Child Care Center
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Little Spring Learning Center
Garwood, NJ
· Union County
112 Center Street,
Garwood, NJ 07027
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
160700091
License Issued
Oct 25, 2025
Active Through
Oct 25, 2028
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 Spring Learning Center is a Child Care Center in Garwood NJ, with a maximum capacity of 45 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:30 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-13 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-30 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-02 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-05-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-08 | Space Evaluation | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-08 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. - 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. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. |
| 2022-04-08 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required dated after 1/1/21. - 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. |
| 2022-04-08 | 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 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) |
| 2022-04-08 | 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. |
| 2022-04-08 | Violation | 3A:52-2.1(b) | Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. - A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license. |
| 2022-04-08 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing 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. |
| 2022-04-08 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure that the bounce house is not being utilized indoors. The center is to submit an MOU to OOL. - 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. |
| 2022-02-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-04-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-03-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-02-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-01-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-12-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-11-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-10-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-08-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-07-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-05-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-23 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-04-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-25 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-12-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-10-18 | New Sponsor | No | Center Inspection |
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