Little Lighthouse Academy - Farmingdale NJ Regular Child Care Center

462 SQUANKUM YELLOWBROOK ROAD P.O. BOX 876, FARMINGDALE NJ 07727
(732) 919-3005

About the Provider

Description: The preschool years are an exciting time in a child’s life. Your child may be leaving you for the very first time, or moving from a day care setting to the school environment. In any scenario, it is a time of adjustment for your child, and of course, for you! That is why it is so important for both you and your child to feel comfortable in this new setting.

Little Lighthouse Academy was established to accommodate the needs of our community by providing a weekday early childhood education program for children two and a half to five years of age.

Our staff is dedicated to meeting the individual needs of each child in the areas of spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. You will find a loving, safe and consistent environment at Little Lighthouse Academy where we will help each child develop a positive sense of self-worth through Christian based instruction. Your child will delight in learning about Jesus, language arts, math, science, social studies, art, physical education, and music at a level that is developmentally appropriate to him/her.

The life of a young child is a time of wonder, curiosity, and adventure in which we all share. We invite you to visit us at anytime to share in your child’s learning experience. It is our privilege to work with your child each day!

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 140800252
  • Capacity: 60
  • Age Range: 2 1/2 - 6 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • 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
2020-01-13 3A:52-5.3(a)(19)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that radon testing is completed for rooms used by children on the lowest level.
2020-01-09 3A:52-4.10(a)(1)
The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check.

Violation Observed: Ensure that CARI checks are completed for all staff members as required. There is 1 missing CARI check.
2020-01-09 3A:52-5.3(a)(19)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that radon testing is completed for all rooms used by children on the lowest level.
2020-01-09 3A:52-5.2(a)
A person seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23 (hereinafter referred to as the “NJUCC”).

Violation Observed: Ensure that CO is corrected to reflect the correct designated classroom (108) & capacity of 9.
2019-08-23 2020-01-09 3A:52-5.4(a)(6)(i)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, kitchen facility requirements are as follows: the kitchen facility or food preparation area shall be separated from other areas of the center by a door, gate, screen, or other barrier to prevent accidental access by children.

Violation Observed: Ensure children do not have access to the kitchen by providing a barrier.
2019-08-23 3A:52-4.11(a)(1)
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 CHRI checks are completed for all staff members as required. There are 2 missing CHRI checks.
2019-08-23 2020-01-09 3A:52-5.3(b)(7)
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.

Violation Observed: Remove non-compliant equipment. Remove the ride on roller coaster from the playground.
2019-08-23 2020-01-09 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 stained ceiling tile in room 110.

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