Child Care Center
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Kiddie Academy Of Rutherford
Rutherford, NJ
· Bergen County
306 Union Ave,
Rutherford, NJ 07070
Quick Facts
Capacity
148 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 765-8800
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CCC118259
License Issued
Jun 5, 2025
Active Through
Jun 5, 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 Rutherford is a Child Care Center in Rutherford NJ, with a maximum capacity of 148 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-06 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-13 | Phone Call,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-07-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-07-18 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-05 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-24 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-05 | Monitoring,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-21 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-01-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-22 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-14 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-09-25 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-07-10 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-04 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-08 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-02 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-18 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-10 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(b)(1) | Ensure that all new staff submit a CHRI background check within two weeks of hire: 1 new staff - When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). |
| 2022-08-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(3) | Retrain all staff in the following core area: Proper labeling of bottles with name and dateStaff retrained on 9.2.2022 - 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. |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean: Remove all excess storage {tricycle} from the rear egress corridorThe center took immediate action during this inspection and relocated the tricycles to ensure the egress corridor is clear - 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. |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(9) | Retrain all staff in the following core area: Safe infant sleep practices including laying infants initially on their backs to sleep Staff retrained on 9.2.2022 - Topics of orientation training shall include implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member: Room 9: New staff left alone without having completed orientation trainingThe center took immediate action during this inspection and placed the staff in another classroom where they could be directly supervised by a cleared staff member - The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed. |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(b)(2) | Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CHRI background check are directly supervised by another staff member: Room 9: New staff left alone without having cleared CHRI on fileThe center took immediate action during this inspection and placed the staff in another classroom where they could be directly supervised by a cleared staff member - When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member from the Department of Human Services, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children. |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(a)(4)(iii) | Provide alternative quiet activities for children who have rested or slept for 30 minutes and do not appear to need additional rest or sleep - 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 an alternative quiet activity for each child who has rested or slept for 30 minutes and does not appear to need additional rest or sleep. |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(a)(1) | Ensure that children under 12 months of age are placed in a face-up position in their sleeping equipment: Room 1 - 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. |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire: 2 staff - The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b). |
| 2022-07-22 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-22 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center: In Room 2 there were 10 children 0-18 months present with 2 staff; 3 staff are requiredThe center took immediate action during this inspection and provided an additional staff member to ensure that the classroom was in ratio - 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 |
| 2022-07-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair: Room 4: replace all missing and stained ceiling tiles due to ac unit duct that is leaking in the ceilingOn the day of this inspection, the center had taken action to close the classroom, due to the leak, and indicated that they had already contacted a company to address the issue - 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. |
| 2022-07-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i) | Maintain the building structure to prevent water from entering: Room 4: repair the active leak from the ac unit duct in the ceilingOn the day of this inspection, the center had taken action to close the classroom, due to the leak, and indicated that they had already contacted a company to address the issue - the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering. |
| 2022-07-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Retrain all staff in the following core area: Proper naptime procedures including, but not limited to, ensuring that children's heads are uncovered when children have fallen asleep on their cots/matsStaff retrained on 9.2.2022 - 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. |
| 2022-06-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all staff are aware of the number of children in their care at all times: Staff in Room 3 tracked 9 children; 8 were present - The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times. |
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center: In Room 2 there were 9 children 0-18 months present with 2 staff; 3 staff are requiredThe center took immediate action during this inspection and provided an additional staff member to ensure that the classroom was in ratio - 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 |
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all new staff submit a CARI background check within two weeks of hire: 2 new staffNote: 7.20.20221 staff - 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. |
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(b)(1) | Ensure that all new staff submit a CHRI background check within two weeks of hire: 2 new staff - When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). |
| 2022-05-25 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-25 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-25 | 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. |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name - 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. |
| 2022-05-25 | 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 and the notification id documented, 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 sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. |
| 2022-05-25 | 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. |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(v) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after outdoor play: Room 5 - 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. |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist: Maintain all staff health forms on fileNote: 6.28.20228 staffNote: 7.20.2022 4 staffNote: 8.24.20222 staff - 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). |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(b)(1) | Ensure that all new staff submit a CHRI background check: 1 staff - When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, as required - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment. |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment for each childNote: 6.28.20225 children - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) |
| 2022-05-25 | 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. |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate - The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills 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. |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1) | Ensure that the center has written emergency plans in a readily accessible location that includes medical emergencies, disaster and lockdown procedures - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept in good repair: Repair/replace bathroom staff doors, throughout, that are not closing flush. - 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. |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-2.4(a)(13) | Post a sign in a prominent location prohibiting smoking during the center's operating hours - The Office of Licensing may deny an application or suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval for good cause, including failure to comply with the provisions of P.L. 1998, c. 35, which prohibit smoking in child care centers, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(d). |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.5(a)(1) | Ensure that all lally columns in areas used by children have protective padding from the floor to a height of at least 72 inches: Rooms 5, 7 & 8 - For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply, all lally columns in areas used by the children shall have protective padding around them from the floor to a height of at least 72 inches. |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(14) | Provide a five foot barrier on the egress landing leading to the outdoor play area that exposes the children to a drop - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all balconies, rooftops, verandas, and all floor levels used by children that are above the first floor and subject the children to an open drop or atrium shall be protected by barriers consisting of safety glass, Plexiglas, or any other materials approved by the Office of Licensing. Such barriers shall extend at least five feet above the floor level. |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(ii) | Ensure that garbage receptacles are covered: Room 3 - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner. |
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) | Post the radon results 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. |
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