Child Care Center
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Little Bears Day Care
Pompton Plains, NJ
· Morris County
22 - 24 Evans Pl,
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
Quick Facts
Capacity
42 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 616-0306
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
14LIT0022
License Issued
Mar 9, 2026
Active Through
Mar 9, 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
Children have the right to respect, honesty and choice. Quality childcare gives a positive long lasting benfit to children and their families.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-02 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-20 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-18 | Re-Inspection,Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-20 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-28 | Re-Inspection,Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-30 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-04 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-03 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-03 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-22 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-20 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-03 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. |
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) | Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location.Last Radon test done in September 2018-current until Sept. 2023. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2. |
| 2022-11-17 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(i) | Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices. On the day of the inspection an toddler was observed walking around the classroom while using his pacifier which was equipped with a pacifier strap. - Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(e) | Ensure that children do not walk around while drinking from their sippy cups. - The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children. Retrain and submit retraining documents with staff signatures to OOL. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures. Ensure staff are retrained in proper sanitation. Retrain and submit retraining documents with staff signatures to OOL.1/31/23-Annual orientation training 2022-2023 pending for all staff. - 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. |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food. Older infant was observed being fed a bottle and their hands were not washed prior to being given their bottle. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water before intake of food. |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food. Staff observed giving a child a bottle and not washing their hands prior to feeding the infant in her care. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food. |
| 2022-08-19 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-19 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-19 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(j)(1)(ii) | Ensure that the expulsion policy includes the method the center will use to notify parents of concerns that may lead to expulsion. Interviews with staff indicate that not all incidents (both behavioral and all other issues) are recorded. Center shall ensure that incidents are recorded so that parent's can be properly informed. - The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The expulsion policy shall include the method that the center will use to notify parents of concerns that could lead to expulsion, such as written notification or a parent conference. |
| 2022-08-19 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(j)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center maintains on file a behavior plan under which the child can remain at the center. A previously expelled child came back to the center under verbal expectations. Center does not have any signed agreement regarding acceptable behaviors and expectations for the child to succeed and remain at the center. Center shall ensure that any agreements or understandings are signed and maintained on file. - The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The expulsion policy shall include sufficient time limits before expulsion to enable parents to make alternative child care arrangements or to take the necessary corrective action to allow the child to remain at the center, except as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(j)1iv. |
| 2022-08-19 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. Current policy on file has expired (4/9/22). - 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. |
| 2022-08-19 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(c) | Provide a current health certificate as required. Center's health certificate expired 7/28/22. - 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. |
| 2022-08-19 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. Certificate on file expired 7/28/22. - 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. |
| 2022-08-19 | 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. Certificate on file expired 6/21/21. - 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. |
| 2022-08-19 | 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 drill log on file indicates that the center has not conducted a drill since April. - 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. |
| 2022-08-19 | 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. Not documented. - 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. |
| 2022-08-19 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) | Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged as needed. Extinguishers have expired. - 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. |
| 2022-08-19 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Address missing paint (peeled off) from wall in the 16 Evans unit, room 3. - 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. |
| 2022-08-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) | Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center. Ensure all staff present in the building have signed in and out so as to clearly define who was present and when. - The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked. |
| 2022-05-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-07 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-07 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-08 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-08 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-28 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-28 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children.Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy.4/7/22-Retrain all staff on positive methods of discipline. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member.Based on report, provide documentation indicating that the OOL will be notified within the required time frames for all reportable injuries and illnesses. - The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed. |
| 2022-02-03 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-03 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-11-12 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-09 | Center Life Safety Modification Applications,Space Evaluation | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-08-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-15 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-06-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-13 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-04-15 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-21 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-21 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-10 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-16 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-10 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-18 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-17 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-29 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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