Description: Bi-Lingual Russian-English fully licensed pre-school opened its doors
in September 2011. Enrollment is open for students from ages 2.5 to 6.
Full day schedule is from 7:30 to 6pm. Half day and partial week
enrollment is available. WizKids Academy pre-school continues to
emphasize high educational standards that we successfully
implemented at Wizards of the Minds Learning Center for the last 10
years.
Our curriculum is structured to prepare children for school and geared
towards high academic achievement and creativity. We introduce
children early on to art, music and literature as well as basic academic
concepts such as math, phonics, science, history and geography.
WizKids Academy curriculum is enriched with chess lessons. Research shows that young children can be taught to think clearly through chess and that learning these skills early in
life can greatly benefit later intellectual development. Former U.S. Secretary of Education Terrell Bell in his book "Your
Child’s Intellect" encourages introduction to chess as a way to develop a preschooler’s intellect and academic
readiness. Enrichment lessons in Math, Chess, Fine Art and Russian offered at no extra cost for pre-K and
Kindergarten age students. Hot lunches, healthy breakfast and afternoon snacks are provided and included in
tuition.
Kindergarten Class enrollment is limited to children who are at least 4 1/2 years old by September 1st and pass a
placement test. All lessons in the K group will be in English with the exception of the Russian language classes. The
child must attend at least 4 times a week to be enrolled. Kindergarten program includes:
Language, literature and reading program
Math (Singapore curriculum)
Science
History and Geography
Socialization skills to develop independence and confidence
Music and Art education
Weekly enrichment lessons included in tuition: Chess, Fine Arts and Russian language classes
Optional private and semi-private piano lessons are available (additional tuition applies for piano)
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, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date Cited | Date Abated | Regulation Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-10 | 2023-05-18 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) |
|
Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity of the classrooms at all times throughout the center. |
||
| 2023-04-10 | 2023-07-18 | 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) |
|
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center. Violation Observed: Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment. Pertaining to room 7. |
||
| 2023-04-10 | 2023-07-18 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) |
|
Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children. Violation Observed: Ensure that all approved spaces are set up as classrooms or removed from use. |
||
| 2023-04-10 | 2023-05-18 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(iii) |
|
Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after coming into contact with nasal secretions in room 4. |
||
| 2023-04-10 | 2023-05-18 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) |
|
Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food. Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food. |
||
| 2023-04-10 | 2023-07-18 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(1)(i) |
|
For newly-constructed buildings, for existing buildings whose construction code group classification would change from that which it had been, or for existing buildings that require major alteration or renovation, the center shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) issued by the municipality in which it is located, reflecting the center's compliance with the provisions of the NJUCC, and submit a copy of the CO to the Office of Licensing, for the following group classification: E (Educational) for buildings accommodating children 2 ½ years of age and older and having a total occupancy of six or more children. Violation Observed: Submit a copy of the CO including entire center. |
||
| 2023-04-10 | 2023-07-18 | 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) |
|
The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of furniture to meet the needs of the children. Pertaining to the upstairs classrooms. |
||
| 2023-04-10 | 2023-05-18 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(1) |
|
The director shall be scheduled to work at the center at least 50 percent of the center’s daily operating hours. Violation Observed: Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours. |
||
| 2023-04-10 | 2023-07-18 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) |
|
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. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. |
||
| 2023-04-10 | 2023-07-18 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) |
|
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. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. |
||
| 2023-04-10 | 2023-05-18 | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) |
|
The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience. Violation Observed: Submit documentation that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. |
||
| 2023-04-10 | 2023-05-18 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) |
|
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. Violation Observed: Ensure the outdoor carpet is free of tripping hazards. |
||
| 2023-04-10 | 2023-05-18 | 3A:52-7.7(b)(2) |
|
Centers that maintain outside sandboxes or play areas containing sand shall ensure that the sand is maintained in a safe and sanitary manner. Violation Observed: Ensure that all sand used in the outdoor play areas is maintained in a sanitary manner. Remove standing water and debris. |
||
| 2023-04-10 | 2023-07-18 | 3A:52-3.5(b) |
|
The center shall provide parents of all enrolled children with its telephone number, either in writing or by e-mail. This telephone number shall provide parents direct on-site contact during operating hours. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center provides, in writing or by e-mail, the center's telephone number that provides direct on-site contact during operating hours to all parents. At the time of the inspection, the number provided called the owner who was off site. |
||
| 2022-10-18 | 2023-01-11 | 3A:52-4.11(b)(2) |
|
When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member from the Department of Human Services, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CHRI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. |
||
If you are a provider and you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about WizKids Daycare Center. Let other families know what’s great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
Connect, Seek Advice, Share Knowledge
