Child Care Center
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Big Apple Day School of Monroe Township
Monroe, NJ
· Middlesex County
1 Michael Lane,
Monroe, NJ 08831
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (732) 251-2111
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
12BIG0001
License Issued
Sep 15, 2026
Active Through
Sep 15, 2029
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
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About the Provider
It is the goal of the Big Apple Day School to provide a loving, caring, environment where children can develop a good self-image and establish positive and sound inter-personal relationships. We understand that each child is unique; and we respect his/her needs, desires, and thoughts.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-02 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2023-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. - In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity. |
| 2023-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. |
| 2023-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) | Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged as needed. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC. |
| 2023-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. |
| 2023-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) | Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided. |
| 2023-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. |
| 2023-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(c)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center maintains the required documentation for pets kept at the center, including applicable vaccinations. - Pets shall be permitted in a center only under the following circumstances: pets kept by or loacted in the center, regardless of ownership, shall be vaccinated, if applicable, as prescribed by law or local ordinance. The record of the vaccinations shall be maintained on file, along with the name and address of the licensed veterinarian providing care for the pet(s). |
| 2023-04-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) | Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2. |
| 2022-06-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-07 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-07 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-18 | Monitoring,Increase | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-04-27 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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