IntelliChild Academy of Cliffside Park

CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.3based on state inspection data
Capacity28
Est. price$999/mo

Contact information

Address207 Edgewater Rd, Cliffside Park, NJ, 07010

CityCLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ 07010

CountyBergen

Phone201-696-1330

Operating details

Capacity28

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High17
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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207 Edgewater Rd, Cliffside Park, NJ, 07010, CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ 07010

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/20/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High15
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk5/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.

    Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 6/24/2026
  2. Medium-High risk5/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that all ceiling tiles in the children's bathroom are kept clean and in good repair in Room 1.

    Ensure that all ceiling tiles in the children's bathroom are kept clean and in good repair 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 6/24/2026
  3. Medium-High risk5/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that all ceiling tiles in the children's bathroom are kept clean and in good repair in Room 6.

    Ensure that all ceiling tiles in the children's bathroom are kept clean and in good repair in Room 6. 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 6/24/2026
  4. Medium risk5/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) — Ensure a commercially prepared disinfectant is used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

    Ensure a commercially prepared disinfectant is used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Regulation: 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 a commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions.

    Corrected 6/24/2026
  5. Medium-High risk5/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i) — Maintain the building structure to prevent water from entering in the children's bathroom.

    Maintain the building structure to prevent water from entering in the children's bathroom. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering; excessive drafts or heat loss; and infestation from rodents and insects.

    Corrected 6/24/2026
  6. Medium-High risk5/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.

    Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. Regulation: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.

    Corrected 6/24/2026
  7. Medium-Low risk5/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.

    Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 6/24/2026
  8. Medium-High risk5/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(c) — Provide a current health certificate from the food vendor as required.

    Provide a current health certificate from the food vendor as required. Regulation: If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. 6.3(a)2 If the center chooses to provide food, the center shall ensure that all food served to children is prepared by either: i. The center on-site or off-site; or ii. A caterer who is licensed, registered, certified, or otherwise approved, as appropriate, by the local or county health department or State Department of Health, as applicable.

    Corrected 6/24/2026
  9. High risk5/20/2026

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

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. 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 6/24/2026
  10. Medium-High risk5/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Remove old toys from the outdoor play area.

    Remove old toys from the outdoor play area. 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 6/24/2026
  11. Medium-High risk5/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each

    Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. Regulation: 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. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.

    Corrected 6/24/2026
  12. High risk5/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Staff took immediate action to remove the furniture from blocking the emergency exit.

    Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Staff took immediate action to remove the furniture from blocking the emergency exit. Regulation: Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.

    Corrected 5/20/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High risk5/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Ensure that vents are free of dust throughout the center.

    Ensure that vents are free of dust throughout the center. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

    Corrected 6/19/2025
  2. Medium-High risk5/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Ensure that emergency lighting is operable at all times in the bathroom in room 4.

    Ensure that emergency lighting is operable at all times in the bathroom in room 4. Regulation: An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate.

    Corrected 6/19/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High risk10/8/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.

    Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. Regulation: Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
  2. Medium-High risk10/8/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.

    Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. Regulation: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.

    Corrected 7/11/2025
  3. High risk10/8/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(4) — Ensure that all people who work with the children and are not required to complete a CARI background check are directly supervised by a cleared staff member and not left alone with the children, wherein the gymnastics vendor, w

    Ensure that all people who work with the children and are not required to complete a CARI background check are directly supervised by a cleared staff member and not left alone with the children, wherein the gymnastics vendor, who does not have the required clearances, was observed working alone with children. Regulation: When a person who is not required to complete a CARI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 11/6/2024
  4. Medium-Low risk10/8/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Submit annual staff training logs.

    Submit annual staff training logs. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.

    Corrected 1/24/2025
  5. Medium-High risk10/8/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Replace stained ceiling tiles in second floor hallway.

    Replace stained ceiling tiles in second floor hallway. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 11/6/2024
  6. Medium-High risk10/8/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Ensure that the colorful cubbies in Room 2 are secured.

    Ensure that the colorful cubbies in Room 2 are secured. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded.

    Corrected 11/6/2024
  7. Medium-High risk10/8/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Conduct and document 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. Submit updated fire drill log.

    Conduct and document 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. Submit updated fire drill log. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 1/24/2025

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25Total Violations
12Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$999/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: CLIFFSIDE PARK, Bergen County
  • Capacity: 28
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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