Busy Place Early Learning Center Too
JERSEY CITY, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address444 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07307
CountyHudson
Phone201-217-1441
Operating details
Capacity37
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/14/2026 · 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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Location
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444 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07307, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07307
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/14/2026
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High risk1/14/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) — Ensure that the handwashing sink next to the diaper change table is not used for food preparation.
Ensure that the handwashing sink next to the diaper change table is not used for food preparation. Regulation: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation.
Corrected 3/2/2026 - Medium-High risk1/14/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use. The first step was missing.
Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use. The first step was missing. Regulation: In addition to the items specified in (a)3 above, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use: iii. Diapering surfaces;
Corrected 3/2/2026 - Medium-High risk1/14/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after wiping the children's nose even when disposable gloves are used.
Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after wiping the children's nose even when disposable gloves are used. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food; after toileting; after assisting a child in toileting; after caring for a child who appears to be sick; after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. 7.8(d)3- Staff members hands are washed after changing each diaper.
Corrected 3/2/2026
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$999/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in New Jersey run about $1,247/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in New Jersey by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: JERSEY CITY, Hudson County
- Capacity: 37
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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