Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Growing Kids Academy
Oakhurst, NJ
· Monmouth County
1610 Route 35,
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (732) 325-8095
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
13LEA0004
License Issued
Aug 8, 2025
Active Through
Aug 8, 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
Give your child a safe and nurturing educational experience at Growing Kids Academy. Our facility is dedicated to providing your child with individualized, developmentally appropriate nurturing activities. Your child will have playful interactions with their peers and teachers on a daily basis. We strive to provide activities that foster your child's emotional, intellectual, physical, and social growth.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-11-24 | Re-Inspection,Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-06 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-15 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-25 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-01-08 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-02 | Email,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-31 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-13 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-01 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(a)(1) | Based on information, ensure that the center notifies parents of incidents occurring at the center as required. - The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child is bitten and the skin is broken. |
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) | Based on information, ensure that incident reports are completed as required. - The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child. |
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. Notifying parents of incidents as required and 2. Completing incident reports as required. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-01-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-11 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-11 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-11 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) | Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. A named staff slapped a named child in the face when another staff indicated that the named child was "stabbing" the named staff's child. - The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. |
| 2023-01-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-11-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-01 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-01 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) | Ensure that classrooms that care 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. |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) | Ensure that food provided by the center is stored, prepared and served in a sanitary manner. Ensure children's bottles are sanitized using a three step process as required. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(6) | Ensure that no milk, formula or breast milk is warmed in a microwave oven. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, no milk, formula, or breast milk shall be warmed in a microwave oven. |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) | Ensure that the diapering area is within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation. - 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 area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation. |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. Ensure the correct LHU code is on the certificate. - The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that the center uses a commercial disinfectant in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure a two step cleaning and disinfecting process is utilized as required. - Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions. |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed. |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(i) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required. Ensure the changing table is cleaned and disinfected between each diaper change. - The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Remove purses from the classroom and paint from the rear hallway. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Provide documentation on compliance with CPSC guidelines on the indoor and the outdoor Little tykes climbers or remove from the premises. - Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after changing a child's diaper, regardless of whether gloves are worn. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting. |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(1) | Ensure that diapering doesn't take place in an area or surface used for food preparation or eating. - 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, diapering shall not take place in an area or on a surface used for food preparation, service, or eating. |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. Provide 1 outstanding CARI clearance. - When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. |
| 2022-08-01 | 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 for the center's license renewal. Provide 1 outstanding CHRI clearance. - 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. |
| 2021-08-05 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-15 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-05-13 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-09 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-09 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-21 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-21 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-06 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-06 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-23 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-19 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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