Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
The Learning Experience at Somerset, LLC
Somerset, NJ
· Somerset County
12 Cedar Grove La,
Somerset, NJ 08873
Quick Facts
Capacity
180 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (732) 868-1919
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
18LEA0009
License Issued
Mar 19, 2026
Active Through
Mar 19, 2029
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
Erika
2015-07-10 04:03:37
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
Absolutely love this daycare. Will send any one here!
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Caitie
2015-07-07 14:11:47
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
My toddler absolutely adores the staff at The Learning Experience. The center is always clean and organized, the security is great, the teachers are fantastic. I have only great things to say and would recommend this daycare to anyone.
Alexis
2015-07-01 01:42:45
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
My son absolutely adores The Learning Experience in Somerset,NJ. The facility is very clean and they offer great techniques in learning. Everyday is a new adventure for him. The staff is amazing, they definitely give my child the attention he needs. The school meal are healthy which is a plus. Hands down I'm happy that I put him in this school. This school is most certainly a second home for him.
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About the Provider
We believe that each child deserves to grow and learn at their own pace. TLE provides the tools that help our children develop to their greatest potential. State of the art early learning centers located in eighteen states offering a comprehensive curric
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMonday through Friday 6:30AM until 6:30PM
Inspection/Report History
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. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-17 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-11 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-20 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-28 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-09 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Renewal,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-18 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-19 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-04 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-01 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-01 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) | Maintain space requirements for all rooms approved by OOL for children's use in room 9. The room is being used as for storage. - Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children. |
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the date in room 2. - 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. |
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the mattress used for rest and sleep is covered with a sheet in room 2. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, 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 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: each cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. An additional covering shall be provided for use as a covering for each child. |
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) | Repair and/or replace sleeping equipment that is in disrepair in room 11. - 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 |
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the diapering mat in room 4. - 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 |
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal in room 11. - The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. |
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) | Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water after changing a diaper in room 4. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately |
| 2023-03-01 | 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. - 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. |
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(b) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. - Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). |
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required. The special care states that a child needs medication which was not available at 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 store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). |
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in room 12. The cabinet door was unlocked where there was cleaning wipes. The lock on the cabinet was locked at the time of 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. |
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept in good repair in room 11. The cushion in the book area is torn. - 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. |
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(2) | Provide adequate lighting in room 4. There are two lights that are not operable. - Lighting requirements are as follows: during program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. |
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) | Ensure that all computer monitors are secured to a stable surface throughout the center. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. |
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). Clean the climbing equipment on the small playground. - 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. |
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The climbing equipment on the large playground has a steep drop from the equipment. Please provide the manufacture's instructions. - 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. |
| 2022-05-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-29 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-29 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-29 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Based on report, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. - The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. |
| 2022-04-29 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Based on report, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. - The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips. |
| 2022-04-29 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Based on report, retrain the 2 named staff on 1. The center's supervision policy and 2. the center's policies and procedures for tracking. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-04-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-07 | 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. A therapist was alone with a 3 year old child without the required CHRI clearance. - 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. |
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Room 4 had 4 children at 16-17m (ratio-1.00) and 8 children at 18m (ratio-1.33) for a total ratio of 2.33 which requires 3 staff and only 2 staff were present. - 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 |
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) | Designate a director designee for whenever the director is not present at the center and ensure that the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times the director is not at the center. The director designee was working in room 3. - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center. |
| 2022-01-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-09 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-11-10 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-08-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-01 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-21 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-19 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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