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Little Genius Academy of Edison, LLC

Edison, NJ · Middlesex County
★ ★ ★ ½ ☆ 3.5 (4 reviews)
38 Vineyard Road, Edison, NJ 08817
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Quick Facts

Capacity
225 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (732) 248-6106
38 Vineyard Road
Edison, NJ 08817
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
070900199
License Issued
Aug 21, 2026
Active Through
Aug 21, 2029
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing

Reviews

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★ ★ ★ ½ ☆
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David
2012-11-09 19:30:20
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Six years ago Little Genius Academy made a good and tender impact on my elder daughter Joy?s life, when she went to the LGA pre-school, from then on the beautiful school with always smiling and kind hearts of teachers and staff of the LGA always stayed on our minds, no matter where we go in the world, we kept the birthday-card from Angela and pictures of kids from LGA, Five years later we returned to the area from overseas and were very happy to find LGA still there and growing, our younger daughter Cindy fortunately became a new member / kid of Little Genius family, located at Edison(good location and fair tuition). Our Cindy becomes a ?social butterfly? at the school with caring and postitive teaching of Ms. Allissa and other, at graduation ceremony both teachers and us are with tears ? for happiness, joy and hope on the faces of kids graduating from LGA. With Agella's help and ideas we successfully registered Cindy in the best elementary school in the area. Thank LGA with our love forever! LGA is the best as we've expeirenced about 8 schools in NJ and other countries.David

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Beth
2011-09-12 20:56:37
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

My daughter Beth has attended Little Genius Academy (metuchen location) since January 2009. She began in Picasso's Palace, worked her way through Madam Curie's Corner, then Aristotle's Arena and finally through to Einstein's Auditorium. Beth's enrollment at LGA is drawing to a close, and I would like to express some of my thoughts and feeling before she leaves.
I have always said that a school is only good as the staff that runs it. And I am very impressed with the hardworking, dedicated, knowledgeable faculty and staff at LGA. Though all of the teacher's assistants that Beth has had the pleasure of encountering over the years were terrific and made a positive impact on her growth and development, there are two teachers who really stand head and shoulders above the rest.
Donna Delvescovo is a treasure in the classroom. She has the perfect blend of knowledge, energy, professionalism, and experience to make her an invaluable part of Little Genius. Though my interactions with Donna, I find her to be very dedicated, loving caring, and an extremely hard worker. As a certified teacher myself, I have had the opportunity to assess Donna's performance on both a professional and personal level, and excels at both. She is always a cheerful and professional, and has a wealth of knowledge that one can only gain by successfully doing what she does so well. She treats each child as if they were her own, with dignity,respect, and love. I couldn't ask for anything more. My daughter loves Donna as a teacher and as a person, and she loves attending LGA because of her. Little Genius Academy is very lucky to have a head teacher like Miss Donna.
Jill Wagner is an exceptional teacher as well as an administrator. Her unwavering dedication and loyalty to Little Genius is impressive. Jill's classroom is always clean, bright, colorful and inviting, the children are always well supervised, and she provides the children with a rich, stimulating, age appropriate curriculum and activities. It is very apparent to me as a parent and as a former day care center assistant director that Jill is great at what she does. She is always pleasant, insightful, organized and helpful. The fact that my daughter is head over heels in love with Jill should be glowing testimony enough! Miss JIll has definately made a positive contribution to the sucess of LGA and to the wonderful, warm, family oriented atmosphere therein.
In summary I cannot say enough good things about Miss Donna and Miss Jill, and the school that was lucky enough to employ them. I have seen my daughter blossom right before my eyes in Little Genius Academy, and there is no doubt in my mind that these two wonderful teachers had a lot to do with that. And for that, I am forever thankful.
And thank you Miss Rose for everything.
Sincerely,

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edy1
2010-08-27 15:22:37
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

I completely agree with the previous post. Although the school is clean and new the lack of qualified people working there blew my mind. I don't care how mature a highschool student is, I am sending my child to "school" not to a babysitter. My child was there for 5 months before I took my child out. My child learned nothing there except how to eat, sleep and get a diaper change. They have the daily sheet that should say what the child did that day besides the previously mentioned things and it was always blank. I asked the teacher one day what they did and why this was never filled out and her answer was she didn't have time to do that for every child every day!!! Are you kidding??? My child is now in an amazing school in another part of NJ. It took sending my child there to realise just how bad little genius is. My husband fondly called it Little Dumbass academy. Clean doesn't always mean good! Lesson learned.

