Kiddie Academy - Allentown NJ Regular Child Care Center

5 ALLYSON WAY , ALLENTOWN NJ 08501
(609) 208-2530

About the Provider

Description: At Kiddie Academy, we continuously deliver the highest-quality child day care possible. It's something we're passionate about. It is this passion that has given us a leadership position in education-based child care for more than 30 years. And it's what drives us to positively shape the lives of children, families and communities everywhere.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 71200203
  • Capacity: 166
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: Dec 27, 2025
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Sweta Patel (spatel@preventchildabusenj.org)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2023-05-12 2023-06-22 3A:52-4.8(a)(11)
Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions.

Violation Observed: Based on complaint # 22102: Ensure that all staff care retrained on recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies due to food related allergies.
2023-05-12 2023-06-22 3A:52-7.10(b)(1)
The director, sponsor, or sponsor representative shall report the following occurrences to the Office of Licensing by the next working day after the center learns of the occurrence and shall submit documentation to the Office of Licensing within one week of the occurrence of the incident, the occurrence of an injury or illness while under the center’s supervision that results in a child visiting the emergency room.

Violation Observed: Based on complaint #22102: Ensure that the center notifies the OOL by the next working day of any injuries or illnesses that occur at the center that results in a child visiting the emergency room and provides documentation to OOL within one week.
2023-05-12 2023-05-12 3A:52-5.3(r)
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.

Violation Observed: Based on complaint #22102: Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. A named child was provided unapproved food which caused an allergic reaction requiring medical attention.
2023-03-03 2023-03-20 3A:52-4.3(a)
The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children.

Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. In room 5, 2 named staff were unaware that a child was under the table eating food off the floor.
2023-03-03 2023-03-20 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(v)
All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: unused portions of food shall be labeled with the child's name, date, and type of food. The food shall be stored in the refrigerator, returned to the parent, or discarded with the parent's consent. All unused food shall be discarded if not consumed by the end of the day.

Violation Observed: Ensure that unused food is labeled and stored appropriately and discarded by the end of the day if not consumed. In room 5 an open container of milk was placed in a child cubby for an extended period of time.
2023-03-03 2023-03-20 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that in room 3 each child's bottle is labeled with the date.
2023-03-03 2023-03-20 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i)
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.

Violation Observed: Based on report, ensure that staff adhere to feeding plans as required.
2023-03-03 2023-03-20 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv)
The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the staff in room 3 washes and disinfects the highchair rays used by the children for eating before each meal.
2023-03-03 2023-03-20 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the staff in room 2 washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use.
2023-03-03 2023-03-20 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the children in room 3 wash their hands before the intake of food.
2023-03-03 2023-03-20 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the children in room 2 wash their hands immediately after having their diaper changed.
2023-03-03 2023-03-20 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i)
Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the staff in room 3 wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food.
2023-03-03 2023-03-20 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child.
2023-03-03 2023-03-20 3A:52-4.11(a)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Complete the CHRI background check for 1 named staff.
2023-03-03 2023-03-20 3A:52-4.6(c)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

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