Specialized Infant & Toddler Care
Our focus is on young children. The routines, classrooms, activities, meals, and care at HCA are built around the needs of infants and toddlers.
Explore programs →Hoboken Children's Academy
A nurturing place for infants and toddlers to learn and grow
Hoboken Children's Academy has cared for Hoboken's youngest learners through some of their most important early years.
We specialize in infants and toddlers through approximately age 3 1/2, with classrooms designed around the routines, development, and individual needs of young children. Our goal is to provide a clean, welcoming environment where children feel comfortable, parents feel informed, and families know their child is receiving thoughtful care throughout the day.
18 YEARS
Infant Classroom1:4teacher-to-child ratio
Step-Up Classroom1:4teacher-to-child ratio
Toddler Classroom1:6teacher-to-child ratio
Why “Academy”?
Because development does not happen on a deadline
At HCA, the word Academy reflects the thought we put into each stage of early childhood. Children move from Infants to Step-Up to Toddlers as their skills, comfort, and independence develop, not simply because they reach a certain age.
Our Step-Up classroom creates a gentle bridge between individualized infant care and the increased structure of the Toddler classroom. Children have time to play, explore, move, rest, and gradually become comfortable with group routines and simple direction.
See how the Step-Up transition works →InfantsIndividual routines & close careComfort, consistency, and care built around each baby's pace.
Step-UpPlay, exploration & growing independenceA flexible bridge that introduces routines gradually.
ToddlersMore structure, group routines & directionGrowing participation, communication, and independence.
A few things parents want to know first
What families can expect from day one
Completely Screen-Free
Our classrooms do not use televisions, tablets, or videos. Children spend their day playing, talking, reading, singing, moving, and interacting with the people around them.
Why screen-free matters →UV-C Air & Classroom Protection
HCA uses UV-C technology in the classrooms and within the HVAC system as additional layers of sanitation and air treatment.
Learn about our clean environment →Parent Communication
Parents receive regular updates through Procare and have secure webcam access to their child's classroom.
How we communicate →
Thoughtful details for parents
Made for real family life
The care children receive matters most. We also pay attention to the small routines that can make a busy family's day feel a little easier.
Dinner before pickup
Children who are still at HCA near the end of the day can have dinner before heading home.
Bedding washed at HCA
Families provide bedding, and HCA launders it so there is one less weekly task to bring home.
Updates throughout the day
Procare keeps families informed about meals, naps, diaper changes, activities, photos, and milestones.
Secure classroom access
Enrolled families have private webcam access to their child's classroom with individual login information.
Two Hoboken locations
Choose the center that works for your family
Willow AvenueNear Church Square Park
501 Willow Avenue
Conveniently located near Church Square Park, giving children regular opportunities to spend time outdoors as part of their day.
Explore Willow Avenue →Washington StreetNear the Hoboken waterfront
1131 Washington Street
Bright classrooms with convenient access to Hoboken's waterfront and Maxwell Place Park.
Explore Washington Street →Come see HCA in person
See the Classrooms and Meet the Team
Visit HCA to explore our classrooms, meet our team, and get a feel for the HCA experience.