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Daycare report card

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720 Monroe Street & 410 Hudson Street · Midtown

C
C · 53/100 — 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 & compliance61 inspections on record · 1 open · 1.52 findings per inspection (town median 1.46)
C
Parent sentiment4.5 stars across 74 Google reviews
Program qualityno Grow NJ Kids rating (voluntary program) or named curriculum
Cost & waitlistno approved submissions yet

The facts

Address720 Monroe Street & 410 Hudson Street
Phone201-653-5344
WebsiteVisit site ↗
Ages6 weeks – 13 years
Hours7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
NeighborhoodMidtown
Google rating4.5 ★ (74 reviews) ↗
Licensed capacity121 children
License141200179
WaitlistCheck 4 months ahead; flexible start dates
Tuition~$2,500/mo infants
2021 estimate — verify with the center

What parents should know

  • Two Hoboken locations — Monroe St and Hudson St
  • Sign language, Spanish & Mandarin
  • Waldorf-inspired enrichment: LEGO, cooking, art, sports
  • Catered lunch from nearby restaurant (after solid foods)
  • After-school pickup from all Hoboken schools (ages 5–13)
  • Vacation policy: 2–3 weeks prorated

What reviews say

4.5 stars across 74 reviews. Parents praise 'loving and engaging teachers,' immaculate cleanliness, and the Waldorf-inspired enrichment curriculum. Consistently described as 'like an extension of the family.' One of the most highly reviewed centers in Hoboken.

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State licensing & inspection history

Last inspected 6/2/2026 (Re-Inspection)  ·  61 inspections on record  ·  1 open · 92 corrected
Open — needs correction
3A:52-4.10(b)(1)  ·  cited 4/3/2026
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required. There is 1 CARI clearance needed.
Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.
Corrected — resolved
3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(vi)  ·  cited 4/30/2026
Ensure that table top chairs have belts in room 1.
✓ Corrected 6/2/2026
3A:52-3.4(a)  ·  cited 4/30/2026
Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.
✓ Corrected 6/2/2026
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 4/30/2026
Ensure a child has an updated special care plan and new allergy medication in room 7.
✓ Corrected 6/2/2026
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 4/30/2026
Ensure all medication specified on the special care plan is at the center. In room 5, a child needs Zyrtec.
✓ Corrected 6/2/2026
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 4/30/2026
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 6/2/2026
3A:52-3.4(a)  ·  cited 6/11/2025
Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.
✓ Corrected 7/18/2025
3A:52-6.4(f)  ·  cited 6/11/2025
Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name throughout the center.
✓ Corrected 7/18/2025
3A:52-5.2(c)  ·  cited 6/11/2025
Provide a current health certificate as required.
✓ Corrected 2/4/2026
3A:52-4.11(a)  ·  cited 6/11/2025
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. There are 3 CHRI's needed.
✓ Corrected 9/19/2025
3A:52-7.8(a)(1)  ·  cited 6/11/2025
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after diaper changes in room 102.
✓ Corrected 7/18/2025
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 6/11/2025
Ensure all medications required by the special care plan are present at the center. A child needs Benadryl in 211B.
✓ Corrected 7/18/2025
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 6/11/2025
Ensure all medications required by the special care plan are present at the center. A child needs Benadryl in the toddler room.
✓ Corrected 7/18/2025
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 6/11/2025
Ensure all medications required by the special care plan are present at the center. A child needs Zyrtec 211B.
✓ Corrected 7/18/2025
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 6/11/2025
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 7/18/2025
3A:52-6.2(a)(1)  ·  cited 6/11/2025
Ensure that all high chairs have the straps in the infant room.
✓ Corrected 7/18/2025
3A:52-5.3(m)(3)  ·  cited 6/11/2025
Ensure that evacuation cribs are clear from excessive debris in the infant room.
✓ Corrected 7/18/2025
3A:52-5.3(l)(4)  ·  cited 6/11/2025
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.
✓ Corrected 8/19/2025
3A:52-5.3(a)(1)  ·  cited 6/11/2025
Replace the cracked toilet tank lid in the second bathroom on the second floor.
✓ Corrected 8/19/2025
3A:52-5.3(a)(1)  ·  cited 6/11/2025
Replace the stained ceiling tile in the first bathroom on the second floor.
✓ Corrected 8/19/2025
3A:52-5.3(a)(1)  ·  cited 6/11/2025
Replace the stained ceiling tile in the girl's bathroom on the first floor.
✓ Corrected 8/19/2025
3A:52-5.2(a)(8)  ·  cited 6/11/2025
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
✓ Corrected 8/19/2025
3A:52-4.6(c)(3)  ·  cited 6/11/2025
Provide documentation for 2 group teachers that meet the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
✓ Corrected 10/16/2025
3A:52-4.4(a)(2)  ·  cited 6/11/2025
Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers.
✓ Corrected 7/18/2025
3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii)  ·  cited 6/11/2025
Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use throughout the center.
✓ Corrected 7/18/2025
3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(iii)(4)  ·  cited 6/11/2025
Ensure that staff using disposable gloves for diaper changes dispose of the gloves after each use and wash their hands after each diaper change in room 102.
✓ Corrected 7/18/2025
3A:52-4.3(a)  ·  cited 6/18/2024
Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times. Based on complaint # 23173, staff were observed using their cell phones when they were supposed to be supervising the c
✓ Corrected 7/2/2024
3A:52-6.6(a)(1)  ·  cited 4/2/2024
Based on report, ensure that the staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline.
✓ Corrected 4/2/2024
3A:52-4.8(a)(7)  ·  cited 4/2/2024
Based on report, retrain the named staff on the center's discipline policy.
✓ Corrected 4/3/2024
3A:52-2.1(b)  ·  cited 1/4/2024
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents.
✓ Corrected 6/7/2024
3A:52-4.10(b)(1)  ·  cited 1/4/2024
Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.
✓ Corrected 2/8/2024

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