Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Little Genius Planet
Phillipsburg, NJ
· Warren County
205 Strykers Rd,
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (908) 454-6666
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
151200168
License Issued
Feb 25, 2025
Active Through
Feb 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
We are offering a structured curriculum to initiate the interest and curiosity in young minds to self- motivate them towards the learning process. The environment in our classrooms are designed to explore different activities that enable our children to expand their learning experience.
Additional Information:
Our Program includes: – Math – Language/Phonics – Science – Arts & Crafts – Social & Physical Education – Music All of the above subject areas includes in the program and delivered to each child based on their interest and skill level. We are having a state of the art facility which comes with separate classroom for appropriate age groups. Physical environment of our classrooms includes different Interest Areas with centers such as Language & Literacy, Math & Number Concepts, Art, Science, Blocks & Puzzles, Computers, Dramatic plays & Cooking that children can utilize to expand their learning horizon. Each part of the classrooms are designed to simulate the learning experience with well-maintained equipments and cleanliness.
Hours of Operation
- Monday30 am to 6
- Tuesday30 am to 6
- Wednesday30 am to 6
- Thursday30 am to 6
- Friday30 am to 6
- Saturday 30 am to 6
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-29 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-19 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-01-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that all toilets are maintained in operating condition in rooms 1/2 and room 5. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) | Ensure children sleep in a crib not in a swing in room 4. - 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 |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(5)(ii) | Ensure that children are provided with time and space within the classroom to be apart from the group and the opportunity to participate in an alternate activity if they choose to do so in room 6. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that Children are provided with the time and space within the area to be apart from the group and to participate in an alternate activity if they choose to do so. |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(1) | Ensure that time frames for each activity are both age and developmentally appropriate for the children in room 4. Children were sitting in their highchairs waiting for lunch for 23 minutes. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries. |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) | Ensure that food remains in the child's lunch box until ready to be served or refrigerated upon arrival. - 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. |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i)(2) | Ensure that all cribs s are equipped with a clean, snugly fitting sheet. - 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 each crib or playpen shall be equipped with a clean, snugly fitting sheet. |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal in rooms 4 & 6. - The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use in room 6. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces. |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food in room 6. - 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. |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed in room 6. - 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 immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed. |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(v) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after outdoor play in room 4. - 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 immediately after outdoor play. |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food in room 4. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food. |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. (Waiting for 1 staff clearance). - 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. |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(2) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative provide all of the required information needed to complete a CHRI background check. (Waiting for 1 staff clearance). - 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 provide the identifying information and documentation to the State-authorized vendor as necessary to conduct a CHRI background check, including the individual’s name, address, date of birth, place of birth, citizenship, sex, race, height, weight, hair color, eye color, Social Security number, and the center’s license number. |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) | Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity. |
| 2023-07-21 | 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. - 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. |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii)(1) | Ensure that the center chooses an alternate indoor location within a safe walking distance of the center. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall select an alternate indoor location within safe walking distance. |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repair the weather stripping on the egress door in the hallway. - 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. |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Repair the cover to the ceiling vent in room 4. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) | Repair the broken light in room 5. - Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Repair and/or remove all broken toys and deflated balls from the outdoor play area. - 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. |
| 2023-07-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Remove the motorized jeeps from the playground. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
| 2023-02-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-07 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-07 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - 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. |
| 2022-12-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center, including during transitions. A named staff miscounted the children when returning from the playground and a named child was left unsupervised on the playground. - The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips. |
| 2022-12-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's supervision policy and the center's policies and procedures for tracking children. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-11-22 | Renewal,New Sponsor | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-22 | Renewal,New Sponsor | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-22 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food. |
| 2022-11-22 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi) | Ensure that staff wash their hands after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal excretions or other bodily fluids. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. |
| 2022-11-22 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. - 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. |
| 2022-11-22 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. - 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). |
| 2022-11-22 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) | Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience. |
| 2022-11-22 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(e) | Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL within 90 days of hire. - Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d). |
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