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Adventures in Learning (Adams St)

1320 Adams Street · Uptown

B-
B- · 66/100 — weighted 50% safety & compliance, 35% parent sentiment, 15% program quality.
C+
Safety & compliance28 inspections on record · 0 open · 1.46 findings per inspection (town median 1.46)
B+
Parent sentiment4.8 stars across 16 Google reviews
Program qualityno Grow NJ Kids rating (voluntary program) or named curriculum
Cost & waitlistno approved submissions yet

The facts

Address1320 Adams Street
Phone201-222-3560
WebsiteVisit site ↗
Ages8 weeks – 5 years
Hours7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
NeighborhoodUptown
Google rating4.8 ★ (16 reviews) ↗
Licensed capacity127 children
License090300119
Tuition~$2,150/mo infants
2021 estimate — verify with the center

What parents should know

  • School-readiness curriculum: circle time, music, art, literacy & science
  • Lunch + snack included for 18 months+
  • Extended care options: +$160–260/mo
  • Sister locations on Harrison St and 1st St

What reviews say

4.8 stars across 16 reviews. Consistent praise for the structured learning environment and caring staff. Good uptown option for families north of 9th Street.

Read all 16 Google reviews ↗

State licensing & inspection history

Last inspected 4/21/2026 (Re-Inspection)  ·  28 inspections on record  ·  0 open · 41 corrected
Corrected — resolved
3A:52-7.5(b)  ·  cited 3/20/2026
Ensure child has parental permission slip for non-prescribed dry eyes topical in room 1A.
✓ Corrected 3/20/2026
3A:52-4.11(a)  ·  cited 3/20/2026
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. There is 1 CHRI clearance needed.
✓ Corrected 4/21/2026
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 3/20/2026
Ensure all medication specified of the special care plan is at the center. In room 1A , a child needs Zyrtec.
✓ Corrected 4/21/2026
3A:52-4.8(a)  ·  cited 1/24/2025
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
✓ Corrected 3/4/2025
3A:52-5.3(n)(4)  ·  cited 1/24/2025
Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary.
✓ Corrected 3/4/2025
3A:52-4.6(c)(1)  ·  cited 1/24/2025
Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
✓ Corrected 6/9/2025
3A:52-4.10(b)(1)  ·  cited 1/24/2025
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 1 CARI clearance is needed.
✓ Corrected 3/4/2025
3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i)  ·  cited 1/24/2025
Ensure that all cribs have a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress and clean snugly fitting sheet in room 4D.
✓ Corrected 3/4/2025
3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1)  ·  cited 1/24/2025
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 2B.
✓ Corrected 3/4/2025
3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1)  ·  cited 1/24/2025
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 2B.
✓ Corrected 2/24/2025
3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i)  ·  cited 1/24/2025
Ensure that all cribs and playpens are equipped with all of the required components, including a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress and clean snugly fitting sheet in room 4D
✓ Corrected 2/24/2025
3A:52-4.8(a)(1)  ·  cited 1/24/2025
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
✓ Corrected 2/24/2025
3A:52-5.3(n)(4)  ·  cited 1/24/2025
Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary.
✓ Corrected 2/24/2025
3A:52-4.6(c)(1)  ·  cited 1/24/2025
Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
✓ Corrected 2/24/2025
3A:52-4.10(a)(2)  ·  cited 1/24/2025
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 1 CARI clearance is needed.
✓ Corrected 2/24/2025
3A:52-4.10(b)(1)  ·  cited 1/18/2024
Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. Renewal CARIs are needed for 7 staff members. 2-29-24: There is 1 renewal CARI needed.
✓ Corrected 3/4/2024
3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1)  ·  cited 1/18/2024
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.
✓ Corrected 2/29/2024
3A:52-4.6(c)(1)  ·  cited 1/18/2024
Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual and submit necessary documentation.
✓ Corrected 3/4/2024
3A:52-5.3(a)(9)  ·  cited 1/18/2024
Ensure that the sink in the bathroom near the Cubs room is re-caulked.
✓ Corrected 2/29/2024
3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i)  ·  cited 1/18/2024
Ensure that the center completes and submits a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory ce
✓ Corrected 3/4/2024
3A:52-5.3(l)(4)  ·  cited 1/18/2024
Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and submit necessary documentation.
✓ Corrected 6/12/2024
3A:52-5.3(n)(1)  ·  cited 1/18/2024
Ensure that the center conducts 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 2/29/2024
3A:52-4.8(d)(2)  ·  cited 1/18/2024
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
✓ Corrected 3/4/2024
3A:52-4.6(c)(3)  ·  cited 1/18/2024
Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual and submit necessary documentation. Two group teachers are needed.
✓ Corrected 6/12/2024
3A:52-7.11(a)(1)  ·  cited 1/18/2024
Ensure that the center updates their communicable disease policy.
✓ Corrected 2/29/2024
3A:52-7.3(a)(2)  ·  cited 1/18/2024
Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually.
✓ Corrected 2/29/2024
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 1/18/2024
Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required. One c
✓ Corrected 2/29/2024
3A:52-5.4(a)(1)  ·  cited 1/18/2024
Ensure that the center repairs/replaces outlet coverings in the Zebras room.
✓ Corrected 2/29/2024
3A:52-5.3(a)(15)  ·  cited 1/18/2024
Ensure that all ceiling vents are clean and free of dust.
✓ Corrected 2/29/2024
3A:52-5.3(a)(16)  ·  cited 1/18/2024
Ensure that the center repairs the wall around the outlet near the reading area in the Zebras room.
✓ Corrected 2/29/2024

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