Child Care Center
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Kiddie Academy of Bridgewater
Bridgewater, NJ
· Somerset County
348 Us Route 22 East,
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Quick Facts
Capacity
143 children
Age range (listing information)
0 - 13 years
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Subsidized Program
Participates
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Contact Information
📞 (908) 842-0020-
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kiddieacademy.com/academies/bridgewater/
Website checked Oct 2026
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
150500093
License Issued
Feb 21, 2025
Active Through
Feb 21, 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 Bridgewater is a Child Care Center in Bridgewater NJ, with a maximum capacity of 143 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 - 13 years; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-07-14 | Monitoring,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-03 | Email,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-15 | Re-Inspection,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-05 | Re-Inspection,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-06 | Re-Inspection,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-02 | Re-Inspection,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-15 | Re-Inspection,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-15 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-20 | Email,Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-12 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-13 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-09 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-04 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-31 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-30 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1) | Based on information, ensure that staff utilize proper hygiene protocols during diaper changes. - Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be |
| 2023-03-30 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) | Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. A named staff poked, tapped and physically prompted the children to gain their attention or redirect them. - The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. |
| 2023-03-13 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-07 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-07 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting in room 3. The staff member used both soap and water and bleach and water on the diapering surface at the same time. - All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water. |
| 2022-11-07 | 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. |
| 2022-11-07 | 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 7. - The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(b) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. - Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) | Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants in room 2. - 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. |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the date in room 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. |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i) | Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan in room 1. - 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. |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food in room 7. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food. |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. - 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. |
| 2022-11-07 | 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. - 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. |
| 2022-11-07 | 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. |
| 2022-11-07 | 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. |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. - 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. |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(e) | Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL within 90 days of hire. - Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d). |
| 2022-11-07 | 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 special care plan requires Benedryl which was not available at the center. - 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). |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that the emergency lighting are operable at the exit door to the playground. - 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. |
| 2022-11-07 | 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. The month of October was omitted. - 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. |
| 2022-11-07 | 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. The last lockdown drill was conducted on 6/2021. - 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. |
| 2022-11-07 | 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 |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii)(1) | Ensure that the center chooses an alternate indoor location within a safe walking distance of 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 select an alternate indoor location within safe walking distance. |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain mechanical ventilation in a clean in room 8. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) | Ensure that all televisions, computers, and shelving are secured to a stable surface in room 8. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(ii) | Ensure that garbage receptacles are maintained as required, including being covered securely in room 3. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner. |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that wash basins are maintained in operating in room 6.. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. |
| 2022-04-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-11-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-05 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-10-03 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-26 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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