Child Care Center
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Royal Montessori Academy
Manalapan, NJ
· Monmouth County
337 Route 9 South Summerton Plaza,
Manalapan, NJ 07726
Quick Facts
Capacity
98 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (732) 786-3133
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
140800168
License Issued
May 13, 2025
Active Through
May 13, 2028
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
Royal Montessori Academy is a Child Care Center in Manalapan NJ, with a maximum capacity of 98 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-10-30 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-05 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-28 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-01-30 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-19 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-18 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-08 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-15 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-17 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-11 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-19 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-08 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(2) | Replace the lightbulb in Room G. - Lighting requirements are as follows: during program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. |
| 2022-12-05 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-05 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete a CHRI background check as required. Provide CHRI clearances for 9 staff.12/19/2022 - Submit 5 missing CHRI background checks for staff. - 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. |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(2) | Replace the light bulb in the first bathroom in Room G. - Lighting requirements are as follows: during program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Provide documentation for the group teacher. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
| 2022-12-05 | 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, and that two Epi-pens are present when required in Room E 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). |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority including job descriptions and responsibilities. - 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. |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file an 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). |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that the completion of the training is documented on the Staff Records Checklist. - The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b). |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(e) | Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. - Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d). |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. - In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity. |
| 2022-12-05 | 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 general liability insurance is expired on NJCCIS and could not be viewed at the time of the inspection. - 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. |
| 2022-12-05 | 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. |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Remove dust from mechanical ventilation throughout the center. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) | Ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to the children have protective coverings throughout the center. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repair or replace the loose screw on the backdoor in Room A. - 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. |
| 2022-01-24 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-12-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-11-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-10 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-07-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-04-09 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-09-30 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-07-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-13 | Monitoring,Increase | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-14 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-29 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-19 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-24 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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