Just4Kidz Academy LLC

HILLSBOROUGH, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.9based on state inspection data
Capacity81
Est. price$949/mo

Contact information

Address67 New Amwell Road, Hillsborough, NJ, 08844

CityHILLSBOROUGH, NJ 08844

CountySomerset

Phone908-308-5980

Operating details

Capacity81

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High11
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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67 New Amwell Road, Hillsborough, NJ, 08844, HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 08844

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/8/2026

  • High5
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk6/8/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 1 staff.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 1 staff. 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.

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High risk9/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) — Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. When a named child was pulling chairs to the ground, a named staff quickly grabbed the named child by his arm and pulled him back. The nam

    Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. When a named child was pulling chairs to the ground, a named staff quickly grabbed the named child by his arm and pulled him back. The named child fell back and hit his head. 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 9/29/2025
  2. High risk9/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy.

    Based on information, retrain all staff 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 2/26/2026
  3. High risk9/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. 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 11/14/2025
  4. Medium-High risk9/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Deep clean the play shopping cart in room 4.

    Deep clean the play shopping cart in room 4. 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 11/14/2025
  5. Medium-High risk9/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Deep clean the Thomas the Train sofa in room 4.

    Deep clean the Thomas the Train sofa in room 4. 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 2/24/2026
  6. Medium-High risk9/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all area rugs are clean and in good repair.

    Ensure all area rugs are clean and in good repair. 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 2/24/2026
  7. Medium-High risk9/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure all area rugs in the art center in room 4.

    Secure all area rugs in the art center in room 4. 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 11/14/2025
  8. High risk9/29/2025

    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.

    Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. 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 11/14/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High risk9/9/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) — Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food in room 3. Two infant age children were placed into the highchair and were fed a meal and did not have their hands washed.

    Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food in room 3. Two infant age children were placed into the highchair and were fed a meal and did not have their hands washed. 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.

    Corrected 10/8/2024
  2. Medium risk9/9/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal in room 3. Ensure that the highchair tray is washed and disinfected prior to the child being feed a meal.

    Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal in room 3. Ensure that the highchair tray is washed and disinfected prior to the child being feed a meal. Regulation: The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

    Corrected 10/8/2024

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
1Recent 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: HILLSBOROUGH, Somerset County
  • Capacity: 81
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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