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Growing Seeds Learning Academy - Mahwah
Mahwah, NJ
· Bergen County
109 W Ramapo Ave,
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Quick Facts
Capacity
41 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Type of Care
Full-Time, Part-Time
Languages
English, Korean
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 383-6649
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
02PIN0001
License Issued
Sep 1, 2026
Active Through
Sep 1, 2029
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
Accreditation
GROWNJ
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
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About the Provider
Growing Seeds Learning Academy – Mahwah provides childcare and early learning for children beginning at 6 weeks of age through school age. Our center creates opportunities for children to discover, explore, and develop through engaging experiences designed for each stage of growth. Our educators foster a caring atmosphere where children can strengthen communication, confidence, problem-solving skills, and positive relationships while developing a love for learning.
Additional Information:
Located on West Ramapo Avenue in Mahwah, our center supports families seeking a nurturing and engaging childcare environment. Growing Seeds Learning Academy combines learning experiences with purposeful play to support children’s development from infancy through their school-age years. Families are encouraged to schedule a tour to visit the center, meet our team, and learn more about available programs.
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Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-19 | Re-Inspection,Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-10 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-01-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-10-15 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-07-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-07-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-01-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-01-14 | New Sponsor | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-10 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-07-09 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-01 | Renewal,New Sponsor | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-01 | Renewal,New Sponsor | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Obtain a CARI clearance for 1 new staff member. - 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. |
| 2023-06-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Obtain 1 CHRI clearance for a new staff member. - 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. |
| 2023-06-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(e)(1) | Develop a written policy for parental notification of injuries if the center uses methods other than a telephone call and maintain on file the signatures of staff and parents acknowledging receipt of the policy. - The center shall develop and follow a written policy for parental notification if a method other than a telephone call is used at the center for parental notification. The center shall distribute a copy of this policy to the parent of each enrolled child and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of this policy. |
| 2023-06-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) | Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience. |
| 2023-06-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | 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. |
| 2023-06-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Provide documentation of orientation training for one staff member. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-06-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director and designee complete the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. |
| 2023-06-01 | 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. |
| 2023-06-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) |
| 2023-06-01 | 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. |
| 2023-06-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. - 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 |
| 2023-06-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure the cleaning closet is locked at all times in the hallway between bathrooms. - 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. |
| 2023-06-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Sand and paint the rusted radiator in the men's 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. |
| 2023-06-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). Provide documentation for climbing equipment. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. |
| 2023-06-01 | 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. |
| 2023-06-01 | Violation | 3A:52-2.1(b) | Complete and submit an application and 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. |
| 2023-04-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-04-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-22 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-22 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-22 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Provide documentation of training hours for 3 staff members. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2022-07-22 | 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. |
| 2022-07-22 | 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. |
| 2022-01-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-10 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-11-08 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-22 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-05-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-05-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-04-01 | Renewal,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
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