Little Stages, LLC. - South Orange NJ Regular Child Care Center

60 TAYLOR PL , SOUTH ORANGE NJ 07079
(973) 762-2679

About the Provider

Description: We are a state licensed child-care and fully secure facility, conveniently located in the downtown area of South Orange Village. Our center is walking distance from New Jersey Transit - South Orange & Mountain Stations.

To accommodate working families, our center offers child care services for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and pre-kindergarten during the hours of 7am to 7pm, Monday thru Friday year-round (except for major holidays). Our classroom and staff to child ratios of 3:1 in our infant class, 4:1 in our toddlers & preschoolers and 9:1 in our pre-k allow a more personable and nurturing setting to ensure your child’s comfort and bonding with his or her caregiver.

Our play area is fenced and covered with recyclable poured in place rubber mulch as an added safety. We also offer and promote healthy and nutritious morning and afternoon fruits/snacks with organic milk. Our hot and healthy lunch program is catered by Leslie's Cafe and delivered daily for your convenience. If you are looking for a family-oriented setting, Little Stages is the place for you! Come see for yourself!

As a NAEYC Accredited program, Little Stages is a family-oriented environment with a philosophy that believes in supporting all families. Our program and curriculum encourages your child's individual development while embracing and scaffolding the learning process to make it fun and welcoming. Our small and yet cozy environment is specifically designed for your child’s well-being while they grow and learn in a family-oriented setting. We acknowledge and support every child’s style of learning, so we incorporate activities for “the multiple intelligence” including:

Multicultural Education
Mathematics
Technology & Library
Science
Language Arts
Art Expression
Music Enrichment by Music Preludes
French by Professeur Toto

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 07LIT0034
  • Capacity: 52
  • Age Range: 0 - 6 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • 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
2023-02-07 2023-03-27 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: the center shall develop mutually with each child's parent(s) and follow a feeding plan regarding the feeding schedule, specific formula, breastfeeding arrangements and accommodations, and/or expressed breast milk, nutritional needs, and introduction of new food for each child.

Violation Observed: Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan.
2023-02-07 2023-03-27 3A:52-4.4(a)(2)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.

Violation Observed: Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers.
2023-02-07 2023-03-27 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: Secure the vent cover in the bathroom ceiling.
2023-02-07 2023-03-27 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(ii)
The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, 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 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: each cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. An additional covering shall be provided for use as a covering for each child.

Violation Observed: Ensure that each child is provided with a covering when on their cot for rest.
2023-02-07 2023-03-27 3A:52-6.3(a)(4)
All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner.

Violation Observed: Ensure utensils for feeding are not reused at the center.
2023-02-07 2023-02-07 3A:52-5.2(a)(5)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed. At the time of the inspection, the path from room 1 to the emergency exit was blocked with furniture. The center cleared a path upon inspector request.
2023-02-07 2023-03-27 3A:52-5.3(p)
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.

Violation Observed: Repair and/or remove all broken toys from the outdoor play area.
2021-07-23 2021-08-02 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1)
The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.

Violation Observed: Upload into the NJCCIS file cabinet a table of organization.
2021-07-23 2021-08-02 3A:52-4.6(c)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience.

Violation Observed: Provide documentation of education and experience for a Head Teacher.
2021-07-23 2021-08-02 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: Upload current Radon Report into the NJCCIS file cabinet.
2021-07-23 2022-04-06 3A:52-5.2(a)(8)
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.

Violation Observed: Provide a current Life Hazard Use Registration Certificate.
2021-07-23 2021-08-02 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: Upload current Radon Report into the NJCCIS file cabinet.
2021-07-23 2021-08-02 3A:52-4.6(c)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience.

Violation Observed: Provide documentation of education and experience for a Head Teacher.
2021-07-23 2021-08-02 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1)
The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.

Violation Observed: Upload into the NJCCIS file cabinet a table of organization.
2021-07-23 3A:52-5.2(a)(8)
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.

Violation Observed: Provide a current Life Hazard Use Registration Certificate.

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