Somerset Hills Montessori School, Inc.
BASKING RIDGE, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address173 Madisonville Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920
CountySomerset
Phone908-221-0797
Operating details
Capacity60
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High12
- Medium2
- Medium-Low6
- Low0
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Location
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173 Madisonville Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- 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 the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/29/2025
- High0
- Medium-High3
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk4/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Operate within each room's capacity, classroom 3 is licensed for 11 children and 15 children were in the classroom.
Operate within each room's capacity, classroom 3 is licensed for 11 children and 15 children were in the classroom. Regulation: At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;
Corrected 6/3/2025 - Medium-High risk4/29/2025
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 11/25/2025 - Medium-High risk4/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Ensure that the outdoor equipment is , free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Repair/paint the outdoor equipment.
Ensure that the outdoor equipment is , free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Repair/paint the outdoor equipment. Regulation: Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors.
Corrected 6/3/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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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: BASKING RIDGE, Somerset County
- Capacity: 60
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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