Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Hill Crest Academy
Bayville, NJ
· Ocean County
23 Grove Street,
Bayville, NJ 08721
Quick Facts
Capacity
139 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.
Contact Information
📞 (732) 269-8585
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
15HIL0002
License Issued
Oct 30, 2026
Active Through
Oct 30, 2029
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
Write a Review
Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Hill Crest Academy. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
Review Policy: ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content.
Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our
review guidelines.
Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.
About the Provider
Hillcrest Academy is located in a residential area in Bayville, NJ on an almost 2 acre plot with one of the best facilities of the larger Early Childhood Centers. We have dedicated age appropriate play areas with some of the most modern amenities in the Ocean County area. Located approximately 500 feet from Route 9, we provide the safety and serenity for a child to learn, play and grow. Hillcrest Academy; formerly Hilltop Nursery School, is nestled in a wooded area, has been a fundamental influence in the Berkeley community for over 20 years. In touch with the newest educational concepts introduced in the elementary schools, we are dedicated to training our teachers using materials such as those offered by NAEYC (National Organization for the Education of Young Children) and the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards for our Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten students. Hillcrest Academy is a family owned and operated Childcare/Early Educational Center dedicated to providing high quality child care and cutting edge instruction for all it's early learners. The Owner/Director is the on site director 5 days a week, and there are two on site Assistant Directors.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
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 | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-19 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-19 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-03 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-10 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-04 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-09 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-20 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(e)(1) | Develop a written policy for parental notification if the center uses methods other than a telephone call and maintain on file the signatures of staff and parents acknowledging receipt of the policy. - The center shall develop and follow a written policy for parental notification if a method other than a telephone call is used at the center for parental notification. The center shall distribute a copy of this policy to the parent of each enrolled child and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of this policy. |
| 2022-06-20 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(v) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after outdoor play. - 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 outdoor play. |
| 2022-06-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. - 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). |
| 2022-06-20 | 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. - 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. |
| 2022-06-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. - 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. |
| 2021-10-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-03 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-07-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-04-16 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-03-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-02-03 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-01-21 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-11-04 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-01 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-05-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-05-06 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Providers in ZIP Code 08721
Viewing an Infant Daycare?
Helpful Resources
Choosing Infant Care
Read article →
Questions to Ask During a Tour
Read article →
Infant Licensing Guide
Read article →