Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Just4Kidz Academy LLC
Hillsborough, NJ
· Somerset County
67 New Amwell Road,
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Quick Facts
Capacity
77 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
180900020
License Issued
Apr 25, 2025
Active Through
Apr 25, 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
Just4Kidz Academy LLC is a Child Care Center in Hillsborough NJ, with a maximum capacity of 77 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-08 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-24 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-29 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-30 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-05-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-05 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-21 | New Space | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-21 | New Space | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.9(a) | Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are incidents are adhered to at all times, including recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect. - The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14. |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required. - The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. The center's supervision policy, 2. The center's policies and procedures for emergencies occurring at the center, 3. Recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect and 4. Ensuring that toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. - 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. |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Based on information, ensure that toxic substances are inaccessible to the children at all times throughout the center. - 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. |
| 2023-06-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2) | Ensure that classrooms that care for children under 18 months of age provide at least four different activity areas and that each area contains at least four types of supplies and equipment in room 3. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. |
| 2023-02-16 | 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 in room 4. - 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. |
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i) | Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan with the parent's signature and date in room 3. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: the center shall develop mutually with each child's parent(s) and follow a feeding plan regarding the feeding schedule, specific formula, breastfeeding arrangements and accommodations, and/or expressed breast milk, nutritional needs, and introduction of new food for each child. |
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Ensure that diapering surface is clean in room 3. There are food crumbs under the changing mat. - 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. |
| 2023-02-16 | 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). |
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that 1 CARI background checks are completed. - 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. |
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that 4 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. |
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience. |
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) | Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity. |
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present during the afternoon hours. - 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. |
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required. There are 2 plans that need a parent's signature and date. - The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). |
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. |
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(c) | Provide a current health certificate as required. - 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. |
| 2023-02-16 | 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. |
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are in good repair in room 3. The vinyl blocks are torn. - 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. |
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(3) | Provide screens on all doors and windows used for ventilation in room 2. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, crawl spaces, attic spaces, and all doors and windows used for natural ventilation shall be provided with insect screening. |
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean in the bathroom in room 2. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) | Post the results of the radon test in a prominent location. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2. |
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(i) | Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components, including the child's name. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include the child's name. |
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(vi)(2) | Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components, including the date the child returned to the center. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include the date, if applicable, that the child returned to the center with a note from a health care provider attesting to the child's admissibility to the center and recovery from a reportable disease, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:57. |
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) | Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. - 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 sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. |
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi) | Ensure that staff wash their hands after changing a diaper, contact with body secretions in a sink that is not used to clean dishes in room 3. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. |
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) | Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of six toddlers in room 4. - 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. |
| 2022-04-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-04 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-04 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-04 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i) | Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan with the parent's signature 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: the center shall develop mutually with each child's parent(s) and follow a feeding plan regarding the feeding schedule, specific formula, breastfeeding arrangements and accommodations, and/or expressed breast milk, nutritional needs, and introduction of new food for each child. |
| 2022-01-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-10 | Physical plant requirements for all centers | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. |
| 2021-12-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-10 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-07-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-28 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-05-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-16 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-03-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-19 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-02 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-29 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Initial | No | Center Inspection |
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