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Mountain Lakes Country Day School
Mountain Lakes, NJ
· Morris County
356 ROUTE 46 E,
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Quick Facts
Capacity
90 children
Age Range
0 - 6 years
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
Transportation
Field Trips
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 983-9831
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
14MOU0010
License Issued
Jun 7, 2026
Active Through
Jun 7, 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
At Mountain Lakes Country Day School we provide an enriched environment that supports learning through child-directed and teacher-facilitated play. Your child will grow and develop social skills in a place where he or she is continuously nurtured and encouraged to develop.
We believe that an integral aspect of meeting the developmental needs of your child is to maintain low child-to-teacher ratios, small group sizes and continuity of care. We also believe in the importance of a partnership with parents so that a consistency of care can be maintained between the home and the school.
We believe that an integral aspect of meeting the developmental needs of your child is to maintain low child-to-teacher ratios, small group sizes and continuity of care. We also believe in the importance of a partnership with parents so that a consistency of care can be maintained between the home and the school.
Additional Information:
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-22 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-08 | New Sponsor | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-04-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-07 | Renewal,Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-07 | Renewal,Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-07 | 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 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. |
| 2023-03-07 | 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. |
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) | Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity. |
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required. The center will have an action plan in place to ensure the Universal Health Records are completed annually. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) |
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. Ensure in both bathroom areas that there are toilet caps over the bolts. - 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. |
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) | Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Ensure the sink water in Room 5B does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided. |
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) | Repair and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required. In Room 5B ensure marks on the wall are covered or repainted by the dramatic play area. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of |
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) | Ensure that the fence surrounding the outdoor play area is maintained in good condition. Ensure the black mesh along the fence is secured or replaced with new mesh. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. |
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. The torn mats in the indoor play room are repaired or replaced. - 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. |
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and 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. |
| 2021-08-05 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-09-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-08-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-07-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-06-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-15 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-22 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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