Busy Little Hands Christian Montessori School

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.0based on state inspection data
Capacity39
Est. price$999/mo

Contact information

Address572 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

CityEAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816

CountyMiddlesex

Phone732-387-2750

Websitehttps://busylittlehandscm.com

Operating details

Capacity39

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High8
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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572 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816, EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/28/2026

  • High8
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk4/28/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Ensure the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times.

    Ensure the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. Regulation: An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate.

    Corrected 4/28/2026
  2. High risk4/28/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that a CARI background check is completed as required for 1 named staff.

    Ensure that a CARI background check is completed as required for 1 named staff. Regulation: Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 6/8/2026
  3. Medium-High risk4/28/2026

    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 113.

    Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room 113. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.

    Corrected 6/8/2026
  4. Medium-High risk4/28/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace the missing ceiling tiles in rooms 111 and 112.

    Replace the missing ceiling tiles in rooms 111 and 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 6/8/2026
  5. Medium-High risk4/28/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a) — Ensure health records are maintained on file as required for 9 named children.

    Ensure health records are maintained on file as required for 9 named children. Regulation: (a) For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 1. Each child not enrolled in a public or private school shall have had a health examination performed by a health care provider within: i. Six months prior to admission, for children who are 2½ years of age or younger; or ii. One year prior to admission, for children above 2½ years of age. 2. For each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record , and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57- 4.5(e): i. For children coming from other states or countries in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.6 and 4.7; and ii. For children who are in foster care or experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2). 3. For children enrolled in a public or private school, the center shall obtain a written statement from each child's parent indicating: I. That the child is in good health and can participate in the normal activities of the program; and ii. Any conditions or specific needs that may require special accommodations. 4. If immunizations are contraindicated for medical reasons, the center may choose to admit the child, provided that the parent submits to the center a written statement from a health care provider attesting to the following: i. The reason the immunization is medically contraindicated; and ii. The specific time period that the immunization is medically contraindicated. 5. A child shall be exempted from a physical examination, immunization, or medical treatment if the parent objects thereto in a written statement submitted to the center, signed by the parent, explaining how the examination, immunization, or medical treatment conflict

    Corrected 6/8/2026
  6. Medium-Low risk4/28/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.

    Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 6/8/2026
  7. Medium-High risk4/28/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure the metal stakes along the black border, on the outdoor platy area, are secured.

    Ensure the metal stakes along the black border, on the outdoor platy area, are secured. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.

    Corrected 6/8/2026
  8. Medium-High risk4/28/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) — Ensure garbage receptacles are securely covered if used for food throughout the center.

    Ensure garbage receptacles are securely covered if used for food throughout the center. Regulation: garbage receptacles shall be: made of durable, leak-proof and nonabsorbent materials; covered in a secure manner; emptied to the outdoor garbage receptacle when filled; maintained in a sanitary manner.

    Corrected 6/8/2026
  9. Medium-High risk4/28/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Ensure cubbies outside of room 113 are secured to a stable surface.

    Ensure cubbies outside of room 113 are secured to a stable surface. Regulation: 17. All televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. 18. Ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.

    Corrected 6/8/2026
  10. Medium risk4/28/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces including chipping paint in rooms 111, 112, and 113.

    Repair and/or paint surfaces including chipping paint in rooms 111, 112, and 113. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.

    Corrected 6/8/2026
  11. Medium risk4/28/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) — Ensure that cords in rooms 111 and 112 are secured and made inaccessible to the children.

    Ensure that cords in rooms 111 and 112 are secured and made inaccessible to the children. Regulation: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children.

    Corrected 6/8/2026
  12. Medium-High risk4/28/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children, including cleaning products, throughout the center.

    Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children, including cleaning products, throughout the center. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

    Corrected 4/28/2026
  13. High risk4/28/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that 1 named child has an emergency plan as indicated on the health form.

    Ensure that 1 named child has an emergency plan as indicated on the health form. Regulation: (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).

    Corrected 6/8/2026
  14. High risk4/28/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that 1 named child has an inhaler and action plan present as indicated on the enrollment application.

    Ensure that 1 named child has an inhaler and action plan present as indicated on the enrollment application. Regulation: (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).

    Corrected 6/8/2026
  15. High risk4/28/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that 1 named child's albuterol is stored in the original box with the child's name and prescription.

    Ensure that 1 named child's albuterol is stored in the original box with the child's name and prescription. Regulation: (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).

    Corrected 6/8/2026
  16. Medium-High risk4/28/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) — Ensure 1 named child has authorized emergency contacts listed on the enrollment packet.

    Ensure 1 named child has authorized emergency contacts listed on the enrollment packet. Regulation: The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment; the name(s), home and work address(es), home and work telephone number(s) and signature(s) of the parent(s); the name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of any person(s) authorized by the parent(s) to visit the child at the center and/or take the child from the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1; and the name, address, and telephone number of the child's health care provider; signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment; the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b); the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b).; health information for each child, as follows: for early childhood programs, a record of the child’s health examination and immunizations, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a); and for school-age child care programs, a record of the parent’s statement concerning the child’s health, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(b).

    Corrected 6/8/2026
  17. High risk4/28/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — Ensure that extra cot sheets are provided for each child as required.

    Ensure that extra cot sheets are provided for each child as required. Regulation: 1. 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 View official inspection document Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be: (1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-

    Corrected 6/8/2026
  18. Medium risk4/28/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) — Provide protective coverings for electrical outlets accessible to the children in room 111.

    Provide protective coverings for electrical outlets accessible to the children in room 111. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.

    Corrected 6/8/2026
  19. Medium-Low risk4/28/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.7(h) — Obtain and maintain on file, written parental authorization before transporting a child to or from the center.

    Obtain and maintain on file, written parental authorization before transporting a child to or from the center. Regulation: The center shall obtain written authorization from the parent or guardian before transporting a child to or from the center.

    Corrected 6/8/2026
  20. Medium-High risk4/28/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Remove the storage in rooms 111 and 112 that could pose a hazard, including the leaning table and stacked chairs.

    Remove the storage in rooms 111 and 112 that could pose a hazard, including the leaning table and stacked chairs. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 6/8/2026
  21. Medium-High risk4/28/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Remove the unapproved trampoline from room 111.

    Remove the unapproved trampoline from room 111. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 6/8/2026
  22. Medium-High risk4/28/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the center is free of moisture resulting in water leaks on the ceiling tiles in rooms 111 and 113.

    Ensure the center is free of moisture resulting in water leaks on the ceiling tiles in rooms 111 and 113. 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 6/8/2026

2025

  1. High risk3/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Submit CARI clearance for 1 named staff.

    Submit CARI clearance for 1 named staff. Regulation: As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.

    Corrected 4/29/2025
  2. High risk3/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(f) — Ensure that each child's bedding is stored separately for each child.

    Ensure that each child's bedding is stored separately for each child. Regulation: When cribs, playpens, cots, mats or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment are stored with sheets, blankets, or other coverings as single units, at least one item of each unit shall be labeled with child-identifying information. (g) When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be: 1. Labeled for each child; and 2. Stored separately for each child.

    Corrected 4/29/2025
  3. High risk3/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.

    Corrected 4/29/2025

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25Total Violations
22Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$999/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: EAST BRUNSWICK, Middlesex County
  • Capacity: 39
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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