Regular Child Care Center
Little Cruisers
Bridgewater, NJ
· Somerset County
601 Buena Pkwy,
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Quick Facts
Capacity
18 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
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Regular Child Care Center
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
Previous license status
Active
License Number
CCC120580
Expired
Jul 22, 2025
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
Little Cruisers is a Regular Child Care Center in Bridgewater NJ, with a maximum capacity of 18 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-2.2(e) | Post the center's license in a prominent location in each building associated with the center. - The license shall be posted in a prominent location within the center and in each building associated with the center. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2) | Ensure that classrooms that care for children under 18 months of age provide at least four different activity areas and that each area contains at least four types of supplies and equipment in room 1. This room has been removed from measurement sheet. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) | Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment in room 5. This room has been removed from the measurement sheet. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7) | Ensure that the use of television, computers, and other video equipment is for educational and instructional use, is age and developmentally appropriate, is not used as a substitute for planned activities, and is not used for passive viewing. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(e)(1) | Prepare a discipline policy and post that includes the acceptable actions staff members may take when disciplining a child. - The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall reflect the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) through (c) and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.). |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room 2. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(f) | Ensure that each child's bedding are labeled with the child's name in room 2. - When cribs, playpens, cots, mats or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment are stored with sheets, blankets, or other coverings as single units, at least one item of each unit shall be labeled with child-identifying information. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) | Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components. - 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 |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting. - All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal. - The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects mats with soap and water and then disinfectant. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. - 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 a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) | Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. - 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. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. - 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). |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(b) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. - 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). |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. - 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 complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(e) | Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL within 90 days of hire. - Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d). |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. - 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. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's name, address, birth date and date of enrollment. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(4) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the name, address and telephone number of the child's health care provider. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the name, address, and telephone number of the child's health care provider. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(5) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including signed authorization from the parent for emergency medical treatment. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(7) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's health information. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of health information for each child, as follows: |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(7)(i) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including a record of the child's health examination and immunizations for early childhood programs. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of health information for each child, as follows: for early childhood programs, a record of the child’s health examination and immunizations, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a). |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required for 4 children. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(k)(2) | Ensure that the center's social media policy includes its policies regarding the use of e-mail, text messages and other electronic means of communication with staff and parents. - The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the use of e-mail, text messages, and other electronic means of communication with staff and parents. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(k)(4) | Ensure that the center's social media policy includes the methods and devices the staff use to communicate with parents. - The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the methods and devices the staff use to communicate with the parent. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(k)(5) | Ensure that the center's social media policy includes guidelines for appropriate conduct by staff. - The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the guidelines for appropriate conduct by staff members. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(l) | Develop and distribute to all families and staff a social media policy and maintain on file signatures from all families and staff attesting to the receipt of the policy. - The center shall distribute a copy of the social media policy to the parent of each enrolled child and to each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature and each staff member’s signature attesting to the receipt of the policy. |
| 2022-12-12 | 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. |
| 2022-12-12 | 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. |
| 2022-12-12 | 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. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. - 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 |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(i) | Ensure that the center's written emergency plans include the location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating the location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(ii) | Ensure that the center's written emergency plans include the name, address and telephone number of the physician or health care facility to be used in emergencies. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating the name, address and telephone number of the physician retained by the center or of the health facility to be used in emergencies. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(ix) | Ensure that the center's written emergency plans include the procedures for ensuring the children's safety and communicating with parents in the event of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster and other emergencies. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating procedures for ensuring children’s safety and communicating with parents in the event of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies. The procedures shall indicate |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(ix)(1) | Ensure that the center's written emergency plans include the plan for informing parents of their children's whereabouts. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating procedures for ensuring children’s safety and communicating with parents in the event of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies. The procedures shall indicate the plan for informing parents of their children’s whereabouts. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(v) | Ensure that the center's written emergency plans include the telephone number for obtaining police, fire, ambulance and poison control services. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating the telephone numbers for obtaining police, fire, ambulance and poison control services, including the National Poison Emergency Hotline at (800) 222-1222. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v) | Label all rooms approved by the OOL for the children's use. - Space and room requirements are as follows: Indoor space requirements for play rooms and sleep rooms are as follows the center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in the lobby. The hand sanitizer was removed at the time of the inspection. - 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. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(d)(1) | Ensure that a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit is maintained in all areas used by the children in room s 1, 4 and 5. The heat was turned up and the rooms were reading at 68 degrees at the end of the inspection. - Heating requirements are as follows: a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained in all areas used by children, including, but not limited to, classrooms and bathrooms. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) | Ensure that all cribs meet CPSC standards and that the CPSC documentation is maintained on file at the center. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, 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 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(f) | Ensure that the center has a written outline of daily activities. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b) shall prepare and maintain on file a written outline of the center's daily activities, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(a) through (d) and (g) and (h). |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that the emergency exit door in room 2 is easily operable. - 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. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(3) | Provide screens on all doors and windows used for ventilation in room 5. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, crawl spaces, attic spaces, and all doors and windows used for natural ventilation shall be provided with insect screening. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Ensure that the outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The center had two slides inside the classrooms which belong outdoors. The slides were removed at the time of the inspection. - 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. |
| 2022-07-22 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. |
| 2022-07-22 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Ensure that all outdoor hazards are removed as required. Provide additional barriers for the building where exposed to vehicle traffic. - 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. |
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