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Daycare report card

A Whole New World Academy

721 Washington Street · Midtown

B
B · 73/100 — weighted 50% safety & compliance, 35% parent sentiment, 15% program quality.
C+
Safety & compliance50 inspections on record · 0 open · 1.94 findings per inspection (town median 1.46)
A
Parent sentiment5.0 stars across 17 Google reviews
B
Program qualityEnrolled in Grow NJ Kids — working toward a rating
Cost & waitlistno approved submissions yet

The facts

Address721 Washington Street
Phone201-792-0253
WebsiteVisit site ↗
Ages6 weeks – Pre-K4
Hours7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
NeighborhoodMidtown
Google rating5.0 ★ (17 reviews) ↗
Licensed capacity58 children
License09AWH0001
Grow NJ KidsLevel 1
WaitlistSmall center; check capacity a few months ahead
Tuition~$2,000/mo infants
2021 estimate — verify with the center

What parents should know

  • Operating since 2002 — one of Hoboken's most established
  • Very small infant room (max 7) — personal, family-like setting
  • 32 activity cards for infants, monthly themed curriculum
  • Summer camp & aftercare available

What reviews say

Parents love the intimate setting and tenure of the staff. The tiny infant room means exceptional individual attention. 'Like an extension of the family' is a phrase that comes up repeatedly.

Read all 17 Google reviews ↗

State licensing & inspection history

Last inspected 6/17/2026 (Re-Inspection)  ·  50 inspections on record  ·  0 open · 97 corrected
Corrected — resolved
3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv)  ·  cited 4/9/2026
Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal in room 2.
✓ Corrected 6/17/2026
3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv)  ·  cited 4/9/2026
Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal. In room 3, the staff member did soap and water, but not disinfected.
✓ Corrected 6/17/2026
3A:52-4.4(a)(2)  ·  cited 4/9/2026
Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers.
✓ Corrected 5/12/2026
3A:52-5.3(a)(1)  ·  cited 4/9/2026
Remove the excess debris from the back exit near the teacher's bathroom.
✓ Corrected 5/12/2026
3A:52-5.3(a)(10)  ·  cited 4/9/2026
Ensure that all spray bottles are inaccessible to the children in room 4.
✓ Corrected 5/12/2026
3A:52-7.8(a)(1)  ·  cited 4/9/2026
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including before lunchtime.
✓ Corrected 6/17/2026
3A:52-7.5(b)  ·  cited 7/16/2025
Ensure that all expired medication is returned to the child's parent or disposed of appropriately. Children had expired medication.
✓ Corrected 8/19/2025
3A:52-5.2(c)  ·  cited 7/16/2025
Provide a current health certificate as required.
✓ Corrected 11/26/2025
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 7/16/2025
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and em
✓ Corrected 8/19/2025
3A:52-5.3(n)(1)  ·  cited 7/16/2025
Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and all children are evacuated fro
✓ Corrected 4/9/2026
3A:52-5.3(a)(1)  ·  cited 7/16/2025
Ensure carpets are securely fastened to the floor throughout the center.
✓ Corrected 11/26/2025
3A:52-5.3(a)(1)  ·  cited 7/16/2025
Replace the stained ceiling tiles in rooms 4 and 5.
✓ Corrected 11/26/2025
3A:52-4.10(b)(1)  ·  cited 7/16/2025
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required. There is 1 CARI needed.
✓ Corrected 10/23/2025
3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i)  ·  cited 7/16/2025
Ensure that all cribs have a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress and clean snugly fitting sheet in the infant room.
✓ Corrected 8/19/2025
3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1)  ·  cited 7/16/2025
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date.
✓ Corrected 8/19/2025
3A:52-2.1(b)  ·  cited 6/4/2024
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents.
✓ Corrected 7/8/2024
3A:52-4.1(d)(1)  ·  cited 6/4/2024
Ensure that all staff have a physical and Mantoux on file at the center.
✓ Corrected 10/4/2024
3A:52-4.1(d)(1)  ·  cited 6/4/2024
Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center.
✓ Corrected 7/26/2024
3A:52-4.10(b)(1)  ·  cited 6/4/2024
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal.
✓ Corrected 7/8/2024
3A:52-4.11(a)(3)  ·  cited 6/4/2024
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal dated 8/28/2024. There is 1 staff
✓ Corrected 7/26/2024
3A:52-4.8(a)(1)  ·  cited 6/4/2024
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. There are 2 orientations needed.
✓ Corrected 10/3/2024
3A:52-5.2(a)(5)  ·  cited 6/4/2024
Ensure the egress near room 6 is free from debris.
✓ Corrected 7/8/2024
3A:52-5.3(a)(2)  ·  cited 6/4/2024
Secure the ceiling tile in the bathroom near room 5.
✓ Corrected 7/8/2024
3A:52-5.3(a)(2)  ·  cited 6/4/2024
Secure the hanging ceiling tile in the middle of the toy area in room 1.
✓ Corrected 8/8/2024
3A:52-5.3(b)(1)  ·  cited 6/4/2024
Repair the cracked opened concrete at the back egress near room 5.
✓ Corrected 10/3/2024
3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i)  ·  cited 6/4/2024
Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department
✓ Corrected 8/8/2024
3A:52-5.3(l)(1)  ·  cited 6/4/2024
Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures.
✓ Corrected 7/8/2024
3A:52-5.3(l)(4)  ·  cited 6/4/2024
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills.
✓ Corrected 7/8/2024
3A:52-5.3(n)(1)  ·  cited 6/4/2024
Conduct and document fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time.
✓ Corrected 7/8/2024
3A:52-5.3(p)  ·  cited 6/4/2024
Remove the vacuum in the cars area in room 2.
✓ Corrected 7/8/2024

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