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Adventures in Learning (Harrison St)

50 Harrison Street · Midtown

B+
B+ · 78/100 — weighted 50% safety & compliance, 35% parent sentiment, 15% program quality.
B+
Safety & compliance30 inspections on record · 0 open · 1.30 findings per inspection (town median 1.46)
B+
Parent sentiment4.8 stars across 43 Google reviews
Program qualityno Grow NJ Kids rating (voluntary program) or named curriculum
Cost & waitlistno approved submissions yet

The facts

Address50 Harrison Street
Phone201-683-8411
WebsiteVisit site ↗
Ages8 weeks – 5 years
Hours7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
NeighborhoodMidtown
Google rating4.8 ★ (43 reviews) ↗
Licensed capacity99 children
License101200055
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 Adams St and 1st St

What reviews say

4.8 stars across 43 reviews. Parents describe a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive. Curriculum focuses on independence, curiosity, and kindergarten readiness.

Read all 43 Google reviews ↗

State licensing & inspection history

Last inspected 1/16/2026 (Re-Inspection)  ·  30 inspections on record  ·  0 open · 39 corrected
Corrected — resolved
3A:52-5.2(c)  ·  cited 11/14/2025
Provide a current health certificate from all food vendors.
✓ Corrected 11/17/2025
3A:52-4.10(a)  ·  cited 11/14/2025
Ensure that a CARI background check is completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative for the center's license renewal.
✓ Corrected 12/1/2025
3A:52-7.9(a)(1)  ·  cited 11/14/2025
Maintain an illness log on file at the center that includes: the child's name; and dates of exclusion and return.
✓ Corrected 1/16/2026
3A:52-7.3(a)  ·  cited 11/14/2025
Ensure health records are maintained on file as required.
✓ Corrected 12/1/2025
3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii)  ·  cited 11/14/2025
Ensure that staff utilize a two-step process when washing and sanitizing all diapering surfaces after each use.
✓ Corrected 1/16/2026
3A:52-5.3(n)(1)  ·  cited 11/14/2025
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 1/16/2026
3A:52-5.3(m)(2)  ·  cited 11/14/2025
Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed. Staff took immediate action to remove the furniture from blocking the exit door in Room 3B.
✓ Corrected 11/14/2025
3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i)  ·  cited 11/14/2025
Develop and follow a feeding plan for each child under 18 months of age and ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file.
✓ Corrected 1/16/2026
3A:52-5.2(d)  ·  cited 11/14/2025
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
✓ Corrected 1/16/2026
3A:52-6.3(b)(4)(iv)  ·  cited 8/1/2025
Ensure that lunch provided by the center includes fruits or vegetables.
✓ Corrected 1/16/2026
3A:52-7.8(a)(1)  ·  cited 8/1/2025
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water before meals in Room 9.
✓ Corrected 11/14/2025
3A:52-5.3(a)(1)  ·  cited 8/1/2025
Dust ceiling fan in front indoor gross motor area.
✓ Corrected 11/14/2025
3A:52-5.3(a)(1)  ·  cited 8/1/2025
Repair children's sink faucet in children's hallway bathroom.
✓ Corrected 11/14/2025
3A:52-5.2(c)  ·  cited 8/1/2025
Provide a current health certificate as required.
✓ Corrected 11/17/2025
3A:52-5.3(p)  ·  cited 8/1/2025
Ensure that the slide used for indoor play is used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions in the indoor gross motor area.
✓ Corrected 11/14/2025
3A:52-5.3(p)  ·  cited 8/1/2025
Repair or replace ripped couch in Room 6.
✓ Corrected 11/14/2025
3A:52-4.6(a)  ·  cited 3/15/2024
Ensure an updated Staff Records Checklist is kept on file at the center.
✓ Corrected 4/19/2024
3A:52-4.8(a)(1)  ·  cited 3/15/2024
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, and maintain on file signatures of all staff attesting to receiving training. There are t
✓ Corrected 4/3/2024
3A:52-5.2(a)(5)  ·  cited 3/15/2024
Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times in room 3b.
✓ Corrected 4/19/2024
3A:52-5.2(a)(5)  ·  cited 3/15/2024
Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times room 7.
✓ Corrected 4/19/2024
3A:52-5.2(c)  ·  cited 3/15/2024
Provide a current health certificate as required.
✓ Corrected 4/19/2024
3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv)  ·  cited 3/15/2024
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal in room 8.
✓ Corrected 4/19/2024
3A:52-7.7(c)(1)  ·  cited 3/15/2024
Ensure that the center maintains the required documentation for pets kept at the center, including applicable vaccinations and parent notification.
✓ Corrected 5/24/2024
3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii)  ·  cited 3/15/2024
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use. In room 9, staff member was missing the disinfecting step.
✓ Corrected 4/19/2024
3A:52-5.3(l)(4)  ·  cited 3/15/2024
Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file.
✓ Corrected 4/3/2024
3A:52-4.10(a)(1)  ·  cited 3/15/2024
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. There are 4 CARI clearances needed.
✓ Corrected 4/3/2024
3A:52-5.3(a)(2)  ·  cited 3/16/2023
Ensure the area around the center's pet's cage is maintained in a sanitary condition. Pet feces were found on the floor around the cage, down the hall, and in the supply closet.
✓ Corrected 4/18/2023
3A:52-5.3(a)(7)  ·  cited 3/16/2023
Based on Complaint 21897, ensure the center is free of insect infestation. Dead cockroaches were found in the left hand side of the bottom kitchen cabinet. The Sponsor is aware o
✓ Corrected 3/16/2023
3A:52-4.10(b)(1)  ·  cited 9/13/2022
Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.
✓ Corrected 3/16/2023
3A:52-4.11(a)(1)  ·  cited 9/13/2022
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representa
✓ Corrected 4/18/2023

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