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Mile Square Early Learning Center

301 Garden Street · Midtown

B+
B+ · 79/100 — weighted 50% safety & compliance, 35% parent sentiment, 15% program quality.
A-
Safety & compliance34 inspections on record · 0 open · 1.12 findings per inspection (town median 1.46)
Parent sentimentonly 2 Google review(s) — needs 5
B
Program qualityEnrolled in Grow NJ Kids — working toward a rating
Cost & waitlistno approved submissions yet

The facts

Address301 Garden Street
Phone201-659-6086
WebsiteVisit site ↗
Ages3 months – 3 years
Hours7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
NeighborhoodMidtown
Google rating5.0 ★ (2 reviews) ↗
Licensed capacity124 children
License09MIL0001
Grow NJ KidsLevel 1

What parents should know

  • Operating since 1979 — one of Hoboken's oldest centers
  • PreK3 & PreK4 programs at multiple sites
  • Community-rooted, non-profit oriented

What reviews say

One of Hoboken's most established centers with nearly 50 years of history. Community-rooted and stable. Limited public online reviews, but longstanding families report consistent care quality over decades.

Read all 2 Google reviews ↗

State licensing & inspection history

Last inspected 7/8/2026 (Re-Inspection,No Children Present)  ·  34 inspections on record  ·  0 open · 38 corrected
Corrected — resolved
3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii)  ·  cited 6/8/2026
Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name throughout the center.
✓ Corrected 7/8/2026
3A:52-7.5(b)(7)  ·  cited 1/15/2025
Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication in room G-3.
✓ Corrected 2/28/2025
3A:52-7.5(b)(7)  ·  cited 1/15/2025
Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication in room G-5.
✓ Corrected 2/28/2025
3A:52-5.3(i)(8)  ·  cited 1/15/2025
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
✓ Corrected 10/8/2025
3A:52-5.3(i)(8)  ·  cited 1/15/2025
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
✓ Corrected 2/24/2025
3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(i)  ·  cited 1/15/2025
Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication in room G-3.
✓ Corrected 2/24/2025
3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(i)  ·  cited 1/15/2025
Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication in room G-5.
✓ Corrected 2/24/2025
3A:52-4.10(a)(1)  ·  cited 1/15/2025
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. There is 1 CARI needed.
✓ Corrected 2/19/2025
3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i)  ·  cited 12/8/2023
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 5/21/2024
3A:52-4.10(b)(1)  ·  cited 12/8/2023
Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. There are nine staff member missing. 2-2-24:There are eight staff member missing CARI's.
✓ Corrected 3/20/2024
3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1)  ·  cited 12/8/2023
Ensure that the center has an updated table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.
✓ Corrected 12/12/2023
3A:52-5.3(a)(2)  ·  cited 12/8/2023
Replace stained ceiling tiles above art area in room G4.
✓ Corrected 2/2/2024
3A:52-5.3(h)(2)  ·  cited 12/8/2023
Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required.
✓ Corrected 2/24/2025
3A:52-4.6(a)  ·  cited 12/8/2023
Obtain and maintain on file at the center documentation of physical and Mantoux for all staff members.
✓ Corrected 2/9/2024
3A:52-4.6(c)(1)  ·  cited 12/8/2023
Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
✓ Corrected 1/23/2024
3A:52-4.6(c)(3)  ·  cited 12/8/2023
Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
✓ Corrected 1/23/2024
3A:52-2.1(b)  ·  cited 12/8/2023
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents.
✓ Corrected 2/2/2024
3A:52-3.6(b)(1)  ·  cited 12/8/2023
Ensure that the center maintains a staff a copy of the Information to Parents document and maintains on file signatures to the receipt of the policy.
✓ Corrected 1/23/2024
3A:52-5.3(h)(7)  ·  cited 12/8/2023
Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the center's license renewal.
✓ Corrected 7/3/2025
3A:52-6.5(a)(1)  ·  cited 12/8/2023
Ensure that the center maintains on file at the center a copy of the staff's center's policy on the release of children, including a provision that children can only be released to
✓ Corrected 1/23/2024
3A:52-6.8(j)(1)  ·  cited 12/8/2023
Maintain on file an expulsion policy for staff.
✓ Corrected 1/23/2024
3A:52-6.8(k)(5)  ·  cited 12/8/2023
Ensure that the center's social media policy includes guidelines for appropriate conduct by staff.
✓ Corrected 1/23/2024
3A:52-7.3(a)(2)  ·  cited 12/8/2023
Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required. One child was missin
✓ Corrected 12/8/2023
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 12/8/2023
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 2/2/2024
3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i)  ·  cited 5/21/2021
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s NJ DCF Drinking Water Checklist and Statement of Assurance along with documentation that the center (supplied by a co
✓ Corrected 7/1/2021
3A:52-5.3(i)(8)  ·  cited 5/21/2021
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
✓ Corrected 9/28/2021
3A:52-5.3(h)(2)  ·  cited 5/21/2021
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s lead paint inspection report or current lead paint risk assessment.
✓ Corrected 11/22/2021
3A:52-4.10(a)(1)  ·  cited 5/6/2019
Citation (see official report for detail)
✓ Corrected 1/15/2020
3A:52-4.6(a)  ·  cited 5/6/2019
Citation (see official report for detail)
✓ Corrected 1/15/2020
3A:52-4.8(c)  ·  cited 5/6/2019
Citation (see official report for detail)
✓ Corrected 1/15/2020

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