Kiddie University Learning Center LLC
WOODLAND PARK, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address224 Lackawanna Ave, Woodland Park, NJ, 07424
CountyPassaic
Phone973-256-8999
Operating details
Capacity100
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High10
- Medium6
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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224 Lackawanna Ave, Woodland Park, NJ, 07424, WOODLAND PARK, NJ 07424
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/18/2026
- High5
- Medium-High4
- Medium6
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk6/18/2026
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. Ensure all bucket seats in room 1 have the required safety straps.
Ensure that all indoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure all bucket seats in room 1 have the required safety straps. 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.
Not corrected - Medium risk6/18/2026
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 in room 1.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 1. 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 - High risk6/18/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually for 2026-2027.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually for 2026-2027. 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 risk6/18/2026
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.
Not corrected - Medium risk6/18/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) — Provide protective coverings for all electrical outlets accessible to the children throughout the center.
Provide protective coverings for all electrical outlets accessible to the children throughout the center. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium risk8/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(1) — Remove storage in Room 4 to ensure that approved space is accessible to the children at all times or remove room from licensed space.
Remove storage in Room 4 to ensure that approved space is accessible to the children at all times or remove room from licensed space. 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 4/28/2026 - Medium risk8/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(1) — Remove the storage near the toilet area located in room 3.
Remove the storage near the toilet area located in room 3. 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 9/12/2025 - Medium-Low risk8/15/2025
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 6/18/2026 - High risk8/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required. There are 2 missing CARI's. 6/18/26 - There is 1 missing CARI.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required. There are 2 missing CARI's. 6/18/26 - There is 1 missing CARI. Regulation: Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.
Corrected 9/2/2025 - Medium-High risk8/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i) — Develop and follow a feeding plan for each child under 18 months of age and ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file in room 1. There is 1 missing infant feeding plan.
Develop and follow a feeding plan for each child under 18 months of age and ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file in room 1. There is 1 missing infant feeding plan. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: the center shall develop mutually with each child's parent(s) and follow a feeding plan regarding the feeding schedule, specific formula, breastfeeding arrangements and accommodations, and/or expressed breast milk, nutritional needs, and introduction of new food for each child. For children less than 12 months of age, the feeding plan shall be: documented in writing; maintained on file.
Corrected 10/20/2025 - Medium risk8/15/2025
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 in room 1.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 1. 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.
Corrected 9/12/2025 - High risk8/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(f) — Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name in room 2.
Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name in room 2. Regulation: When cribs, playpens, cots, mats or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment are stored with sheets, blankets, or other coverings as single units, at least one item of each unit shall be labeled with child-identifying information. (g) When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be: 1. Labeled for each child; and 2. Stored separately for each child.
Corrected 9/12/2025 - High risk8/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(f) — Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name in room 6.
Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name in room 6. Regulation: When cribs, playpens, cots, mats or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment are stored with sheets, blankets, or other coverings as single units, at least one item of each unit shall be labeled with child-identifying information. (g) When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be: 1. Labeled for each child; and 2. Stored separately for each child.
Corrected 10/20/2025 - Medium-High risk8/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(c) — Provide a current health certificate as required.
Provide a current health certificate as required. 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.
Corrected 12/5/2025 - High risk8/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. At the time of the inspection the staff left the children alone in the gym to open the door.
Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. At the time of the inspection the staff left the children alone in the gym to open the door. Regulation: The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.
Corrected 9/12/2025 - Medium-High risk8/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required in room 3,
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required in room 3, 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 10/20/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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Estimated monthly cost
$899/month
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About this daycare
- Location: WOODLAND PARK, Passaic County
- Capacity: 100
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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