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Academy House Child Development Center
Jersey City, NJ
· Hudson County
895 Bergen Avenue,
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Quick Facts
Capacity
235 children
Age range (listing information)
0 - 13 years
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
120100124
License Issued
Jul 23, 2025
Active Through
Jul 23, 2028
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
Academy House Child Development Center is a Child Care Center in Jersey City NJ, with a maximum capacity of 235 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 - 13 years; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-28 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-09-23 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-23 | Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-16 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-21 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-11 | Re-Inspection,Life Safety Modification | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-10 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-05-09 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-15 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-11 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair. Repair or replace the ripped diaper changing mat in Room 1 (First Floor). - 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. |
| 2023-04-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-06 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(i) | Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices. At the time of inspection, the said strap was removed by a member of staff. - Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. |
| 2023-04-06 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(e) | Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking. At the time of inspection, the pacifier was removed by a staff member. - The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. |
| 2023-04-06 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(i) | Cease the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two. At the inspector's request, the iPad screen was turned away from the children by a staff member, allowing only audio and no visual. - 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. Centers shall prohibit the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two. |
| 2023-04-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Update the center's table of organization to include all staff members and credentialed staff responsibilities/job description. - 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. |
| 2023-04-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named child from Room 5 (Lower Level) was seen in bathroom alone. The classroom staff were unaware that the child was missing from the room until they were asked to give a head count. - 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. |
| 2023-04-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. There are eight(8) members of staff without CHRI on file. - 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. |
| 2023-04-06 | 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 |
| 2023-04-06 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that the Albuterol is present when required accompanied by a special care plan for a named child in Room 5 (Second Floor). - The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). |
| 2023-04-06 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. |
| 2023-04-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. - 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. |
| 2023-04-06 | 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. |
| 2023-04-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Replace stained ceiling tiles above the roof-top exit door, next to Room 4 on the Second Floor. - 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. |
| 2022-08-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-25 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-25 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal in room 4 in the basement. - The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food in room 4 in the basement. - 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 before intake of food. |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed in room 4 in the basement. - 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 using the toilet or having diapers changed. |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(ii) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after changing a child's diaper in room 4 in the basement. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after toileting. |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes 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). |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 4 named staff within two weeks of hire. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that 5 named staff complete a CHRI background check as required. - 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. |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) | Ensure that the fire extinguishers on the second floor are serviced and tagged annually and recharged as needed. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC. |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repair/replace the stained ceiling tiles throughout the center as needed. - 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. |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(2) | Replace the burnt out light in the bathroom in the gym. - 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. |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: 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. |
| 2021-07-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-07 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-10-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-08-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-05-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-04-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-03-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-03-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-22 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-31 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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