Child Care Center
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Buzzing Bees Academy
South Orange, NJ
· Essex County
31 West Third Street,
South Orange, NJ 07079
Quick Facts
Capacity
43 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 687-8896
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CCC118443
License Issued
May 9, 2025
Active Through
May 9, 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
Buzzing Bees Academy is a Child Care Center in South Orange NJ, with a maximum capacity of 43 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-02 | Life Safety Modification | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-14 | Life Safety Modification,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-31 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-17 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-09-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-05 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-04 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-02 | Agency Meeting | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-19 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-06 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-27 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(7) | Ensure the Biennial Recertification that was due on 5.11.22 and every 2 years is completed and submitted. - 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 facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a No Further Action letter, Child Care Facility Approval letter, RESPONSE Action Outcome letter, or other approval, which indicates that no further remediation is needed for the site from the Department of Environmental Protection, which indicates that no further remediation is needed for the site on which the center is located. |
| 2023-02-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority including job descriptions and responsibilities. - 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. |
| 2023-01-06 | 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. |
| 2023-01-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. - 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. |
| 2023-01-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. |
| 2023-01-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) | Submit documentation to credential the director. - 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. |
| 2023-01-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Replace the stained ceiling tile in room 3. - 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. |
| 2023-01-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Submit documentation to credential the head teacher. - 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. |
| 2023-01-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Repair and paint the back wall in room 4. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint. |
| 2023-01-06 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) | Ensure that classrooms for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center. |
| 2022-03-23 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-04 | Initial | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-05-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-07 | Initial | No | Center Inspection |
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