Discovery Years
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Extremely Concerned – A Serious Warning to Fellow Parents
I am writing this review out of deep concern and a sense of responsibility to other parents. My experience with this daycare has been nothing short of alarming, and I urge anyone considering this facility to proceed with extreme caution.
First and foremost, the safety of my child was severely compromised when staff handed my infant over to me without confirming my identity or asking for ID. Despite having court documents on file that clearly specify only authorized individuals may pick up my child, the staff showed no understanding of the seriousness of this violation when I brought it to their attention. Their response was dismissive, simply stating that "you’re the one who got him," as if that excused the complete lack of protocol.
Even more disturbing is the consistent neglect my infant has experienced. The daycare has deprived my child of over three hours of sleep daily and failed to feed him multiple times. My baby has now lost weight and may require hospitalization due to a medical condition that makes regular feeding absolutely critical—something the daycare was fully informed about in advance. Their negligence has put my child’s health at serious risk.
When I attempted to address these issues, my concerns were met with excuses. I was told my baby was simply "adjusting" and was refusing to nap and eat—claims that contradict his behavior before attending this daycare. No one answers the phone or returns urgent calls, even as my child’s health deteriorates.
This facility has demonstrated a consistent lack of communication, accountability, and basic care. I strongly urge other parents to protect their children and seek a daycare that will prioritize safety, well-being, and professionalism. This is not just a matter of poor service—it is a matter of a child's health and safety being blatantly disregarded.
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Re-Inspection,Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-27 | Re-Inspection,Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-10-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-25 | Re-Inspection,TA Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-22 | Renewal,Life Safety Modification | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-05 | Phone Call,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-04 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-08 | Email,Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-29 | Re-Inspection,TA Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-31 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-12 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-24 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-21 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-06 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-04-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-03 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-03 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in the toddler room. One staff was observed leaving the room twice during the course of the inspection. - The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 |
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. |
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) | Ensure that sleeping equipment is free of pillows, soft bedding, bumpers and other hazards when occupied by a sleeping child. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. |
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair. Clean the diaper changing table under the pad in the infant room. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. |
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. There are 7 outstanding Mantoux results, 9 outstanding medical clearances, 2 missing CARIs and 4 missing CHRIs. UPDATE: 7/6/23 only 1 outstanding CHRI remains. - The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). |
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. - As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Based on information, retrain all staff on supervision, including on the playground. This training must be provided by an outside source. UPDATE : The required re-training has been scheduled for 5/5/23. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center, including while on the playground . Staff failed to adequately supervise the children on the playground and a named child was able to engage inappropriate behavior underneath a parachute. - The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. |
| 2022-10-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-12 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-12 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-07 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-07 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required. - The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-3.6(b)(1) | Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff a copy of the Information to Parents document and maintains on file signatures of all staff and families attesting to the receipt of the policy. - The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document. The center shall maintain on file a copy of the Information to Parents document. |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.11(b) | Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families the center's communicable disease policy and maintains on file the signatures of the parents attesting to their receipt of the policy. - The center shall distribute a copy of the policy on the management of communicable diseases to the parent of each child enrolled and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy. |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-6.5(b) | Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff the center's policy on the release of children and will maintain on file signatures from all parents and staff attesting to the receipt of the policy. - The center shall distribute a copy of the release policy to the parent of each enrolled child and each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy. |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(j)(3) | Develop and maintain on file an expulsion policy and maintain on file signatures from all families attesting to the receipt of the policy. - The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The center shall distribute a copy of the expulsion policy to the parent of each enrolled child and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy. |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(l) | Develop and distribute to all families and staff a social media policy and maintain on file signatures from all families and staff attesting to the receipt of the policy. - The center shall distribute a copy of the social media policy to the parent of each enrolled child and to each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature and each staff member’s signature attesting to the receipt of the policy. |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(d) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. - An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. - 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. |
| 2022-06-07 | 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. |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. - The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. - When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. - As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's name, address, birth date and date of enrollment. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment. |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(5) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including signed authorization from the parent for emergency medical treatment. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment. |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(6) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the parent's signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b). |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(7) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's health information. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of health information for each child, as follows: |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(7)(i) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including a record of the child's health examination and immunizations for early childhood programs. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of health information for each child, as follows: for early childhood programs, a record of the child’s health examination and immunizations, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a). |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(i) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication. - The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall maintain on file a record of the following the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures. |
| 2022-05-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-29 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-29 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-29 | Violation | 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) | Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers. Ensure that the primary caregiver's list includes staff and children's names and not just staff members shifts as identification. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned. |
| 2022-03-29 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | A named staff mixed Pedialyte with an infant's formula which is contraindicated by the formula's manufacturer. - The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. |
| 2022-03-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-11 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-11 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all staff have completed training pertaining to the center's policies and procedures for tracking children and are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. Staff in Room 2 reported having 9 children in her care, however 10 were present. - The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times. |
| 2022-02-11 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(e)(2) | Ensure that all staff are provided a copy of the center's discipline policy. - The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall be distributed to every staff member. |
| 2022-02-11 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(e)(3) | Post the center's discipline policy in a prominent location. - The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall be posted in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2022-02-11 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. |
| 2022-02-11 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(ii)(1) | Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a feeding plan documented in writing. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for children less than 12 months of age, the feeding plan shall be documented in writing. |
| 2022-02-11 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) | Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. - 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. |
| 2022-02-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(7) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including implementing the center's discipline policy. - Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6. |
| 2022-02-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(11) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies. - Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions. |
| 2022-02-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that the completion of the training is documented on the Staff Records Checklist. Re-orientation training has not ben conducted since August of 2020. - The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b). |
| 2022-02-11 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Cleaning supplies were within the reach of children in Room 2. - 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. |
| 2022-02-11 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(6)(i) | Provide a barrier to the kitchen area to prevent accidental access by the children. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, kitchen facility requirements are as follows: the kitchen facility or food preparation area shall be separated from other areas of the center by a door, gate, screen, or other barrier to prevent accidental access by children. |
| 2022-01-18 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-12-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-10-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-09-23 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-02 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-05 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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