Child Care Center
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Kradle 2 Kindergarten
Oakland, NJ
· Bergen County
95 Bauer Dr,
Oakland, NJ 07436
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 337-0057
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
02KRA0002
License Issued
Jan 12, 2026
Active Through
Jan 12, 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
Kradle 2 Kindergarten is a family operated preschool/child care center in Oakland and Ringwood NJ. We are a fully accredited and New Jersey State Licensed facility. Our centers specialize in the care of infants through school age children. Each of our schools provide exceptional care with a focus on the child. Our staff consists of professional educators, teacher assistants, and caregivers who, along with our family, work hard to help your child develop a strong sense of security, self-respect, and self-confidence. We accomplish this by recognizing and encouraging his/her individual, social, emotional, and physical growth and development. The key to becoming a successful learner is instilling a love of learning at an early age. Our staff will give each child the opportunity to reach his/her potential by encouraging creativity, developing speaking and communication skills, and feeling proud of his/her accomplishments.
Our 2 schools are conveniently located to accommodate families in Northwest Bergen and Passaic Counties. We have been in business for over 30 years and pride ourselves on being the best preschool in the area. In fact, we have received the Best Preschool award from the U.S. Commerce Association for 2 years in a row. Please call one of our centers to schedule an appointment and take a tour of our state of the art facilities.
Our 2 schools are conveniently located to accommodate families in Northwest Bergen and Passaic Counties. We have been in business for over 30 years and pride ourselves on being the best preschool in the area. In fact, we have received the Best Preschool award from the U.S. Commerce Association for 2 years in a row. Please call one of our centers to schedule an appointment and take a tour of our state of the art facilities.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 06:15 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:15 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:15 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 06:15 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 06:15 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-10-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-29 | Unable to Conduct Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-17 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-15 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-28 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-28 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) | Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers.Provide the caregiver lists for Rooms 1, 2 & 3. - 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. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) | Ensure that unapproved space is inaccessible to the children at all times.Label all classrooms. Ensure that the classroom numbers reflect the classrooms as they appear on the center's floor plan. - Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. - 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. |
| 2022-03-28 | 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. |
| 2022-03-28 | 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). |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.Provide a copy of all staff and sponsor Renewal CARI's. - 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. |
| 2022-03-28 | 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.Provide a copy of all staff and sponsor Renewal CHRI's. - 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. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) | Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including the staff's CARI and CHRI background checks.At the time of the inspection, the center was missing 2 staff CARI's and 3 staff CHRI's. - The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center. |
| 2022-03-28 | 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.Provide proof of all staff development records. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-03-28 | 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.Provide proof of training for staff in Rooms 1,2 & 3. - 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. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. - First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(f) | Ensure that the center has a written outline of daily activities for all classrooms. - 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). |
| 2022-03-28 | 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 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). |
| 2022-03-28 | 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. |
| 2022-03-28 | 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. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1) | Ensure that the center has written emergency plans in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(vii) | Post a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated from each classroom and the outdoor play area.Provide OOL with a copy of the center's current floor plan which shall include the room numbers and occupancies. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all flooring and carpeting are kept clean and in good repair.Repair broken floor tile near exit door in Room: Toddler 4. - 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. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition.Clean all ceiling cents throughout the center. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-03-28 | 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. |
| 2022-03-28 | 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. - 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. |
| 2021-08-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-07-26 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-03 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-28 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-09-17 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-12 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-25 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-02 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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