Child Care Center
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Raab Montessori Academy
Ocean City, NJ
· Cape May County
145-147 Haven Avenue,
Ocean City, NJ 08226
Quick Facts
Capacity
83 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Type of Care
Full-Time
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (609) 398-4225
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
05CHI0004
License Issued
Sep 24, 2026
Active Through
Sep 24, 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
Raab Montessori Academy (RMA) was established in the fall of 2020 in the face of a pandemic. At a time of uncertainty, it became certain that an inclusive program devoted to fostering the whole child in academic rigor, social and emotional security, critical thinking, and conflict resolution was a much needed addition to the community. RMA is the only authentic Montessori program within 40 miles of Ocean City, NJ. We believe that when given the proper environment and instruction, the child will absorb all learning opportunities and create a solid foundation with which to build upon and grow. RMA strives for superior early childhood education by providing a safe, welcoming, childcentered environment in which the child can independently explore and grow. Our Raab Montessori Academy students are given the educational fundamentals and life skills to carry them wherever their unique path takes them in life.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-08-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-28 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-24 | Re-Inspection,Life Safety Modification | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-17 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-16 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-30 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-07 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-07 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal. - The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. |
| 2023-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water before intake of food. |
| 2023-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Ensure that toys supplied for the children are safe, not a choking hazard and are used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. - 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. |
| 2023-02-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) | Ensure that the center completes accident reports as required when a child sustains a head injury to include documentation when the parent was notified. - 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 name of the injured child. |
| 2023-01-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-08 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. At the time of the inspection, the exit leading out of the second floor was blocked and cleared upon request. - The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. |
| 2022-12-08 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Four named staff were not aware that 2 named children had exited via the facility gate and walked a short distance from the center unsupervised. - 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. |
| 2022-12-08 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Two named children exited via the facility gate and walked a short distance from the center unsupervised. - The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. |
| 2022-12-08 | Violation | 3A:52-4.9(a) | Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for incidents occurring at the center are adhered to at all times, including recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect. - 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. |
| 2022-12-08 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(a)(1) | Based on information, ensure that parents are notified of incidents occurring at the center as required. - 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 is bitten and the skin is broken. |
| 2022-12-08 | Violation | 3A:52-2.6(c) | Based on information, ensure that staff cooperate with all DCF investigations and inspections as required, including providing all requested information. - Whenever the Department, through its Office of Licensing, Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit, or local offices, conducts complaint investigations, the center shall cooperate with all Department investigators. |
| 2022-12-08 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. The center's supervision policy, 2. The center's policies and procedures for tracking children, 3. Recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect, 4. Notifying parents of incidents as required, and 5. Cooperating with all DCF inspections and investigations as required, including providing all requested information to DCF. 1/19/2023 retraining for tracking and supervision was completed. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-12-08 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Based on information, ensure that the facility gate is maintained in good repair. - 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. |
| 2022-10-18 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-18 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-18 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(c) | Based on complaint #21325, ensure that staff do not withhold food or opportunities for active play as a means of discipline. - Staff shall not withhold active play time as a means of discipline unless the child's actions or behavior present a danger to themselves or others. |
| 2022-10-18 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. - 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. |
| 2022-09-22 | Increase | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-22 | Increase | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-22 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(2) | Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CARI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. - 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. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children. |
| 2022-09-22 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(b)(2) | Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CHRI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. - When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member from the Department of Human Services, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children. |
| 2022-08-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-21 | 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). |
| 2022-06-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and maintain on file at the center staff signatures attesting to the training. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-06-21 | 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. |
| 2022-06-21 | 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. |
| 2022-06-21 | 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. |
| 2022-06-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. - The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2022-06-21 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting. - All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water. |
| 2022-06-21 | 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). |
| 2022-06-21 | 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. - 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. |
| 2021-09-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-08-02 | New Sponsor | No | Center Inspection |
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