Little Scholars Montessori Academy
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I have been involved with this center for 4 years now with my 2 kids. I have tried multiple chain centers before, and just want to mention that this has been the best decision of my life to put my kids here. The staff is very loving, caring and provide individual attention to every kid. With new owner in place, they have even brought center facility to different level too. I love it and my kids love it here too.
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About the Provider
Our preschool & daycare offers affordable top-quality Montessori childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners kids in North Brunswick, NJ. Our nurturing environment fosters growth and development through engaging Montessori activities and experienced educators. From our stimulating pre-k program to our kindergarten readiness curriculum, we prepare children for a bright future. Our renowned academic program, encompassing Reading, Writing, Science, Music, Arts & Crafts, and Social Studies, complements our core Montessori curriculum. We also serve children located in South Brunswick, East Brunswick, Franklin Park, and Milltown. Book your school tour for free at www.littlescholars-montessori.com!
We aim to provide the finest daycare and preschool education program based on the Montessori philosophy and methods for educating children. Our renowned academic program, encompassing Reading, Writing, Science, Music, Arts & Crafts, and Social Studies, complements our core Montessori curriculum. We have been guided by a few simple ideas: to develop the whole child, to provide a loving and nurturing environment for children to grow and learn, and to follow a true Montessori philosophy and curriculum.
We accept children from 3 months to 6 years old. Our licensed teachers are CPR and First Aid certified. We accept childcare assistance program and provide flexible scheduling options for full and half-day programs. Our child care center is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Hours of Operation
- Monday08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Tuesday08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Wednesday08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Thursday08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Friday08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-07-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-26 | Life Safety Modification,Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-01-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-17 | Monitoring,New Sponsor | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-13 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-13 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-13 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. |
| 2023-01-13 | 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. |
| 2023-01-13 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff completes 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. |
| 2023-01-13 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience. |
| 2023-01-13 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-01-13 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. |
| 2023-01-13 | 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). |
| 2023-01-13 | 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. |
| 2023-01-13 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repair broken cabinet drawer in Room 14. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. |
| 2023-01-13 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) | Repair and/or paint the walls in boys bathroom. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of |
| 2023-01-13 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Remove debris from the outdoor play area. - 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. |
| 2023-01-13 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. - 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. |
| 2022-07-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-25 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-25 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-25 | 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. |
| 2022-04-25 | 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. |
| 2022-04-25 | 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. |
| 2022-03-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-02-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-11-22 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-09-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-05-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-26 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-15 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-20 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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