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Creative Kid Kare Day Care

Stanhope, NJ · Sussex County
★ ★ ★ ½ ☆ 3.5 (5 reviews)
7 LACKAWANNA DR, Stanhope, NJ 07874
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Quick Facts

Capacity
117 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (973) 347-0733
7 LACKAWANNA DR
Stanhope, NJ 07874
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
19CRE0001
License Issued
Aug 30, 2026
Active Through
Aug 30, 2029
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing

Reviews

3.5
★ ★ ★ ½ ☆
5 reviews
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0
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Cupcake
2015-11-11 13:55:19
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Both my children where pretty much born and raised by the owner of kidcare. I would not think of any other place to send My kids. The owner treats every child like it was her own and better. They are always busy doing activities as well as a great pre k a dn kindergarten program. The summer time is nothing but lots of fun ad great trips. As far as others saying how bad it is that's a down right lie. She is I. Open honest loving person who deeply cards for each child. So if you have any doubt's about sending your child there your crazy. My kids are now to old for the program but still go back to visit grandma ceil miss Kathy and miss Anneliese. What people are writing are lies and jealous of how far and fast she grew as a daycare in a very small town. We love and miss creative kidcare.

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NCX2
2011-09-01 08:59:04
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Love this daycare!!   My Children have gone there for almost 5 years now.  This past summer they had a blast.  They treat you kid like they are family.  Activities, painting, play dough everything.  Not once have I seen the staff unproffesional - you can tell that they care about your child especially when you child is in love with the owner and cant wait to see her the next day!   Would tell everyone tio use this place - You love it!

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Kyliesmom002
2011-08-31 20:57:44
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

You all are selfish people it's not about you and the stories you hear people have personal lives get over it ,and what ever gossip you hear it's about the kids not you ! my daughter has been there since she was 6 weeks old those employees and the owner have become family to us I love them and so does my daughter they look out for not only the educational well being for my daughter but the social well being they are amazing and I love how they are like one big family. You two ppl who commented are so very wrong and it's sad I'm sure your children were treated as family just as much as mine was! I'm so appauled by these comments I'm sure if you would go there and meet everyone you would feel just as home as I did!! I love it here and so does my daughter who is now 6 and has loved it since she was a baby!

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Watch Out
2011-06-23 14:02:50
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE. The owner is nothing but a homewrecker. My understanding is that she broke up a family not too long ago and the man she is dating now is still married. She doesn't care who she hurts. She is unprofessional not to mention her bookeeping stinks and she has a gutter mouth. This place is filled with nothing but gossipy people who like to bad mouth everyone they can. I had my child enrolled for a short period of time but no longer do. BEWARE and stay clear of this place!!

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Scammed Parent
2011-06-14 10:46:38
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

I sent my child here for kindergarten thinking a private school would provide a better education than a public school. WOW I was wrong about that! Very little outside time. They let the TV baby sit the children instead of interacting with them. I couldn't even get MY OWN CHILD'S attendance record when I asked the owner Ms. Tartell. As a parent I am completely shocked by the unprofessionalism of Ms. Tartell and Creative KidKare. It should not be a problem for a school to provide a parent with as simple information as his child's attendance record. Just the other day I heard the owner cursing as she stepped off the bus within ear shot of my son. Don't waist your time or money at CREATIVE KID KARE.

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About the Provider

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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 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Sunday 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date Inspection Type Reinspection Form
2026-05-21 Phone Call Yes Center Inspection
2026-04-21 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2026-03-17 Renewal No Center Inspection
2025-10-08 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-08-18 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2024-10-07 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2024-09-04 Re-Inspection,Other Yes Center Inspection
2024-07-26 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2023-08-11 Technical Assistance Visit Yes Center Inspection
2023-07-07 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-05-12 152720 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) 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.
2023-05-12 152720 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.
2023-05-12 152720 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.
2023-05-12 152720 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(iii) 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 or site is not provided a potable water supply by a public community water system, the applicant shall provide potable water sampling results demonstrating compliance with maximum contaminant levels for all contaminants required to be tested pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:10-5 for public non-transient, non-community (NTNC) water systems, including radiological contaminants, regardless of whether they meet the definition of NTNC systems as defined at N.J.A.C. 7:10-1.3. This sampling shall have been conducted within three years of the date of application submission, except nitrates and coliform, for which the sampling shall have been conducted within 90 days of submitting the application.
2023-05-12 Renewal No Center Inspection

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