Kingdom Academy II

PLEASANTVILLE, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity52
Est. price$949/mo

Contact information

Address253 New Road, Pleasantville, NJ, 08232

CityPLEASANTVILLE, NJ 08232

CountyAtlantic

Phone609-583-9430

Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/Kingdomacademynj

Operating details

Capacity52

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/20/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High15
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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253 New Road, Pleasantville, NJ, 08232, PLEASANTVILLE, NJ 08232

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/20/2025

  • High12
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-Low risk10/20/2025

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

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. 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 4/30/2026
  2. Medium risk10/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(i) — Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in room 2.

    Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in room 2. Regulation: Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.

    Corrected 10/20/2025
  3. Medium-High risk10/20/2025

    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 6/22/2026
  4. Medium-Low risk10/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) — Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

    Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: or 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.

    Corrected 11/6/2025
  5. Medium risk10/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(1) — Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours.

    Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours. Regulation: The director shall be scheduled to work at the center at least 50 percent of the center’s daily operating hours.

    Corrected 11/6/2025
  6. High risk10/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(5) — Ensure therapists without a cleared CHRI are not left alone to supervise children at any time.

    Ensure therapists without a cleared CHRI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. Regulation: When a person who is not required to complete a CHRI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 11/6/2025
  7. High risk10/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(4) — Ensure therapists without a cleared CARI are not left alone to supervise children.

    Ensure therapists without a cleared CARI are not left alone to supervise 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 11/6/2025
  8. High risk10/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) — Ensure children are not sleeping with bibs on in room 2. The center took immediate corrective action and that the violation is cited and abated.

    Ensure children are not sleeping with bibs on in room 2. The center took immediate corrective action and that the violation is cited and abated. Regulation: Sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child.

    Corrected 10/20/2025
  9. Medium risk10/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iv) — Ensure that the use of infant equipment, including swings, exersaucers and bouncers, is limited to 30 minutes at a time. in room 2, wherein a child was napping in the bouncy seat.

    Ensure that the use of infant equipment, including swings, exersaucers and bouncers, is limited to 30 minutes at a time. in room 2, wherein a child was napping in the bouncy seat. Regulation: iv. The use of infant equipment including swings, exersaucers, and bouncers shall be limited to periods of 30 minutes at a time.

    Corrected 11/6/2025
  10. High risk10/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l) — Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components.

    Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components. Regulation: (l) Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating: i. The location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies; ii. The name, address and telephone number of the physician retained by the center or of the health facility to be used in emergencies; iii. An alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall: (1) Select an alternate indoor location within safe walking distance; or (2) Develop a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location; iv. The hospital or clinic to which injured or ill children will be taken; v. The telephone numbers for obtaining police, fire, ambulance and poison control services, including the National Poison Emergency Hotline at (800) 222-1222; vi. The location of written authorization from parent(s) for emergency medical care for each child; vii. A diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area; viii. The location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers; and ix. Procedures for ensuring children’s safety and communicating with parents in the event of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies. The procedures shall indicate: (1) The plan for informing parents of their children’s whereabouts; and (2) The local law enforcement agency or emergency management office that has been notified of the center’s identifying information, as specified in (l)3 below. 2. The emergency procedures shall be readily accessible in a designated location within the center. 3. The center shall ensure that the appropriate local law enforcement agency or emergency management office is notified of: i. The center’s name and location; ii. The number, ages, and special needs of children e

    Corrected 4/22/2026
  11. High risk10/20/2025

    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 6/22/2026
  12. Medium-Low risk10/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(b) — Provide documentation that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

    Provide documentation that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 4/22/2026
  13. High risk10/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including during nap, wherein in room 2 there were 4 children under 18 months awake while 5 children ages 18months-2.5years a sleep.

    Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including during nap, wherein in room 2 there were 4 children under 18 months awake while 5 children ages 18months-2.5years a sleep. Regulation: (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: Under 18 months 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years 1:10 4 years 1:12 5 years and older 1:15 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.

    Corrected 11/6/2025
  14. High risk10/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times in room 1, wherein the staff member left the room to answer the door.

    Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times in room 1, wherein the staff member left the room to answer the door. Regulation: 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. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.

    Corrected 11/6/2025
  15. High risk10/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times wherein the staff member for room 2, stood in the doorway, looking into the hallway while children were in the room.

    Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times wherein the staff member for room 2, stood in the doorway, looking into the hallway while children were in the room. Regulation: 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. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.

    Corrected 11/6/2025
  16. High risk10/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 6 regularly scheduled staff.

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 6 regularly scheduled staff. Regulation: 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). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.

    Corrected 4/30/2026
  17. High risk10/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that a CARI background check is completed for 2 staff as required.

    Ensure that a CARI background check is completed for 2 staff as required. 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 4/30/2026

2024

  1. High risk10/29/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Based on information, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. A named staff left the classroom and the center for 15 minutes and 1 staff was left with 8 infants. At the time of the

    Based on information, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. A named staff left the classroom and the center for 15 minutes and 1 staff was left with 8 infants. At the time of the inspection, there was 1 staff with 6 infants. Regulation: The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): Age Staff/Child Ratio Under 18 months - 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:10 4 years - 1:12 5 years and older - 1:15

    Corrected 12/4/2024
  2. Medium-High risk10/29/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.

    Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 2/5/2025
  3. High risk10/29/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) — Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on maintaining adequate staff/child ratios.

    Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on maintaining adequate staff/child ratios. Regulation: 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. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.

    Corrected 2/5/2025

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About this daycare

  • Location: PLEASANTVILLE, Atlantic County
  • Capacity: 52
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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