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JERSEY CITY, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity161
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address167 Hancock Avenue, Jersey City, NJ, 07307

CityJERSEY CITY, NJ 07307

CountyHudson

Phone201-915-6206

Operating details

Capacity161

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High7
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

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Location

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167 Hancock Avenue, Jersey City, NJ, 07307, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07307

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/10/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-Low risk6/10/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High risk3/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) — Based on a complaint investigation, ensure that the staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline throughout the center.

    Based on a complaint investigation, ensure that the staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline throughout the center. Regulation: (a) The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: 1. Be positive; 2. Be consistent with the age and developmental needs of the children; and 3. Lead to the child's ability to develop and maintain self-control. (b) Staff members shall not discipline children for failing to eat or sleep or for soiling themselves. (c) Staff shall not withhold active play time as a means of discipline unless the child's actions or behavior present a danger to themselves or others. (d) Children may be removed from a group activity to another area, provided that the child so removed is either under the supervision of another staff member or continuously visible to a staff member.

    Corrected 3/10/2025
  2. High risk3/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Based on a complaint investigation ensure that the named member of staff is retrain on the center's discipline policy.

    Based on a complaint investigation ensure that the named member of staff is retrain on the center's discipline policy. 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.

    Corrected 8/22/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High risk11/25/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills.

    Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.

    Corrected 12/5/2024
  2. Medium-High risk11/25/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(2) — Ensure that children and staff are evacuated from the center within three minutes during each fire drill.

    Ensure that children and staff are evacuated from the center within three minutes during each fire drill. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.

    Corrected 12/5/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

16Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$899/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: JERSEY CITY, Hudson County
  • Capacity: 161
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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