The Learning Experience - Livingston NJ Regular Child Care Center

42 OKNER PARKWAY , LIVINGSTON NJ 07039
(973) 422-1080

About the Provider

Description: 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 curric

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 07LEA0015
  • Capacity: 195
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: May 28, 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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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2023-07-26 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 Complaint # 22350, the center needs to ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center.
2023-07-26 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 #22350, the center need to ensure a safe environment is maintained throughout the center at all times and develop a plan of action to redirect children being overly physical within the classroom.
2023-07-26 3A:52-7.6(a)(2)
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 sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head.

Violation Observed: Based on Complaint # 22350, the center needs to ensure that adequate procedures are adhered to, including immediate notification to parents when child sustains a head or facial injury.
2023-07-26 3A:52-7.6(e)(1)
The center shall develop and follow a written policy for parental notification if a method other than a telephone call is used at the center for parental notification. The center shall distribute a copy of this policy to the parent of each enrolled child and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of this policy.

Violation Observed: Based on Complaint #22350, the center needs to ensure the needs of the children are met at all times, including parental notification for incidents that occur at the center.
2023-07-26 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(iii)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering supply requirements are as follows, supply of clean diapers shall always be available.

Violation Observed: Based on Complaint #22350, the center needs to ensure the needs of the children are met and refrain from children wearing other children’s diapers; that center’s procedures for documenting diaper changes is maintained on a daily basis.
2023-07-26 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 Complaint 22350, the center needs to retrain all staff on the center supervision policy.
2023-07-26 2023-07-27 3A:52-4.8(a)(2)
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.

Violation Observed: Based on Complaint #22350, retrain all staff on diapering procedures.
2023-07-26 2023-07-27 3A:52-4.8(a)(11)
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.

Violation Observed: Based on Complaint # 22350, The center needs to retrain all staff on the center’s policies and procedures for incidents occurring at the center including adequate procedures for reporting incidents.
2023-07-13 3A:52-6.4(a)(4)(iii)
For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children over the age of 18 months and under the age of four years, the center shall provide an alternative quiet activity for each child who has rested or slept for 30 minutes and does not appear to need additional rest or sleep.

Violation Observed: Based on Complaint #22275, the center needs to ensure to provide alternative quiet activities for children who have rested or slept for 30 minutes and do not appear to need additional rest or sleep throughout, including in room 9.
2023-07-13 2023-07-14 3A:52-4.8(a)(2)
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.

Violation Observed: Retrain all staff on the center rest and sleep policy and procedures.
2023-03-27 2023-07-06 3A:52-4.11(a)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that 1 staff complete a CHRI background check as required.
2022-09-06 2022-09-27 3A:52-4.3(a)(2)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that staff knows the number of children in their care at all times wherein staff in room 1 stated there were 17 children wherein 18 children were present.
2022-09-06 2022-09-27 3A:52-4.6(a)
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).

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
2022-06-24 2022-07-18 3A:52-4.3(a)(2)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that staff knows the number of children in their care at all times wherein staff in room 6 stated there were 13 children wherein 14 children were present.
2022-05-17 2022-06-24 3A:52-5.3(b)(7)
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

Violation Observed: Replenish munch surrounding play equipment.

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