Child Care Center
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Art and Alphabet Academy
Nutley, NJ
· Essex County
11-19 BALTIMORE STREET,
Nutley, NJ 07110
Quick Facts
Capacity
88 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 798-4300
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
140600034
License Issued
Sep 12, 2026
Active Through
Sep 12, 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
Our primary goal is to build educated, well-rounded toddlers and young children.
Art and Alphabet Academy in Nutley, New Jersey offers upscale, affordable, educational childcare to children between the ages of 2 ½ and 6 years old.
Our unique program engages children through exposure to early learning fundamentals they will need as they continue on to kindergarten with a blend of literacy, art, music, dramatic play and science exploration.
The curriculum, which was developed by mastered educators, has been adapted from years of research, training and experience. Daily activities boost language and literacy, encourage sensory, fine and gross motor skills, and much more.
Children who are enrolled at Art and Alphabet Academy will become life-long learners, by gaining independence and exploring their environment. Our interdisciplinary program and techniques meet the educational needs of all children.
Art and Alphabet Academy in Nutley, New Jersey offers upscale, affordable, educational childcare to children between the ages of 2 ½ and 6 years old.
Our unique program engages children through exposure to early learning fundamentals they will need as they continue on to kindergarten with a blend of literacy, art, music, dramatic play and science exploration.
The curriculum, which was developed by mastered educators, has been adapted from years of research, training and experience. Daily activities boost language and literacy, encourage sensory, fine and gross motor skills, and much more.
Children who are enrolled at Art and Alphabet Academy will become life-long learners, by gaining independence and exploring their environment. Our interdisciplinary program and techniques meet the educational needs of all children.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Tuesday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Wednesday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Thursday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Friday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Reinspection | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-26 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-15 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-14 | 159182 | 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. |
| 2023-07-14 | 159182 | 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) | The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used. |
| 2023-07-14 | 159182 | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | 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). |
| 2023-07-14 | 159182 | 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. |
| 2023-07-14 | 159182 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. |
| 2023-07-14 | 159182 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v) | Space and room requirements are as follows: Indoor space requirements for play rooms and sleep rooms are as follows the center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room. |
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