Child Care Center
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Montessori Children's House of Moorestown
Moorestown, NJ
· Burlington County
252 S Church Street,
Moorestown, NJ 08057
Quick Facts
Capacity
28 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (856) 235-2117
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
03MON0002
License Issued
Feb 11, 2026
Active Through
Feb 11, 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
As an educator and physician, Dr. Maria Montessori understood the beauty of learning. Montessori Children's House was established in 1957 and proudly services Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Maple Shade, and the surrounding areas with pre-school and kindergarten programs for your 3, 4, and 5 year olds.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-10-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-21 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-07-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-05-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-29 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) | Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. - The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. |
| 2023-03-20 | 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). |
| 2023-03-20 | 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. |
| 2023-03-20 | 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. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(vii) | Post a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated from the outdoor play area. - 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. |
| 2022-07-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-04 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-04 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center wherein staff stated that they were caring for 18 children when 19 children were present.3/18/22Staff stated that they were caring for 16 children when 15 children were present. - 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. |
| 2022-03-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.4/1/222 named staff members cleared CARI checks remaining. - 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. |
| 2022-03-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that the CHRI forms are re-done for all staff.4/1/222 named staff members CHRI checks remaining. - 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. |
| 2022-03-04 | 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). |
| 2022-03-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(b) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. - Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). |
| 2022-03-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. - First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. |
| 2022-03-04 | 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. |
| 2022-03-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(d)(3) | Cease the use of electric space heaters. - Heating requirements are as follows: the center shall not use portable liquid fuel-burning or wood-burning heating appliances or electric space heaters. |
| 2022-03-04 | 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. - 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. |
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