Description:
EXPANDED- Our schools are located in 3 areas- Sewaren, Edison and now Learning Junction in Port Reading is under Harbor Learning managment. Primarily , we are located at 105 Woodbridge Avenue in Sewaren NJ.
The centers academic plan is solid and well rounded. Our center created a curriculum that touches many different areas of development. Age appropriate room arrangement is the first step to a successful learning journey. Classrooms are situated to create a structural environment to enhance learning and organization which eventually teaches self control and independency. Class schedules include circle time, lesson, art, science, language, health, social skills, story time, dramatic play, manipulatives, fine and gross motor skills, music and physical education. Classroom schedules are carefully planned and organized. Having an excellent academic plan is the backbone to the success it creates. Children leaving the center are more than prepared for public school.
The HLC Difference
Well rounded curriculum
Offers lunch with tuition at no additional cost
Competitive rates
Sibling discounts
Hours of operation
Offers a variety of payment options
Professionalism with staff and parent communication
Open door policy
Clean environment
Structured classrooms
Educated staff with ongoing training
CPR and First aid certified on staff
Local to all modes of transportation
Family oriented and personal communication
Monitor all children's challenge or advance them as needed
Prompt responses to all parental concerns
Prioritize in security with code entry strike system and upgraded fire/burglar alarms
Direct phone access to all classrooms for parents
Email is monitored 24/7
Informative Website for parents currently enrolled and seeking
Prep Packet informing parents prior to their child's start date which is renewed yearly
Observe each child's development level by evaluations
Personal Observations and Surveys to improve any weaknesses
Hold 2 parent teacher conferences per school year to discuss evaluations
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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| 2023-01-11 | 2023-02-14 | 3A:52-4.3(c) |
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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 Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in Room 3. There were 12 children ages 3-5 years old with 1 staff. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-11 | 3A:52-4.3(c) |
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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 Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in Room 1. Observed 8 children ages 2-2.5 years old with 1 staff. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-02-14 | 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: Complete accident reports as required, including information pertaining to notification to parent. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-11 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed. Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after having their diaper changed in Room 1. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-11 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii) |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting. Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after assisting a child in toileting in Room 1. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-11 | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(iv)(1) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, soiled diapers shall be disposed of as follows, soiled disposable diapers shall be placed in a closed container that is lined with a leakproof or impervious lining. Such diapers shall be removed from the center daily and placed in a closed garbage receptacle outside the building. Violation Observed: Ensure that soiled disposable diapers are placed in a closed container that has a leak proof lining. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-11 | 3A:52-4.6(a) |
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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). Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-11 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-11 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff completes a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-03-23 | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education Violation Observed: Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-02-14 | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) |
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For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity. Violation Observed: Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-11 | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) |
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The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-02-14 | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-02-14 | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) Violation Observed: Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-11 | 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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I had my child enrolled in Harbor Learning Center from 2014 till now. Everyone is professional there (managment and teachers) and I like that it is family ran. Since starting there, her speaking, social skills and manners have grown incredibly. Miss Stephanie is my childs teacher, she started just this year and has so much passion for the children. They are always learning new things, doing different activities with the children and you can tell they all love their job. I want to say that many daycares do not care about your children, as we see on the news and in articles online, but that shouldn't judge all daycares, that's not fair to GOOD daycares. I love Harbor Learning Center and my child is happy everyday to see the teachers. When my child is happy to go there, I don't need any other reassurances. hope this helps for future parents looking for a great daycare. I recommend them 100 percent of the way.
My Daughter use to go in this school, I was satisfied with quiet many things.Till I learned that staff members especially teacher Sandra,and owner Jessica really needs to learn how to talk with kids.I have seen them couple of times shouting over the kids. They are not doing any favor to parents by keeping their kids. We are paying for their services.So beware I will not recommend this school for anyone.