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Candyland, Inc.

Fords, NJ · Middlesex County
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ 2.0 (1 review)
698 KING GEORGES RD, Fords, NJ 08863
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Quick Facts

Capacity
41 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
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Contact Information

📞 (732) 738-4555
698 KING GEORGES RD
Fords, NJ 08863
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
12CAN0001
License Issued
Feb 24, 2025
Active Through
Feb 24, 2028
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing

Reviews

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Debbie
2012-10-12 12:35:03
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

I worked at Candyland for 3 months, and I don't recommend it as a good place to send a child. Candyland marginally meets the minimum standards of a child care facility, but there are many better schools. The place remains in business because of a decent percentage of the students receive subsidized tuition from the government or Catholic Charities.

On the plus side, Candyland provides a structured learning environment for children, offers transporation to and from school for older children, and has reasonable prices. Unfortunately, I found that the kids were yelled out too frequently, employee turnover was rampant, maintenance of the facility was sub-par, and state-mandated child-to-adult ratios were routinely violated.

The owner of the facility is a nice woman, but isn't very good at management. She tries to ensure that the facility is kept up, and state law is complied with. However, in my time there, I saw mold on one of the walls in the building, a child escape from the yard because a gate was broken, and one adult minding 15-20 young children.

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About the Provider

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Candyland Academy is a special place for your child to explore early childhood education. Candyland is a happy place to learn and play. Children learn about friendship, sharing, following directions, and using their imagination. Nothing Is More Important Than The Happiness And Well-Being Of Your Child, That is why, for more than 10 years, it has been Candyland's goal to provide an atmosphere that is secure, satisfying, and enriched with loving care and guidance. Our program is designed to be fun, yet challenging, for your child.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday
  • Open Hours7am-7pm

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Inspection Type Reinspection Form
2026-01-14 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-12-09 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-10-09 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2025-01-28 Phone Call Yes Center Inspection
2024-12-19 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-11-14 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-10-08 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2024-08-20 Renewal Yes Center Inspection
2024-07-18 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-06-11 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-05-09 Phone Call Yes Center Inspection
2024-03-28 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-02-15 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-01-02 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-11-21 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection

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