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terry
2010-06-04 02:49:04
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

They dont have qualified teachers they are high school students, and they just care bout the money not the kids

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Little Genius Academy is a progressive school for children 6 weeks to Kindergarten, that features programs which encourage learning in an environment that promotes warmth, caring, and mutual respect. Put your child’s future first! We encourage you to come and tour our State of the Art facilities to see what we have to offer in terms of our exceptional Staff and curriculum. As educators we have the opportunity to set the stage for the children's success in school and in life. Our ongoing efforts to value children as individuals and embrace their unique contributions to the classroom community can inspire in them a love of learning that will last a lifetime.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Tuesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Wednesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Thursday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Type Reinspection / Rule Details
2026-09-28 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2026-09-10 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2026-08-21 Life Safety Modification,Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2026-06-26 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2026-05-20 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2025-11-14 Life Safety Modification,Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-09-19 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-08-11 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-07-07 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-04-16 Complaint Yes Center Inspection
2025-04-14 Renewal,Complaint No Center Inspection
2024-04-26 Monitoring Yes Center Inspection
2024-03-01 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2023-08-22 Monitoring Yes Center Inspection
2023-07-31 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-05-08 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-03-03 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-01-10 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2022-11-14 Complaint Yes Center Inspection
2022-11-14 Complaint Yes Center Inspection
2022-10-14 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2022-10-14 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2022-10-14 Violation 3A:52-4.8(a)(7) Based on report, retrain the named staff on the center's discipline policy. - Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6.
2022-08-29 Monitoring Yes Center Inspection
2022-08-17 Phone Call Yes Center Inspection
2022-08-15 Renewal No Center Inspection
2022-08-15 Renewal No Center Inspection
2022-08-15 Violation 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.Based on complaint #21110, ensure that the group teacher meets the requirements. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education
2022-08-15 Violation 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.Based on complaint #21110, ensure head teacher meets the requirements. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience.
2022-08-15 Violation 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.Based on complaint #21110, ensure that the director meets the requirements. - 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.
2022-08-15 Violation 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. - 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.
2022-08-15 Violation 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. - 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 job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.
2022-08-15 Violation 3A:52-4.6(a) Ensure that the center updates the Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.Based on complaint-21284, ensure that the Staff Records Checklist is complete. - 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).
2022-08-15 Violation 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) Based on complaint-21284, ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required.Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. - 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.
2022-08-15 Violation 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.
2022-08-15 Violation 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and 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.
2022-08-15 Violation 3A:52-2.1(b) Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. - A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.
2022-08-15 Violation 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) Ensure that all outdoor hazards are removed as required. Paint the bucket seats on the swing. - 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.
2022-08-15 Violation 3A:52-6.8(l) Develop and distribute to all families and staff a social media policy and maintain on file signatures from all families and staff attesting to the receipt of the policy. - The center shall distribute a copy of the social media policy to the parent of each enrolled child and to each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature and each staff member’s signature attesting to the receipt of the policy.
2022-08-15 Violation 3A:52-6.8(j)(3) Develop and maintain on file an expulsion policy and maintain on file signatures from all families attesting to the receipt of the policy. - The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The center shall distribute a copy of the expulsion policy to the parent of each enrolled child and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy.
2022-08-15 Violation 3A:52-6.5(b) Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff the center's policy on the release of children and will maintain on file signatures from all parents and staff attesting to the receipt of the policy. - The center shall distribute a copy of the release policy to the parent of each enrolled child and each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy.
2022-08-15 Violation 3A:52-7.11(b) Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families the center's communicable disease policy and maintains on file the signatures of the parents attesting to their receipt of the policy. - The center shall distribute a copy of the policy on the management of communicable diseases to the parent of each child enrolled and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy.
2022-08-15 Violation 3A:52-3.6(b)(1) Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff a copy of the Information to Parents document and maintains on file signatures of all staff and families attesting to the receipt of the policy. - The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document. The center shall maintain on file a copy of the Information to Parents document.
2022-08-15 Violation 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e)
2022-02-28 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2022-02-28 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2022-02-28 Violation 3A:52-4.3(c) Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Based on information, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Staff were observed leaving the classrooms to do other things, leaving the rooms out of ratio. - The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15
2022-02-28 Violation 3A:52-4.3(a) Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Based on information, ensure adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Children were observed walking in and out of the classroom from the playground unsupervised. - 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.
2022-02-28 Violation 3A:52-5.3(r) Per the NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149, ensure that all health and safety guidelines are adhered to as required. Based on information, ensure that staff and children wear masks as required. - 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.
2022-02-28 Violation 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) Ensure that the staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. A named staff was playfully roughhousing with a named child by taking the named child by the legs and pulling him across the artificial turf to get the named child to comply with directives. - The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive.
2022-02-28 Violation 3A:52-7.6(b)(5) Complete accident reports as required, including the date the report was completed. Based on information, ensure that incident reports are completed as required. - The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the date the report was completed.
2022-02-28 Violation 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. The center's supervision policy, 2. Maintaining adequate staff/child ratios, 3. Maintaining a safe environment, 4. Recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect, 5. The health and safety guidelines, including staff and children wearing masks, 6. The center's discipline policy and 7. The center's policies and procedures for incidents, including completing incident reports as required. - Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.
2022-02-28 Violation 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Ensure that staff do not block the exit door in room 16 with furniture and napping children. - 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.
2021-10-19 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2021-09-10 Complaint No Center Inspection
2021-04-16 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2021-02-10 Phone Call Yes Center Inspection
2021-02-10 Renewal No Center Inspection
2020-09-10 Phone Call Yes Center Inspection
2020-06-23 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2020-03-05 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2020-02-04 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2019-12-18 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2019-10-24 Renewal Yes Center Inspection
2019-08-20 Renewal Yes Center Inspection
2019-07-16 Renewal No Center Inspection

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