Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
A Small World
South Plainfield, NJ
· Middlesex County
810 Hamilton Boulevard,
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Quick Facts
Capacity
44 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (908) 754-5400
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
12ASM0001
License Issued
Oct 17, 2025
Active Through
Oct 17, 2028
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
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About the Provider
A school where good things truly come in small packages.
Our school provides a clean and safe environment for your child. Our experienced teachers provide love and respect for each child, and learning experiences to encourage your child's social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. We believe that parents are equally responsible for their child's development and offer opportunities for parents to participate in our program. We believe in an open-door policy, where parents are welcome to visit their childs classroom anytime.
Our school is a home away from home; a place where children feel they belong. Children play with new friends while experiencing learning activities appropriate for their age level. Each classroom has a "circle time", stories and songs and craft time. Weather permitting, we have outdoor playtime. We do not allow bullying, and encourage positive behavior through positive reinforcement. Our curriculum is based around weekly and monthly themes, which encourages a child's natural desire to learn. All children need to feel acheivement, have self-respect and good self-esteem.
Our school provides a clean and safe environment for your child. Our experienced teachers provide love and respect for each child, and learning experiences to encourage your child's social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. We believe that parents are equally responsible for their child's development and offer opportunities for parents to participate in our program. We believe in an open-door policy, where parents are welcome to visit their childs classroom anytime.
Our school is a home away from home; a place where children feel they belong. Children play with new friends while experiencing learning activities appropriate for their age level. Each classroom has a "circle time", stories and songs and craft time. Weather permitting, we have outdoor playtime. We do not allow bullying, and encourage positive behavior through positive reinforcement. Our curriculum is based around weekly and monthly themes, which encourages a child's natural desire to learn. All children need to feel acheivement, have self-respect and good self-esteem.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-07-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-05 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-10 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-31 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-08 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-04-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Include all current staff. - 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). |
| 2023-02-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Provide CHRI clearance for one staff. - 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. |
| 2023-02-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(b)(2) | Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CHRI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. - 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). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member from the Department of Human Services, 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. |
| 2023-02-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(b) | Provide documentation of completed orientation training for two staff. - Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). |
| 2023-02-17 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure Epi-pens are not expired for two children. - 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 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). |
| 2023-02-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | Conduct and document one additional lockdown drill. - 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. |
| 2023-02-17 | Violation | 3A:52-133 | Remove any excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room. Cardboard boxes were moved upon request. - Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room. |
| 2023-02-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. Center has current fire inspection with no violations. - The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. |
| 2023-02-17 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(3) | Ensure that all medications are inaccessible to the children. - 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: all medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. |
| 2022-08-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-28 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-28 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) | Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged as needed. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC. |
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. |
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. One staff. - 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. |
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) | Include job descriptions with table of organization. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. |
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 3A:52-2.1(b) | Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Application via njccis.com. - A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license. |
| 2022-05-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-11-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-01-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-12-12 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-20 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-16 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-14 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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