Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
The Learning Experience
Lyndhurst, NJ
· Bergen County
518 Stuyvesant Avenue,
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
Quick Facts
Capacity
145 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 460-0040
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
120600148
License Issued
Sep 9, 2024
Active Through
Sep 9, 2027
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
gabcastor
2014-07-10 14:32:35
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
I currently have my infant and Preschooler attending the Learning Experience in Lyndhurst. I am an educator in the Lyndhurst Public school system This school is by far the best in the area. I have tried other schools before this school opened and can say this as fact. At other schools we were more babysitters and had no curriculum or child development plan. The teachers are required to submit a college diploma for early childhood development and transcripts before being allowed to be a head teacher. This is important because they actually screen applicants which is not always done at the other schools. The teachers in the infant room are extremely loving and caring. Children are well stimulated and cared for at this center. The administration provides much one on one time and assistance to the parents. The children's center are both structured and free activities to promote social and emotional growth. There is an open door policy for parents to be able to come in at anytime and check up as well as call throughout the day. As a parent and teacher I highly recommend this school. Do yourself and your child a favor do not base your decision ONLY on what is read on a review. Come visit the school. Talk to the parents who have their children here, talk to the teachers in the classrooms, speak with the directors. Don't miss out on a fantastic opportunity for your child.
EASN
2014-02-26 10:54:43
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I am extremely unsatisfied with this school. I feel that they address issues unprofessionally. I believe they need to evaluate their staff because obviously they don't have enough experience to direct children in the right matter. I would never recommend this specific school.
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About the Provider
The Learning Experience® is extremely proud of our proprietary curriculum, "L.E.A.P®", or The Learning Experience's Academic Program. At TLE we realize that how children learn is as important as what they learn and encourage each child to achieve success while acquiring invaluable social skills. L.E.A.P. is broken into three separate stages based on age and development beginning with Little Learners and progressing through L.E.A.P.® 1 and L.E.A.P.® 2.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-25 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-20 | Email,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-29 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-23 | Agency Meeting,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-02 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-19 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-02 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-09 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-01-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-07 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-18 | Re-Inspection,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-13 | Re-Inspection,Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-03 | Renewal,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-11 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-06 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.9(a) | Based on complaint #21947: Ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are adhered to at all times throughout the center, including recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect. - 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. |
| 2023-04-04 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-04 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 3A:52-6.7(b) | Based on Complaint # 21947, the center needs to ensure that all staff interact in a positive and appropriate manner at all times. - Staff members shall not use abusive language, ridicule, harsh, humiliating or frightening treatment or any other form of emotional punishment of children. |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. In room 133, there were 14 children ages 3-3.5 years and 1 staff present. One additional staff was needed to meet the minimum required staff/child ratio. - 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 |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(a)(2) | Ensure that cribs are equipped with fitted sheets in room 131. - For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children from 13 to 18 months of age, the center shall provide daily rest and sleep according to the child's physical needs and ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face. |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(v) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after outdoor play. - 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 outdoor play. |
| 2023-04-04 | 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). |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures. - 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. |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. - First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. |
| 2023-04-04 | 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. |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all exits and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable in room 118. - 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. |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Clean the bathroom floor in room 129. - 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. |
| 2023-04-04 | 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. |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(f)(3) | Based on Complaint # 21947, provide outside training on developmentally appropriate interactions between children and staff. - The staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) through (d) shall be provided either by the center or by another source such as a college or university, community or professional organization, professional consultant, State agency, or an instructor approved by the Instructor Approval System of Professional Impact of New Jersey. |
| 2023-02-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-22 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-22 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Ensure the children's safety: An egress door in the hallway was found propped open while an entertainment performer removed their equipment from the school: the center was instructed not to allow the doors to be propped and to maintain a staff member, by the door, to ensure there is no security issue while the individual removed their equipment from the schoolThe center took immediate action during this inspection and had a staff member stand by the door to ensure there was no security risk created while the performer removed his equipment from the school - 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. |
| 2022-06-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate Note: 6.24.2022Incorrect date on certificate - 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. |
| 2022-05-18 | 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: Room 124 - 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. |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept in good repair: Sand and repaint the rusted vent cover in Room 118 - 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. |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Ensure that the center conducts at least 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. |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center - First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually: Update current staff training logs - In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity. |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually: Update current staff training logs - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date - 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. |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(8) | Retrain all staff in he following core area: Proper handwashing proceduresStaff retrained on 5.26.2022 - 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. |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(b)(1) | Ensure that all new staff submit a CHRI background check within two weeks of hire: 3 new staffNote: 6.24.20224 new staff - When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center maintains on file a current Staff Records Checklist - 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). |
| 2022-05-18 | 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. |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after changing a diaper - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting. |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after having their diaper changed - 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. |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food - 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. |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces. |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Ensure that all indoor equipment is used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions: In Room 124 the staff were using a chair as a make-shift stool for the children to reach the sinkThe center took immediate action during this inspection and ceased use of the chair; they provided the staff with a stool for the children to reach the sink - 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. |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that wash basins are maintained in operating condition: Provide hot water in the bathroom sink in Room 133 - 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. |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing under all play equipment as required: Redistribute/replenish the mulch around the climber in the outdoor play area - 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. |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children: Maintain the door to the housekeeping closet where cleaners are stored locked at all timesThe center took immediate action during this inspection and locked the housekeeping door - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. |
| 2022-03-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-02-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-19 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-07-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-07-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-04-29 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-01-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-01-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-01-02 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-12 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
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