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Kiddie Academy at Watchung Square

325 North Drive, North Plainfield, NJ 070604.1· 62 reviews
licensed capacity
240
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$326

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About Kiddie Academy at Watchung Square

Kiddie Academy at Watchung Square is a licensed child care center in North Plainfield, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 240 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.

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-ageSummer campMeals providedSecure entry

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio 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
240 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:00am - 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumLife Essentials curriculum
StaffMeet or exceed state requirements, incl. background clearance, education qualifications, ongoing professional development
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetySecure entries, authorized pick-up procedures
Licensed capacity240 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kiddie Academy at Watchung Square has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Somerset County has a median price of $326 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.
Somerset County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$326
Home daycare$207

Toddler

Center$319
Home daycare$209

Preschool

Center$319
Home daycare$195

School age

Center$152
Home daycare$177

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 Kiddie Academy at Watchung Square

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
240 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#151200086
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 Kiddie Academy at Watchung Square

Is Kiddie Academy at Watchung Square licensed?

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

Does Kiddie Academy at Watchung Square 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 Kiddie Academy at Watchung Square care for?

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

What are Kiddie Academy at Watchung Square's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kiddie Academy at Watchung Square cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (908) 769-5437 to ask.

What is Kiddie Academy at Watchung Square's phone number?

(908) 769-5437.

Where is Kiddie Academy at Watchung Square?

325 North Drive, North Plainfield, NJ 07060. The nearest other daycare we list is Klubhouse Kids, 0.5 miles away.

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