Child Care Center
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The Learning Experience
River Vale, NJ
· Bergen County
688 Westwood Ave,
River Vale, NJ 07675
Quick Facts
Capacity
174 children
Age range (listing information)
6 weeks - 13 years
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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
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 664-6414
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
100300054
License Issued
Jun 22, 2026
Active Through
Jun 22, 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 – Ramsey provides safe and nurturing daycare and preschool programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Conveniently located near Route 17 and Interstate Shopping Center, our center proudly serves families in Ramsey, Mahwah, and Allendale. Our all-inclusive L.E.A.P. Curriculum combines play, exploration, and enrichment in music, fitness, and engineering—at no extra cost. With dedicated teachers and welcoming classrooms, children thrive as they Learn, Play, and Grow every day.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30am - 6:30pm
- Tuesday6:30am - 6:30pm
- Wednesday6:30am - 6:30pm
- Thursday6:30am - 6:30pm
- Friday6:30am - 6:30pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-07-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-22 | Re-Inspection,Life Safety Modification | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-16 | Monitoring,Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-18 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-11-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-10-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-23 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-18 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-18 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-13 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-05 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-21 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-07 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-24 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-31 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-27 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-28 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-25 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-09 | 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. |
| 2022-06-09 | 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 123. - 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. |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room 118. - 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. |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i) | Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan. Ensure that the center obtains updated feeding plans as the children are introduced to new foods and or feeding schedules have changed. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: the center shall develop mutually with each child's parent(s) and follow a feeding plan regarding the feeding schedule, specific formula, breastfeeding arrangements and accommodations, and/or expressed breast milk, nutritional needs, and introduction of new food for each child. |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(e) | Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking in classroom 123. - The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required. Ensure that the center is using a 2 step method of first soap and water followed by a bleach and water solution or another disinfectant. During the inspection, it was observed that some classrooms were not following this process on the tables or after diaper changes. 7/12/22: Ensure that the diaper changing table is cleaned using a 2 step method In room 123. - Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed in classroom 123. - 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. |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(v) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after outdoor play. The children in classroom 120 returned from outside and sat at the tables. - 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. |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(ii) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after toileting. A staff member in classroom 123 did not wash hands with soap and running water after a diaper change. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after toileting. |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) | Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Edit the staff records checklist to include all of the current staff including the sponsor representatives. - 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). |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Obtain CARI background checks for 4 staff. - 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. |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.7/12/22: Missing CARI background checks for the renewal for 8 staff.8/18/22: Missing CARI background check for 4 staff.9/20+2022: Missing CARI background check for 2 staff. - When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. |
| 2022-06-09 | 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 for the center's license renewal. Ensure that the clearance date is after 1/1/2021 or have the staff obtain a new CHRI. Missing CHRI's for 7 staff. - 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. |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that the completion of the training is documented on the Staff Records Checklist. Staff orientation logs were not available at the time of the inspection. - The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b). |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Training logs were not available at the time of the inspection. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Training logs were not available at the time of the inspection. - 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. |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist including all of the required components. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment. |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) | Ensure that the center removes any expired medication from the center. - 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 maintain on file a record of the following |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(i) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication. - 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 maintain on file a record of the following the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures. |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(k)(6) | Ensure that the center's social media policy includes guidelines for parents. Edit the social media policy to reflect the appropriate guidelines for parents. - The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the guidelines for parents, including but not limited to, prohibiting the posting of photographs or videos of any child other than their own. |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. - The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. The supply room door was locked but not closed all the way. The director closed it during the inspection. - 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. |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Repair or replace the stained ceiling tiles in classroom 116. - 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. |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i) | Maintain the building structure to prevent water from entering. Repair the cause of the leak causing the stained ceiling tiles in classroom 116. - the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering. |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) | Ensure that blinds are maintained in good repair and that all blind cords are inaccessible to the children in the hallway located outside of Make Believe Blvd. - 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. |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) | Ensure that the fence surrounding the outdoor play area is maintained in good condition. Repair the fence separating the two playgrounds. The bottom of the fence is buckling and sticking up into the large playground. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. Replenish the mulch underneath the climbing structures in both playgrounds. - 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. |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-2.1(b) | Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. - A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license. |
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. |
| 2022-05-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-18 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-18 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-18 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Obtain CARI background clearances for 2 staff. - 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. |
| 2022-04-18 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Room 120 had 15 children aged 2 with 2 staff when 3 is required. - 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 |
| 2022-04-18 | Violation | 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training, a CARI background check, and a CHRI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. At the time of the inspection, there was 1 child present in room 110 with 2 therapist who have not completed the required items for the center in order to be left alone with the child.5/6/22: A therapist was working alone in a separate classroom without the completed items that are required for the center to be left alone with the child. - The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed. |
| 2021-09-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-07-22 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-11-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-09-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-24 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-06-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-06-05 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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