Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Happy Scholars Academy
Irvington, NJ
· Essex County
1442B Springfield Avenue,
Irvington, NJ 07111
Quick Facts
Capacity
36 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 327-2064
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CCC123348
License Issued
May 26, 2026
Active Through
May 26, 2029
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
Happy Scholars Academy is a Child Care Center in Irvington NJ, with a maximum capacity of 36 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-08-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-07-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-16 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-11 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-02 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-30 | 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. |
| 2023-05-26 | Initial | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-26 | Initial | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Repair or cover the crumbing concrete area in the outdoor play area. - 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. |
| 2023-05-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. - First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. |
| 2023-05-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that 4 named staff provide record of medical exam and Mantoux results. - 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). |
| 2023-05-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) | Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned. |
| 2023-05-26 | 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. |
| 2023-05-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) | Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided. |
| 2023-05-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) | Provide safety caps on all toilets throughout the center. - Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely. |
| 2023-05-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(c) | Provide a current health certificate from food provider. - If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. |
| 2023-05-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(2) | Ensure that all lally columns in areas used by children have protective padding from the floor to a height of at least 48 inches on the outdoor play area. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all lally columns in areas used by the children shall have protective padding placed around them from the floor to a height of at least 48 inches. |
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