Iselin Montessori Academy

ISELIN, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity39
Est. price$999/mo

Contact information

Address20 Middlesex Avenue, Iselin, NJ, 08830

CityISELIN, NJ 08830

CountyMiddlesex

Phone732-710-3882

Websitehttp://hinderthemnot.com

Operating details

Capacity39

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 8/20/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

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Location

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20 Middlesex Avenue, Iselin, NJ, 08830, ISELIN, NJ 08830

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. Ask about the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/20/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk8/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. Submit a copy o

    Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results. Regulation: Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.

    Corrected 12/4/2025
  2. Medium-Low risk8/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually and credentialed staff complete 20 hours annual. Submit updated training logs to OOL.

    Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually and credentialed staff complete 20 hours annual. Submit updated training logs to OOL. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).

    Corrected 12/4/2025
  3. Medium-Low risk8/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Submit a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.

    Submit a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

    Corrected 12/4/2025
  4. Medium-High risk8/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure fire drills are conducted at least once a month during each session provided at the center. Submit updated fire drill log to OOL.

    Ensure fire drills are conducted at least once a month during each session provided at the center. Submit updated fire drill log to OOL. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.

    Corrected 12/4/2025
  5. Medium-High risk8/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.

    Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.

    Corrected 12/4/2025
  6. Medium-High risk8/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. 12/4/25-DOH confirmed payment received on 11/20/25. Document uploaded to center's NJCCIS file cabinet. 12/5/25-MOU received from sponsor regard

    Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. 12/4/25-DOH confirmed payment received on 11/20/25. Document uploaded to center's NJCCIS file cabinet. 12/5/25-MOU received from sponsor regarding SBIC; uploaded to NJCCIS file cabinet. 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 12/5/2025
  7. Medium-High risk8/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)(7) — Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the center's license renewal.

    Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the center's license renewal. Regulation: Lead paint precautions are as follows: if a previous lead paint inspection indicates the presence of lead, or a lead paint risk management plan is in progress at the center, the center shall: ensure that a lead paint risk assessment is conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, upon renewal of the center’s license; and submit the results of the risk assessment to the Office of Licensing and the local department of health.

    Corrected 12/4/2025
  8. High risk8/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) — Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.

    Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. Regulation: The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center.

    Corrected 12/4/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$999/month

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Typical prices in New Jersey run about $1,247/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in New Jersey by age group.

About this daycare

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

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