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Home › NJ › Shrewsbury › Apple Montessori School
40 Avenue at the Common, Shrewsbury NJ 07702 · License #CCC130589 · Center · Child Care Center
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3A:52-5.3(q)(3) · The center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room.
Ensure that all rooms approved for use by children are labeled with a number.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.2(a)(1) · For newly-constructed buildings, for existing buildings whose construction code group classification would change from that which it had been, or for existing buildings that require major alteration or renovation, the center shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) issued by the municipality in which it is located, reflecting the center's compliance with the provisions of the NJUCC, and submit a copy of the CO to the Office of Licensing, for the following group classification: E (Educational) for buildings accommodating children 2 ½ years of age and older and having a total occupancy of six or more children; I-4 (Institutional) for buildings accommodating one or more children less than 2 ½ years of age; or A-3 (Assembly) or one of the group classifications specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)1i or ii for buildings accommodating school-age child care programs only.
Submit a copy of the final Certificate of Occupancy.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(a)(14) · all balconies, rooftops, verandas, and all floor levels used by children that are above the first floor and subject the children to an open drop or atrium shall be protected by barriers consisting of safety glass, Plexiglas, or any other materials approved by the Office of Licensing. Such barriers shall extend at least five feet above the floor level.
Center not meeting the needs of the child; Center not meeting the needs of the child - A named child in the Infant 1 room was not provided lunch or water for approximately 5 hours. Staff were not aware that the child had not been fed until pick up when a named parent found the unopened food.
Disposition: Completed
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from New Jersey DCF, Office of Licensing on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Provide a barrier extending at least 5 feet above floor level as required for the elevator.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(p) · 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.
Ensure that all indoor equipment used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure that safety straps are used in infant feeding chairs as per the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(a)(1) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water before intake of food; immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed; immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions; immediately after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and immediately after outdoor play. (2)for children under three months of age or for those children three months of age and older wherein hand washing with soap and running water may not be developmentally appropriate, the center may use an alternate means for hand washing, including but not limited to disposable baby wipes.
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required immediately before the intake of food.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(a)(4) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food; after toileting; after assisting a child in toileting; after caring for a child who appears to be sick; after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. 7.8(d)3- Staff members hands are washed after changing each diaper.
Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required immediatey before assisting children with lunch or snacks.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · (9) 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. 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).
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are present when two are required. Provide special care plan for 2 children. Provide additional medication as per special care plan for 2 children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.6(a) · (a) The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: 1. Be positive; 2. Be consistent with the age and developmental needs of the children; and 3. Lead to the child's ability to develop and maintain self-control. (b) Staff members shall not discipline children for failing to eat or sleep or for soiling themselves. (c) Staff shall not withhold active play time as a means of discipline unless the child's actions or behavior present a danger to themselves or others. (d) Children may be removed from a group activity to another area, provided that the child so removed is either under the supervision of another staff member or continuously visible to a staff member.
Based on report, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(a) · (a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program.
Based on report, retrain the named staff on the center's discipline policy.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(a)(1) · 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.
Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. Staff stated 12 children when 10 were present.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(a)(1) · 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.
Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. Staff stated 17 and 18 children were present
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.4(a)(2) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age):a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.
Based on complaint: ensure primary caregiver list is adhered to as required.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: the center shall develop mutually with each child's parent(s) and follow a feeding plan regarding the feeding schedule, specific formula, breastfeeding arrangements and accommodations, and/or expressed breast milk, nutritional needs, and introduction of new food for each child. For children less than 12 months of age, the feeding plan shall be: documented in writing; maintained on file.
Based on complaint - ensure to follow feeding plans for each child under 18 months of age.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-2.6(c) · Whenever the Department, through its Office of Licensing, Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit, or local offices, conducts complaint investigations, the center shall cooperate with all Department investigators.
Ensure that the center cooperates with all DCF inspections and investigations as required.1, 3A:52-5.3(r): Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.3(b)(4) · 6.3(a)7. A snack shall be served to all children who are under the center's care for at least three consecutive hours and for all children who are served on an after-school basis. 8. Drinking water shall be made available to all children. 4. Mealtime and snack requirements for centers serving children 18 months of age or older and those children younger than 18 months of age who are developmentally ready to eat regular meals and snacks are as follows: ii. The center shall serve lunch for all children who have not eaten lunch and are: (1) Present during 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.; and (2) Under the center's care for at least five consecutive hours; iii. The center shall serve dinner for all children who: (1) Have not eaten dinner; (2) Are present from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.; and (3) Are scheduled to remain after 7:00 P.M.;
17, 3A:52-6.3(b)(4): Based on information, ensure that meals and snacks are served as required. Two named staff assumed that a named child was fed lunch and failed to confirm that the named child was fed.
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(a) · (a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program.
36, 3A:52-4.8(a): Based on information, retrain all staff on ensuring that children are fed as required.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.