Monarch Montessori School
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I have a 15 month old in the infant room and a 4 year old in the primary class at Monarch. I am thrilled with the school. My 4 year old was in daycare and we decided to move her just based on convenience of the school. I was a little apprehensive about the Montessori method since it seemed so different from what she was used to. She is thriving at Monarch. We used to battle about going to school and now she can’t wait to go. She loves her teachers and her classmates. I only send her 4 days per week but she would love to be there 5. She loved it so much we decided to enroll my younger child in the infant program and he is learning and growing daily. I trust the staff and his care there as much as I would trust family. I know they love my children. They also offer enrichment classes and discussion groups so parents can learn more about childhood development from the teachers. It’s great. Hands down, it’s the best in the area.
My daughter started attending Monarch Montessori shortly after it opened in June 2011. She has been in the Toddler room since and I cannot say enough amazing things about her class or the school. To start her main teacher is everything I feel a teacher should be. She is super intelligent, caring, compassionate and most of all, passionate about her students and her work. I have come to know her and all of the assistant teachers very well over the past year and a half and I cannot imagine my daughter attending school anywhere else.
Come January she will be moving up to the Primary Class and I cannot wait! I have observed the class and met with the teachers and I am very excited about the next chapter of her time here. I encourage any prospective parent to tour the school and most importantly meet with the teacher and speak to actual parents if possible. I imagine all current parents feel the way I do!
I recommned this school to all of my family and friends and feel fortunate that it opened up near our home and that we are able to send our daughter there!
-Happy Mom
My son is in the toddler room at Monarch and I cannot say enough about the quality of the staff and the education he is getting there. He has been enrolled for almost a year now and his progress is tremendous. I feel secure leaving him in their care and he loves going to school every day. There have been some staffing changes since he started there but the school is progressing ahead and other parents in his class also seem happy.
My husband and I are very excited for our son to start in the primary class in a few months. I've met the teachers, observed the class and met with the other parents who have children in that class (all I've spoken with are very pleased). I can't speak about the infant room because my son was too old when we enrolled him. However, overall my experiences have all been extremely positive and I wouldn't have my son anywhere else.
I had a tour for my children, lady that showed us the building was very sweet and kind! Answerd all our question as much as she seemed to have the knowledge; building upstairs had one classroom, with furniture, shelves were not all filled, wonder why, bookshelves were empty- reasons given seemed off and fishy,....no teacher for the primary classroom - teacher or students for that classroom !!??? It is August....
Other classrooms empty, explainations given-also questionable! Everything though very clean and neat!I've read the article in the newspaper about the school and it said the school is in full run!!!!
Infant and Toddler room were the rooms that had children, and the toddlers look like they knew how to keep the teachers busy. Felt like they needed an addittional person in there!!!!
The desk at the entrance was empty, almost as nobody has been working there for a while.
Where did all the students go from the year before? The Teacher, was only there one year, she left after one year?
The new director I briefly got to meet, did not appeared to be the warm and welcoming people person, that I would expect to approach as a parent, when is planning to leave my children in her care or a the care of any teacher that she would hire; also her response was not so comforting in regargs to the hiring process "we are working on it" was not enough for me.
WHERE did the director go I heard was so welcoming, caring and reassuring and about the children, parents, and teachers?
I guess I was at the wrong school! I can not leave my children at this school!
I can not judge any teachers, since I have not any meet. However the DIRECTOR did not impress me at all.She did lack people skills - with me at this very short interaction - we had and that speaks for itself!!!!
The woman that showed me the school was doing her best to sell me the spots for my childeren, however I think it is the directors job to show parents around and answer questions, get to know each other and see where the director stands with her approach in Montessori!
Unfortunately the is even less than 1 star!
GOOD LUCK TO THIS SCHOOL!!!
