Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Livingston Academy
Livingston, NJ
· Essex County
30-34 Okner Pkw,
Livingston, NJ 07039
Quick Facts
Capacity
68 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 486-6162
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CCC117644
License Issued
Nov 20, 2026
Active Through
Nov 20, 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
Livingston Academy is a Child Care Center in Livingston NJ, with a maximum capacity of 68 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-04 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-15 | Renewal,Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(2) | Ensure that 1 staff who do not have a completed CARI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. - 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. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(b)(2) | Ensure that 1 staff who do not have a completed CHRI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. - When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member from the Department of Human Services, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children. |
| 2022-08-30 | 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. - 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. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(3) | Complete accident reports as required, including the address of the center. - The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name and address of the center. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(iii) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after coming into contact with nasal secretions in room 3. - 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 coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. |
| 2022-08-30 | 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. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) | Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. - 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 job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. |
| 2022-08-30 | 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). |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 2 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. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that 2 staff and 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. |
| 2022-08-30 | 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). |
| 2022-08-30 | 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 for 1 named child in room 3. 10/13/2022 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 for 2 named children in room 3. - 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). |
| 2022-08-30 | 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. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. - 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. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. - The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2022-08-30 | 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. - 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. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) | Ensure that exit door is easily operable in room 1. - 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. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that the wash basins are maintained in operating and sanitary condition in the boys bathroom. At the time of the inspection the wash basin in the boys bathroom was leaking. - 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. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Remove clutter from the boys' bathroom. - 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. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(4) | Ensure that all carpeting is securely fastened to the floor in front of playground entrance door. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(2) | Increase lighting girls bathroom. - 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. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Repair and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required in room 1. - 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. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(ii) | Clean and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required in boys bathroom. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of heavily soiled conditions. |
| 2022-07-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Hire and submit required documentation for a head teacher. 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. |
| 2022-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure CARI checks are completed for 3 staff. - 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. |
| 2022-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that the CHRI clearances are completed for 5 staff. - 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. |
| 2022-04-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-11-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-13 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-04-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-03-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-12-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-11-20 | Initial | No | Center Inspection |
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