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Cresthill Academy (Uptown)

1300 Sinatra Drive · Uptown

C
C · 47/100 — weighted 50% safety & compliance, 35% parent sentiment, 15% program quality.
Grade floored at C — this center has open violations. The citations themselves are listed below.
C
Safety & compliance42 inspections on record · 3 open · 2.14 findings per inspection (town median 1.46)
A
Parent sentiment4.9 stars across 44 Google reviews
Program qualityno Grow NJ Kids rating (voluntary program) or named curriculum
Cost & waitlistno approved submissions yet

The facts

Address1300 Sinatra Drive
Phone551-239-9952
WebsiteVisit site ↗
Ages6 weeks – 5 years
Hours7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
NeighborhoodUptown
Google rating4.9 ★ (44 reviews) ↗
Licensed capacity74 children
License160500054

What parents should know

  • Daily Mandarin, Spanish & ASL immersion
  • Uptown waterfront location
  • Organic meals included
  • Infant, toddler & preschool programs

What reviews say

4.9 stars across 44 reviews. Consistently praised for play-based education, nurturing environment, and responsive staff. Parents call it 'one of the best decisions we've made for our child.'

Read all 44 Google reviews ↗

State licensing & inspection history

Last inspected 7/8/2026 (Re-Inspection,Other)  ·  42 inspections on record  ·  3 open · 87 corrected
Open — needs correction
3A:52-4.11(b)  ·  cited 4/27/2026
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required. There are 5 CHRI clearance's needed.
When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of
3A:52-4.6(c)(3)  ·  cited 2/13/2026
Provide documentation for two group teachers to meet the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education
3A:52-4.10(a)  ·  cited 6/23/2025
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.
As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall
Corrected — resolved
3A:52-4.5(a)(3)  ·  cited 2/13/2026
Ensure that the center has an updated table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions.
✓ Corrected 2/13/2026
3A:52-5.2(d)  ·  cited 2/13/2026
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
✓ Corrected 2/13/2026
3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i)  ·  cited 6/23/2025
Ensure the center has written feeding plans maintained on file.
✓ Corrected 7/30/2025
3A:52-5.3(a)(1)  ·  cited 6/23/2025
Ensure the lower cabinets have locks in room 5.
✓ Corrected 11/17/2025
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 6/23/2025
Ensure all medication returned to the child’s parent or discarded when expired. There is 1 child that had expired Benadryl in room 9.
✓ Corrected 7/30/2025
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 6/23/2025
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name or a copy of the child's prescription in room 10.
✓ Corrected 11/17/2025
3A:52-4.1(d)  ·  cited 6/23/2025
Maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
✓ Corrected 2/13/2026
3A:52-4.1(d)  ·  cited 6/23/2025
Ensure all staff have physical's and Mantoux's on file at the center.
✓ Corrected 2/13/2026
3A:52-4.8(a)  ·  cited 6/23/2025
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
✓ Corrected 7/30/2025
3A:52-4.8(c)  ·  cited 6/23/2025
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
✓ Corrected 7/30/2025
3A:52-4.8(d)  ·  cited 6/23/2025
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
✓ Corrected 7/30/2025
3A:52-7.3(a)  ·  cited 6/23/2025
Ensure health records are maintained on file as required.
✓ Corrected 11/17/2025
3A:52-5.2(c)  ·  cited 6/23/2025
Provide a current health certificate as required.
✓ Corrected 2/13/2026
3A:52-5.3(l)(4)  ·  cited 6/23/2025
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.
✓ Corrected 11/17/2025
3A:52-2.1(b)  ·  cited 6/23/2025
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and Renewal fee for the center's license renewal.
✓ Corrected 11/17/2025
3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i)  ·  cited 6/23/2025
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 5/27/2026
3A:52-6.1(g)(2)  ·  cited 6/23/2025
Provide more books in rooms 1 and 2.
✓ Corrected 7/30/2025
3A:52-4.4(a)(2)  ·  cited 6/23/2025
Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers in rooms 3 and 4.
✓ Corrected 7/30/2025
3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i)  ·  cited 6/23/2025
Ensure that all cribs have a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress and clean snugly fitting sheet in room 3.
✓ Corrected 7/30/2025
3A:52-5.3(a)(1)  ·  cited 6/23/2025
Replace the stained ceiling tiles in that bathroom in room 5.
✓ Corrected 7/8/2026
3A:52-5.3(a)(1)  ·  cited 6/23/2025
Replace the stained ceiling tiles in room 8.
✓ Corrected 2/13/2026
3A:52-4.6(c)(3)  ·  cited 6/23/2025
Provide documentation that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
✓ Corrected 11/17/2025
3A:52-5.3(n)(1)  ·  cited 6/23/2025
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 11/17/2025
3A:52-7.5(b)(7)  ·  cited 11/22/2024
Ensure an updated special care plan is on file at the center.
✓ Corrected 2/24/2025
3A:52-7.5(b)(7)  ·  cited 11/22/2024
Ensure that the center completes and maintains medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication. There are 7 children that needed par
✓ Corrected 1/3/2025
3A:52-7.5(b)(7)  ·  cited 11/22/2024
Ensure that the center has all medications specified on child's special care plan. Child needs new Benadryl.
✓ Corrected 1/3/2025
3A:52-7.5(b)(3)  ·  cited 11/22/2024
Ensure all medication returned to the child’s parent or discarded when expired. There is 1 child that had expired Epi-pens and Benadryl.
✓ Corrected 2/24/2025
3A:52-5.3(a)(16)  ·  cited 11/22/2024
Repair or replace the toy shelf closest to the window in room 2.
✓ Corrected 2/24/2025
3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i)  ·  cited 11/22/2024
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 2.
✓ Corrected 1/3/2025
3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i)  ·  cited 11/22/2024
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 3.
✓ Corrected 1/3/2025

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