The Learning Experience - East Brunswick NJ Regular Child Care Center

405 STATE RTE. 18 , EAST BRUNSWICK NJ 08816
(732) 432-7605

About the Provider

Description: The Learning Experience Child Development Center, is a premiere childcare provider with over 25 years of management experience! We provide outstanding childcare and we are conveniently located on Rt. 18, near bus stops, and 2.5 miles from the NJ Turnpike.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 80300036
  • Capacity: 143
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
  • Current License Expiration Date: Apr 30, 2024
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2023-05-23 2023-07-12 3A:52-4.3(a)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times in Room 119.
2023-04-05 2023-07-12 3A:52-4.8(a)(1)
Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).

Violation Observed: Based on report, retrain the named staff on the center's supervision policy.
2023-04-05 2023-07-12 3A:52-4.3(a)
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.

Violation Observed: Based on report, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center.
2023-01-17 2023-04-05 3A:52-4.4(a)(2)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers.
2023-01-17 2023-07-12 3A:52-4.9(a)
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.

Violation Observed: Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.
2023-01-17 2023-04-05 3A:52-6.2(a)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children in Room 108.
2023-01-17 2023-02-24 3A:52-6.1(g)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall provide daily outdoor activities at an outdoor play area, park or playground, or on a walk, weather permitting.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the children go outdoors daily, weather permitting.
2023-01-17 2023-04-05 3A:52-6.6(e)(1)
The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall reflect the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) through (c) and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.).

Violation Observed: Prepare and post a discipline policy.
2023-01-17 2023-02-24 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in Room 126.
2023-01-17 2023-02-24 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii)
All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.

Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in Room 111.
2023-01-17 2023-02-24 3A:52-6.1(e)
The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.

Violation Observed: Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are walking in Room 106.
2023-01-17 2023-04-05 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)
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

Violation Observed: Repair and/or replace sleeping equipment that is in disrepair.
2023-01-17 2023-05-23 3A:52-7.6(a)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that parents are notified of head injuries immediately as required.
2023-01-17 2023-05-23 3A:52-7.6(b)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that incident reports are completed as required.
2023-01-17 2023-02-24 3A:52-7.7(a)(2)
All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting in Room 104.

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