Description: Little Learners Child Development Center is a Regular Child Care Center in Hackensack NJ, with a maximum capacity of 75 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.
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| 2023-04-04 | 2023-06-19 | 3A:52-4.3(a) |
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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: Based on a complaint, ensure the children are supervised at all times in the preschool classroom. |
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| 2023-01-06 | 2023-01-18 | 3A:52-5.3(r) |
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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. Violation Observed: Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required. |
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| 2023-01-06 | 2023-01-18 | 3A:52-6.7(a) |
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Staff members shall not use hitting, shaking or any other form of corporal punishment of children. Violation Observed: 1/6/2023-Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. A named staff was observed grabbing children by the arm in an aggressive manner. |
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| 2023-01-06 | 2023-01-18 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) |
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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: 1/6/2023-Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on positive methods of guidance and discipline. |
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| 2023-01-06 | 2023-01-27 | 3A:52-4.3(c) |
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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 Violation Observed: 1/6/2023-Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Room 2 had 10 children ages 12-18 month with 2 staff when a 3rd staff was needed. |
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| 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-27 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) |
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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 Violation Observed: Ensure that the children are not allowed to sleep in the bouncers in room 2. |
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| 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-27 | 3A:52-4.3(d) |
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The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in 3A:52-4.3(d) 1, 2, and 3 are met:Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:1018 months to under 2 ½ years - 1:122 ½ years and above - 1:20 Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in rooms 1 & 2, including during nap and rest time. |
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| 2022-11-22 | 2023-07-20 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Three outstanding.7/20/2023-The center stated that two of the outstanding staff are no longer employed and one additional staff member is under age and the CHRI is not applicable. |
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| 2022-11-22 | 2023-01-30 | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff including the director that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center. |
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| 2022-11-22 | 3A:52-7.11(a)(3) | |
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Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: assurance that during any outbreak of an excludable disease at the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(d), each parent whose child may have been exposed to the disease shall receive a written notice of the outbreak. Violation Observed: Based on complaint #21504, ensure that families will be notified in writing when their children are exposed to a communicable diseases at the center. |
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| 2022-11-22 | 2023-01-30 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(1) |
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The director shall be scheduled to work at the center at least 50 percent of the center’s daily operating hours. Violation Observed: Based on complaint #21504, ensure the director works 50% of the center's operating hours. |
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| 2022-11-01 | 2023-01-27 | 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member. |
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| 2022-11-01 | 2023-01-27 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(2) |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CARI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. |
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| 2022-11-01 | 2023-01-27 | 3A:52-4.11(b)(2) |
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When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member from the Department of Human Services, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CHRI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. |
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| 2022-11-01 | 2023-01-31 | 3A:52-4.6(a) |
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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). Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Update with new staff. |
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My son started attending Little Learning in 2019 and I can't say nothing but good things about the program. The school is always so clean, the teachers are so caring and friendly, they do some much with the kids throughout the year, and it truly feels like a real school environment. Before signing up my child, I looked at so many centers. They were dirty, the kids did nothing all day but play, or the price was just too much for my family to be able to afford.We love Little Learners!
At first we were very impressed and pleased with our experience there. The class size was small and our son seemed to be improving with his speech. One night when I was changing him, I noticed a bite to his abdomen, which nobody told me about. That night I texted the director, Dawn who said she would review her cameras and speak to the teacher (who is her daughter). Of course die to snow days and things the next time he was in to the school was a week later. The follow up was that's nobody reported him being bitten. I let it go b/c he was doing well and 'kids will be kids.' I didn't feel the need to make a big thing out this. As time went on, I noticed that when he was being physical with other kids I would hear about it right away. When he would get bitten or have a bruise/scratch caused by another kid I wouldn't hear about it. Also as time went on I noticed that the teachers were not reallly hands on. They would often be at their desks cutting out paper or cleaning. They would often talk across the room at the children rather than get on their level and speak directly to them. For anyone that understands children, you can't do that. To add to this, YESTERDAY when I went to pick my son up there was was 1 teacher to about 15 kids, of varying ages. This is completely against regulations. I felt bad for the teacher b/c she looked stressed out and unhappy. I tried to bring this up with the director this morning. However due to her poor attitude and condescending tone, I took my child and left. They have a policy of writing up children for their behavior. The language they use to describe a two year old's behavior is very strong. Needless to say, he will not be returning. At first glance this day care is clean and bright and full on artwork done by the kids. But after a while you will see that most of the teachers are not warm and friendly. They are not genuine. The only person there who I felt any warmth or genuine-ness is Ms. Nicole. If you are considering this daycare please give it a second thought. I have reported th At first we were very impressed and pleased with our experience there. The class size was small and our son seemed to be improving with his speech. One night when I was changing him, I noticed a bite to his abdomen, which nobody told me about. That night I texted the director, Dawn who said she would review her cameras and speak to the teacher (who is her daughter). Of course die to snow days and things the next time he was in to the school was a week later. The follow up was that's nobody reported him being bitten. I let it go b/c he was doing well and 'kids will be kids.' I didn't feel the need to make a big thing out this. As time went on, I noticed that when he was being physical with other kids I would hear about it right away. When he would get bitten or have a bruise/scratch caused by another kid I wouldn't hear about it. Also as time went on I noticed that the teachers were not reallly hands on. They would often be at their desks cutting out paper or cleaning. They would often talk across the room at the children rather than get on their level and speak directly to them. For anyone that understands children, you can't do that. To add to this, YESTERDAY when I went to pick my son up there was was 1 teacher to about 15 kids, of varying ages. This is completely against regulations. I felt bad for the teacher b/c she looked stressed out and unhappy. I tried to bring this up with the director this morning. However due to her poor attitude and condescending tone, I took my child and left. They have a policy of writing up children for their behavior. The language they use to describe a two year old's behavior is very strong. Needless to say, he will not be returning. At first glance this day care is clean and bright and full on artwork done by the kids. But after a while you will see that most of the teachers are not warm and friendly. They are not genuine. The only person there who I felt any warmth or genuine-ness is Ms. Nicole. If you are considering this daycare please give it a second thought. I have reported them to the state and licensing bureau.