The Montessori Children's Academy - Morristown NJ Temporary Child Care Center

6 - 10 Kahn Road , Morristown NJ 07960
(973) 410-9669

About the Provider

Description:

The Montessori Children’s Academy (MCA) opened the doors of its Madison, New Jersey Campus to 45 students in September of 1999.  Rapid successful growth necessitated the addition of more classes and brought the number of children enrolled to more than 100 by the next year.  As enthusiasm for traditional Montessori programs continued, MCA opened another campus in the adjoining town of Chatham at the start of the 2003 school year.  Shortly after the addition of the Chatham campus, the decision was made to introduce an Elementary Program so that MCA could fulfill the wishes of its parents for an educational path that went beyond its toddler through kindergarten offerings. 
MCA expanded once again to meet the growing needs of another neighboring community when, in 2007, it opened its largest educational facility in Short Hills.  In 2010, it relocated the Madison Campus to a brand new and much larger facility, located in Convent Station.  Looking again to expand its base offerings, in 2011 MCA, through its subsidiary company MCA for Creative Learning (CL), began offering therapeutic Speech/Language and OT services to those children that would benefit from including that additional support as part of their education. 

In 2012, MCA partnered with an enrichment company, LEAF Approach to Enrichments (LEAF).  With LEAF, MCA can now offer a wide range of enrichments for all ages within the communities it serves.  The very young are taught with morning Parent/Child classes, school age children are offered programs after their regular sessions end, while evening/weekend classes are geared primarily toward adults.  All of these add-on programs are based on the Montessori approach to learning. 
At present, MCA serves almost 500 families and offers programs for toddlers through elementary students.  The demands of today’s world make a Montessori education more important than ever before. MCA plans to be at the forefront of this approach to learning by expanding into new communities as well as by increasing its offerings with other synergistic services, enabling MCA to be a leader in early childhood education.  The Montessori Children’s Academy is affiliated with the American Montessori Society and is also a member of the New Jersey Montessori Administrator’s Council.

 

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 14MON0003
  • Capacity: 44
  • Age Range: 2 1/2 - 6 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Before and After School, Daytime, Kindergarten
  • Transportation: Field Trips
  • Current License Expiration Date: Aug 16, 2024
  • 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
2023-04-20 2023-06-14 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 a medical and mantox clearance upon hire, refers to 2 staff members
2023-04-20 2023-06-14 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.
2023-04-20 2023-06-14 3A:52-4.11(a)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal.
2023-04-20 3A:52-2.1(b)
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.

Violation Observed: Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents.
2023-04-20 2023-07-26 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i)
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.

Violation Observed: 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.
2023-04-20 2023-05-19 3A:52-5.3(l)(4)
Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file.
2023-04-20 2023-07-26 3A:52-5.3(h)(2)
Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center

Violation Observed: Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required.
2020-09-01 2020-12-15 3A:52-5.3(i)(8)
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.

Violation Observed: The center shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification issued by Department of Health. A Memorandum of Understanding was provided by the center.
2020-09-01 2020-09-17 3A:52-5.3(p)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure the air conditioner units have barriers in in the classrooms.
2020-09-01 2020-09-17 3A:52-5.3(b)(6)
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.

Violation Observed: Ensure the fence around the playground is maintained.
2020-09-01 2020-12-15 3A:52-5.3(i)(8)
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.

Violation Observed: The center shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification issued by Department of Health. A Memorandum of Understanding was provided by the center.
2020-09-01 2020-09-17 3A:52-5.3(b)(6)
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.

Violation Observed: Ensure the fence around the playground is maintained.
2020-09-01 2020-09-17 3A:52-5.3(p)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure the air conditioner units have barriers in in the classrooms.
2018-11-30 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 the current staff records checklist form is maintained. NOTE: 7/16/19 Remains unabated.
2018-11-30 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 the current staff records checklist form is maintained. NOTE: 7/16/19 Remains unabated.NOTE: 8/28/19 Remains unabated.

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