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113 Bayberry Lane, Watchung, NJ
Step One Academy
- licensed capacity
- 114
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $299
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About
About Step One Academy
Step One Academy is a licensed child care center in Plainfield, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 114 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. 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.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 114 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Spanish/English) |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum (Bilingual Creative Curriculum) |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Licensed capacity | 114 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Step One Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Union County has a median price of $299 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.
Infant
Center$299
Home daycare$194
Toddler
Center$296
Home daycare$197
Preschool
Center$296
Home daycare$185
School age
Center$140
Home daycare$168
State record
Inspection reports for Step One 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
- 114 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #20STE0001
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.
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FAQ
Questions about Step One Academy
Is Step One Academy licensed?
Yes. New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
Does Step One 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 Step One Academy care for?
114, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Step One Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Step One Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (908) 753-8253 to ask.
What is Step One Academy's phone number?
(908) 753-8253.
Where is Step One Academy?
222-224 East 5th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060. The nearest other daycare we list is Step One Academy, under 0.1 miles away.