Child Care Center
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Alpine Montessori
Oak Ridge, NJ
· Morris County
5676 Berkshire Valley Road,
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 697-4564
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
14ALP0001
License Issued
Oct 24, 2024
Active Through
Oct 24, 2027
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
Rebecca
2020-02-27 20:46:15
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
Horrific experience.
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About the Provider
The Alpine Montessori classroom is a child's world adapted to the size, interests, and tempo of young children. We have designed our school for young boys and girls with comfort and safety in mind. The setting is complete with eye-appealing and stimulating Montessori equipment. Each session is a bustle of movement, with children freely choosing their activities from child-size shelves within their reach. Boys and girls may work alone, in small groups, at tables and chairs, or on floor mats. Youngsters work with their hands, eyes, and ears. At Alpine Montessori children learn by doing!
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tuesday07:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wednesday07:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thursday07:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Friday07:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-10 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-05 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-18 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-27 | Violation | 3A:52-2.3(d)(1) | Request a space evaluation for Room 3 which has been sub-divided to ensure the correct licensed capacity for each area - The requirements for co-location of a center within a multi-use building are as follows, the sponsor or sponsor representative of a center that is, or seeks to be, co-located in a multi-use building shall indicate on its application the nature of the co-location. |
| 2022-10-27 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(2) | Create and maintain an accident log that includes, the child name, date and time of incident and the incident type. - The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the date, time and location of the incident. |
| 2022-10-27 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) | Ensure parental authorizations are obtained for all medications that are to be administered 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 maintain on file a record of the following |
| 2022-10-27 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure epi-pens and other emergency medications are accessible to the staff at all times - 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). |
| 2022-10-27 | 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. |
| 2022-10-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-24 | 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. Replace batteries as needed in all toys that require batteries for operation. - 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. |
| 2022-10-24 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name as required in Room 1. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. |
| 2022-10-24 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(g)(2) | Ensure that each child's bedding is stored separately. - When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be stored separately for each child. |
| 2022-10-24 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) | Ensure that crib sheets are snugly fitted. - 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 sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. |
| 2022-10-24 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi) | Ensure that staff wash their hands after coming into contact with nasal excretions. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. |
| 2022-10-24 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use in room 4. - 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. |
| 2022-10-24 | 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). |
| 2022-10-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. This pertains to two named staff. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2022-10-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete a CHRI background check as required. There are six outstanding CHRIs. 10/28/22 - UPDATE- There are 2 outstanding CHRIs. - 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. |
| 2022-10-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(b) | Ensure that all staff complete the orientation training annually, as required. - 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). |
| 2022-10-24 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(vi) | Ensure that infants that do not need to be held for feeding are provided with age- appropriate seating which meets the standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission and is rated for commercial use. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: a child who, because of age or developmental readiness, no longer needs to be held for feeding shall be provided with an infant seat, high chair with safety strap, or other age-appropriate seating apparatus, which meets the standards of a recognized safety organization (such as the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, the American Society for Testing and Materials, or the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission). |
| 2022-10-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that a minimum of two staff members who have current CPR/First Aid certifications are present in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. - First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. |
| 2022-10-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(3) | Ensure that first aid kit and an American Red Cross First Aid Manual or its equivalent are accessible to the staff at all times. - First aid requirements are as follows: the following equipment shall be placed in a location that is convenient and accessible to staff members |
| 2022-10-24 | 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. |
| 2022-10-24 | 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. |
| 2022-10-24 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(3) | Ensure that all medications are inaccessible to the children. - 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: all medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. |
| 2022-10-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) | Ensure that all toilet seats are fastened securely. - Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely. |
| 2022-10-24 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) | Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. - The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. |
| 2022-10-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean condition in the bathrooms in Room 3. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-10-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) | Ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to the children have protective coverings. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. |
| 2022-10-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Maintain the climbing equipment in good repair on the Preschool playground. - 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. |
| 2021-05-17 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-08 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-12 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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