Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
The Learning Experience
Denville, NJ
· Morris County
3121 Route 10 East,
Denville, NJ 07834
Quick Facts
Capacity
162 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 442-5760
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
120500173
License Issued
Jun 6, 2025
Active Through
Jun 6, 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
We believe that each child deserves to grow and learn at their own pace. TLE provides the tools that help our children develop to their greatest potential. State of the art early learning centers located in eighteen states offering a comprehensive curriculum, high tech security, professional staff in an inviting environment.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon - Fri: 6:30 am - 6:30 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-27 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-16 | TA Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-07 | Other,Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-25 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-16 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-09 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-09 | Renewal,Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-18 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-01 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-17 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-07 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-05 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-11 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-04 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-15 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-01 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-26 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-14 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-16 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-18 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-08 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-28 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-10 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-03 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-21 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-21 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-18 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-18 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-05 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-05 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | The center shall ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures in regards to their peanut free allergy 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. |
| 2023-05-01 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-01 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-01 | 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. Multiple staff had to count the children in their care during the morning observation when asked how many children are in their care. - 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. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | The center shall ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Room 114 had 12 three year olds with 1 staff. - The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) | Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(4) | Ensure that both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided throughout the center. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) | Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program. - The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(1) | Ensure that time frames for each activity are both age and developmentally appropriate for the children served. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2) | Ensure that classrooms that care for children under 18 months of age provide at least four different activity areas and that each area contains at least four types of supplies and equipment. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) | Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(ii) | Ensure that each cot or mat used for rest and sleep is covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. Repair or replace the torn mats throughout the center. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, 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 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: each cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. An additional covering shall be provided for use as a covering for each child. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food. Observed morning snack in multiple rooms without children washing their hands. - 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. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(v) | Ensure that the center establishes a staff substitute system. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to ensure the establishment of a staff member substitute system. |
| 2023-05-01 | 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). |
| 2023-05-01 | 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. Three staff need completed CHRI background clearances. 5/25/23 - New staff need clearances.7/21/23 Seven staff need clearances. 8/3/23 - Five staff need CHRI clearances. - 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. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | The center shall ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children. The center shall retrain all staff in supervision and tracking. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | The center shall ensure that toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. Observation revealed open storage of supplies in the infant bathrooms. Center to remove items or use closed containers. - 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. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. The center shall ensure that floors are cleaned throughout the center - classrooms, hallways and bathroom floors. - 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. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | The center shall ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. The center needs to ensure of the health, safety and wellbeing of a child with a peanut allergy in Room 114 and that their peanut free policy is being followed. - The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(2) | Ensure that the outdoor play area is free from stagnant water. The center needed to remove the water at the bottom of the slides. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) | Ensure that blinds are maintained in good repair and that all blind cords are inaccessible to the children. Repair window blinds in Room 114. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children. |
| 2023-03-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-06 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-06 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(8) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including implementing health practices, medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness. Ensure staff are retrained in the illness policy. - Topics of orientation training shall include implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11. |
| 2022-12-06 | 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. |
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) | Based on complaint 21594, maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components. The center shall ensure that staff who are parents of an enrolled child have the required components completed on the illness log. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include |
| 2022-11-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-16 | 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. Repair room 109 door. - 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. |
| 2022-08-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. The center shall ensure ceiling tile by playground door is on the track correctly. - 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. |
| 2022-07-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-08 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-08 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-08 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. In the Twaddler room, one staff would exit the room at times, leaving one staff with 8 toddlers. - The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 |
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