Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
The Learning Experience
Union, NJ
· Union County
2234 Morris Avenue,
Union, NJ 07083
Quick Facts
Capacity
184 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (908) 810-5600
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
110300146
License Issued
Sep 2, 2026
Active Through
Sep 2, 2029
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
Shakhira
2012-11-06 14:36:23
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I am so happy that this school exist. It offers the perfect balance of teamwork between parents and teachers. My daughter comes home everyday teaching me something new. Thank you Ms. Marie,Jess,and Ms. Tiffany
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About the Provider
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.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-27 | Re-Inspection,Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-12 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-01-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-31 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-25 | Complaint,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-14 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-27 | Monitoring,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-24 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-24 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-10 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-02 | Complaint,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-22 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-17 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-03 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-22 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-18 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-03 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-03 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 8/17/2023: 2 staff missing CARI's. - 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. |
| 2023-07-03 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Repair or replace torn diaper mat in room 105. - 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. |
| 2023-07-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) | Ensure that all bathroom equipment is fastened securely. Repair or replace bathroom sink in room 113. - Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely. |
| 2023-07-03 | 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. In class 115 one child was missing a treatment plan, and one child was missing medication from his treatment plan. - 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. |
| 2023-07-03 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2) | Ensure that classrooms that care for children under 18 months of age provide at least four different activity areas and that each area contains at least four types of supplies and equipment in room 105. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. |
| 2023-07-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repair or replace broken floor molding in bathroom of room 117. - 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. |
| 2023-07-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) | Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks or seepage on the ceiling of room 124. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. |
| 2023-07-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.5(a)(1) | Ensure that all lally columns in areas used by children have protective padding from the floor to a height of at least 72 inches. - For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply, all lally columns in areas used by the children shall have protective padding around them from the floor to a height of at least 72 inches. |
| 2023-07-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Remove debris and overgrown vegetation from the outdoor play area. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
| 2023-07-03 | 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. |
| 2023-07-03 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(1) | Ensure that age appropriate times frames are provided for each activity. Children were seated for a significant period of time. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries. |
| 2023-07-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Ensure to clean accumulated dust from light and vent in room 120. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-07-03 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) | Ensure all children wash their hands after an activity (sand and water). - 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 |
| 2023-07-03 | 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. |
| 2023-07-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Remove crib blocking exit in room 105. - 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. |
| 2023-07-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. Repair sink in room 113. - 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. |
| 2023-07-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. - 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. |
| 2023-07-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) | Repair or replace blinds in room 122. - 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. |
| 2023-07-03 | 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 |
| 2023-07-03 | 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 in 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. |
| 2023-07-03 | 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. |
| 2023-02-09 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-10 | Monitoring,Increase | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-10 | Monitoring,Increase | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(d)(1) | Ensure that a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit is maintained in room 115. At the time of the inspection, the thermostat in room 115 was reading 66 degrees. The center took immediate action and raised the temperature to above 68 degrees. - Heating requirements are as follows: a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained in all areas used by children, including, but not limited to, classrooms and bathrooms. |
| 2022-08-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-21 | 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. |
| 2022-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after changing a child's diaper. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting. |
| 2022-07-05 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-05 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-05 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(i) | Cease the use of pacifier straps in room 107. - Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. |
| 2022-07-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times. - The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure. |
| 2022-07-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Please remove all garbage from the parking lot. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
| 2022-06-21 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-21 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all staff are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. Staff in room 113 stated there were 16 children present when 15 children were present. Room 110 had 12 children present and staff stated 13. Room 107 had 14 children present and 13 children were signed in. Room 115 had 12 children present when 11 were signed in. On 7/5/22 all rooms were abated except room 113. Room 113 had 15 children present wherein 14 children were signed in on the IPAD system. - 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. |
| 2022-06-14 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-14 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-19 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-19 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-19 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(a)(2) | Ensure that blankets do not cover the child's face during nap time throughout the center. - 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. |
| 2022-04-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-31 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-31 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-31 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(d) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center, including during nap and rest time. At the time of the inspection, there were 16 toddlers resting with 1 staff when 2 were needed. - The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in 3A:52-4.3(d) 1, 2, and 3 are met:Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:1018 months to under 2 ½ years - 1:122 ½ years and above - 1:20 |
| 2022-03-04 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-04 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all staff have completed training pertaining to the center's policies and procedures for tracking children and are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. At the time of the inspection, Staff stated there were 16 children in Room 122 and 17 were present. - 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. |
| 2022-02-14 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-14 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-14 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use in rooms 110 & 107. - 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. |
| 2022-02-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including 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. |
| 2022-02-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable in room 105. Center took immediate action and fixed the emergency door in room 105. - 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. |
| 2022-01-31 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-19 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-12-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-11-12 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
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