SMK LLC DBA Lightbridge Academy
27 Bleeker Street, Millburn, NJ
The Children's Academy
- licensed capacity
- 61
- a week, county median
- $296
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About
About The Children's Academy
The Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Springfield, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 61 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-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.
MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals provided
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 61 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (973) 379-3524 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 ½ to 6 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | Mid-day extracurriculars: Cooking, Soccer and Yoga |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| More | Founded 1981 |
| Licensed capacity | 61 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Children's Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Union County has a median price of $296 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 The Children's 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
- 61 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #20CHI0002
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 The Children's Academy
Is The Children's Academy licensed?
Yes. New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
Does The Children's 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 The Children's Academy care for?
61, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
What are The Children's Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (973) 379-3524 to confirm.
How much does The Children's Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (973) 379-3524 to ask.
What is The Children's Academy's phone number?
(973) 379-3524.
Where is The Children's Academy?
37 Church Mall, Springfield, NJ 07081. The nearest other daycare we list is Alpine Montessori of Millburn, 0.3 miles away.