Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Stepping Stones Montessori School
Netcong, NJ
· Morris County
17 Maple Street,
Netcong, NJ 07857
Quick Facts
Capacity
41 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
150400116
License Issued
Nov 21, 2024
Active Through
Nov 21, 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
Stepping Stones Montessori School is a Child Care Center in Netcong NJ, with a maximum capacity of 41 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-21 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-10 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-29 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-07-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-22 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.9(a) | Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required. - The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14. |
| 2023-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) | Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named child was refusing to walk to school and named staff took a hold of a named child's wrist, walking him to a safe location, causing minor swelling of the named child's wrist. - The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. |
| 2023-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Based on information, ensure that staff complete orientation training as required. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. Ensuring that staff who have not completed orientation training are not left alone to care for the children and 2. The center's discipline policy. - Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. |
| 2023-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(e)(3) | Ensure that permission slips are completed for children who are walked between the center and another school setting. - The center may utilize a blanket permission slip for taking children on walks only if the route of the walk involves no safety hazards. |
| 2023-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(2) | Complete accident reports as required, including the date, time and location of the incident. - 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. |
| 2023-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) | Ensure that all infants do not sleep in bouncy seats. Provide infants with cribs that meet CPSC standards. - 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 |
| 2023-03-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting in Room 1. - All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water. |
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Ensure that diapering surface is non-absorbent. - 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. |
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) | Ensure that the center operates within its licensed capacity at all times. Room 1 has a licensed capacity of 21 children and 22 children were observed in the classroom. - Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval. |
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) | Ensure that food provided by the center is stored, prepared and served in a sanitary manner. Children were observed using tongs that had fallen on the floor to serve themselves snack. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. |
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and 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. |
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that the center uses a commercial disinfectant in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. As per the directions, the surface must first be cleaned with soap and water before using the disinfectant which must remain on the surface for 10 minutes. - Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions. |
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(ii) | In the children's bathroom, ensure that the center uses a self made solution of bleach and water that is prepared daily as required - Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a self-made solution consisting of one-quarter cup of household bleach to each gallon of water (one tablespoon per quart), which shall be prepared daily and placed in a labeled, sealed container. |
| 2022-12-09 | 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. - 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). |
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(c)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center maintains the required documentation for pets kept at the center, including applicable vaccinations. - Pets shall be permitted in a center only under the following circumstances: pets kept by or loacted in the center, regardless of ownership, shall be vaccinated, if applicable, as prescribed by law or local ordinance. The record of the vaccinations shall be maintained on file, along with the name and address of the licensed veterinarian providing care for the pet(s). |
| 2022-12-09 | 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. |
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 3A:52-133 | Remove any excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room. - Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room. |
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. |
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Remove the trampoline from Room 3. - Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. |
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all staff have completed training pertaining to the center's policies and procedures for tracking children and are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. - The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times. |
| 2021-06-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-05-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-05-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-03-30 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-20 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-20 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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