Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
The Learning Experience
East Brunswick, NJ
· Middlesex County
405 NJ-18,
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Quick Facts
Capacity
143 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (732) 432-7605
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
080300036
License Issued
Apr 29, 2026
Active Through
Apr 29, 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
The Learning Experience – East Brunswick offers safe and joyful daycare and preschool for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Conveniently located near Route 18 and Brunswick Square Mall, our center serves families in East Brunswick, South River, and Spotswood. Our all-inclusive L.E.A.P. Curriculum combines hands-on exploration with enrichment in music, fitness, and engineering—at no extra cost. With dedicated teachers and bright classrooms, children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-08-03 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-22 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-29 | Re-Inspection,Life Safety Modification | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-16 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-04 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-25 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-24 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-10 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-22 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-04 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-31 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-12 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-22 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-12 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-03 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-25 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Based on report, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. - 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. |
| 2023-02-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-17 | 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. |
| 2023-01-17 | 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 in Room 108. - 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. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(1) | Ensure that the children go outdoors daily, weather permitting. - 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. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(e)(1) | Prepare and post a discipline policy. - 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.). |
| 2023-01-17 | 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 126. - 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. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in Room 111. - 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. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(e) | Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are walking in Room 106. - The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) | Repair and/or replace sleeping equipment that is in disrepair. - 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 |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(a)(1) | Based on information, ensure that parents are notified of head injuries immediately 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. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) | Based on information, ensure that incident reports are completed as required. - 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. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting in Room 104. - All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after having their diaper changed in Room 104. - 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 immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(iii) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after coming into contact with nasal secretions in Room 119. - 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 immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(ii) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after toileting in Room 104. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after toileting. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Ensure that diapering surfaces are in good repair in Room 108. - 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. |
| 2023-01-17 | 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). |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff completes 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. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-01-17 | 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). |
| 2023-01-17 | 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. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) | Ensure that toilet seat is fastened securely in bathroom in Room 111. - Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilet in bathroom in Room 111 is maintained in operating condition. - 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. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in Room 132. - 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. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) | Ensure that blinds are maintained in good repair 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. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Clean vent in bathroom in Room 104. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) | Repair and/or paint the walls in Room 111. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Repair and/or paint the walls in hallway. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Ensure hole near egress in play area is inaccessible to children. - 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. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) | Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(11) | Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's policies and procedures for incidents occurring at the center, including timelines for parental notification and incident reports. - Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions. |
| 2022-11-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Based on report, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center, including during transitions from the classroom. - 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. |
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in Room 119. - 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 |
| 2022-09-14 | 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). |
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2022-09-14 | 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. |
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Based on report, retrain the named staff on the center’s policies and procedures for tracking children. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i) | Maintain the building structure to prevent water from entering. - the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering. |
| 2022-06-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-03 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-03 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(a)(3) | Ensure that the methods of guidance and discipline used at the center lead to the child's ability to develop and maintain self-control in Room 119. - The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: lead to the child's ability to develop and maintain self-control. |
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(a)(3) | Cease swaddling infants in Room 104. - For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: swaddling of children during rest and sleep is prohibited. |
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(c) | Based on Complaint #20590, ensure that parents are notified of injuries not requiring immediate notification by the end of the day. - Bites and injuries other than those specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a) shall be reported to the child's parent by the end of the day. |
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) | Based on Complaint #20590, provide parent with a copy of the accident report by the end of the next business day, upon request. - 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. |
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Retrain all staff on the center's supervision policy. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(7) | Retrain all staff on the center's policy on positive guidance and discipline. - Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6. |
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(9) | Retrain all staff on implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. - Topics of orientation training shall include implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. |
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(11) | Based on Complaint #20590, retrain all staff on the center's policy on recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies. - Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions. |
| 2022-04-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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