Creative Kids Learning Academy

OAKLAND, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.6based on state inspection data
Capacity60
Est. price$949/mo

Contact information

Address228 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, NJ, 07436

CityOAKLAND, NJ 07436

CountyBergen

Phone201-337-8300

Operating details

Capacity60

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High6
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

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228 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, NJ, 07436, OAKLAND, NJ 07436

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/13/2026

  • High5
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk1/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) — Ensure the original packaging for the Tylenol is present tin Room 2.

    Ensure the original packaging for the Tylenol is present tin Room 2. Regulation: 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: the center shall maintain on file a record of the following: the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures; the name of the medication or health care procedure; the condition for which the medication or health care procedure is being used; the instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency; the date and time medication or a health care procedure was administered to a child and the name or initials of the staff member who administered it; and any adverse effect the medication can have or has had on the child.

    Corrected 2/18/2026
  2. High risk1/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) — Obtain a doctors note for medications that require it for dosage in Room 2.

    Obtain a doctors note for medications that require it for dosage in Room 2. Regulation: 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: the center shall maintain on file a record of the following: the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures; the name of the medication or health care procedure; the condition for which the medication or health care procedure is being used; the instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency; the date and time medication or a health care procedure was administered to a child and the name or initials of the staff member who administered it; and any adverse effect the medication can have or has had on the child.

    Corrected 2/18/2026
  3. Medium-High risk1/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(e) — Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking in Room 2.

    Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking in Room 2. Regulation: The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. 6.3 (a)12. The center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: i. Older infants shall not carry bottles, sippy cups, or regular cups with them while crawling or walking;

    Corrected 2/18/2026
  4. Medium risk1/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the date in Room 1.

    Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the date in Room 1. Regulation: Feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

    Corrected 2/18/2026
  5. Medium risk1/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair the chipped wall in Room 3.

    Repair the chipped wall in Room 3. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.

    Corrected 2/18/2026
  6. Medium-High risk1/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Clean the purple puppet show in Room 3.

    Clean the purple puppet show in Room 3. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 2/18/2026
  7. Medium-High risk1/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Repair and clean the white shelving units in Room 2.

    Repair and clean the white shelving units in Room 2. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 2/18/2026
  8. Medium-High risk1/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Repair the broken grocery store toy in Room 2. A screw is sticking out as well.

    Repair the broken grocery store toy in Room 2. A screw is sticking out as well. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 2/18/2026
  9. Medium-High risk1/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Repair the protective cover on the wheel on the portable wall.

    Repair the protective cover on the wheel on the portable wall. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 2/18/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High risk3/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) — Ensure all parents sign off on the emergency medical permission.

    Ensure all parents sign off on the emergency medical permission. Regulation: The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment; the name(s), home and work address(es), home and work telephone number(s) and signature(s) of the parent(s); the name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of any person(s) authorized by the parent(s) to visit the child at the center and/or take the child from the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1; and the name, address, and telephone number of the child's health care provider; signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment; the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b); the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b).; health information for each child, as follows: for early childhood programs, a record of the child’s health examination and immunizations, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a); and for school-age child care programs, a record of the parent’s statement concerning the child’s health, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(b).

    Corrected 4/7/2025
  2. Medium-High risk3/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace the ripped floor mat in Room 1,

    Repair or replace the ripped floor mat in Room 1, Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 4/7/2025
  3. Medium risk3/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i) — Ensure that all cribs have a clean snugly fitting sheet.

    Ensure that all cribs have a clean snugly fitting sheet. Regulation: Each crib or playpen shall be equipped with: a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress; a clean, snugly fitting sheet; top rails that are at least 19 inches above the mattress and slats that are not more than 2 3/8 inches apart.

    Corrected 4/7/2025
  4. High risk3/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist.

    Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 4/7/2025
  5. Medium-Low risk3/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. 4 staff members outstanding.

    Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. 4 staff members outstanding. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).

    Corrected 4/7/2025
  6. High risk3/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. Provide documentation of annual orientation training for 1 staff member.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. Provide documentation of annual orientation training for 1 staff member. Regulation: (a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program.

    Corrected 4/7/2025
  7. High risk3/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. 5 CARI clearances outstanding.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. 5 CARI clearances outstanding. Regulation: 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 consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.

    Corrected 4/7/2025
  8. Medium-Low risk3/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Obtain a physical and Mantoux for 1 staff member.

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Obtain a physical and Mantoux for 1 staff member. Regulation: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

    Corrected 4/7/2025
  9. Medium-Low risk3/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Update the staff records checklist to include all current employees.

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Update the staff records checklist to include all current employees. Regulation: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

    Corrected 4/7/2025
  10. Medium-High risk3/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water after a diaper change.

    Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water after a diaper change. Regulation: 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 before intake of food; immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed; immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions; immediately after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and immediately after outdoor play. (2)for children under three months of age or for those children three months of age and older wherein hand washing with soap and running water may not be developmentally appropriate, the center may use an alternate means for hand washing, including but not limited to disposable baby wipes.

    Corrected 4/7/2025
  11. Medium-High risk3/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water before eating or drinking in Room 3.

    Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water before eating or drinking in Room 3. Regulation: 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 before intake of food; immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed; immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions; immediately after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and immediately after outdoor play. (2)for children under three months of age or for those children three months of age and older wherein hand washing with soap and running water may not be developmentally appropriate, the center may use an alternate means for hand washing, including but not limited to disposable baby wipes.

    Corrected 4/7/2025

2024

  1. Medium-Low risk10/11/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) — Ensure that all staff have completed training pertaining to the center's policies and procedures for tracking children and are aware of the number of children in their care at all times in Room 2. At the time of inspection, sta

    Ensure that all staff have completed training pertaining to the center's policies and procedures for tracking children and are aware of the number of children in their care at all times in Room 2. At the time of inspection, staff stated there were 12 children present. However, 11 children were present at that time. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times.

    Corrected 10/28/2024

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About this daycare

  • Location: OAKLAND, Bergen County
  • Capacity: 60
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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