Child Care Center
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Whippany KinderCare
Whippany, NJ
· Morris County
45 Whippany Rd,
Whippany, NJ 07981
Quick Facts
Capacity
181 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Type of Care
Infant Programs, Toddler Programs, Discovery Preschool Programs, Preschool Programs, Prekindergarten Programs, Private Kindergarten Programs, Before and After School Programs, Summer Programs
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 428-3724
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
14KIN0010
License Issued
Jul 9, 2025
Active Through
Jul 9, 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
Thank you for your interest in Whippany KinderCare! We look forward to supporting your journey into education with our professionally trained and qualified staff members. We invite you to visit our center by scheduling a Center Tour! Please call the center at anytime for more information. :)
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-08-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-17 | Renewal,Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-11 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. One staff needs a clearance. - 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. |
| 2023-07-06 | 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. One staff needs a clearance. - 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. |
| 2023-04-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that documentation or a copy of all materials used are maintained on file at the center. Based on information, retrain all staff on ensuring that toxic substances are inaccessible to the children at all times. - 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. |
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Based on information, ensure that toxic substances are inaccessible to the children at all times throughout the center. Two named staff children sustained chemical burns due to an exposure of a chemical cleaner. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. |
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center. Ensure emergency light #6 is fully operational. It made a buzzing noise and had dull lighting. - 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. |
| 2023-03-21 | 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 center did not conduct a drill in February and not one in March as of yet. - 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. |
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Repair and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required. There is chipped paint on the hallway walls and doors of the infant/toddler wing and some in the preschool wing. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint. |
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) | Ensure that food provided by the center is stored, prepared and served in a sanitary manner. In Toddler A/B ensure food is not placed on the diaper changing tables. - 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. |
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) | Ensure that the diapering area is within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation. In Toddler A/B ensure the diaper changing sink is used after diapering and the other sink in the room is used for food. - 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. |
| 2022-12-01 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-01 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) | Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head.Based on information, ensure that parents are notified immediately of head injuries occurring at the center as required. - The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. |
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures.Based on information, retrain all staff on notifying parents immediately of head injuries occurring at the center.Provide proof of training for all staff and ensure that the documentation shows date of training, materials used and obtain all staff signatures. - 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. |
| 2022-11-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-11-15 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-18 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-12 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-12 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(ii) | Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers and other technology by children over the age of 2 years old and maintain it on file at the center. - 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. Centers shall develop a written policy regarding the use of television, computers, and other equipment for children over the age of two and maintain on file written plans for such use and the length of time for their use. In addition, centers shall develop a written policy for the use of such equipment as it pertains to children in care less than four hours and children in care more than four hours. |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi) | Ensure that staff wash their hands after coming into contact with nasal excretions or other bodily fluids: a staff member was observed consecutively wiping the noses of multiple children without hand washing between each child. Although gloves were used, the use of gloves does not eliminate the handwashing requirement. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL: update center's Staff Records Checklist to include CARI and CHRI Renewal dates and date of annual orientation. - 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). |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.7/18/22 Six RENEWAL CARI clearances are outstanding.9/16/22 Three CARI clearances are outstanding; this includes 2 out-of-state clearances.11/15/22-1 CARI pending. - When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. |
| 2022-05-12 | 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 for the center's license renewal.7/18/22 Three RENEWAL CHRI clearances are outstanding.9/16/22 One RENEWAL CHRI clearance is 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. |
| 2022-05-12 | 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. Maintain staff professional development records documenting date of annual orientation. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure special care plans are obtained and maintained for children with chronic health conditions: obtain care plan for child receiving nebulizer treatments while 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). |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file: current documentation on file indicates policy has expired. - 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. |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) | Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged as needed: replace extinguisher tags that have service dates/bottom half torn off. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC. |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) | Ensure that all bathroom equipment is fastened securely: tighten the toilet seat in Threes 1; assess all other toilet seats and secure as needed. - Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely. |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in operating and sanitary condition: thoroughly clean/remove standing water in the water fountains in Threes 1 classroom, Pre-K classroom, Kindergarten and playground. - 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. |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(6) | Ensure that all food waste receptacles are lined and maintained in a sanitary condition: wash and sanitize trash can in Infants 2. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: food waste receptacles shall be lined and maintained in clean and sanitary condition. |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions: secure the table legs of both tables in activity room and Threes 1 classroom. - 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. |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair: deep clean the kitchen floor and area around the indirect drain. - 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. |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) | Ensure that the fence surrounding the outdoor play area is maintained in good condition: eliminate splintered wood from the base of playground fence at the parking lot. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Ensure that all outdoor hazards are removed as required: secure the loose section of the building soffit in the playground outside of the kindergarten classroom. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
| 2022-05-12 | 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. |
| 2020-02-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-05 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-09-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-09-04 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-02 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-02 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-30 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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