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Kiddie Academy at Watchung Square
North Plainfield, NJ
· Somerset County
325 NORTH DRIVE,
North Plainfield, NJ 07060
Quick Facts
Capacity
180 children
Age range (listing information)
0 - 13 years
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (908) 769-5437
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
151200086
License Issued
Jan 16, 2026
Active Through
Jan 16, 2029
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 at Watchung Square is a Child Care Center in NORTH PLAINFIELD NJ, with a maximum capacity of 180 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-09-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-28 | Re-Inspection,Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-10 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-03 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-04 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-29 | Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-14 | Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-30 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-18 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-12 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(7) | Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's 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. |
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 3A:52-4.9(a) | Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for 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. |
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) | Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff slapped a child on the hand. - The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. |
| 2023-06-29 | 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. Two staff. - 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. |
| 2023-06-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-04-25 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-25 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-25 | 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. 4/25/23 Five staff. 6/15/23 One staff. - 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. |
| 2023-04-25 | 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. |
| 2023-04-25 | 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. |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Provide allergy plans for medication for four children. 6/15/23 Provide Benadryl as per allergy plan for one child. - 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). |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served; code ae01. - The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(3) | Ensure that all medications are inaccessible to the children. Medications were made inaccessible upon request in room 141. - 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: all medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all carpeting is kept clean. Area rug removed from multipurpose room. - 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. |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Remove plastic slide which does not meet code in outdoor play area. Removed upon request. - 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. |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. 6/29/23 Nine 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. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used. |
| 2022-08-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-07 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-07 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) | Ensure that the center ceases the use of blankets for children under 12 months of age. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. |
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 3A:52-6.7(b) | Based on complaint # 20920: Ensure that the staff do not utilize any harsh language at any time in the center. Ensure that the center retrains all staff members on harsh language towards children and submit to OOL. Technical assistance was given. - Staff members shall not use abusive language, ridicule, harsh, humiliating or frightening treatment or any other form of emotional punishment of children. |
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7) | Ensure that the use of television, computers, and other video equipment is for educational and instructional use, is age and developmentally appropriate, is not used as a substitute for planned activities, and is not used for passive viewing. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing. |
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) | Based on Complaint # 20920: Ensure that the center maintains on file a written record of all accidents. The center is to retrain all staff members on incident reports and submit to OOL. Technical assistance was given. - 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. |
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Ensure that diapering surfaces are not used for storage in the room 4B. - 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. |
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Ensure that the children in room 2 do not sleep with blankets over their heads. - 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. |
| 2022-06-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-25 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-25 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. - 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. |
| 2022-03-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. |
| 2022-03-25 | Violation | 3A:52-2.1(b) | Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. - A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license. |
| 2022-03-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) | Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the 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. |
| 2022-03-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. Including the 3 pages of water assurance and checklist. - 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. |
| 2022-02-08 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-08 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-08 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(i) | Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices, refers to room 111. - Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. |
| 2022-02-08 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed in room 111. - 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. |
| 2022-02-08 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) | Based on complaint #20145: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal, refers to room 111. - The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. |
| 2022-02-08 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) | Ensure that food provided by the center is served in a sanitary manner. At the time of the inspection there was discarded food on the serving cart next to the food being served. Technical assistance was given. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. |
| 2022-01-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-25 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after assisting a child in toileting. At the time of the inspection, the teacher in room 111 did not wash her hands after changing a childs diaper then her immediately went and changed another child's diaper without washing her hands. Technical assistance was given. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting. |
| 2022-01-25 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food. At the time of the inspection the children in room 111 did not wash their hands before the intake of food. - 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. |
| 2022-01-25 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(1) | Ensure that age appropriate time frames are provided for each activity. At the time of the inspection the children in room 111 were made to site at a table with no activities provided for more then 30 min waiting for lunch. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries. |
| 2022-01-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Ensure that the ladder in the bathroom in room 111 is inaccessible to children at all times. - 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. |
| 2022-01-25 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use. At the time of the inspection the teacher in room 111 did not sue the 2 step process to clean and disinfect the changing table after use. - 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. |
| 2022-01-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-11-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-28 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-02-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-02-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-02-04 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-02-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-01-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-12-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-11-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-10-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-08-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-05-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
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