The Children's Castle
WEST MILFORD, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1614 Union Valley Rd, West Milford, NJ, 07480
CountyPassaic
Phone973-728-7119
Operating details
Capacity99
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/3/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High8
- Medium2
- Medium-Low7
- Low0
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Location
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1614 Union Valley Rd, West Milford, NJ, 07480, WEST MILFORD, NJ 07480
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/3/2025
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium-Low risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) — Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: or all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience.
Corrected 11/18/2025 - Medium risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) — Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit in the red bathroom inside Room 4.
Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit in the red bathroom inside Room 4. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided.
Corrected 11/18/2025 - High risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l) — Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components.
Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components. Regulation: (l) Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating: i. The location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies; ii. The name, address and telephone number of the physician retained by the center or of the health facility to be used in emergencies; iii. An alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall: (1) Select an alternate indoor location within safe walking distance; or (2) Develop a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location; iv. The hospital or clinic to which injured or ill children will be taken; v. The telephone numbers for obtaining police, fire, ambulance and poison control services, including the National Poison Emergency Hotline at (800) 222-1222; vi. The location of written authorization from parent(s) for emergency medical care for each child; vii. A diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area; viii. The location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers; and ix. Procedures for ensuring children’s safety and communicating with parents in the event of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies. The procedures shall indicate: (1) The plan for informing parents of their children’s whereabouts; and (2) The local law enforcement agency or emergency management office that has been notified of the center’s identifying information, as specified in (l)3 below. 2. The emergency procedures shall be readily accessible in a designated location within the center. 3. The center shall ensure that the appropriate local law enforcement agency or emergency management office is notified of: i. The center’s name and location; ii. The number, ages, and special needs of children e
Corrected 11/18/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(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: WEST MILFORD, Passaic County
- Capacity: 99
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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