Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
The Learning Experience
North Brunswick, NJ
· Middlesex County
347 OLD GEORGES ROAD,
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Quick Facts
Capacity
151 children
Age range (listing information)
0 - 13 years
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Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (732) 422-8000
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
090600052
License Issued
Apr 9, 2025
Active Through
Apr 9, 2028
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
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
Hours of Operation
- MondayOpen
- TuesdayOpen
- WednesdayOpen
- ThursdayOpen
- FridayOpen
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-23 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-21 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-09 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-17 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-18 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-24 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-23 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-19 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) | Based on Complaint #22016, ensure that the staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times in Room 123. - The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. |
| 2023-04-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(7) | Based on Complaint #22016, ensure that all staff are retrained on the center's discipline policy. - 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. |
| 2023-04-18 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(b)(2) | Ensure that outside therapists are directly supervised by center staff with cleared CARI and CHRI's. - 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). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member from the Department of Human Services, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children. |
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name in Room 130. - 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. |
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name throughout the center. - 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. |
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(a)(4)(iii) | Provide alternative quiet activities for children who have rested or slept for 30 minutes and do not appear to need additional rest or sleep in Room 123. - 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. |
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(ii) | Ensure that each cot or mat used for rest and sleep is covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering throughout the center.Ensure that an additional covering is provided for use as a covering for each child throughout the center. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, 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 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: each cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. An additional covering shall be provided for use as a covering for each child. |
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(i) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects mouth toys in Room 130. - The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, |
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal in Room 109. - The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. |
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food in Room 109. - 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. |
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi) | Ensure that staff wash their hands after coming into contact with nasal excretions in Room 130. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall 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. |
| 2023-04-18 | 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. |
| 2023-04-18 | 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. |
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and 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). |
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. |
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(2) | Ensure that first aid and CPR training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training. - First aid requirements are as follows: the first aid and CPR training shall include a hands-on training component in addition to any online training coursework. |
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. - 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. |
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 3A:52-133 | Remove any excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room. - Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room. |
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) | Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided. |
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure all Epi-pens have a current prescription. - 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). |
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repair or replace ripped crib mattress in Room 128. - 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. |
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Repair and/or paint the walls in Room 117. - 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. |
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Remove the storage from the bathroom in Room 128. - 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. |
| 2022-11-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-05 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-05 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-05 | 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 128. - 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. |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in Room 120. - 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. |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(i) | Cease the use of pacifier straps in Room 128. - Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) | Repair and/or replace mattresses that are in disrepair in Room 128. - 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 |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use in Room 130. - 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. |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Ensure that diapering surfaces are in good repair in Room 130. - 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. |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for sponsor representative. - 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. |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff 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. |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
| 2022-08-05 | 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). |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. - 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. |
| 2022-08-05 | 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. |
| 2022-08-05 | 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). |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) | Secure sink in bathroom in Room 124. - Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely. |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repair or replace broken ceiling tile in hallway. - 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. |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) | Ensure that blinds are maintained in good repair in Room 109. - 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. |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) | Secure protective cover on lighting in Room 128. - Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) | Repair and/or paint the wall in bathroom in Room 114. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of |
| 2022-01-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-11-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-07-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-08-11 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-11 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-10 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-27 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-05 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-27 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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