Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Smarty Pants jr Academy
Irvington, NJ
· Essex County
988 Stuyvesant Avenue,
Irvington, NJ 07111
Quick Facts
Capacity
25 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CCC114778
License Issued
Jan 7, 2025
Active Through
Jan 7, 2028
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
M. Jones
2023-01-17 11:41:04
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
All I can say is WOW!!!
The staff here is outstanding, very attentive, caring as if my child was their own. My daughter is doing things she has never imagined and crys to go to school. It is clean, with nutritional meals. They have a custom curriculum that makes smartypants the perfect name. Ms Nixon and Ms. Muhammad both make you feel at home in a small setting environment, your child will receive One on One attention right from the start. I absolutely love this place and wish more daycare were like this ????
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About the Provider
Smarty Pants jr Academy is a Child Care Center in Irvington NJ, with a maximum capacity of 25 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM - 06:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Friday06:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-08-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-30 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-27 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-01-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-11-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-10-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-07-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-11 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-04 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-25 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-07-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-12 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7) | Ensure that the use of television, computers, and other video equipment is for educational and instructional use and is not used for passive viewing in Room 1. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing. |
| 2023-01-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Remove the grill from outdoor play area. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served, wherein construction was taken place during hours of operation in Room 1. - The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. |
| 2022-12-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) | Replace rotten wood on deck/steps. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of |
| 2022-11-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Ensure that all extension cords are inaccessible to children in room 2. - 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. |
| 2022-11-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Clean ceiling fans throughout the center. - 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. |
| 2022-11-09 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required throughout the center. - Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be |
| 2022-11-04 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-04 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Repair and/or remove all broken and/or rusted toys from the outdoor play area. - 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. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(g)(2) | Ensure that each child's bedding is stored separately. - When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be stored separately for each child. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) | Repair broken fence. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) | Ensure that the garbage receptacle is covered in room 2. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(5)(ii) | Provide a lid for the outdoor garbage. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner and located in an outdoor area. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) | Ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to the children have protective coverings throughout the center. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(3) | Ensure that the crawl spaces located under the outdoor deck are inaccessible to children. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, crawl spaces, attic spaces, and all doors and windows used for natural ventilation shall be provided with insect screening. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(18) | Remove the hotplate in room 2. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.6(b) | Ensure that the children cannot lock themselves in the bathrooms in rooms 1 and 2. - Doors in all interior rooms designated for use by children shall remain unlocked. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the 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. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) | Ensure that a named staff completes orientation training within two weeks of hire. - 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). |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that a named staff completes a CHRI background check as required. - 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. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background check is completed as required for a named staff within two weeks of hire. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-2.2(e) | Post the center's current license in a prominent location. - The license shall be posted in a prominent location within the center and in each building associated with the center. |
| 2022-11-04 | 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). |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. - First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) | Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff. - 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. |
| 2022-11-04 | 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. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(3) | Ensure that the first aid kit and an American Red Cross First Aid Manual or its equivalent are accessible to the staff at all times. - First aid requirements are as follows: the following equipment shall be placed in a location that is convenient and accessible to staff members |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-2.4(a)(13) | Post a sign in a prominent location prohibiting smoking during the center's operating hours. - The Office of Licensing may deny an application or suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval for good cause, including failure to comply with the provisions of P.L. 1998, c. 35, which prohibit smoking in child care centers, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(d). |
| 2022-11-04 | 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. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. - 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. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1) | Ensure that the center has written emergency plans in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) | Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(d)(3) | Cease the use of electric space heater in room 3. - Heating requirements are as follows: the center shall not use portable liquid fuel-burning or wood-burning heating appliances or electric space heaters. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in room 2. - 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. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) | Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit in the bathroom in room 1. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) | Ensure that blinds are maintained in good repair and that all blind cords are inaccessible to the children throughout the center. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(2) | Ensure that the garbage receptacle on the outdoor play area is free from stagnant water. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority and responsibilities. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Remove wet blankets form the outdoor play area. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) | Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program. Provide at least five types of children's daily activities and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center in rooms 1, 2 and 3.12/13/22: Rooms 1 and 3 are abated. - 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. |
| 2022-03-31 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-11-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-11-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-08-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-08-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-05-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-04-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-03-23 | Initial | No | Center Inspection |
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