Kiddie Academy Of Secaucus

SECAUCUS, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.2based on state inspection data
Capacity221
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address1006 New County Road, Secaucus, NJ, 07094

CitySECAUCUS, NJ 07094

CountyHudson

Phone201-706-3626

Websitehttps://kiddieacademy.com/secaucus

Operating details

Capacity221

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High17
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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1006 New County Road, Secaucus, NJ, 07094, SECAUCUS, NJ 07094

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/30/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High17
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a) — Ensure that unused food is labeled and stored appropriately and discarded by the end of the day if not consumed throughout the center especially room 5 and room 6.

    Ensure that unused food is labeled and stored appropriately and discarded by the end of the day if not consumed throughout the center especially room 5 and room 6. Regulation: 1. Food served to children who are present during normal mealtime hours or required snack periods, as specified in (b) and (c) below, shall be provided either by the child's parent or by the center. 3. If the center chooses to have parents provide food, the center shall have a supply of food at the center for any child whose parent forgets. 4. If the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. 5. Staff members shall advise parents of any repetitive feeding problems experienced by their child. 6. Staff members shall not force-feed or coerce a child to eat against his or her will. 9. Centers that provide meals shall ensure that: i. For children on special diets (for example, due to health reasons, religious belief or parental request), an alternative choice of food is provided by either the center or the child's parent; and ii. Individualized written diets and feeding schedules, if submitted to the center by the child's parent or health care provider, are posted in a location that is accessible to staff members caring for the children, and are followed. 10. The center shall have a supply of food at the center and shall serve a snack to any child who is hungry or has missed a meal. iii. Food left uneaten in a dish shall be discarded; iv. Food shall not be shared among children using the same dish or spoon; and v. Unused portions of food shall be labeled with the child's name, date, and type of food. The food shall be stored in the refrigerator, returned to the parent, or discarded with the parent's consent. All unused food shall be discarded if not consumed by the end of the day.

    Corrected 5/15/2026
  2. Medium-Low risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(f) — Ensure that a written outline of daily activities is maintained on file throughout the center.

    Ensure that a written outline of daily activities is maintained on file throughout the center. Regulation: Prepare and maintain on file a written outline of the center's daily activities

    Corrected 5/15/2026
  3. Medium risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) — Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting. In room 5, they had the bleach water, and not the soap and water.

    Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting. In room 5, they had the bleach water, and not the soap and water. Regulation: All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.

    Corrected 5/15/2026
  4. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including indoor/ outdoor play in room 5.

    Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including indoor/ outdoor play in room 5. 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 6/18/2026
  5. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after diaper changing in room 2.

    Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after diaper changing in room 2. 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 6/18/2026
  6. Medium risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) — Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers in room 3.

    Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers in room 3. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age):a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.

    Corrected 5/15/2026
  7. Medium risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) — Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers in room 4.

    Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers in room 4. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age):a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.

    Corrected 5/15/2026
  8. Medium risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) — Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers in room 5.

    Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers in room 5. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age):a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.

    Corrected 5/15/2026
  9. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure all the toilets in bathrooms in room 7.

    Secure all the toilets in bathrooms in room 7. 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 5/15/2026
  10. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure the computer monitor in rooms 7 and 13.

    Secure the computer monitor in rooms 7 and 13. 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 5/15/2026
  11. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure the purifier wire near the window in room 5

    Secure the purifier wire near the window in room 5 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 5/15/2026
  12. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure the purifier wire near the window in room 8.

    Secure the purifier wire near the window in room 8. 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 5/15/2026
  13. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace the garbage lid in room 13.

    Replace the garbage lid in room 13. 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 5/15/2026
  14. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) — Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program and ensure all materials used by the children are age-appropriate, non-toxic, and safe for use by childr

    Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program and ensure all materials used by the children are age-appropriate, non-toxic, and safe for use by children in room 3. Regulation: The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.

    Corrected 5/15/2026
  15. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition in room 8.

    Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition in room 8. 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 5/15/2026
  16. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Maintain the peeling children's couch in room 5.

    Maintain the peeling children's couch in room 5. 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 5/15/2026
  17. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Maintain the peeling wall in room 4.

    Maintain the peeling wall in room 4. 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 5/15/2026
  18. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name throughout the center.

    Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name throughout the center. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.

    Corrected 5/15/2026
  19. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(iv)(1) — Ensure that soiled disposable diapers are placed in a closed container that has a leak proof lining in room 4.

    Ensure that soiled disposable diapers are placed in a closed container that has a leak proof lining in room 4. Regulation: soiled disposable diapers shall be placed in a closed container that is lined with a leakproof or impervious lining. Such diapers shall be removed from the center daily and placed in a closed garbage receptacle outside the building; soiled non-disposable diapers shall be placed in a sealed plastic container that has been labeled with the child's name. Such diapers shall be returned to the child's parent at the end of that day.

    Corrected 5/15/2026
  20. High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) — Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.

    Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. Regulation: The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center.

    Corrected 5/15/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High risk5/8/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Replace the covering on the emergency light in room 5.

    Replace the covering on the emergency light in room 5. 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 6/13/2025
  2. Medium-High risk5/8/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Replace the covering on the emergency light in room 8.

    Replace the covering on the emergency light in room 8. 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 6/13/2025
  3. High risk5/8/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure to retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy.

    Ensure to retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy. 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 6/13/2025
  4. Medium-High risk5/8/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after outside time.

    Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after outside time. 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 7/21/2025
  5. Medium risk5/8/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) — Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with 2 step process of soap and water prior to disinfecting throughout the center.

    Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with 2 step process of soap and water prior to disinfecting throughout the center. Regulation: All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.

    Corrected 6/13/2025

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20Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$899/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: SECAUCUS, Hudson County
  • Capacity: 221
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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