Love Laugh Learn Academic Childcare

CEDAR GROVE, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

3.4based on state inspection data
Capacity72
Est. price$949/mo

Contact information

Address601 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ, 07009

CityCEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009

CountyEssex

Phone973-857-5683

Websitehttps://www.lovelaughlearnnj.com

Operating details

Capacity72

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High12
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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601 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ, 07009, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/29/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk4/29/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Ensure that all indoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Replace the buckles to the feeding seats in Room 1.

    Ensure that all indoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Replace the buckles to the feeding seats in Room 1. Regulation: Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors.

    Corrected 4/29/2026
  2. Medium-High risk4/29/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) — Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair.

    Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair. Regulation: the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

    Corrected 4/29/2026
  3. Medium-High risk4/29/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children in Room 4.

    Ensure that all cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children in Room 4. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

    Corrected 4/29/2026
  4. Medium risk4/29/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) — Test for the presence of radon gas as required.

    Test for the presence of radon gas as required. Regulation: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.

    Corrected 5/8/2026

2025

  1. High risk7/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure special care plans have all required components completed. 2 children missing parent signatures on their special care plans.

    Ensure special care plans have all required components completed. 2 children missing parent signatures on their special care plans. Regulation: (9) The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).

    Corrected 7/31/2025
  2. High risk7/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 1 staff member missing a CARI.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 1 staff member missing a CARI. 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 7/31/2025
  3. High risk7/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 5 staff missing CHRI's. 7/31/2025: 1 staff missing a CHRI.

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 5 staff missing CHRI's. 7/31/2025: 1 staff missing a CHRI. 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 9/2/2025
  4. High risk7/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of the inspection, one staff member said she had 10 children in her care, when there were 11 child

    Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of the inspection, one staff member said she had 10 children in her care, when there were 11 children present. Regulation: The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

    Corrected 7/31/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

23Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$949/month

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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: CEDAR GROVE, Essex County
  • Capacity: 72
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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