The Learning Experience - Lawrenceville NJ Regular Child Care Center

4126 QUAKERBRIDGE RD , LAWRENCEVILLE NJ 08648
(609) 936-3743
3 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: The Learning Experience® (TLE), child development centers throughout the United States: Our secure centers offer premier child care to children ages six weeks to five years: infants - toddlers - twaddlers - preppers - preschoolers - pre K - kindergarten and after school care for children up to eight years of age at most of our centers. The Learning Experience® is not just a daycare facility but also a complete child development center . We welcome you to visit any one of our dynamic and fun environments to see for yourself why TLE is different ... how committed we are to quality care and intellectual child development education of your child.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 11LEA0003
  • Capacity: 180
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: Nov 22, 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
2023-05-19 2023-06-05 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 105.
2023-01-23 2023-02-03 3A:52-4.3(c)
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

Violation Observed: Based on complaint #21742, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Classroom 108 had 15 children aged 4 years old present with 1 teacher in the classroom; wherein a 2nd teacher was required. The 2nd teacher assigned to the classroom was walking in the hallway then returned to the classroom during the inspection.
2022-06-13 2022-07-01 3A:52-4.3(c)
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

Violation Observed: Based on complaint 20798, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Classroom 108 had 21 children aged 4-5 years old present with 1 teacher in the classroom; wherein a 2nd teacher was required. The 2nd teacher assigned to the classroom was at the front desk then returned to classroom during the inspection.
2022-06-13 2022-08-01 3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v)
Space and room requirements are as follows: Indoor space requirements for play rooms and sleep rooms are as follows the center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room.

Violation Observed: Label all rooms approved by the OOL for the children's use. Room 111 (Twaddlers) needs to be labeled.
2022-06-13 2022-08-01 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: Based on complaint 20798, ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.
2022-06-13 2022-08-01 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(viii)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: when a child is bottle-feeding while resting, the bottle shall be removed when the child falls asleep.

Violation Observed: Ensure that bottles are removed when a child falls asleep in room 105.
2022-06-13 2022-08-01 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii)
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 sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child.

Violation Observed: Ensure that sleeping equipment has snugly fitting sheets.
2022-06-13 2022-09-09 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed in room 102.
2022-06-13 2022-08-01 3A:52-3.6(b)(1)
The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document. The center shall maintain on file a copy of the Information to Parents document.

Violation Observed: Based on complaint 20798, ensure that the center allows parents to enter the building as indicated in the Information to Parents document.
2022-06-13 2022-09-27 3A:52-5.2(a)(5)
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.

Violation Observed: Provide a current fire certificate as required.
2022-06-13 2022-08-01 3A:52-5.3(a)(2)
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.

Violation Observed: Replace missing ceiling tile in room 111.
2022-06-13 2022-08-01 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of

Violation Observed: Repair and/or paint the door frame leading to play area in room 111.
2022-06-13 2022-08-01 3A:52-5.3(b)(1)
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.

Violation Observed: Based on complaint 20798, remove fungus in mulch from small play area.
2021-10-14 2021-12-16 3A:52-4.3(c)
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

Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center.
2021-10-14 2021-11-16 3A:52-5.3(r)
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.

Violation Observed: Based on complaint #19719, per the NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149, ensure that all health and safety guidelines are adhered to as required.

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Reviews

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K's Mom Apr 22, 2015

My daughter loves her teacher and even talks about her at home. She is in toddlers. I love the large classroom size and all the activities that my child is doing. thank you

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Happy Parent Aug 21, 2014

My son loves going to "day care" as he calls it. He doesn't want to leave! ...when we go to pick him up:)

The teachers are alert, intelligent, happy. They care about the children-- it shows in my son's development.

I am finally happy that I found this daycare.

The owner is very professional
& friendly.

Keep up the good work !

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dks1234 Nov 20, 2013

Does anyone have experience with this daycare especially for toodlers?

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