Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Andover Children's Academy, LLC
Andover, NJ
· Sussex County
76 Main Street ROUTE 206,
Andover, NJ 07821
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age range (listing information)
0 - 13 years
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Subsidized Program
Participates
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 786-5748
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
081200199
License Issued
Jan 22, 2026
Active Through
Jan 22, 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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About the Provider
Andover Children's Academy, LLC is a Child Care Center in Andover NJ, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 - 13 years; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday06:00 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 | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-01 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-09-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-07-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-05 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-02 | Renewal,New Sponsor | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-11 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-13 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-13 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(i) | Ensure that approved sleeping equipment is provided for each child as required. A child was observed sleeping on the floor in the library area in Room 7. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, the center shall provide for each child a crib that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, the center shall provide for each child a crib that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. |
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(12) | Ensure that all staff are retrained on including children with special needs in the center's program. - Topics of orientation training shall include including children with special needs in the center’s program. |
| 2023-04-11 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-04 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-04 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. On 1/11/23, a named staff left the infant room unsupervised during nap time to make a cup of coffee. On 1/12/23, the same named staff left the toddler room unsupervised during nap time. - 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. |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's supervision policies. Utilize an outside training source to provide the training. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(6)(i) | Provide a barrier to the kitchen area to prevent accidental access by the children. Repair or replace the broken gate. - 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. |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(3) | Provide screens on all doors and windows used for ventilation, in crawl spaces and in attic spaces. Ensure that the book door has a screen installed. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, crawl spaces, attic spaces, and all doors and windows used for natural ventilation shall be provided with insect screening. |
| 2023-01-31 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-11 | Technical Assistance Visit | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-02 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-02 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-02 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(v) | Ensure that unused food is discarded or sent home with the child if not consumed. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: unused portions of food shall be labeled with the child's name, date, and type of food. The food shall be stored in the refrigerator, returned to the parent, or discarded with the parent's consent. All unused food shall be discarded if not consumed by the end of the day. |
| 2022-11-02 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(vi) | Ensure that age and developmentally appropriate seating is provided for all children who no longer need to be held for feeding. Ensure safety straps are used when children are in high chairs or bucket seats, as required. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: a child who, because of age or developmental readiness, no longer needs to be held for feeding shall be provided with an infant seat, high chair with safety strap, or other age-appropriate seating apparatus, which meets the standards of a recognized safety organization (such as the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, the American Society for Testing and Materials, or the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission). |
| 2022-11-02 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. |
| 2022-11-02 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) | Ensure children under one year do not have blankets or pillows in their cribs when sleeping. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. |
| 2022-11-02 | 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 changing table pad in Room 5. - 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. |
| 2022-11-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a) | Ensure that the center complies with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (NJUCC). Children under the age of 2 1/2 are not to be permitted on the 2nd floor of the center at any time. - A person seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23 (hereinafter referred to as the “NJUCC”). |
| 2022-11-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(18) | Ensure that microwave and toaster ovens are secured out of the reach of children and are not used when children are in the area. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children. |
| 2021-08-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-03-30 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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