Description: At The Laurel Tree Academy, children explore, learn, play, and grow!
Many studies show that a child's brain development and learning patterns start in infancy and continue through age five. The Laurel Tree Academy was established in 2000 as a Daycare and Learning Center, where fun and learning experiences are shared every day. We provide the experiences and caring environment for your child that will create an aptitude for learning, social and emotional development.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-20 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) |
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The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. Violation Observed: Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. |
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| 2022-07-19 | 2022-08-11 | 3A:52-4.9(a) |
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The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14. Violation Observed: 15: Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required. |
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| 2022-07-19 | 2022-08-19 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(2) |
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The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time. Violation Observed: Ensure that materials are accessible to the children at all times, except during lunch and nap time in the Nursery Room. |
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| 2022-07-19 | 2022-07-19 | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) |
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The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. Violation Observed: 30: Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. A named child reported that a named staff grabbed him by the arm when he failed to listen to directives. |
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| 2022-07-19 | 2022-08-19 | 3A:52-4.8(f)(1) |
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The staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) through (d) shall be clock hours of staff development. Violation Observed: 95: Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy. |
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| 2022-07-19 | 2022-08-01 | 3A:52-6.8(d)(1) |
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Staff member(s) shall inform the parent(s) of enrolled children in advance of any field trip(s), outing(s), or special event(s) involving the transportation of children away from the center. The center shall inform parents whether a school bus, other approved school vehicle, or private passenger vehicle will be used, and whether the driver will be a staff member, a parent, or another person. The center shall provide each parent with the name and telephone number of any bus company providing service. Before taking a child on such afield trip, outing, or special event, the center shall secure individual written consent slips signed by a parent for his or her child(ren) for each proposed field trip, outing or special event. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center gets individual written permission slips signed by a parent for each child for each proposed field trip, outing or special event. |
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| 2022-07-19 | 2022-08-19 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) |
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The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. Violation Observed: Repair the emergency light in Room 5. |
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| 2022-07-19 | 2022-08-19 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. Violation Observed: Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair in Room 4. |
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| 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-28 | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) |
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First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. Violation Observed: Ensure that the staff have current First Aid and CPR and upload on NJCCIS. |
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| 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-28 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) |
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The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. Violation Observed: Obtain a current Life Hazard Use Certificate and upload on NJCCIS. |
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| 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-28 | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) |
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The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. Violation Observed: The center shall immediately notify the parents when a child sustains a head injury including when a child bumps his or her head. |
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| 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-28 | 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) |
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The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child. Violation Observed: The center shall maintain on file a written record of each accident report. |
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| 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-28 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) |
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The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. Violation Observed: Repair the emergency light in the hallway by Room 3. |
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| 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-28 | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) |
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The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. Violation Observed: The center shall immediately notify the parents when a child sustains a head injury including when a child bumps his or her head. |
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| 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-28 | 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) |
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The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child. Violation Observed: The center shall maintain on file a written record of each accident report. |
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Laurel Tree Academy was recommended to me by several co-workers. I toured and met with the owner, director and several teachers (since I have 3 children). I looked into several other centers and read reviews and could not find any validity to the negative review posted by Karen on this site last year. I have been at Laurel Tree over a year now and my family is blessed to have found such an amazing center.
My children are learning so much and they are safe and happy. The school is flexible and works individually with parents when there are any financial or scheduling issues. Every teacher I have dealt with is passionate about their job and their students. My oldest daughter is in Kindergarten now and the curriculum at Laurel Tree Academy had her very well prepared. Her teacher told us that she came into school already knowing most of what is expected for them to know by the end of the year !
Check them out - you won't be disappointed!
I would not suggest this daycare. I went there for a walk though and it seemed very disorganized. Kids were running around on lenolem floors. We're they can easily fall an hurt themselves. I have also noticed a few people on there cell phones.which is a no no in my book. There was a teenager there which I'm not a big fan of because they do not really care about the welfare. Also I wanted to speak with the owner of the business and I was told that they are never there by Diane.
I was told by a friend to check this place out. I didn't really care for the employees. They all seemed stuck up an snuby. I didn't like that no one really had a proper education with children. I also did not see any certificates of CPR.