Child Care Center
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Rhymes & Reasons
Teaneck, NJ
· Bergen County
687 Larch Ave,
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Quick Facts
Capacity
44 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 836-4100
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
02RHY0002
License Issued
Oct 5, 2026
Active Through
Oct 5, 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
Rhymes & Reasons mission is to provide exceptional programs that implement the best practices of teaching and learning in a nurturing environment where children learn, play, and grow along side their same age peers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-28 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-23 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-02 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-05 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-31 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-11-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-16 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(2) | Complete accident reports as required, including documenting the time of notification to parent when required. - 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 date, time and location of the incident. |
| 2022-11-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL; update with current staff members. - 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). |
| 2022-11-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual; submit documentation for new head teacher. - 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. |
| 2022-11-16 | 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; update. - 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. |
| 2022-11-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours and credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually; submit updated training logs to OOL. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2022-11-16 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file; submit updated policy. - 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. |
| 2022-11-16 | 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. |
| 2022-04-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-02-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-11-29 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-04-26 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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