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Allwood Play and Learn

Clifton, NJ · Passaic County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
94 CHELSEA RD, Clifton, NJ 07012
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Quick Facts

Capacity
72 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Type of Care
Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (973) 779-4844
94 CHELSEA RD
Clifton, NJ 07012
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
16ALL0001
License Issued
Sep 17, 2025
Active Through
Sep 17, 2028
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
Licensor
DeaVonna Stubbs ([email protected])
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing

Reviews

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Ashley Anderson
2012-09-13 09:05:31
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I am the owner, as well as one of the teachers, at Allwood Play and Learn. We have an amazing staff that has been here for numerous year, who all truly love and care for the children. Our class sizes are small, our schedules are very flexible, and we are priced lower than preschools in the area. We pride ourselves on being a small school where the children get one on one attention, which is so crutial at this age. Visit us at www.allwoodplayandlearn.com

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About the Provider

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Allwood Play and Learn is a family-owned and operated preschool located in the Allwood Community Church right here in Clifton, NJ. The school has been in existence for over 30 years and has been owned by Deanna Herold and her daughter Ashley Anderson since 2004. In addition to being an owner, Ashley currently teaches at the school as well. Our director Linda is here every day to answer any and all questions and is happy to show you around. Linda also is one of our amazing teachers on staff.

Additional Information:

We pride ourselves on being a small preschool where each child recieves individualized attention.  We have an amazing staff who provide the building blocks for life long learning.  We make sure every day starts and ends with a smile!

Hours of Operation

  • Monday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday07:00 AM - 05:00 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 Inspection Type Reinspection Form
2026-05-28 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2026-04-22 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2026-04-01 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2025-09-17 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-08-19 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-07-24 Monitoring Yes Center Inspection
2025-07-23 Renewal No Center Inspection
2024-02-15 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-01-09 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2022-11-09 Email Yes Center Inspection
2022-10-07 Email Yes Center Inspection
2022-09-06 Complaint Yes Center Inspection
2022-08-23 121867 3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(vi)(4) For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include the date, if applicable, that the child returned to the center symptom-free.
2022-08-23 121867 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.
2022-08-23 121867 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.

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