Morris School District - Sussex Avenue School
MORRISTOWN, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address125 Sussex Avenue, Morristown, NJ, 07962
CountyMorris
Phone973-224-5061
Operating details
Capacity82
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High12
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
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Location
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125 Sussex Avenue, Morristown, NJ, 07962, MORRISTOWN, NJ 07962
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/29/2025
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- High risk9/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 2 staff.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 2 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 10/10/2025 - Medium-Low risk9/29/2025
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 3/3/2026 - High risk9/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(b) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for three staff.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for three staff. Regulation: When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children.
Corrected 3/3/2026 - High risk9/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including the school-aged children transitioning into the aftercare program. 34 school-aged children were with 2 staff. A third staff came into the room 10 minut
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including the school-aged children transitioning into the aftercare program. 34 school-aged children were with 2 staff. A third staff came into the room 10 minutes later. Regulation: (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: Under 18 months 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years 1:10 4 years 1:12 5 years and older 1:15 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.
Corrected 11/3/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(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: MORRISTOWN, Morris County
- Capacity: 82
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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