Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Kiddie Academy Of Secaucus
Secaucus, NJ
· Hudson County
1006 New County Road,
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Quick Facts
Capacity
221 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 706-3626
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
120100148
License Issued
Aug 28, 2024
Active Through
Aug 28, 2027
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
Kids find happiness. Parents find peace of mind.
As a parent, you see your child growing every day—perhaps too fast. And we’re not talking about height markers on door frames.
At Kiddie Academy, we never take a single moment of your child’s growth potential for granted. We feed your child’s curiosity and instinct to learn with days filled with age-appropriate activities designed to treat every experience as an opportunity to learn.
Community Begins Here.®
Our passion is to deliver the highest quality childcare possible. This passion, and our 30 years in business, has earned us a leadership position in education-based childcare. It’s what has drives us to positively shape the lives of children, families and communities everywhere.
As a parent, you see your child growing every day—perhaps too fast. And we’re not talking about height markers on door frames.
At Kiddie Academy, we never take a single moment of your child’s growth potential for granted. We feed your child’s curiosity and instinct to learn with days filled with age-appropriate activities designed to treat every experience as an opportunity to learn.
Community Begins Here.®
Our passion is to deliver the highest quality childcare possible. This passion, and our 30 years in business, has earned us a leadership position in education-based childcare. It’s what has drives us to positively shape the lives of children, families and communities everywhere.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMonday - Friday 7:00 am - 6:30 pm
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-08-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-07-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-01-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-02 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-28 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-23 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-07-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-13 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-08 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-25 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-05-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-12 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-15 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-22 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food in Room 4. - 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. |
| 2023-01-09 | 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 1. - 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. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after assisting a child in toileting in Room 5. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) | Ensure that the handwashing sink in Room 3 that is next to change table is not use for storage of toys and other materials. - 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 area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation. |
| 2023-01-09 | 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. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Provide transcripts or certificates for the two group teachers. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
| 2023-01-09 | 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. Seven members of staff are missing orientation and training. - 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). |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that asthma medication is present when required for a named child in Room 14 or provide documentation from a health care provider that medication is not 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). |
| 2023-01-09 | 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. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii)(2) | Ensure that the center develops a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location. - 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 develop a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(f)(1) | Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of soap. Replenish the soap dispenser in Room 13. - Toilet facility requirements are as follows: a supply of soap, toilet paper, and individual hand towels or disposable paper towels shall be provided. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that the shared toilet in Room 4 is maintained in operating and sanitary condition. - 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. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Replace the stained ceiling tiles in the hallway between Room 11 and Room 12.. - 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. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) | Ensure that the electrical cord hanging from the ceiling in Room 11 is inaccessible to the children. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) | Replace protective coverings for electrical outlet in Room 10. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(2) | Provide adequate lighting in Room 10. Electrical lighting is in disrepair. - Lighting requirements are as follows: during program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Clean the vent near Room 6 entrance/exit. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) | Ensure that food is stored appropriately. At the time of inspection, yogurt that was taken by a named child for afternoon snack was being stored on the lunch station in Room 5. - 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. |
| 2022-05-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-25 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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