Mt. Olive Child Care & Learning Center
BUDD LAKE, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address150 Wolfe Rd, Budd Lake, NJ, 07828
CountyMorris
Phone973-426-1525
Operating details
Capacity110
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High16
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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150 Wolfe Rd, Budd Lake, NJ, 07828, BUDD LAKE, NJ 07828
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/20/2026
- High5
- Medium-High16
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
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2026
- Medium risk2/20/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in rooms 107 and 109.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in rooms 107 and 109. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 3/24/2026 - Medium risk2/20/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(4) — Ensure that milk that is served but not completely consumed is discarded immediately, or refrigerated and consumed within 24 hours in room 112.
Ensure that milk that is served but not completely consumed is discarded immediately, or refrigerated and consumed within 24 hours in room 112. Regulation: Feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, refrigerated breast milk shall be used within 24 hours. formula or breast milk that is served, but not completely consumed or refrigerated, shall be discarded.
Corrected 3/24/2026 - Medium risk2/20/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) — Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers.
Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 3/24/2026 - Medium-High risk2/20/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room 112.
Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room 112. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.
Corrected 3/24/2026 - Medium risk2/20/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(ii) — Ensure a self-made solution of bleach and water is made daily and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Ensure a self-made solution of bleach and water is made daily and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Regulation: 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 a self-made solution consisting of one-quarter cup of household bleach to each gallon of water (one tablespoon per quart), which shall be prepared daily and placed in a labeled, sealed container.
Corrected 3/24/2026 - Medium-High risk2/20/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water after each diaper change in room 109.
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water after each diaper change in room 109. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 3/24/2026 - Medium-High risk2/20/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) — Ensure the center adheres to their illness policy. At the time of the inspection, a child with weeping lesions was permitted to attend the center without a medical diagnosis or clearance from a health care provider. Interviews w
Ensure the center adheres to their illness policy. At the time of the inspection, a child with weeping lesions was permitted to attend the center without a medical diagnosis or clearance from a health care provider. Interviews with staff indicated that the child becomes visibly upset by the rash and is unable to sit without being in pain at times. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include: the child's name; the date and time the illness, symptoms of illness or diseases were observed at the center; a description of the symptoms of illness manifested by the child; the action taken by the center to assist: the child who is demonstrating symptoms of illness; and the director in determining if exclusion of the child from the center is necessary; any significant change in the child's symptoms of illness; the date, if applicable, that: the child was removed from the center; the child returned to the center with a note from a health care provider attesting to the child's admissibility to the center and recovery from a reportable disease, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:57; the child returned to the center with a parent’s note attesting that six days have elapsed since the onset of chicken pox, or that all chicken pox sores have dried and crusted; or the child returned to the center symptom-free.
Corrected 3/24/2026 - Medium-High risk2/20/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Clean the refrigerator in room 104.
Clean the refrigerator in room 104. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 3/24/2026
2025
- High risk11/21/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's supervision policy.
Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's supervision policy. Regulation: (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.
Corrected 11/21/2025 - Medium-High risk11/21/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.
Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 11/21/2025 - High risk11/21/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. On 11/15/24, staff stepped out of the room, leaving the children unsupervised multiple times.
Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. On 11/15/24, staff stepped out of the room, leaving the children unsupervised multiple times. Regulation: 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. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.
Corrected 11/21/2025 - Medium-High risk5/5/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Clean the rainbow mat in room 104.
Clean the rainbow mat in room 104. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 6/17/2025 - Medium-High risk5/5/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water after each diaper change.
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water after each diaper change. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 6/17/2025 - Medium-High risk5/5/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification issued by the DOH.
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification issued by the DOH. Regulation: 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. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.
Corrected 6/17/2025 - Medium-High risk5/5/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Clean all climbing equipment, ride-on toys and the canopy on the playground.
Clean all climbing equipment, ride-on toys and the canopy on the playground. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 6/17/2025 - Medium-High risk5/5/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Clean the blue speckled rug under the sensory table in room 112.
Clean the blue speckled rug under the sensory table in room 112. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 6/17/2025 - Medium-High risk5/5/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Clean the butterfly rug in room 110.
Clean the butterfly rug in room 110. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 6/17/2025 - Medium-High risk5/5/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Clean the circle rug in room 109.
Clean the circle rug in room 109. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 6/17/2025 - High risk5/5/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete training on fire drill procedures. 1 staff was unaware of the center's fire drill procedures.
Ensure that all staff complete training on fire drill procedures. 1 staff was unaware of the center's fire drill procedures. Regulation: (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.
Corrected 6/17/2025 - Medium-High risk5/5/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water after changing a diaper.
Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water after changing a diaper. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 6/17/2025 - Medium-High risk5/5/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Remove the bugs from the ceiling light fixtures in the hallway.
Remove the bugs from the ceiling light fixtures in the hallway. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 6/17/2025 - Medium-High risk5/5/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use.
Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use. Regulation: In addition to the items specified in (a)3 above, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use: iii. Diapering surfaces;
Corrected 6/17/2025 - Medium-High risk5/5/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name throughout the center.
Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name throughout the center. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.
Corrected 6/17/2025 - High risk1/10/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a)(1) — Based on information, ensure that parents are notified of incidents occurring at the center as required, including notifying parents of head injuries immediately. A named staff denied anything occurred when asked by the named ch
Based on information, ensure that parents are notified of incidents occurring at the center as required, including notifying parents of head injuries immediately. A named staff denied anything occurred when asked by the named child's parent, delaying critical care to the named child. Regulation: 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 is bitten and the skin is broken.
Corrected 1/10/2025 - High risk1/10/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) — Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff forcefully placed a named child on the floor, hitting her head on the classroom door and/or the floor multiple times, cau
Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff forcefully placed a named child on the floor, hitting her head on the classroom door and/or the floor multiple times, causing a severe head injury to the named child. Regulation: The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive.
Corrected 1/10/2025
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Estimated monthly cost
$899/month
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About this daycare
- Location: BUDD LAKE, Morris County
- Capacity: 110
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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