Child Care Center
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Kiddie Academy of East Brunswick
East Brunswick, NJ
· Middlesex County
560 Ryders Lane,
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Quick Facts
Capacity
165 children
Age range (listing information)
0 - 13 years
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (732) 254-7700
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CCC114003
License Issued
Oct 28, 2025
Active Through
Oct 28, 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
Kiddie Academy of East Brunswick is a Child Care Center in East brunswick NJ, with a maximum capacity of 165 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, 06:30 AM - 06:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-08-04 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-07-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-09-30 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-11 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-03 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-05 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-31 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times in Room 7. - The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips. |
| 2023-10-30 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-11 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-11 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-11 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iv) | Based on Complaint #22283, ensure that the use of infant equipment, including strollers are limited to 30 minutes at a times. - 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. The use of infant equipment including swings, exersaucers, and bouncers shall be limited to periods of 30 minutes at a time. |
| 2023-07-11 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) | Based on Complaint #22280, ensure that the staff utilize positive methods of guidance. Staff were observed cursing at children. - The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. |
| 2023-07-11 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(a)(1) | Based on Complaint #22283, ensure that children are removed from strollers and place in sleeping equipment when they are sleeping. Infants were observed sleeping in strollers in director's office. - For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall ensure that each child is initially placed in a face-up sleeping position unless a different position is indicated in writing by the child's health care provider. |
| 2023-07-11 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(i)(1) | Based on Complaint #22283, ensure that the children's diapers are changed when wet or soiled. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, staff members shall ensure that staff members shall ensure that each child's diaper is changed when wet or soiled. |
| 2023-07-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(7) | Retrain named staff on the center's positive guidance and discipline policy. - Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6. |
| 2023-06-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-21 | 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. |
| 2023-06-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on completing incident reports as required. - 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. |
| 2023-06-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(3) | Retrain named staff on center's tracking policy. - Topics of orientation training shall include implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4. |
| 2023-06-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in Room 6. - 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. |
| 2023-05-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-19 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-19 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in Room 6. - The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 |
| 2023-04-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) | Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers in Room 1. - 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. |
| 2023-04-19 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in Room 8. - 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. |
| 2023-04-19 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(e) | Ensure that sippy cups are removed when children are walking in Room 5. - The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. |
| 2023-04-19 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(a)(4) | Ensure that children under the age of 18 months are provided an opportunity for rest or sleep as needed. - For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children over the age of 18 months and under the age of four years, the center shall provide |
| 2023-04-19 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child in Room 5. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. |
| 2023-04-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(e)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the head teacher is able to spend time in Room 6 order to plan, discuss and observe the implementation of the program. - For early childhood programs the head teacher shall be scheduled to plan, discuss and observe the implementation of program activities by staff members for all groups of children. |
| 2023-04-19 | 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). |
| 2023-04-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-04-19 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(2) | Ensure that first aid and CPR training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training. - First aid requirements are as follows: the first aid and CPR training shall include a hands-on training component in addition to any online training coursework. |
| 2023-04-19 | 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. - 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). |
| 2023-04-19 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repair or replace broken toys in Room 9. - 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. |
| 2023-04-19 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Remove storage from bathroom in Room 9. - 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. |
| 2023-01-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-25 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-25 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting in Room 3. - All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water. |
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal in Room 3. - The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. |
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use in Room 3. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces. |
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food in Room 3. - 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 before intake of food. |
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after having their diaper changed in Room 3. - 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. |
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(ii) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after completing diaper changes in Room 3. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after toileting. |
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi) | Ensure that staff wash their hands after coming into contact with nasal excretions or other bodily fluids 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. |
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(8) | Retrain named staff on center's health practices as they pertain to washing and disinfecting surfaces. - Topics of orientation training shall include implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11. |
| 2022-10-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in Room 6. - The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 |
| 2022-07-27 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-27 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-27 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Based on Complaint #21005, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. - The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 |
| 2022-07-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-16 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-16 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) | Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program in Room 5. - The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program. |
| 2022-05-16 | 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). |
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that sponsor representative submits a CARI background check upon renewal. - 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. |
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative completes a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. - 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. |
| 2022-05-16 | 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. |
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
| 2022-05-16 | 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. |
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. - In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity. |
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that all Epi-pens are accompanied by an updated special care plan. - 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). |
| 2022-05-16 | 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. |
| 2022-05-16 | 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. |
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repair pealed wall in Room 5. - 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. |
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Statement of Assurance. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. |
| 2022-03-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-02-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-11-15 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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