Child Care Center
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Milestone Montessori
Pompton Plains, NJ
· Morris County
670 Newark Pomptom Turnpike,
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
Quick Facts
Capacity
41 children
Age Range
0 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 835-8026
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
14RAI0002
License Issued
Mar 25, 2026
Active Through
Mar 25, 2029
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
Here at Milestone Montessori School we know how important it is for you to feel confident about the type of childcare you choose for your child. Do you want your child to be enrolled in a Daycare Center or in Montessori School? A place where they can build their independence, try without fear of failing, and most of all take advantage of what a Montessori education can do for them by building a solid foundation to further prepare them for their educational journey.
If your reading this, then I think you already know the answer. We want you to have the peace of mind that your child is in a safe, caring, clean, and stimulating environment; all while developing a lifelong love of learning and preparing them to succeed.
All of our teachers at Milestone Montessori are Montessori Certified and all of our staff have been fingerprinted and background checked. We follow State requirements for appropriate child to staff ratio, and are Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certified. Our classrooms are multi - aged so the children at various stages of development learn from and with each other. Our program is designed to fit each child instead of making each child fit the program. At Milestone Montessori,
YOUR CHILD COMES FIRST!
If your reading this, then I think you already know the answer. We want you to have the peace of mind that your child is in a safe, caring, clean, and stimulating environment; all while developing a lifelong love of learning and preparing them to succeed.
All of our teachers at Milestone Montessori are Montessori Certified and all of our staff have been fingerprinted and background checked. We follow State requirements for appropriate child to staff ratio, and are Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certified. Our classrooms are multi - aged so the children at various stages of development learn from and with each other. Our program is designed to fit each child instead of making each child fit the program. At Milestone Montessori,
YOUR CHILD COMES FIRST!
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-12 | Re-Inspection,Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-20 | Renewal,Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-17 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-12 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. On the day of the inspection staff were observed with backs turned to children on numerous occasions. Staff did not witness a child become injured on the playground. - 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. |
| 2022-08-24 | 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. On the day pf the inspection staff were asked how old the children in their care were and they were not aware. - 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. |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. On the day of the inspection there were 34 children in varying ages and only 3 staff when a 4th staff person was required to maintain ratios. A 4th staff person was in the building and needed to be called to come outside. Ratios were out of compliance for a minimum of 15 minutes. - 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 |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(j) | Ensure that all staff under 18 years of age are directly supervised by a staff member who is 18 years of age or older. On the day of the inspection observation indicated that a 16 and 17 year old were left alone with 21 children outside as the two adults in the building took 13 children back to their classroom. These 21 children were without adult supervision for more than 20 minutes before an adult was sent outside. - Staff members who are under 18 years of age shall be directly supervised by and visible to a staff member who is 18 years of age or older. |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member. Two staff members were supervising children without having had a full orientation training as per interviews . These staff have been working at the center for well over two weeks. - The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed. |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.4(b)(2) | Ensure that group size limits for early childhood classrooms are adhered to at all times throughout the center. There were 34 children out on the playground doing the same activities. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for children 2 ½ years of age and older: each group shall be limited to a maximum of 20 children except during meals, naptime, outdoor activities, specially-scheduled events (for example, parties, community speakers, films, etc.), and daily information sharing sessions (for example, “circle time”), which shall not exceed 15 minutes in duration. |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Children were observed playing in the parking lot without any form of fencing or vehicular barriers. Parking lot is used during the day by parents and staff. Cease the use of the parking lot as a play space for the children. - 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. |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) | Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program. Staff person did not provide any activities for the children as the director handled the licensing inspection. Two children sat at the table without any activity. Two separate occasions Licensing pointed out that the staff person needed to provide some sort of activity. - The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program. |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iv) | Ensure that the use of infant equipment, including swings, exersaucers and bouncers, is limited to 30 minutes at a times. An infant was observed in a bye bye buggy for over 20 minutes and then to only be placed in a mega saucer for an additional 30 minutes. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. The use of infant equipment including swings, exersaucers, and bouncers shall be limited to periods of 30 minutes at a time. |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. |
| 2022-08-24 | 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. |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting. A two step process was not followed on the day of the inspection. - All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water. |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal. Children were sat down to eat and the table was not washed and disinfected before they were served. - The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food. |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food. - 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 before intake of food. |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(v) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after outdoor play. - 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 outdoor play. |
| 2022-08-24 | 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. |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(v) | Ensure that the center establishes a staff substitute system. A staff person is out on vacation and there was not another staff person to cover ratios until another staff person came in for her shift which begins later in the day. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to ensure the establishment of a staff member substitute system. |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Two current teenage staff are not listed on the staff records checklist. - 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). |
| 2022-08-24 | 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. Center was informed in ;ate 2021 that all staff with clearances prior to 1/1/21 need a new background clearance on file. All staff have expired clearances. Ensure all staff a newly cleared and then repeat clearance every five years. - 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. |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children. Retrain in proper tracking and submit retraining document with staff signatures to OOL. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures. Ensure all staff are retrained in sanitation policies and procedures. Submit retraining document with staff signatures to OOL. - Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Ensure training hours are completed yearly. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. Certificate on file has expired. - 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. |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(c) | Provide a current health certificate as required. Submit current health certificate. - If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain 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. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. |
| 2022-08-24 | 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. Lockdown drills have not been conducted since mid 2021. - 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. |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Suntan spray lotions were observed within reach of the children on the playground - 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. |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(6)(i) | Provide a barrier to the kitchen area to prevent accidental access by the children. Maintain kitchen door closed at all times as it is accessible to the children when they are in the hallway to use the bathroom and to go to and from the classroom and playground. - 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. |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). Remove small little tykes slide which is noncompliant. - 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. |
| 2022-08-24 | 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. Review of files indicated that there a coupe of children that do not have any records on file. Ensure that the center retains all required documents on the day the child begins school. - 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. |
| 2021-11-12 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-07 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-08-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-07-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-10 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-03-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-10 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-13 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-19 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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