Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Montessori Learning Center
Ridgewood, NJ
· Bergen County
205 Franklin Ave,
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Quick Facts
Capacity
76 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 445-0232
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
02MON0001
License Issued
Jun 17, 2024
Active Through
Jun 17, 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
The Montessori Learning Center is true to the Montessori method, with an incredible loving team of certified teachers that work one on one with your child.
Programs are based on a child-centered, hands-on approach to learning that encourages self-development and full expression of your child's potential beginning at an early age. The focus is on creating educational experiences that are interesting, challenging and fun for each child, while striking the optimum balance between free expression and structured limits. Activities include a blend of independent work and group collaboration that helps students develop the physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills to thrive.
Founded in 1975, they are the longest established Montessori school in Ridgewood with an esteemed reputation. The Montessori Learning Center is directed by Maeve Manning, who holds a Masters Degree as a Reading Specialist.
Programs are based on a child-centered, hands-on approach to learning that encourages self-development and full expression of your child's potential beginning at an early age. The focus is on creating educational experiences that are interesting, challenging and fun for each child, while striking the optimum balance between free expression and structured limits. Activities include a blend of independent work and group collaboration that helps students develop the physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills to thrive.
Founded in 1975, they are the longest established Montessori school in Ridgewood with an esteemed reputation. The Montessori Learning Center is directed by Maeve Manning, who holds a Masters Degree as a Reading Specialist.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon - Fri: 7:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-07 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-18 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-16 | New Sponsor | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-08 | Renewal,New Sponsor | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-05 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. |
| 2022-12-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(ii) | Ensure that garbage receptacles are maintained as required, including being covered securely. Provide cover for garbage receptacle in Room 2. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner. |
| 2022-12-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(5)(ii) | Provide cover for garbage receptacle in Room 1. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner and located in an outdoor area. |
| 2022-12-16 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Replace expired Epi-pens in Room 3. - 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). |
| 2022-12-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) | Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center. - 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 staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked. |
| 2022-12-16 | 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. |
| 2022-12-16 | 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. |
| 2021-11-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-17 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-03-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-06-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-06-18 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-08 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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