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Once Upon A Child

814 North White Horse Pike, Stratford, NJ 080845.0· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$275

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About

About Once Upon A Child

Once Upon A Child is a licensed child care center in Stratford, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with drop-in care, full-time care, infant care and part-time 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.

InfantsSchool-ageSecure entry

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 0 to 5 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 0 to 5 years
ProgramsDrop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffTeam CPR and first aid certified
SafetySecure entry systems
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Once Upon A Child has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Camden County has a median price of $275 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.
Camden County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$282
Home daycare$181

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$186

Preschool

Center$275
Home daycare$174

School age

Center$128
Home daycare$152

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 Once Upon A Child

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
40 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCC129889
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 Once Upon A Child

Is Once Upon A Child licensed?

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

Does Once Upon A Child 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 Once Upon A Child care for?

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

What are Once Upon A Child's hours?

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

How much does Once Upon A Child cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (856) 818-7716 to ask.

What is Once Upon A Child's phone number?

(856) 818-7716.

Where is Once Upon A Child?

814 North White Horse Pike, Stratford, NJ 08084. The nearest other daycare we list is Growing Stars Learning Academy, 0.3 miles away.

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