Child Care Center
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Kidz Kastle
Jersey City, NJ
· Hudson County
203 - 207 Ocean Avenue,
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Quick Facts
Capacity
70 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
09KID0019
License Issued
Oct 22, 2025
Active Through
Oct 22, 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
Kidz Kastle is a Child Care Center in Jersey City NJ, with a maximum capacity of 70 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-07 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-30 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-25 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-14 | Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-06 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-12 | 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. |
| 2023-07-06 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-06 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that the emergency lighting is operable in Room 3. - 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. |
| 2023-07-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that 2 new named staff complete a CHRI background check as required.8-7-23: 1 Outstanding - 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. |
| 2023-07-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Dust the AC vents in Room 1 and 4. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-06-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-31 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-31 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-19 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) | Ensure that sleeping equipment is free of pillows, soft bedding, bumpers and other hazards when occupied by a sleeping child. Ensure that children are not sleeping in bouncy seats in the crib. - 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. |
| 2022-12-19 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) | Ensure that all cribs, cots and sleeping equipment are arranged to provide access to a three foot wide aisle that leads to an exit. Ensure that the exits are unobstructed at all times. - Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit. |
| 2022-11-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in operating and sanitary condition in the bathroom near Room #2. - 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. |
| 2022-10-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. - 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). |
| 2022-10-03 | 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. |
| 2022-10-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(c) | Provide a current health certificate as required. - If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. |
| 2022-10-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) | Ensure that hot water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit on the water cooler. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided. |
| 2022-08-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-12 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-12 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. - 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. |
| 2022-08-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Repair or replace the water stained ceiling tiles in Room #2. - 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. |
| 2022-08-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i) | Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan. - 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. |
| 2022-08-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(f) | Ensure that the center has a written outline of daily activities and the staff is aware of the activities throughout the day. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b) shall prepare and maintain on file a written outline of the center's daily activities, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(a) through (d) and (g) and (h). |
| 2022-08-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(6)(i) | Provide a barrier to the kitchen area to prevent accidental access by the children. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, kitchen facility requirements are as follows: the kitchen facility or food preparation area shall be separated from other areas of the center by a door, gate, screen, or other barrier to prevent accidental access by children. |
| 2022-08-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(6) | Ensure that all food waste receptacles are lined and maintained in a sanitary condition. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: food waste receptacles shall be lined and maintained in clean and sanitary condition. |
| 2022-08-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2) | Ensure that classrooms that care for children under 18 months of age provide at least four different activity areas and that each area contains at least four types of supplies and equipment. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. |
| 2022-08-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) | Ensure that all cribs used by the center comply with the CPSC Federal Safety Standards. Provide a sufficient amount of cribs for the children attending the center. - 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 |
| 2022-08-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) | Repair and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required. Ensure that the walls in Room #4 are in sanitary condition. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of |
| 2022-08-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center. Repair the exit sign in front of the bathroom in Room #4. - 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. |
| 2022-08-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(5) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including evacuating the center and using fire alarms.5/1/23: 6 Received, 3 Outstanding. - Topics of orientation training shall include evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l). |
| 2022-08-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(e)(8) | Provide additional training from an outside agency for staff that work with children 21/2 years and under. Provide documentation to the Office of Licensing upon completion. - For early childhood programs all staff that work with children under 2 1/2 years of age shall have training specific to this age group, which may include, but is not limited to, the New Jersey Infant/Toddler Credential administered through Professional Impact NJ, the Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or other trainings specifically related to the care of infants and toddlers. Each employee shall initiate this training within 90 days and complete it within one year. |
| 2022-08-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(b) | Ensure that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. - An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate. |
| 2022-08-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) | Ensure that blinds are maintained in good repair and that all blind cords are inaccessible to the children in Room #3. - 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. |
| 2022-08-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(h)(2) | Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required. - Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center |
| 2022-06-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-31 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-31 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-31 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Based on report, retrain the named staff on the center's discipline policy, including positive methods of guidance. - 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. |
| 2022-04-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(e)(8) | Ensure that all staff working with children under 2.5 years of age have training specific to this age group initiated within 90 days of hire and completed within one year. - For early childhood programs all staff that work with children under 2 1/2 years of age shall have training specific to this age group, which may include, but is not limited to, the New Jersey Infant/Toddler Credential administered through Professional Impact NJ, the Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or other trainings specifically related to the care of infants and toddlers. Each employee shall initiate this training within 90 days and complete it within one year. |
| 2022-04-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(3) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities. - 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. |
| 2022-04-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-03-16 | 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.5/1/23: 7 Received, 2 Outstanding. - 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. |
| 2022-03-16 | 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. |
| 2022-03-15 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-15 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) | Ensure that all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs have protective coverings. Provide a covering for the outlet on the end floor in the kitchen. - Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. |
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. Repair the broken toilet in Room 3. - 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. |
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Repair the ceiling in the bathroom in Room #3. - 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. |
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. |
| 2022-02-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-11-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-08-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-03-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-01-28 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-08-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-12 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-03 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-21 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-22 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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