Child Care Center
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Cresthill Academy Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst, NJ
· Bergen County
55 Park Ave,
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
Quick Facts
Capacity
128 children
Age range (listing information)
0 - 13 years
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 971-2988
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CCC118613
License Issued
Sep 16, 2025
Active Through
Sep 16, 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
Cresthill Academy Lyndhurst is a Child Care Center in Lyndhurst NJ, with a maximum capacity of 128 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-09-22 | Re-Inspection,TA Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-19 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-06 | Re-Inspection,TA Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-01-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-07-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-06 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-05 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-25 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-11 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-03 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-03 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 4 named staff within two weeks of hire. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2023-07-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that 2 named staff completes a CHRI background check as required. - 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. |
| 2023-07-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Ensure that 1 named staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures. - Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. |
| 2023-02-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-08 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-03 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. |
| 2022-11-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Pertains to 1 staff. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2022-11-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Pertains to 4 staff.11/28/2022 Pertains to 2 staff - 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. |
| 2022-11-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center maintains on file the Records of Mantoux Results and Medical Exams for 4 staff.1.26.23 Pertains to 2 staff - The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). |
| 2022-11-03 | Violation | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) |
| 2022-11-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times in Room 5. - The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. |
| 2022-11-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair in Room 2. - 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. |
| 2022-08-30 | Initial | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-30 | Initial | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-10 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
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