Child Care Center
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Havenwood Montessori School
Howell, NJ
· Monmouth County
434 Aldrich road,
Howell, NJ 07731
Quick Facts
Capacity
15 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Full-Time, Kindergarten
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
160700104
License Issued
Sep 9, 2025
Active Through
Sep 9, 2028
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
Havenwood Montessori School is a Child Care Center in Howell NJ, with a maximum capacity of 15 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:45 AM - 04:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:45 AM - 04:00 PM
- Tuesday07:45 AM - 04:00 PM
- Wednesday07:45 AM - 04:00 PM
- Thursday07:45 AM - 04:00 PM
- Friday07:45 AM - 04:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-01-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-13 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-22 | Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-16 | Increase | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-11 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-03 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-07 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-07 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-07 | 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. Provide updated fingerprints if the clearance date is before 1/1/2021. - 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. |
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. |
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection.3/25/22 Submit a complete Drinking Water Checklist. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. |
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(vii) | Provide and Post a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated from each classroom and the outdoor play area. Ensure classrooms are labeled. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area. |
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. Ensure the mulch is raked to the required depth on the playground around the climbing equipment and slides. - 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. |
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Repair, remove or make inaccessible the wooden shed on the playground which is in disrepair. 5/3/22 ensure the exposed nails on the shed are covered or removed.. - Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. |
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Ensure that all outdoor hazards are removed as required. Remove the chains from the playground. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) | Ensure that the center operates within its licensed capacity at all times. The center has a licensed capacity of 10 and there were 14 children present on the day of the inspection. - Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval. |
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity of the classrooms at all times throughout the center. Both rooms exceeded licensed capacity. - Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity. |
| 2021-12-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-22 | Increase | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-08-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-16 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-27 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-13 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-14 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-04 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-11 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-14 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-28 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Initial | No | Center Inspection |
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