Intellichild Academy of Fair Lawn
FAIR LAWN, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address12 - 29 River Road, Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410
CountyBergen
Phone201-796-1419
Operating details
Capacity71
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High10
- Medium3
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
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12 - 29 River Road, Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410, FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/9/2026
- High3
- Medium-High6
- Medium3
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low risk6/9/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(e) — Ensure that the center director completes the OOL's Understanding Licensing training within 90 days of hire. Director designee has not completed the mandatory course.
Ensure that the center director completes the OOL's Understanding Licensing training within 90 days of hire. Director designee has not completed the mandatory course. Regulation: Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d).
Not corrected - High risk6/9/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including at the time of the inspection when there were 10 children in room 2 and the second staff person that was needed to maintain ratios was observed cleaning
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including at the time of the inspection when there were 10 children in room 2 and the second staff person that was needed to maintain ratios was observed cleaning and vacuuming the school. Ensure staff are aware of the ages in their classroom in order to maintain ratios. 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.
Not corrected - High risk6/9/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. Training has yet to be started for this year.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. Training has yet to be started for this year. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/9/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Training has yet to be started for this year.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Training has yet to be started for this year. 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).
Not corrected - High risk6/9/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Training has yet to be started for this year.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Training has yet to be started for this year. Regulation: The director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/9/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(c) — Provide a current health certificate as required for the catering coming.
Provide a current health certificate as required for the catering coming. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/9/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(3) — Ensure the center maintains on file, a record of each fire drill which includes all required components. Center is conducting fire drills by alerting the building by verbally saying fire drill. Discussed with local fire offici
Ensure the center maintains on file, a record of each fire drill which includes all required components. Center is conducting fire drills by alerting the building by verbally saying fire drill. Discussed with local fire official and the center needs to conduct fire drills by using the fire alarm system not by verbally yelling fire drill. Ensure fire drills are conducted as required by the local fire official direction. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall maintain on file a record of each fire drill, as specified in the NJUFC, which record shall include: the date and time of day of the drill; the weather condition at the time of evacuation; the number of participating children and staff members; and the total amount of time taken to evacuate the center.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/9/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training. R
Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training. Renew certification. Regulation: First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. The first aid and CPR training shall include a hands-on training component in addition to any online training coursework.
Not corrected - Medium risk6/9/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. 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.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High risk9/19/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(e) — Ensure that pacifiers, bottles, or sippy cups are removed when children are crawling or walking. Children were observed walking around the classrooms while having a pacifier in their mouth.
Ensure that pacifiers, bottles, or sippy cups are removed when children are crawling or walking. Children were observed walking around the classrooms while having a pacifier in their mouth. 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 12/2/2025 - Medium risk9/19/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(i) — Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices. Children observed walking around the classroom with pacifiers with attachments.
Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices. Children observed walking around the classroom with pacifiers with attachments. Regulation: Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.
Corrected 12/2/2025 - Medium-High risk9/19/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including before eating snack while on the playground. Ensure the children and staff wash their hands before eating and serving food.
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including before eating snack while on the playground. Ensure the children and staff wash their hands before eating and serving food. 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 12/2/2025 - Medium-High risk9/19/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including securing rugs to the floors in room 5.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including securing rugs to the floors 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 12/2/2025 - Medium risk9/19/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal. Ensure outdoor tables are washed before serving children snack while outside.
Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal. Ensure outdoor tables are washed before serving children snack while outside. Regulation: Tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.
Corrected 12/2/2025
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/month
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About this daycare
- Location: FAIR LAWN, Bergen County
- Capacity: 71
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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