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720 Monroe Street & 410 Hudson Street · Midtown

C
C · 41/100 — 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 & compliance63 inspections on record · 3 open · 1.59 findings per inspection (town median 1.47)
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 8/19/2026 (Re-Inspection)  ·  63 inspections on record  ·  3 open · 97 corrected
Open — needs correction
3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i)  ·  cited 8/19/2026
Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. In 213 A, the room is licensed for 20. They had 29.
At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;
3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i)  ·  cited 8/19/2026
Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. In 213 B, the room is licensed for 20. They had 22.
At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;
3A:52-5.3(q)(1)  ·  cited 8/19/2026
Ensure all rooms are approved by the OOL prior to use; make unapproved space inaccessible to children. In room 304, there were 24 children.
Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. Rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children.
Corrected — resolved
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:52-4.11(a)  ·  cited 4/30/2026
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. There are 6 CHRI clearance's needed. 6-20-26:
✓ Corrected 8/19/2026
3A:52-4.1(d)  ·  cited 4/30/2026
Maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
✓ Corrected 7/10/2026
3A:52-7.8(a)(1)  ·  cited 4/30/2026
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after diaper changes in room 102.
✓ Corrected 8/19/2026
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:52-5.3(a)(19)  ·  cited 4/30/2026
Test for the presence of radon gas as required.
✓ Corrected 7/10/2026
3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(vi)  ·  cited 4/30/2026
Ensure that table top chairs have belts in room 101.
✓ Corrected 6/2/2026
3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1)  ·  cited 4/30/2026
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 101, 111, and 102.
✓ Corrected 7/10/2026
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

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