Child Care Center
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Just for Toddlers Preschool Playgroup
Leonardo, NJ
· Monmouth County
900 Leonardville Road,
Leonardo, NJ 07737
Quick Facts
Capacity
30 children
Age range (listing information)
0 - 6 years
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Contact Information
📞 (732) 615-3230
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
13JUS0001
License Issued
Feb 24, 2026
Active Through
Feb 24, 2029
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
Just for Toddlers Preschool Playgroup is a Child Care Center in Leonardo NJ, with a maximum capacity of 30 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 - 6 years; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Thursday, 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Tuesday09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Wednesday09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Thursday09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Friday
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-10 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-21 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-04-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-17 | 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. Center needs to submit 1 initial CHRI. - 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. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete training annually and that documentation or a copy of all materials used are maintained on file at the center. - The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required. Ensure all required meds, listed on the Special Care Plan are present at the center. - 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). |
| 2023-01-17 | 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. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. - The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | 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. - 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. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | 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. - 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. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: 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. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(6)(i) | Provide a barrier to the kitchen area to prevent accidental access by the children. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, kitchen facility requirements are as follows: the kitchen facility or food preparation area shall be separated from other areas of the center by a door, gate, screen, or other barrier to prevent accidental access by children. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. The sink, in the adult bathroom on the 2nd floor, is draining slowly. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Stained tiles were in room 2. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) | Ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to the children have protective coverings. Missing covers were observed in room 2 and the lounge. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(d)(2) | Ensure that all radiators, steam and hot water pipes have protective covers and are maintained in good condition. The radiators in rooms 2 and the lounge were missing the connective joints between each panel, exposing the coils. - Heating requirements are as follows: steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The blue cabinet in room 1 is missing a handle and there are 2 exposed screws. - 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. |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Remove debris and overgrown vegetation from the outdoor play area. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
| 2022-06-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-28 | New Space | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-28 | New Space | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-02 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-02 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(2) | Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CARI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. In the lounge, 2 staff members, with no CARI or CHRI clearances, were left alone with 15 children. - When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. 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. |
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Staff members stated they had 11, then 12, children in their care, when there were 14 children present. - The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips. |
| 2022-02-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-11-23 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-02-26 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-01-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-12-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-11-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-10-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-08-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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