Primrose School Of Warren

WARREN, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

1.7based on state inspection data
Capacity210
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address117 Mt Bethel Road, Warren, NJ, 07059

CityWARREN, NJ 07059

CountySomerset

Phone908-822-9900

Websitehttps://applemontessorischools.com

Operating details

Capacity210

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/24/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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117 Mt Bethel Road, Warren, NJ, 07059, WARREN, NJ 07059

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  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: 6/24/2026

  • High5
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) — Post the results of radon testing as required.

    Post the results of radon testing as required. Regulation: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean throughout the center.

    Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean throughout the center. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-Low risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) — Provide documentation that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Documentation needed for 2 group teachers.

    Provide documentation that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Documentation needed for 2 group teachers. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) — Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Documentation needed for 1 head teacher.

    Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Documentation needed for 1 head teacher. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: or all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use in Room 3.

    Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use in Room 3. 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;

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) — Ensure a commercially prepared disinfectant is used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

    Ensure a commercially prepared disinfectant is used 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 commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i) — Ensure that all cribs have a snugly fitting sheet in Room 1.

    Ensure that all cribs have a snugly fitting sheet in Room 1. Regulation: Each crib or playpen shall be equipped with: a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress; a clean, snugly fitting sheet; top rails that are at least 19 inches above the mattress and slats that are not more than 2 3/8 inches apart.

    Not corrected
  8. Medium risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i) — Ensure that the top rails of the cribs are at least 19 inches above the mattress in Room 2

    Ensure that the top rails of the cribs are at least 19 inches above the mattress in Room 2 Regulation: Each crib or playpen shall be equipped with: a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress; a clean, snugly fitting sheet; top rails that are at least 19 inches above the mattress and slats that are not more than 2 3/8 inches apart.

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(iii)(4) — Ensure that staff using disposable gloves for diaper changes dispose of the gloves after each use and wash their hands after each diaper change in Room 3.

    Ensure that staff using disposable gloves for diaper changes dispose of the gloves after each use and wash their hands after each diaper change in Room 3. Regulation: Staff members who use disposable gloves during a diaper change shall dispose of these gloves after each use and shall wash their hands.

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(iii)(1) — Ensure diaper creams are inaccessible in Room 6.

    Ensure diaper creams are inaccessible in Room 6. Regulation: diapering supply requirements are as follows: a supply of clean diapers shall always be available; diapering supplies, including diapers, shall be stored in an area out of the children's reach but easily accessible to staff members during a diaper change.

    Not corrected
  11. Medium-High risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) — Repair the ripped diaper pad in Room 2.

    Repair the ripped diaper pad in Room 2. Regulation: the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

    Not corrected
  12. Medium risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the date in Room 1.

    Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the date in Room 1. 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.

    Not corrected
  13. Medium risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the date in Room 2.

    Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the date in Room 2. 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.

    Not corrected
  14. High risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b) — Ensure all medications have signed parental authorization prior to administration.

    Ensure all medications have signed parental authorization prior to administration. Regulation: 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: Administration and control of prescription and non-prescription medicines and health care procedures (a) The center shall inform each child’s parent upon enrollment of its policy on administering medication and health care procedures to children, including the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b) to (d). The policy shall indicate: 1. Whether the center will administer non-prescription medication or a non-prescribed health care procedure to a child; 2. Whether the center will administer prescription medication or a prescribed health care procedure to a child with a short-term illness; and 3. That the center will provide reasonable accommodations for the administration of medication or health care procedures to a child with special needs, if failure to administer the medication or health care procedure would jeopardize the health of the child or prevent the child from attending the center. 1. Medication and health care procedures shall be administered only after receipt of written approval from the child's parent(s). 2. The center shall: i. Designate those staff members who are trained as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)8 and authorized to administer medication or health care procedures to, or to supervise self-administration of medication or health care procedures by, those children whose parents authorize it; and ii. Ensure that each staff member designated to administer medication and health care procedures is informed of each child's medication and health care needs. 3. All medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. i. All medication shall be kept in its original container. ii. Medication shall be refrigerated

    Not corrected
  15. High risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(f) — Ensure that each child's bedding is stored separately in Room 1.

    Ensure that each child's bedding is stored separately in Room 1. 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.

    Not corrected
  16. High risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(f) — Ensure that each child's bedding is stored separately in Room 2.

    Ensure that each child's bedding is stored separately in Room 2. 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.

    Not corrected
  17. High risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 1 CHRI outstanding.

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 1 CHRI outstanding. Regulation: 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). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.

    Not corrected
  18. Medium-High risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after changing a childs diaper in Room 2.

    Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after changing a childs diaper in Room 2. 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.

    Not corrected
  19. Medium-High risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after having their diaper changed in Room 2.

    Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after having their diaper changed in Room 2. 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.

    Not corrected
  20. Medium-High risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after having their diaper changed in Room 3.

    Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after having their diaper changed in Room 3. 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.

    Not corrected
  21. High risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Obtain the required medication for the child in Room 3 or a letter from the healthcare professional stating it is no longer needed.

    Obtain the required medication for the child in Room 3 or a letter from the healthcare professional stating it is no longer needed. 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).

    Not corrected
  22. Medium-Low risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(e) — Ensure that the center director designee completes the OOL's Understanding Licensing training within 90 days of hire.

    Ensure that the center director designee completes the OOL's Understanding Licensing training within 90 days of hire. Regulation: Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d).

    Not corrected
  23. Medium-High risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Ensure that all emergency lighting is operable at all times throughout the center.

    Ensure that all emergency lighting is operable at all times throughout the center. 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.

    Not corrected
  24. Medium-High risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Repair/repaint the rusted handrails in the Room 9 bathroom.

    Repair/repaint the rusted handrails in the Room 9 bathroom. 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.

    Not corrected
  25. Medium-High risk6/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Secure the attic stairs platform in Room 6.

    Secure the attic stairs platform in Room 6. 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.

    Not corrected

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About this daycare

  • Location: WARREN, Somerset County
  • Capacity: 210
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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