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The Academy for Children

215 Boulevard, Mountain Lakes, NJ 070465.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
46
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$320

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About

About The Academy for Children

The Academy for Children is a licensed child care center in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 46 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and full-time care. 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.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campMeals provided

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
46 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, part-time care, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumHandwriting without Tears
EnrichmentDance, yoga, music (After School Academy options)
Daily lifeMeals provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Discounts5% sibling discount
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Academy for Children has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Morris County has a median price of $320 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.
Morris County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$327
Home daycare$213

Toddler

Center$320
Home daycare$217

Preschool

Center$320
Home daycare$203

School age

Center$149
Home daycare$182

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 The Academy for Children

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
46 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#160600083
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 The Academy for Children

Is The Academy for Children licensed?

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

Does The Academy for Children 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 The Academy for Children care for?

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

What are The Academy for Children's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Academy for Children cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (973) 263-1818 to ask.

What is The Academy for Children's phone number?

(973) 263-1818.

Where is The Academy for Children?

215 Boulevard, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046. The nearest other daycare we list is Scribbles Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

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