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Vida Academy

189 Fayette Street /348 Maple Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 088613.7· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$309

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About Vida Academy

Vida Academy is a licensed child care center in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

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-KBefore- and after-school

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: Ages 5–13 (Before & After School Care)
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 5–13 (Before & After School Care)
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffLicensed and certified educators
Daily lifeSnacks provided
TransportationTransportation (School transportation)
LanguagesSpanish
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Vida Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Middlesex County has a median price of $309 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.
Middlesex County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$314
Home daycare$204

Toddler

Center$309
Home daycare$207

Preschool

Center$309
Home daycare$194

School age

Center$146
Home daycare$173

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 Vida 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
60 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#12MOU0001
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 Vida Academy

Is Vida Academy licensed?

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

Does Vida 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 Vida Academy care for?

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

What are Vida Academy's hours?

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

How much does Vida Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (732) 442-7980 to ask.

What is Vida Academy's phone number?

(732) 442-7980.

Where is Vida Academy?

189 Fayette Street /348 Maple Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. The nearest other daycare we list is All Star's Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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