Description: The mission of the Montessori School of Hamilton is to enrich the quality of the child's educational and developmental pathways of life. To foster the love of learning and encourage individuality and self expression. We are committed to providing a high quality superior educational experience unparalleled and unsurpassed by any early childhood program provided.
The key to Montessori is that it identifies with the child's natural desire to learn. The drive with which the child holds within him is the bases for all principles and methods to Montessori. With this innate desire to explore and discover by himself the child becomes an independent learner. All this in a safe and happy environment.
Our commitment does not stop there. We believe in a continuity of learning extending it well beyond the classroom and into the home and family. After all, this is were practical life skills taught will be utilized and the sense of accomplishment felt. Educating parents in the techniques and principals used is of most importance to our continuity of learning belief. We strive to meet the needs of the children and their families.
We incorporate all facets of a child's life experiences into our learning programs. Understanding the issues and challenges with which all children are faced with at each age, gives us the knowledge needed to facilitate early learning for any child regardless of background. This ensures that we also address a child's emotional and behavioral development. A completed well rounded age appropriate program takes into consideration each and every developmental pathway of a child's life.
Regular centers may be recognized for promoting the social, cognitive and physical development of children. We not only promote these things but put emphasis on the later the emotional and behavioral development. This approach is an added must to the conventional motor and cognitive developmental programs provided by most conventional day care centers.
Prepare the environment to meet the child’s needs. This should include not only the physical needs but also the psychological. The child’s physical needs include clothing, shelter, food and security plus ample space to move around in. The child’s psychological needs are love, social acceptance and respect for him/her as a human being. Always keeping in mind that each child is unique and will follow their own natural pathway of development. It is up to us as parents and care givers to guide them as they progress in their endeavors.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-31 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity of the classrooms at all times throughout the center. During inspection, there were 25 children sleeping in room #3, wherein the licensed capacity is 16. |
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| 2022-02-24 | 2022-02-24 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) |
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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 Violation Observed: Ensure that crib is used in accordance to manufactures instructions in room 5. |
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| 2022-02-24 | 2022-02-24 | 3A:52-6.4(i) |
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Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. Violation Observed: Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices. |
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| 2021-04-13 | 2021-05-14 | 3A:52-4.3(c) |
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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 Violation Observed: There was 1 staff present with 15 children 2.5- 6 years of age, wherein 2 staff were required. |
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| 2021-04-13 | 2021-10-19 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) |
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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 Renewal CARI's are completed for all staff. |
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| 2021-04-13 | 2021-05-14 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) |
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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: The center shall complete and provide documentation for water testing from at least 50 percent of indoor faucets. |
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| 2021-04-13 | 2021-10-19 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) |
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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 Renewal CARI's are completed for all staff. |
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| 2021-04-13 | 2021-05-14 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) |
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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: The center shall complete and provide documentation for water testing from at least 50 percent of indoor faucets. |
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| 2021-04-13 | 2021-05-14 | 3A:52-4.3(c) |
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The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): | Age Staff/Child Ratio | Under 18 months - 1:4 | 18 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:6 | 2 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:10 | 4 years - 1:12 | 5 years and older - 1:15 Violation Observed: There was 1 staff present with 15 children 2.5- 6 years of age, wherein 2 staff were required. |
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| 2019-04-08 | 2019-07-08 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) |
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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. Violation Observed: A) Replace stained ceiling tiles in room 2.B) Replace stained ceiling tiles in room 4. |
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| 2019-04-08 | 2019-07-08 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) |
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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. Violation Observed: Maintain resilient surfacing under slides in large play area. |
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| 2019-04-08 | 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) | |
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All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. Violation Observed: Ensure that food is stored properly in room 3. |
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| 2019-04-08 | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) | |
| 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). | ||
| 2019-04-08 | 3A:52-5.2(d) | |
| An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. | ||
| 2019-04-08 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | |
| 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. | ||
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