King Of Kings Preschool
MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address145 Rt 46 West, Mountain Lakes, NJ, 07046
CountyMorris
Phone973-334-4085
Operating details
Capacity80
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High15
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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145 Rt 46 West, Mountain Lakes, NJ, 07046, MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ 07046
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/19/2026
- High8
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High risk5/19/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are present when two are required. A named child in Room 1 had an expired antihistamine. 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 5/20/2026 - High risk5/19/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are present when two are required. A named child in Room 1 did not have antihistamine. 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 5/20/2026
2025
- Medium-Low risk4/8/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(f) — Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's discipline policy. The center shall retrain all staff on the center's positive discipline policy within the next 30 days. The center shall provide a copy of the center's m
Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's discipline policy. The center shall retrain all staff on the center's positive discipline policy within the next 30 days. The center shall provide a copy of the center's meeting agenda, materials used and all staff signatures. Regulation: The center shall secure and maintain on file each staff member's signature, attesting to receipt of the policy on the disciplining of children by staff members.
Corrected 5/5/2025
2024
- High risk9/10/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) — 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: In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), 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 12/3/2024 - High risk9/10/2024
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.
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. 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 12/3/2024 - Medium-High risk9/10/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(1) — Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures.
Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating
Corrected 12/3/2024 - High risk9/10/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(3) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 1 staff CHRI pending.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 1 staff CHRI pending. 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.
Corrected 12/12/2024 - High risk9/10/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(2) — Ensure that all staff without a completed CARI background check are directly supervised by another cleared staff member and are not left alone to care for children. The center has 6 CHRI's pending. The center shall ensure all C
Ensure that all staff without a completed CARI background check are directly supervised by another cleared staff member and are not left alone to care for children. The center has 6 CHRI's pending. The center shall ensure all CHRI's are newer than 1/1/21. Regulation: When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. 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 12/3/2024 - High risk9/10/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — 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. The center has all Renewal CARI's pending.
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. The center has all Renewal CARI's pending. Regulation: When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. 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.
Corrected 12/3/2024 - Medium risk9/10/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.
Corrected 12/3/2024 - High risk9/10/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) — Maintain medication records that include the following: child's name; parental authorization; name of medication or health care procedure; illness being treated; instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequenc
Maintain medication records that include the following: child's name; parental authorization; name of medication or health care procedure; illness being treated; instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency; the date and time medication was administered and the name or initials of the staff member who administered it; and any adverse effect the medication can have or has had on the child. A named child's Health Action plan must be signed by a parent. 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: the center shall maintain on file a record of the following: the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures; the name of the medication or health care procedure; the condition for which the medication or health care procedure is being used; the instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency; the date and time medication or a health care procedure was administered to a child and the name or initials of the staff member who administered it; and any adverse effect the medication can have or has had on the child.
Corrected 12/3/2024
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/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: MOUNTAIN LAKES, Morris County
- Capacity: 80
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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