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About the Provider
Monarch Montessori School exists to provide children aged 6 weeks through 6 years with a nurturing preschool experience fully incorporating the principles, practices and ideals of Dr. Maria Montessori in a beautiful and modern “prepared environment.” Monarch provides a developmentally appropriate and authentic Montessori educational program designed to foster independence, curiosity, kindness, respect and a life-long joy in learning. We are committed to the families we serve, with the goal of enhancing and developing each child’s individual potential for growth, maturity, self-respect, independence, imagination and confidence.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-02 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-03 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-22 | Space Evaluation | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-12 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-14 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-21 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-07 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-20 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-20 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) | Based upon complaint number 22218, ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity of the classrooms at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection there were 9 children in room 4B whereas the occupancy for that room is 8. In room 1 there were 18 children and the capacity is 17. - Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity. |
| 2023-06-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(7) | Based on complaint number 22218, ensure that the center's outdoor play area is free of infestations of mice and ticks and maintain documentation on file. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of rodent or insect infestation and shall take immediate action to remove any infestation that may occur. The center shall maintain on file a record documenting the use of extermination services. |
| 2023-06-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection several staff were unable to give an accurate count of how many children were present in the rooms. - The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips. |
| 2023-06-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times. - 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 children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure. |
| 2023-06-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-12 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(2) | Complete accident reports as required, including the time of notification. - 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 date, time and location of the incident. |
| 2023-06-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) | Ensure that the fence surrounding the outdoor play area is maintained in good condition. Repair and/or replace the broken posts on the fence in the outdoor play area. Ensure that the 10 inch opening under the white gate is enclosed. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. |
| 2023-06-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Cover the water pipes in the outdoor play area. - 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. |
| 2023-03-20 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-20 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7) | Develop a written policy for the use of television. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Repair or replace the diaper mat in room 1. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the date in room 3. - 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. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) | Repair and/or replace sleeping equipment that is in disrepair in room 3. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(a)(2) | Ensure that crib sheets are tight and secure in room 3. - For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children from 13 to 18 months of age, the center shall provide daily rest and sleep according to the child's physical needs and ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i) | Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: the center shall develop mutually with each child's parent(s) and follow a feeding plan regarding the feeding schedule, specific formula, breastfeeding arrangements and accommodations, and/or expressed breast milk, nutritional needs, and introduction of new food for each child. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Replace stained ceiling tile in room 7. - 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. |
| 2023-03-20 | 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 for two named children.Ensure that all Epi-Pens are accompanied by a special care plan. The special care plan was missing for one named child. - 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). |
| 2023-01-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-18 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-18 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(b)(2) | Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CHRI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. There was a staff alone with 2 children without a cleared CHRI. - When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member from the Department of Human Services, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children. |
| 2022-10-25 | Increase | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-25 | Increase | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(9) | Retrain staff in Infant room complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. - Topics of orientation training shall include implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. |
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(v) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the date and time medication was administered and the name of the staff who administered it. - 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 maintain on file a record of the following the date and time medication or a health care procedure was administered to a child and the name or initials of the staff member who administered it. |
| 2022-10-25 | 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. |
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. There is 1 missing due to capacity increase. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
| 2022-09-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-07 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-07 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) | Ensure that the diapering area is within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation. In classroom 2, there is no sink near the diapering area. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation. |
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a updated 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). |
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. There are 16 CARIs missing. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2022-07-07 | 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. There are 19 CHRIs missing. 10/25/2022- There are 10 CHRIs missing.1/5/2023- There are 2 CHRIs missing. 6/20/2023 - There is 1 CHRI missing. - 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. |
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Retrain all staff on supervising and tracking children. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). Remove the yellow and green slide from the small playground. - 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. |
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) | Ensure that all cribs, cots and sleeping equipment are arranged to provide access to a three foot wide aisle that leads to an exit. - Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit. |
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) | Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience. |
| 2022-07-07 | 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. |
| 2022-06-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-01-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-01-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-10-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-09-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-08-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-01-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-28 | Fax | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-07-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-05-17 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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