Child Care Center
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Joyful Noise Nursery School & D C C
Morris Plains, NJ
· Morris County
400 Speedwell Ave,
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Quick Facts
Capacity
163 children
Age Range
0 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 539-9514
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
14JOY0001
License Issued
Jun 26, 2024
Active Through
Jun 26, 2027
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
Joyful Noise is an educational outreach program of the Presbyterian Church of Morris Plains, founded in 1969 to provide the children of the extended community with a high-quality, developmentally appropriate educational program enriched by the fundamentals of our Christian faith. We are committed to providing a safe, secure environment where children have the right to be children and where professionally trained staff facilitates intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual, and physical growth.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Tuesday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Wednesday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Thursday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Friday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-31 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-15 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-03 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-19 | Increase | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-27 | Renewal,Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-31 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-11-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-28 | 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). |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. - 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) | Ensure that all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs have protective coverings, refers to the girls bathroom outside room F. - Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. |
| 2021-06-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-05 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-11-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-07-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-03 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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