Cresthill Academy
EAST HANOVER, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address39 Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ, 07936
CountyMorris
Phone862-701-5700
Operating details
Capacity166
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High12
- Medium4
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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39 Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, EAST HANOVER, NJ 07936
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/8/2026
- High4
- Medium-High8
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk7/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a) — Ensure that food provided from Kona Ice still has hands washed, tables for sitting washed and disinfected and children are not walking and eating.
Ensure that food provided from Kona Ice still has hands washed, tables for sitting washed and disinfected and children are not walking and eating. 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.
Not corrected - High risk6/10/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Based on complaint, Room 12 in a remote section of the building had one staff with 11 older preschoolers when another staff may have been appropriate but licensing was unaware of the classroom use.
Based on complaint, Room 12 in a remote section of the building had one staff with 11 older preschoolers when another staff may have been appropriate but licensing was unaware of the classroom use. 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 7/8/2026 - Medium risk6/10/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(1) — Ensure all rooms are approved by the OOL prior to use; make unapproved space inaccessible to children. Room 12 was being used again as a classroom in a remote section without completing appropriate steps taken for re-approval
Ensure all rooms are approved by the OOL prior to use; make unapproved space inaccessible to children. Room 12 was being used again as a classroom in a remote section without completing appropriate steps taken for re-approval after three years. Regulation: Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. Rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children.
Corrected 7/8/2026 - Medium-High risk6/10/2026
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. Several documented fire drills were over three minutes. The center shall ensure evacuation from the building is under three minutes. 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 7/8/2026 - High risk6/10/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Based on complaint, there was one staff with 11 three year old preschoolers in Room 2.
Based on complaint, there was one staff with 11 three year old preschoolers in Room 2. 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 7/8/2026 - High risk6/10/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Based on complaint, there were 11 toddlers with one staff walking down the hallway to the gross motor room. The second and third staff remained in classroom 7 and one staff who had the late toddlers did eventually come out into th
Based on complaint, there were 11 toddlers with one staff walking down the hallway to the gross motor room. The second and third staff remained in classroom 7 and one staff who had the late toddlers did eventually come out into the hallway but the first staff was down at the entrance to the space. 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 7/8/2026 - Medium-High risk6/10/2026
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 diapering.
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after diapering. 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 7/8/2026 - Medium risk6/10/2026
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. The center needs to update their primary caregiver lists.
Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers. The center needs to update their primary caregiver lists. 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 7/8/2026 - Medium-High risk6/10/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use.
Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use. 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 7/8/2026 - Medium-High risk6/10/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including the covered area ensure that debris, garbage and weeds.
Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including the covered area ensure that debris, garbage and weeds. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Corrected 7/8/2026
2025
- Medium risk3/31/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(3) — Post a diagram of all approved areas and ensure that all rooms approved for use by children are labeled. Ensure the classrooms have the name and numbers labeled at the rooms as some were missing and two rooms were number 9s.
Post a diagram of all approved areas and ensure that all rooms approved for use by children are labeled. Ensure the classrooms have the name and numbers labeled at the rooms as some were missing and two rooms were number 9s. Regulation: The center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room.
Corrected 5/6/2025 - High risk3/31/2025
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 5/6/2025 - Medium-High risk3/31/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including removing storage items from the gym's bathroom.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including removing storage items from the gym's bathroom. 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 5/6/2025 - Medium-High risk3/31/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including any garbage debris.
Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including any garbage debris. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Corrected 5/6/2025
2024
- Medium-High risk10/7/2024
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 11/15/2024
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Estimated monthly cost
$899/month
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About this daycare
- Location: EAST HANOVER, Morris County
- Capacity: 166
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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