Description: At lil’achievers, children are encouraged to learn at their own pace in a nurturing environment supported by a team of dedicated teachers that are committed to your child’s future. Our program offers extensive opportunities for young minds and enhances children’s emotional, social, intellectual and physical development and provides the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. We help children take “lil’ steps toward a bigger future”!!
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| 2022-08-16 | 2022-09-12 | 3A:52-5.3(p) |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure the shower on the second floor is inaccessible to children. |
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| 2022-08-16 | 2022-09-12 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) |
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Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. |
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| 2022-08-16 | 2022-09-12 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. |
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| 2022-08-16 | 2022-09-12 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually on all required topics. |
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| 2022-08-16 | 2022-09-12 | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. Violation Observed: Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. |
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| 2022-08-16 | 2022-09-12 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) |
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The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center. Violation Observed: Designate a director designee for whenever the director is not present at the center and ensure that the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times the director is not at the center. Ensure the designee is able to leave the classroom while maintaining the required staff/child ratio in the classroom and that the designee has access to paperwork. |
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| 2022-08-16 | 2022-09-12 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) |
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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). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. |
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| 2022-08-16 | 2022-09-12 | 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) |
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All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. Violation Observed: Ensure that food provided by the center is stored, prepared and served in a sanitary manner. Ensure the children's food is labeled with the chill's name. Unlabeled food was in the hallway on the cubbies. |
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| 2022-08-16 | 2022-09-12 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity of the classrooms at all times throughout the center. Room #8B had 11 children present and it is licensed for a maximum capacity of 8. |
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| 2022-08-16 | 2022-09-12 | 3A:52-4.6(a) |
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The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. |
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| 2021-06-21 | 2021-07-09 | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(ii) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include the date and time the illness, symptoms of illness or diseases were observed at the center. Violation Observed: Based on complaint #19300, ensure the illness log is current and filled out completely for all children who are sent home sick. |
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| 2021-06-21 | 2021-07-09 | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(ii) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include the date and time the illness, symptoms of illness or diseases were observed at the center. Violation Observed: Based on complaint #19300, ensure the illness log is current and filled out completely for all children who are sent home sick. |
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| 2021-05-18 | 2021-07-09 | 3A:52-4.3(a) |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure children in the center are supervised at al times. A school aged child in room 6A was left unattended while he took a test for school. |
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| 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-21 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity. Violation Observed: Ensure room capacities are not exceeded. There were 8 children in room 6B, which only holds 6, before the class split into 2 rooms. |
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| 2021-05-18 | 2021-05-26 | 3A:52-5.3(r) |
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The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Violation Observed: Per the NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149, the center shall ensure that the OOL Daily Log of Entry Health Screening and Attendance is completed at the time of entry. No questions were asked during the screening and the questions were premarked "No". “Violation not applicable due to Updated COVID-19 Standards – Child Care Centers, issued 5.26.2021.” |
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I am happy to have made the decision to send my children to Lil' Achievers. My 3-year-old daughter and 2-year-old son have been safe and happy there from the beginning. The owners and teachers have really worked with us to make sure our babies' routines were consistent and our toddlers had plenty of opportunity to practice their new walking, talking, and potty skills. This year my daughter will be starting in the preschool class and we can't wait to see all that she learns!
I currently have two children enrolled at Lil'Achievers. One child is 18 months and the other child is four. I am so impressed with all my children come home and have learned They are happy in the morning when I drop them off. At pick up time my older child asks if he could stay longer. I cant tell you how good it make me feel to know that my children are being well cared for. The teachers make you feel welcomed and the center is clean. If you have not done so already you really need to check out this center.
My children are safe and secure, learning and growing each day! They are surrounded by a loving and personable staff, the director Jennifer and owner Ms. Anne are amazing. Always a great attitude and are very understanding to each child's/parents' needs. The teachers are skilled and keep us parents abreast of all happenings at the location and with our children. They have a very updated curriculum in order to keep the children on the right educational path. I would most certainly recommend this daycare. The kids have fun, they partake in many activities daily.
My two children attend this childcare center. My oldest has been attending since 2011 and I absolutely love the staff. Everyday when I pick him up, he never wants to go home which tells me that he's truly enjoying himself at school.
Both of my children attended lil achievers for over 5 years and i would use and recommend them to anyone i know looking for quality, family style support and top notch education! My daughter went into kindergarten reading at a first grade level and my other daughter scored off the charts with her recent kindergarten entry assessment out of state in our new home. I know that without the love, support and highest regard for being prepared for the elementry school expectations that lil achievers has, they wouldnt have done that. All of the teachers are fantastic, happy and smiling and treat all the children as if they were their own. I was VERY HAPPY with lil achievers daycare.
I absolutely adore Lil Achievers of Howell, NJ. My daughter has been going to Lil Achievers for the past 4 years. She looks forward to seeing her friends that she's made over the years as well as her teacher , staff, office manager and owner. They are all wonderful people. The staff at Lil Achievers are all very nice and always have a smile. They are wonderful with the children as well as have extra activities they offer.
I trust Lil Achievers with my daughter and know that her day being spent at Lil Achievers will be a fun and active day, full of learning new things and making new friends.
My son is getting ready to graduate lil'achievers in a few months and I can't believe where Ms. Colleen has taken him academically this year! He knows all his letters and sounds, his name and how to write it. He is starting to read and knows many sight words and word family words. He knows his numbers and basic addition and subtraction. He also is teaching me sign language and Spanish. I am just over the moon thrilled at what this boy knows! Anyone that doesn't bring their child here is really missing out on a great education! I also love the fact that this is a small school so Ms. Colleen has plenty of time for one on one with my son. The best thing of all is that this child can't wait to get in the car and go to school. My deepest gratitude to you!
I can't say enough good things about this school. Not only does my three year old know her name, letters and numbers but she is also coming home reciting songs and poems. The school is bright and looks like the teachers are always smiling and having fun with the children. My daughter can't wait to go to school every day. I am so glad we made the choice to go to lil'achievers!
Lil achievers is disgusting licensing should really shut them down. I've seen the staff not wash their hands when they are putting the kids lunches out and the building just overall looks like it's going to come down any minute. The school is cheap and I see why. The staff looks unhappy and its so sad it's like the joy has been sucked out of them:(
I can go to work with the peace of mind knowing that my daughter is in good, caring hands. My 2 1/2 year old has been attending Lil'achievers for about a year now and the director and owner really help to ease my fears. The staff is dedicated to meeting the needs of the children. I like that it's not a big chain, that's it's not located in a strip mall-it's in a cozy, friendly house. On top of that, I was given a better rate than most other daycares that I visited.
My 2 grandchildren attend this childcare center and they love it. They were in one of the larger franchise centers and the expense was out of control for my daughter. They were moved to lil achievers and they are so happy to go to school everyday. My daughter is thrilled with the rates and says she can't believe she was paying so much for the same care and education.