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Daycare report card

The Learning Experience

900 Monroe Street · Midtown

B-
B- · 68/100 — weighted 50% safety & compliance, 35% parent sentiment, 15% program quality.
B+
Safety & compliance79 inspections on record · 0 open · 1.52 findings per inspection (town median 1.46)
C
Parent sentiment4.5 stars across 90 Google reviews
B
Program qualityEnrolled in Grow NJ Kids — working toward a rating
Cost & waitlistno approved submissions yet

The facts

Address900 Monroe Street
Phone201-533-1848
WebsiteVisit site ↗
Ages6 weeks – Kindergarten
Hours6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
NeighborhoodMidtown
Google rating4.5 ★ (90 reviews) ↗
Licensed capacity161 children
License151200144
Grow NJ KidsLevel 1
WaitlistPeak enrollment Fall & January; spots held up to 1 year
Tuition~$2,356/mo infants
2021 estimate — verify with the center

What parents should know

  • Corporate discount programs available
  • Parent app with photos updated throughout the day
  • Infant yoga & monthly philanthropy events
  • Key fob entry + cameras in all rooms
  • Sign language

What reviews say

4.5 stars across 90 reviews. Staff warmth and professionalism consistently praised — Ms. Ivelise and Ms. Yvette mentioned by name by multiple families. Clean facilities and flexible schedule options are highlights.

Read all 90 Google reviews ↗

Program

Curriculum: L.E.A.P.

Parent appSecurity camerasSign languageCorporate discounts

State licensing & inspection history

Last inspected 4/8/2026 (Re-Inspection)  ·  79 inspections on record  ·  0 open · 120 corrected
Corrected — resolved
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 2/26/2026
Ensure all medications along with the special care plan are present at the center. On child needed Zyrtec and Asthma Plan.
✓ Corrected 3/6/2026
3A:52-6.2(a)(1)  ·  cited 2/26/2026
Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program and ensure all materials used by the children are age-ap
✓ Corrected 4/8/2026
3A:52-5.3(a)(1)  ·  cited 2/26/2026
Maintain the stained ceiling tile in Room 117.
✓ Corrected 4/8/2026
3A:52-5.3(a)(1)  ·  cited 2/26/2026
Secure the ceiling tiles in the bathroom in Room 133.
✓ Corrected 4/8/2026
3A:52-4.6(c)(3)  ·  cited 2/26/2026
Provide documentation that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
✓ Corrected 3/6/2026
3A:52-4.9(a)  ·  cited 12/23/2025
Based on report, ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are adhered to at all times throughout the center including recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abu
✓ Corrected 2/12/2026
3A:52-4.8(a)  ·  cited 12/23/2025
Based on report, retrain all staff from an outside source on recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect.
✓ Corrected 2/12/2026
3A:52-6.6(a)  ·  cited 12/16/2025
Based on complaint #24803, the center needs to ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline and do not withhold food, emotional responses, stimulation, or
✓ Corrected 12/16/2025
3A:52-4.10(a)  ·  cited 12/16/2025
Ensure that a CARI background check is completed as required for (2) named staff.
✓ Corrected 1/9/2026
3A:52-4.1(d)  ·  cited 12/16/2025
Based on complaint# 24803, ensure that all staff complete a medical examination and maintain on file at the center as required by OOL. 12.17.2025-(1) medical examination outstandin
✓ Corrected 1/9/2026
3A:52-5.3(a)(1)  ·  cited 12/16/2025
Ensure to replace the missing ceiling tile in the hallway near Room 108. Staff took immediate action to replace the missing ceiling tile.
✓ Corrected 12/16/2025
3A:52-5.3(a)(1)  ·  cited 12/16/2025
Secure the radios to a stable surface in Room 119.
✓ Corrected 12/23/2025
3A:52-4.3(a)(1)  ·  cited 12/16/2025
Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care in Room 129. Staff reported a total of (6) children in their ca
✓ Corrected 12/23/2025
3A:52-5.3(m)(2)  ·  cited 12/16/2025
Ensure that the emergency exit door is easily operable in Room 108.
✓ Corrected 12/23/2025
3A:52-5.3(d)(1)  ·  cited 12/16/2025
Based on complaint# 24814, the center needs to ensure that a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit is maintained in all areas used by the children. 12.23.2025-Room 130 maint
✓ Corrected 1/9/2026
3A:52-6.1(b)(6)  ·  cited 10/9/2025
Provide daily structured and unstructured indoor and outdoor energetic physical activity that promotes coordination and movement.
✓ Corrected 12/1/2025
3A:52-5.3(b)(6)  ·  cited 10/9/2025
Repair the fence for the center's outdoor play area.
✓ Corrected 12/1/2025
3A:52-4.8(a)  ·  cited 10/9/2025
Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy.
✓ Corrected 10/9/2025
3A:52-6.6(a)  ·  cited 10/9/2025
Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff was observed moving a named child form the table to the mat area in an ag
✓ Corrected 10/9/2025
3A:52-5.3(r)  ·  cited 10/9/2025
Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.
✓ Corrected 10/9/2025
3A:52-7.5(b)(7)  ·  cited 9/17/2025
Ensure that a special care plan for (1) named child is kept on file at the center.
✓ Corrected 9/17/2025
3A:52-4.8(d)  ·  cited 7/25/2025
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
✓ Corrected 7/30/2025
3A:52-4.8(c)  ·  cited 7/25/2025
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
✓ Corrected 7/30/2025
3A:52-4.8(a)  ·  cited 7/25/2025
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
✓ Corrected 7/30/2025
3A:52-4.11(a)  ·  cited 7/25/2025
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 8-29-25: There are 1 CHRI clearance's needed.
✓ Corrected 9/12/2025
3A:52-5.2(b)  ·  cited 7/25/2025
Ensure the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times.
✓ Corrected 7/30/2025
3A:52-5.2(c)  ·  cited 7/25/2025
Provide a current health certificate as required.
✓ Corrected 8/12/2025
3A:52-4.1(d)  ·  cited 7/25/2025
Maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
✓ Corrected 9/12/2025
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 7/25/2025
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name or provide the prescription in room 133.
✓ Corrected 8/12/2025
3A:52-6.1(g)(3)  ·  cited 7/25/2025
Ensure that the classroom has more books in room 109.
✓ Corrected 7/30/2025

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