
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Questions parents ask about The North Ward Child Development Center
What ages does The North Ward Child Development Center serve?
The North Ward Child Development Center is licensed to care for children from 2½ years to 6 years. The state record lists these age groups: 2 1/2 - 6 years.
How many children is The North Ward Child Development Center licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 165 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is The North Ward Child Development Center licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The New Jersey record lists The North Ward Child Development Center's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 31, 2026 · Source: New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing public records · Check this license on NJ Child Care Explorer (New Jersey) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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