Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Smarty Pants
Brick, NJ
· Ocean County
515 Brick Blvd,
Brick, NJ 08723
Quick Facts
Capacity
90 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (732) 262-8308
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
15SMA0003
License Issued
Feb 27, 2025
Active Through
Feb 27, 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
Our school has been created to meet the needs of your child at each stage of their development. Smarty Pant’s philosophy is to provide a loving, safe, and secure atmosphere in which each child has an opportunity to develop emotionally, socially, physically, and intellectually.
Our daycare has developed an age appropriate educational curriculum that exceeds state requirements, while allowing your child to learn through play. Our Preschool program will expose your child to a variety of teaching methods. In doing so, you will have the confidence that your child will be able to enter the elementary school of your choice.
All daycare staff members are First Aid and CPR certified. To keep our staff knowledgeable of the newest child care techniques, all full time staff members are required to attend several training classes in child development through out the year.
Smarty Pants Daycare & Preschool is open 12 months a year from 6:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M., Monday thru Friday. You will be asked to designate your child’s hours of attendance at the time of enrollment. Smarty Pants Daycare and Preschool is a fully licensed daycare operating under the rules and regulations of New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS). Our goal is to provide an environment that is both loving and secure. We provide stimulating and safe activities for children that provide learning experiences while playing.
Our daycare has developed an age appropriate educational curriculum that exceeds state requirements, while allowing your child to learn through play. Our Preschool program will expose your child to a variety of teaching methods. In doing so, you will have the confidence that your child will be able to enter the elementary school of your choice.
All daycare staff members are First Aid and CPR certified. To keep our staff knowledgeable of the newest child care techniques, all full time staff members are required to attend several training classes in child development through out the year.
Smarty Pants Daycare & Preschool is open 12 months a year from 6:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M., Monday thru Friday. You will be asked to designate your child’s hours of attendance at the time of enrollment. Smarty Pants Daycare and Preschool is a fully licensed daycare operating under the rules and regulations of New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS). Our goal is to provide an environment that is both loving and secure. We provide stimulating and safe activities for children that provide learning experiences while playing.
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
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-10 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-17 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-09 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-05-17 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-30 | Renewal,Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-03 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-03 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) | Complete updated radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2. |
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Based on complaint #21737, ensure that all sprinkler heads in room 3 are cleaned and free of dust. - 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. |
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room 3. - 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. |
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(2) | Ensure that materials are accessible to the children at all times, except during lunch and nap time in room 4. - 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 children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time. |
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Repair or replace the bolts on and around the yellow tunnel on the outdoor climbing equipment that are rusted. - 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. |
| 2023-01-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
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