The Wonder Years Academy

FANWOOD, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity121
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address133 S Ave, Fanwood, NJ, 07023

CityFANWOOD, NJ 07023

CountyUnion

Phone908-222-8992

Websitehttps://www.TheWonderYearsAcademy.com

Operating details

Capacity121

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/30/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High8
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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133 S Ave, Fanwood, NJ, 07023, FANWOOD, NJ 07023

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  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/30/2025

  • High8
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Ensure shelving is secured to a stable surface throughout the center.

    Ensure shelving is secured to a stable surface throughout the center. Regulation: 17. All televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. 18. Ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.

    Corrected 10/7/2025
  2. High risk7/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all egress areas are unobstructed, whereas the right egress area was obstructed by a toy structure and a vehicle.

    Ensure that all egress areas are unobstructed, whereas the right egress area was obstructed by a toy structure and a vehicle. Regulation: Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.

    Corrected 7/30/2025
  3. Medium-High risk7/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(d) — Provide a current fire certificate as required.

    Provide a current fire certificate as required. Regulation: An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file 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, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.

    Corrected 12/8/2025
  4. High risk7/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. 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.

    Corrected 12/8/2025
  5. Medium-Low risk7/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).

    Corrected 12/8/2025
  6. High risk7/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that a CHRI background check is completed as required for 1 named staff.

    Ensure that a CHRI background check is completed as required for 1 named staff. Regulation: As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.

    Corrected 7/30/2025
  7. Medium-High risk7/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children in room 4 wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after having their diaper changed.

    Ensure that children in room 4 wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after having their diaper changed. 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 7/30/2025
  8. High risk7/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that 1 named child has an antihistamine present as per the special care plan.

    Ensure that 1 named child has an antihistamine present as per the 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 7/30/2025
  9. High risk7/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that 2 named children have a second Epi-pen present as per the special care plans.

    Ensure that 2 named children have a second Epi-pen present as per the 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 9/2/2025
  10. Medium risk7/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces including the walls behind the toilets in the bathroom of room 2 and 3.

    Repair and/or paint surfaces including the walls behind the toilets in the bathroom of room 2 and 3. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.

    Corrected 1/13/2026
  11. Medium-High risk7/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children, including diaper creams in room 2.

    Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children, including diaper creams 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 7/15/2025
  12. Medium-High risk7/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that the carpet in room 3 is kept clean and in good repair.

    Ensure that the carpet in room 3 is kept 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 7/30/2025
  13. Medium-High risk7/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the carpeting in room 4 is securely fastened to the floor.

    Ensure the carpeting in room 4 is securely fastened to the floor. 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 1/13/2026
  14. Medium-High risk7/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the center is free of moisture resulting from water leaks in the ceiling tiles of room 3.

    Ensure the center is free of moisture resulting from water leaks in the ceiling tiles of room 3. 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 7/30/2025
  15. Medium-High risk7/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the fridge in room 5 is kept clean.

    Ensure the fridge in room 5 is kept clean. 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 9/2/2025
  16. High risk7/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) — Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.

    Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. Regulation: The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center.

    Corrected 7/30/2025
  17. Medium risk7/15/2025

    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 5.

    Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 5. 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 7/30/2025
  18. High risk1/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. In room 4, staff reported 9 children present, 10 children were receiving care.

    Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. In room 4, staff reported 9 children present, 10 children were receiving 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 1/29/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High risk11/6/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) — Ensure that the emergency light in the bathroom between rooms 4 and 5 is operable at all times.

    Ensure that the emergency light in the bathroom between rooms 4 and 5 is operable at all times. Regulation: The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
  2. Medium-Low risk11/6/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training annually, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center and includes the name of the person or organization that provided the training.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training annually, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center and includes the name of the person or organization that provided the training. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.

    Corrected 12/10/2024
  3. Medium-Low risk11/6/2024

    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: for 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 1/14/2025
  4. High risk11/6/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) — Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.

    Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. Regulation: The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center.

    Corrected 12/10/2024
  5. Medium-High risk11/6/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Repair or replace the cracked play structure on the outdoor play area.

    Repair or replace the cracked play structure on the outdoor play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

    Corrected 1/14/2025
  6. Medium-High risk11/6/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) — Ensure the toilets in the bathroom between rooms 4 and 5 have bolt covers.

    Ensure the toilets in the bathroom between rooms 4 and 5 have bolt covers. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 1/29/2025
  7. Medium-High risk11/6/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) — Maintain the sink in room 5 in operable condition.

    Maintain the sink in room 5 in operable condition. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 12/10/2024

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About this daycare

  • Location: FANWOOD, Union County
  • Capacity: 121
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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