Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Little People Childcare
Lakewood, NJ
· Ocean County
222 South Clover Street,
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Quick Facts
Capacity
364 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
170300203
License Issued
Sep 29, 2026
Active Through
Sep 29, 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
Little People Childcare is a Child Care Center in Lakewood NJ, with a maximum capacity of 364 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | Monitoring,Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-05 | Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-03 | Email,Life Safety Modification | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-09-05 | Re-Inspection,Life Safety Modification | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-25 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-07 | Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-21 | Monitoring,Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-09-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-09-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-07-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-27 | Increase | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-05-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-24 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-11 | Increase,Space Evaluation | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-11 | Increase,Space Request | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-02 | Age Change | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-25 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-06 | Increase | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-06 | Increase | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity of the classrooms at all times throughout the center. Room 7 had 18 children and the room capacity is 16. 3/25/22: Rooms 3 was in the gym with 17 children when the capacity of the gym is 16. - Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity. |
| 2022-03-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) | Ensure that children under 2 1/2 are not in room 7 as per the conditions of the center's license. There were 18 children ages 18month to 24month in room 7 at the time of the inspection. - 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. |
| 2022-02-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-11 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Ensure electrical cords are kept out of reach from the children in pack an plays. In room 1, an infant was playing with an electrical cord while laying in their pack and play. - 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. |
| 2022-01-13 | Space Evaluation | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-13 | Space Evaluation | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-13 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Room 8 had 17 children present (5 children under 30 months and 12 children over 30 months) with 2 staff members, wherein 3 staff members were needed to maintain ratio. - The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 |
| 2022-01-13 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. In room 1, 2 pack and plays and 1 crib had black poster board paper taped to them, blocking the supervision of the children inside. - 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. |
| 2021-11-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-13 | Relocation | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-08-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-05-03 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-12-30 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-05 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-07 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-07 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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