The Learning Experience - River Vale NJ Regular Child Care Center

688 WESTWOOD AVENUE , River Vale NJ 07675
(201) 664-6414

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: 100300054
  • Capacity: 174
  • Age Range: 0 - 6 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: Aug 09, 2025
  • 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
2022-07-12 2022-08-18 3A:52-4.7(a)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: 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 make believe blvd with 2 therapist who have not completed the required items for the center in order to be left alone with the child.
2022-06-09 2022-07-12 3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(iv)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be maintained in a sanitary manner.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the bathroom garbage lid is kept clean and in a sanitary manner in the purple bathroom in classroom 105.
2022-06-09 2022-07-12 3A:52-4.4(a)(2)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers.
2022-06-09 2022-07-12 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 123.
2022-06-09 2022-07-12 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room 118.
2022-06-09 2022-07-12 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i)
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.

Violation Observed: 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.
2022-06-09 2022-07-12 3A:52-6.1(e)
The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.

Violation Observed: Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking in classroom 123.
2022-06-09 2022-09-20 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)
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

Violation Observed: 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.
2022-06-09 2022-09-20 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 classroom 123.
2022-06-09 2022-07-12 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(v)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after outdoor play. The children in classroom 120 returned from outside and sat at the tables.
2022-06-09 2022-08-18 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(ii)
Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after toileting.

Violation Observed: 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.
2022-06-09 2022-09-20 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.
2022-06-09 2023-03-31 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. Edit the staff records checklist to include all of the current staff including the sponsor representatives.
2022-06-09 2022-08-18 3A:52-4.10(a)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Obtain CARI background checks for 4 staff.
2022-06-09 2023-01-04 3A:52-4.10(b)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: 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.

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