Lil Tykes Learning Center - East Orange NJ Temporary Child Care Center

385 Tremont Avenue Bldg 2 , EAST ORANGE NJ 07018
(973) 676-1000
1 Review

About the Provider

Description:

Lil Tykes promotes your child's creativity and individuality and provides a stimulating environment for children to develop cognitive, social and behavioral skills. Staff respects the integrity of each child’s ability to learn by addressing the developmental needs of the “total” child. Children are engaged in activities that help to nurture self-esteem, reach developmental milestones, and support verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Trained/credentialed staff cherish each child’s cultural background; and encourage the participation of the whole family in our program. It is our belief that the first six years of life are the most crucial for emotional, social, intellectual and physical development, because of this belief staff engages children in: modeling constructive, positive methods for communicating with peers and adults; activities that assist children to become creative, responsible, problem-solving individuals; creative ways to develop a sense of wonder and curiosity to stimulate a desire for continuous learning; exposure to a variety of concepts in the Creative Curriculum areas of language arts, science, math, dramatic play, music, block building, cooking, creative art and creative movement; “hands on” experiences where learning occurs through successful interaction with materials and peers; self-directed activity as well as group experiences; and a balanced, nutritious lunch and two supplements a day.

Additional Information:

Registration: $50

Payment methods:  Cash, Check, Money Order, Debit Card, Credit Card

Monthly billing issued at beginning of month

Closed last week of August for repairs

Owned, operated and managed by Tri-City Peoples Corporation


Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 07LIL0002
  • Capacity: 57
  • Age Range: 0 - 6 years
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations NAEYC reaccreditation underway as 5/2019
  • Rate Range $138 (federal employees) - $200 per week (community)
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: Field Trips
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2023-07-07 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii)
Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children.

Violation Observed: Ensure the storage that is stacked up in Room 2 is removed.
2023-07-07 2023-07-07 3A:52-5.2(a)(5)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure evacuation cribs are not used for storage. At the time of the inspection 3 evacuation cribs had items in them. The items were removed upon inspector request.
2023-07-07 2023-07-25 3A:52-4.3(a)
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 that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, staff from Room 3 went into the room next door to get a utensil for a child to eat with and left the children in the Room 2 without direct supervision.
2023-07-07 3A:52-5.3(o)(1)
First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present.

Violation Observed: Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center.
2023-07-07 2023-08-16 3A:52-3.4(a)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
2023-07-07 3A:52-5.2(c)
If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate.

Violation Observed: Provide a current health certificate as required.
2023-07-07 3A:52-5.3(l)(4)
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.
2023-07-07 2023-07-25 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii)
Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center.
2023-07-07 2023-08-10 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date.
2023-07-07 2023-07-25 3A:52-5.3(a)(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.

Violation Observed: Replace the stained ceiling tiles in Room 1.
2023-07-07 3A:52-7.6(b)(2)
The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the date, time and location of the incident.

Violation Observed: Ensure accident reports include all the required components.
2022-08-02 3A:52-5.3(i)(8)
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.

Violation Observed: Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
2022-06-24 3A:52-4.8(a)(2)
Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.

Violation Observed: Ensure incidents are reported to SCR as required. Retrain all staff on reporting requirements for incidents.
2022-06-06 2022-06-24 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(i)
The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, the center shall provide for each child a crib that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, the center shall provide for each child a crib that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level.

Violation Observed: Ensure that approved sleeping equipment is provided for each child as required. At the time of the inspection, two children were observed sleeping in infant chairs.
2022-06-06 2022-06-24 3A:52-4.3(a)
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 that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, staff in room 2 was observed laying down which prevented them from directly supervising all children in the classroom.

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Reviews

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horrible Dec 12, 2018
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I wouldn't recommend this daycare to anyone. So unprofessional and unorganized. Children often walk around with snot on nose and shoes untied/on the wrong foot. 9.5/10 staff RUDE and disrespectful to parents/children. The providers steal other children's diapers/wipes/change of clothes and give to other children. The providers have favorite children, if your child is not their favorite be warned. Director is never around and when she is she's in a rush/hurry to get you out of her office. The owners are so unprofessional and uneducated. To say they are at the VA hospital is sad because this place is a run down mess. Please don't go here. My child has been here for more than a year and I'm pulling the moment I can.

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