Stepping Stones Child Development Centers - Irvington NJ Child Care Center

717 Grove Street , Irvington NJ 07111
(973) 375-5437

About the Provider

Description:

Stepping Stones Child Development Centers was established in 2002 by Jahmaah & Raysa Hardy to fill the desperate needs of busy families by providing a fun & safe environment that’s affordable. Through year-round programs students receive academic support and are engaged in a wide variety of recreational activities. 

Currently Stepping Stones is partnered with 2 Public School Districts, servicing 7 schools.Teachers and staff are employed with the same diversity, commitment and passion to enrich the community they serve. Over the past 15 years, Stepping Stones has flourished to service over 400 students annually.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 131100051
  • Capacity: 120
  • Age Range: 2 1/2 - 13 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish, Creole
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care
  • Transportation: , Field Trips
  • Schools Served: Augusta Pre-School Academy, Grove Street Elementary School,Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center,Calvin Coolidge Elementary School,Hurden Looker Elementary School ,George Washington Elementary School ,Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-02-11
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2029-02-11
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Inspection Type Reinspection Form
2026-01-27 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-12-10 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-11-10 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-10-03 Renewal No Center Inspection
2025-02-20 Email Yes POPS Inspection
2025-02-11 Life Safety Modification Yes POPS Inspection
2025-01-07 Re-Inspection Yes POPS Inspection
2024-12-02 Monitoring No POPS Inspection
2024-01-12 Email Yes POPS Inspection
2024-01-02 Email Yes POPS Inspection
2023-11-27 Re-Inspection Yes POPS Inspection
2023-10-24 Re-Inspection Yes POPS Inspection
2023-10-10 Monitoring No POPS Inspection
2023-01-18 Email Yes POPS Inspection
2023-01-11 Email Yes POPS Inspection

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