Alpine Montessori

OAK RIDGE, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.1based on state inspection data
Capacity100
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address5676 Berkshire Valley Road, Oak Ridge, NJ, 07438

CityOAK RIDGE, NJ 07438

CountyMorris

Phone973-697-4564

Operating details

Capacity100

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/10/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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Location

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5676 Berkshire Valley Road, Oak Ridge, NJ, 07438, OAK RIDGE, NJ 07438

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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. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  4. Ask about the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/10/2025

  • High3
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium risk12/10/2025

    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.

    Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. 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 2/2/2026
  2. High risk12/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(viii) — Ensure that bottles and cups are removed when children have fallen asleep.

    Ensure that bottles and cups are removed when children have fallen asleep. Regulation: When a child is bottle-feeding while resting, the bottle shall be removed when the child falls asleep.

    Corrected 2/2/2026
  3. Medium-High risk12/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(d)(1) — Ensure that a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit is maintained in all areas used by the children. The lower level had an ambient temperature of 66 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Ensure that a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit is maintained in all areas used by the children. The lower level had an ambient temperature of 66 degrees Fahrenheit. Regulation: a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained in all areas used by children, including, but not limited to, classrooms and bathrooms.

    Corrected 12/10/2025
  4. High risk12/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a)(2) — Cease the use of blankets for children under 12 months of age. Unzipped sleep sacks acting as blankets is prohibited.

    Cease the use of blankets for children under 12 months of age. Unzipped sleep sacks acting as blankets is prohibited. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the center shall ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face.

    Corrected 2/2/2026
  5. High risk12/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that both epi-pens are present as required for a named child.

    Ensure that both epi-pens are present as required for a named child. 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 2/2/2026

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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

$899/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: OAK RIDGE, Morris County
  • Capacity: 100
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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