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Great Beginnings Academy

3501 Route 94, Hardyston, NJ 074194.8· 32 reviews
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$305

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About Great Beginnings Academy

Great Beginnings Academy is a licensed child care center in Hardyston, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSecure entry

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infancy to age 5
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infancy to age 5
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
Staff-to-child ratioLittle Lambs (6 weeks-12 months) Ratio: 1:4
Daily lifePotty training: Focus: language-rich activities, social skills, and potty training (Penguins and Crickets)
SafetySecure check-in system with restricted access, Outdoor playground
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Great Beginnings Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sussex County has a median price of $305 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Sussex County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$305
Home daycare$188

Toddler

Center$295
Home daycare$192

Preschool

Center$295
Home daycare$179

School age

Center$144
Home daycare$159

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Great Beginnings Academy

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#19GRE0001
See the state's record

Inspections

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

New Jersey publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Great Beginnings Academy

Is Great Beginnings Academy licensed?

Yes. New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Great Beginnings Academy have inspection violations?

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Great Beginnings Academy care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Great Beginnings Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Great Beginnings Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (973) 209-1500 to ask.

What is Great Beginnings Academy's phone number?

(973) 209-1500.

Where is Great Beginnings Academy?

3501 Route 94, Hardyston, NJ 07419. The nearest other daycare we list is EKW Discovery Years, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).