Holmdel Montessori School

HOLMDEL, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.7based on state inspection data
Capacity194
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ, 07733

CityHOLMDEL, NJ 07733

CountyMonmouth

Phone732-536-8181

Operating details

Capacity194

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High8
  • Medium-High13
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ, 07733, HOLMDEL, NJ 07733

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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: 4/9/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk4/9/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. A named child was walking through the gym to a classroom independently without direct supervision.

    Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. A named child was walking through the gym to a classroom independently without direct supervision. Regulation: The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.

    Corrected 5/1/2026
  2. Medium risk4/9/2026

    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.

    Corrected 5/1/2026
  3. Medium-High risk4/9/2026

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

    Ensure diapering surfaces in rom F are washed and disinfected after each use. 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;

    Corrected 5/1/2026
  4. High risk4/9/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Complete the CARI background checks for 2 named staff.

    Complete the CARI background checks for 2 named staff. Regulation: 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. 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 5/1/2026
  5. Medium-High risk4/9/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after outdoor play.

    Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after outdoor play. 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.

    Corrected 5/1/2026
  6. Medium-High risk4/9/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff in room B wash their hands with soap and running water after each diaper change.

    Ensure that staff in room B wash their hands with soap and running water after each diaper change. 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.

    Corrected 5/1/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High risk5/5/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Clean dusty ceiling vents in all bathrooms of center.

    Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Clean dusty ceiling vents in all bathrooms of 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.

    Corrected 6/30/2025
  2. High risk5/5/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l) — Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components, including indoor emergency evacuation location.

    Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components, including indoor emergency evacuation location. Regulation: (l) Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating: i. The location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies; ii. The name, address and telephone number of the physician retained by the center or of the health facility to be used in emergencies; iii. An alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall: (1) Select an alternate indoor location within safe walking distance; or (2) Develop a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location; iv. The hospital or clinic to which injured or ill children will be taken; v. The telephone numbers for obtaining police, fire, ambulance and poison control services, including the National Poison Emergency Hotline at (800) 222-1222; vi. The location of written authorization from parent(s) for emergency medical care for each child; vii. A diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area; viii. The location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers; and ix. Procedures for ensuring children’s safety and communicating with parents in the event of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies. The procedures shall indicate: (1) The plan for informing parents of their children’s whereabouts; and (2) The local law enforcement agency or emergency management office that has been notified of the center’s identifying information, as specified in (l)3 below. 2. The emergency procedures shall be readily accessible in a designated location within the center. 3. The center shall ensure that the appropriate local law enforcement agency or emergency management office is notified of: i. The center’s name and location; ii. T

    Corrected 4/9/2026
  3. Medium-High risk5/5/2025

    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 6/30/2025
  4. Medium-High risk5/5/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.

    Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. 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 4/9/2026
  5. Medium-Low risk5/5/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Add 6 staff to update and maintain Staff Records Checklist.

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Add 6 staff to update and maintain Staff Records Checklist. 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 8/22/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
6Recent 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: HOLMDEL, Monmouth County
  • Capacity: 194
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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