Child Care Center
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The Children Academy Day Care Center
Jersey City, NJ
· Hudson County
2281 Kennedy Blvd,
Jersey City, NJ 07304
Quick Facts
Capacity
30 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
09CHI0009
License Issued
Feb 18, 2026
Active Through
Feb 18, 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
The Children Academy Day Care Center is a Child Care Center in Jersey City NJ, with a maximum capacity of 30 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 6 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Tuesday08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Wednesday08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Thursday08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Friday08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | Monitoring,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-30 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-21 | Re-Inspection,Unable to Conduct Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-21 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-05-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-25 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(5) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including signed authorization from the parent for emergency medical treatment. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment. |
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(6) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the parent's signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b). |
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing 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. |
| 2022-03-02 | 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). |
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. - The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. |
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Repair the ceiling in Room #2 near the light fixture. - 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. |
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) | Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks or seepage. Repair or replace the tiles in the 1st floor boy's bathroom. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. |
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) | Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center. - The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked. |
| 2020-02-05 | Age Change | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-10-11 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-18 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-13 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-21 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Renewal,Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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