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Daycare report card

World of Wonder

133 Harrison Street & 401 Jackson Street · Midtown

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A- · 86/100 — weighted 50% safety & compliance, 35% parent sentiment, 15% program quality.
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Safety & compliance30 inspections on record · 0 open · 1.13 findings per inspection (town median 1.46)
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Parent sentiment5.0 stars across 16 Google reviews
Program qualityno Grow NJ Kids rating (voluntary program) or named curriculum
Cost & waitlistno approved submissions yet

The facts

Address133 Harrison Street & 401 Jackson Street
Phone201-272-6200
WebsiteVisit site ↗
Ages8 weeks – 3.5 years
Hours7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
NeighborhoodMidtown
Google rating5.0 ★ (16 reviews) ↗
Licensed capacity19 children
License071200069
WaitlistCan only defer start date one week — plan well ahead
Tuition~$2,325/mo infants
2021 estimate — verify with the center

What parents should know

  • 15+ years at Harrison St — deeply community-rooted
  • Seasonal curriculum, no screens or technology
  • Field trips for PreK3
  • Breakfast, lunch & snack included for toddlers+
  • Owner Diane is personally hands-on every day

What reviews say

Yelp reviewers call it 'the best daycare in SW Hoboken.' Owner Diane is singled out by nearly every reviewer for her personal involvement and warmth. 'She truly takes time with each family and creates a loving, thoughtful atmosphere.' 100% recommend on Facebook.

Read all 16 Google reviews ↗

State licensing & inspection history

Last inspected 4/27/2026 (Email)  ·  30 inspections on record  ·  0 open · 34 corrected
Corrected — resolved
3A:52-4.1(d)  ·  cited 4/10/2026
Maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
✓ Corrected 4/27/2026
3A:52-4.10(a)  ·  cited 12/16/2025
Ensure that a CARI background check is completed as required for (2) named staff.
✓ Corrected 1/16/2026
3A:52-5.3(a)(1)  ·  cited 11/14/2025
Repair and paint the damaged wall in Room 1.
✓ Corrected 12/16/2025
3A:52-4.11(a)  ·  cited 10/6/2025
Ensure that a CHRI background check is completed as required for (1) named staff.
✓ Corrected 1/16/2026
3A:52-4.10(a)  ·  cited 10/6/2025
Ensure that a CARI background check is completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. 11.14.2025-
✓ Corrected 11/14/2025
3A:52-5.3(q)(3)  ·  cited 10/6/2025
Ensure that all rooms approved for use by children are labeled.
✓ Corrected 11/14/2025
3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(v)  ·  cited 10/6/2025
Ensure mouthed toys are washed and sanitized before being given to another child in Room 2.
✓ Corrected 11/14/2025
3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i)  ·  cited 10/6/2025
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 11/14/2025
3A:52-4.11(a)(1)  ·  cited 1/4/2024
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. One CHRI clearance is needed.
✓ Corrected 1/4/2024
3A:52-4.6(c)(1)  ·  cited 10/13/2023
Ensure that the consulting head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
✓ Corrected 10/20/2023
3A:52-4.6(c)(3)  ·  cited 10/13/2023
Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. You need 1 group teacher.
✓ Corrected 10/20/2023
3A:52-4.8(a)(1)  ·  cited 10/13/2023
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually,and that staff signature attesting to the training is updated and maintained on file. Ther
✓ Corrected 10/20/2023
3A:52-4.8(c)  ·  cited 10/13/2023
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually, and that training is updated and maintained on file. There are two staff members that need training hours.
✓ Corrected 10/20/2023
3A:52-4.10(a)(1)  ·  cited 10/13/2023
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. There is one staff member missing a CARI.
✓ Corrected 10/20/2023
3A:52-5.3(n)(1)  ·  cited 10/13/2023
Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time.
✓ Corrected 10/20/2023
3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1)  ·  cited 10/13/2023
Update the table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.
✓ Corrected 10/20/2023
3A:52-5.3(l)(4)  ·  cited 10/13/2023
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 11/8/2023
3A:52-6.6(e)(1)  ·  cited 6/8/2022
Prepare a discipline policy that includes the acceptable actions staff members may take when disciplining a child.
✓ Corrected 2/1/2023
3A:52-6.8(j)(1)  ·  cited 6/8/2022
Develop and maintain on file an expulsion policy.
✓ Corrected 2/1/2023
3A:52-7.11(a)(1)  ·  cited 6/8/2022
Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families the center's communicable disease policy and that it includes the list of symptoms for which a child will be exclud
✓ Corrected 2/1/2023
3A:52-7.9(a)(1)  ·  cited 6/8/2022
Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components.
✓ Corrected 2/1/2023
3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i)  ·  cited 6/8/2022
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 3/6/2023
3A:52-5.3(a)(19)  ·  cited 6/8/2022
Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location.
✓ Corrected 3/6/2023
3A:52-5.3(n)(1)  ·  cited 6/8/2022
Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time.
✓ Corrected 5/23/2023
3A:52-5.3(o)(1)  ·  cited 6/8/2022
Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center.
✓ Corrected 2/1/2023
3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v)  ·  cited 6/8/2022
Post a diagram of all approved areas and ensure that all rooms approved for use by the children are labeled.
✓ Corrected 3/6/2023
3A:52-2.1(b)  ·  cited 6/8/2022
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents.
✓ Corrected 2/1/2023
3A:52-4.10(b)(1)  ·  cited 6/8/2022
Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.
✓ Corrected 8/9/2023
3A:52-4.11(a)(1)  ·  cited 6/8/2022
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal.
✓ Corrected 5/23/2023
3A:52-4.6(a)  ·  cited 6/8/2022
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
✓ Corrected 5/23/2023

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