Bayer Childcare Center
MORRISTOWN, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address25 Whippany Rd Aka 36 Colmbia, Morristown, NJ, 07962
CountyMorris
Phone862-404-5701
Operating details
Capacity120
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High15
- Medium3
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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25 Whippany Rd Aka 36 Colmbia, Morristown, NJ, 07962, MORRISTOWN, NJ 07962
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/16/2026
- High2
- Medium-High6
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk1/16/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Ensure the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. The fire system was in trouble mode and the center was unaware. The center needs to ensure awareness from the corporate site prior to corporate office putting
Ensure the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. The fire system was in trouble mode and the center was unaware. The center needs to ensure awareness from the corporate site prior to corporate office putting it in trouble mode for testing. 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 1/16/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk5/12/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the wall in D118 by the exit door is repainted.
Ensure the wall in D118 by the exit door is repainted. 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 7/7/2025 - Medium-High risk5/12/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the toilet in room D118 that is leaking when flushed is repaired.
Ensure the toilet in room D118 that is leaking when flushed is repaired. 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 7/7/2025 - Medium-High risk5/12/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) — Ensure the fence in the play area is rust free.
Ensure the fence in the play area is rust free. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.
Corrected 7/7/2025 - Medium risk5/12/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) — Securely fasten bathroom equipment by providing bolt covers on the toilet in room D118.
Securely fasten bathroom equipment by providing bolt covers on the toilet in room D118. Regulation: Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely.
Corrected 7/7/2025 - High risk5/12/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure special care plans that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services are signed by the parent.
Ensure special care plans that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services are signed by the parent. 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 7/7/2025 - Medium-Low risk5/12/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Complete and maintain on file, 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 7/7/2025 - High risk5/12/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. 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 7/7/2025
2024
- Medium-High risk9/30/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks or seepage. Center provided adequate documentation of cleanup and plan due to a flooding incident.
Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks or seepage. Center provided adequate documentation of cleanup and plan due to a flooding incident. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage.
Corrected 9/30/2024 - Medium-High risk9/30/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Ensure that all surfaces including flooring, carpeting and ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. First floor flooring was repaired and center provided adequate documentation of clean-up due a flooding incident.
Ensure that all surfaces including flooring, carpeting and ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. First floor flooring was repaired and center provided adequate documentation of clean-up due a flooding incident. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Corrected 9/30/2024
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(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: MORRISTOWN, Morris County
- Capacity: 120
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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