Academy House IV - Jersey City NJ Regular Child Care Center

3000 KENNEDY BLVD , JERSEY CITY NJ 07306
(201) 481-0102
2 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: Academy House IV is a Regular Child Care Center in JERSEY CITY NJ, with a maximum capacity of 105 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 141000240
  • Capacity: 105
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2021-06-17 2021-12-16 3A:52-4.10(b)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Submit CARIs for all staff as required for the center's renewal.
2021-06-17 2021-12-16 3A:52-3.4(a)
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.

Violation Observed: Submit a copy of the center's current liability insurance.
2021-06-17 2021-12-16 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.

Violation Observed: Submit CHRI clearances for all staff.
2021-06-17 2021-12-16 3A:52-5.3(o)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure there are 2 staff members present at all times who have current CPR/First Aid training.
2021-06-17 2021-12-16 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.

Violation Observed: Submit updated fire drill log with documentation of recent fire drills.
2021-06-17 3A:52-4.6(b)(1)
The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience.

Violation Observed: Hire and submit documentation required to credential a director.
2021-06-17 2021-12-16 3A:52-4.6(c)(3)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education

Violation Observed: Submit documentation required to credential a group teacher.
2021-06-17 3A:52-4.6(c)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Submit documentation required to credential a head teacher.
2021-06-17 2021-12-16 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).

Violation Observed: Update and maintain the staff records checklist.
2021-06-17 2021-12-16 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Submit an updated table of organization including credentialed staff.
2021-06-17 2021-12-16 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.

Violation Observed: Submit documentation of staff sign time in and out sheets..
2021-06-17 2021-12-16 3A:52-5.2(a)(8)
The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center.

Violation Observed: Ensure the life hazard use certificate has the correct use code.
2021-06-17 2021-12-16 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.

Violation Observed: Obtain a valid fire certificate.
2019-08-27 2019-11-25 3A:52-6.1(b)(1)
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 time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries.
2019-08-27 2019-11-25 3A:52-5.4(a)(6)(i)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, kitchen facility requirements are as follows: the kitchen facility or food preparation area shall be separated from other areas of the center by a door, gate, screen, or other barrier to prevent accidental access by children.

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Reviews

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Jerry 2018-06-25 18:22:28
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Don’t send your kid unless you have no other option and willing to accept low quality of service and rude behavior of staff. If you have a concern about their care to your child and question them then tend to be aggressive and complain on your kid and will stop looking after your kid. They even go to the extent of punishing your kid by not attending even crying or if getting sick. They don’t give them water to drink for reducing number of diaper changes in a day. Some of them don’t understand English and can’t follow instructions we give them. This review is for academy house 4

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Parent 2017-04-13 16:32:59
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I have been using this daycare from few months. Initially it was good daycare but slowly slowly it became profit making institute.The replacement teacher staffs are not upto standards and recent only they have increased monthly fees and now they are asking additional 25$ for camera access features.They have made camera features optional but which parents don't want to see their kids. Taking service from which we were already getting and made optional in middle of year is ethically not right.

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