Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Lawrence Day School
Lawrenceville, NJ
· Mercer County
510 Lawrence Square Blvd. South,
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Quick Facts
Capacity
120 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (609) 588-5700
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
11LAW0002
License Issued
Sep 8, 2025
Active Through
Sep 8, 2028
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
AgniK
2017-06-14 23:46:52
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
This is the WORST day care in the world. If you want your kids to be mistreated, then go to this place. The staff is very unprofessional though they may claim they have been in the profession for many years. I went there to enroll my 4-year-old kid. I witnessed how badly the kids are being treated first hand. I would definitely not want any of these folks near my kid. Unfortunately, I had enrolled and paid the deposit and first-week payment before I could witness it. They would not return the money nor would they give me a receipt for the money I paid. The staff was very rude. Now, I don't wonder why many "informed" parents are ignoring this place routinely and enrolling their kids elsewhere. There are a lot of other better places in the neighborhood. I enrolled my kid in another place and she is a happy camper. DO NOT waste your time, money and RISK having your kids mistreated here. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!!!!
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About the Provider
We are currently offering quality affordable childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Our highly trained certified staff is here to make your child’s learning experience…
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-30 | Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-27 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-10 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-25 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-01 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required. - The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) | Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. A named staff grabbed a named child by the back of the neck, forcefully pushing her while doing her hair and smacking her in the face. Additionally, the named staff took the named child's clothes and left the named child naked in the classroom and dumped water on her as punishment. - The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. - 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). |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(4) | Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect. - Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(7) | Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on positive methods of guidance and discipline. - Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(c) | Provide a current health certificate as required. - If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain 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. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. - 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. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. - The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2023-02-24 | 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. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | 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. - 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. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilet in room 5 is in operating condition. - 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. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repair stained ceiling tile in room 6. - 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. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Repair and/or paint the walls in room 4. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) | Ensure that the fence surrounding the outdoor play area is maintained in good condition. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Paint rusted bars in toddler play area. - 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. |
| 2023-02-24 | 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. |
| 2022-07-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-26 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-26 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) | Ensure that the fence surrounding the outdoor play area is maintained in good condition. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. |
| 2022-04-27 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-23 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-23 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-19 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-12-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-11-03 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-29 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-08-25 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-07-14 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-09 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-05-04 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-04 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-09-13 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-06 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-01 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-07 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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