The Children's Academy
SPRINGFIELD, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address37 Church Mall, Springfield, NJ, 07081
CountyUnion
Phone973-379-3524
Operating details
Capacity61
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High10
- Medium-High11
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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37 Church Mall, Springfield, NJ, 07081, SPRINGFIELD, NJ 07081
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
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- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/5/2026
- High3
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low risk5/5/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.
Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.
Corrected 5/5/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk5/13/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room 6.
Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room 6. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.
Corrected 6/16/2025 - Medium-High risk5/13/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances, including sunscreen, are inaccessible to the children in room 2.
Ensure that all toxic substances, including sunscreen, are inaccessible to the children in room 2. 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 6/16/2025 - Medium-High risk5/13/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. Regulation: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.
Corrected 7/7/2025 - Medium risk5/13/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(2) — Ensure that the lally columns in room 1 have protective padding from the floor to a height of at least 48 inches.
Ensure that the lally columns in room 1 have protective padding from the floor to a height of at least 48 inches. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all lally columns in areas used by the children shall have protective padding placed around them from the floor to a height of at least 48 inches.
Corrected 6/16/2025 - High risk5/13/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that 2 named children have special care plans.
Ensure that 2 named children have 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 6/16/2025 - High risk5/13/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that 1 named child's Epi-pens are stored in the original box with the child's name and prescription.
Ensure that 1 named child's Epi-pens are stored in the original box with the child's name and prescription. 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 6/16/2025 - High risk5/13/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that 1 named child has an up to date special care plan.
Ensure that 1 named child has an up to date special care plan. 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 6/16/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(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: SPRINGFIELD, Union County
- Capacity: 61
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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