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Lily Pad Academy

837 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 073105.0· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
96
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$1,500

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About Lily Pad Academy

Lily Pad Academy is a licensed child care center in Jersey City, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 96 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with infant care, pre-k and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $1,500 to $2,450.

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-agePosts tuition

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
96 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday 7:30am-6:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k and toddler care
ApproachReggio Emilia
EnrichmentMusic and movement classes (The Little Musicians Inc. / The Music Class)
Licensed capacity96 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lily Pad Academy lists monthly tuition from $1,500 to $2,450. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hudson County has a median price of $322 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Full-Time Care, Monday to Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM$2,450
Half-Day Care, Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM$2,150
Mornings Only, Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM$1,500
Part-Time Care, 2 Days per Week$1,625
Part-Time Care, 3 Days per Week$1,975
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Additional Day$175
one-time NON-REFUNDABLE registration fee$200
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Hudson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$322
Home daycare$201

Toddler

Center$312
Home daycare$207

Preschool

Center$312
Home daycare$195

School age

Center$152
Home daycare$169

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 Lily Pad 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
96 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCC128089
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 Lily Pad Academy

Is Lily Pad Academy licensed?

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

Does Lily Pad 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 Lily Pad Academy care for?

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

What are Lily Pad Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lily Pad Academy cost?

Monthly tuition from $1,500 to $2,450, as it lists it.

What is Lily Pad Academy's phone number?

(201) 988-3076.

Where is Lily Pad Academy?

837 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07310. The nearest other daycare we list is Ivy Primary Prep, 0.2 miles away.

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