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Alphabetland Pre-School

Kearny, NJ · Hudson County
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0 (1 review)
139 Bergen Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
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Quick Facts

Capacity
50 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information

📞 (201) 991-5684
139 Bergen Ave
Kearny, NJ 07032
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
09ALP0002
License Issued
Sep 8, 2026
Active Through
Sep 8, 2029
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing

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Johana Zegarra
2014-11-05 21:05:42
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As an educator and a parent, I feel the need to warn parents about this place. My daughter used to be in the toddler room, which is located in the basement of this facility. She loved going to school until her head teacher resigned and was replaced by a ruthless individual. Soon my child’s behavior changed. She was petrified of even passing by the school and would grab onto me whenever I had to drop her off. Everyday, her teacher would give me a bag with a wet t-shirt. According to her, my daughter would purposely throw up on herself in order to avoid eating (she was not a behavior problem but was a picky eater). When I asked the directors to let me see the videos in order to understand why my daughter’s behavior had drastically changed, they told me that the cameras were not working on such week. I have recently received a letter from an ex-employee that quit because she couldn’t take the children’s abuse. This letter states how this woman forcefully grabbed my 2-year-old daughter and washed with really cold water just because she lacked an appetite (My daughter was desperately crying as she was doing this). To make things worse, she left my daughter all wet until she would calm down from crying (I guess that is the explanation for all the wet t-shirts that I received throughout a week). The letter goes on explaining the various forms of abuse that takes place in this daycare. I posted her letter on their Facebook page, but for obvious reasons it was taken down. I have been an elementary teacher for 8 years and as a professional as well as a parent, I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE AT ALL!

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About the Provider

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ALPHABETLAND INCLUDES A COMBINATION OF ACTIVITIES TO STIMULATE AND ENGAGE CHILDREN IN LEARNING SUCH AS STORY TELLING, PLAYING, SINGING AND DANCING. WE FOCUS ON EACH CHILD'S SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, CONGENITIVE AND PHYSICAL SKILLS.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Thursday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Type Reinspection / Rule Details
2026-09-22 Re-Inspection,TA Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2026-07-08 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2026-05-07 Renewal,Monitoring No Center Inspection
2025-12-05 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-10-14 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-09-08 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-08-18 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-06-27 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-05-05 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-03-31 Monitoring,Other No Center Inspection
2025-02-10 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-01-29 Monitoring Yes Center Inspection
2024-12-12 Monitoring Yes Center Inspection
2024-09-27 Complaint Yes Center Inspection
2024-07-12 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2024-05-28 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2024-05-14 Phone Call Yes Center Inspection
2024-04-17 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-02-23 New Sponsor Yes Center Inspection
2024-01-16 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-12-08 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-09-19 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-09-18 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-09-13 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-07-13 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-07-12 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-06-06 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-06-06 Renewal No Center Inspection
2023-06-06 Renewal No Center Inspection
2023-06-06 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.Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. - 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.
2023-06-06 Violation 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - 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.
2023-06-06 Violation 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) Ensure that all staff complete orientation training annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures. - Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.
2023-06-06 Violation 3A:52-4.8(c) Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.
2023-06-06 Violation 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. - In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity.
2023-06-06 Violation 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) 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. - 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.
2023-06-06 Violation 3A:52-5.3(h)(2) Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required. - Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center
2023-06-06 Violation 3A:52-2.1(b) Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. - 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.
2023-06-06 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.
2023-05-18 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-02-17 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-01-21 Email Yes Center Inspection
2022-12-15 Email Yes Center Inspection
2022-11-09 Email Yes Center Inspection
2022-10-03 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2022-08-31 Email Yes Center Inspection
2022-08-19 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2022-07-06 Violation 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) Ensure that the CARI checks are printed and maintained on file at the center. - 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.
2022-07-06 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. Two outstanding. - 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.
2022-07-06 Violation 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. One additional card needed. - 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.
2022-07-06 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.
2022-06-30 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2022-06-30 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2021-10-21 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2021-09-13 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2021-09-08 Email Yes Center Inspection
2021-07-26 Email Yes Center Inspection
2021-05-03 Email Yes Center Inspection
2021-04-30 Email Yes Center Inspection
2021-04-13 Renewal No Center Inspection
2019-10-25 Email Yes Center Inspection
2019-09-06 Email Yes Center Inspection
2019-08-20 Email Yes Center Inspection
2019-06-17 Email Yes Center Inspection
2019-06-12 Email Yes Center Inspection
2019-05-06 Monitoring No Center Inspection

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