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The Upper Saddle River Children's Academy
Upper Saddle River, NJ
· Bergen County
500 East Saddle River Road,
Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
Quick Facts
Capacity
131 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 995-0001
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
110700059
License Issued
Aug 12, 2026
Active Through
Aug 12, 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
Upper Saddle River Children's Academy seeks to provide a nurturing environment where all children develop a healthy, happy and secure approach to learning and living. In our preschool programs, we meet the children's individual needs with love, patience and understanding. Our staff strives to develop each child individually by recognizing and accepting their unique differences. Our program is designed to promote curiosity and discovery in a warm and inviting developmentally appropriate learning environment. The Core Knowledge Curriculum is used as a foundation for our learning environment. Children are encouraged to develop their personal capabilities, strengths, interests and learning styles. We recognize that the main component for success is self-esteem and self-confidence. Through this program, our goal is to help children achieve these qualities. It is our responsibility to develop trusting relationships within our community. Our Faculty, Staff and Parents work together to form this partnership in the development and education of each child who enters our school.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-14 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-02 | Unable to Conduct Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(iii) | Submit current documentation from the DEP, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water (BSDW) for centers not served by a public community water system and post the results. - 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 or site is not provided a potable water supply by a public community water system, the applicant shall provide potable water sampling results demonstrating compliance with maximum contaminant levels for all contaminants required to be tested pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:10-5 for public non-transient, non-community (NTNC) water systems, including radiological contaminants, regardless of whether they meet the definition of NTNC systems as defined at N.J.A.C. 7:10-1.3. This sampling shall have been conducted within three years of the date of application submission, except nitrates and coliform, for which the sampling shall have been conducted within 90 days of submitting the application. |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) | Ensure that all electrical outlets are covered in Room 12. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(2) | Obtain renewal CARI clearances for all staff members. - As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to conset to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediation terminate the staff member's employment at the center. |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) | Provide documentation for all staff members of all trainings and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist. - The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b). |
| 2023-06-07 | 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. |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances (ex:cleaning supplies) are inaccessible to the children in Room 14. - 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. |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(3) | Ensure that all toxic substances (ex:medication) are inaccessible to the children in Room 12. - The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: all medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Ensure the phone cord is secure in room 5. - Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. |
| 2023-06-05 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-05 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(g)(2) | Ensure that each child's bedding is stored separately in room 5. - When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be stored separately for each child. |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that six staff members submit updated CARI background check. - When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Obtain CHRI clearance for 13 staff members who have clearances prior to 1/1/21. - 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. |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director designee completes 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. |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable outside of room 4. - 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. |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours or 20 hours of staff development annually. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - 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. |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) | Repair and/or paint wall in baesment. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(d)(2) | Repair radiator cover in room 3. - Heating requirements are as follows: steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device. |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(ii) | Ensure that garbages throughout the center have covers. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner. |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7)(i) | Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing of more wood chips in the playground. - 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. centers that take children to a community playground shall ensure that the playground surfacing and all other elements comply with the Playground Safety Subcode before being used by the children. |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances (ex:cleaning supplies) are inaccessible to the children in Room 3. - 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. |
| 2022-12-13 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-11-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-29 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-29 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-29 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. - The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2022-03-29 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Repair the peeling paint in Room 3. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint. |
| 2022-03-29 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Secure to electrical cords in Room 8. - 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. |
| 2022-03-29 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) | Ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to the children have protective coverings in the all purpose Room. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. |
| 2021-02-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-12-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-11-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-10-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-09-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-27 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-03-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-27 | Fax | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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