Little Treasures Preschool, Inc. - Haworth NJ Regular Child Care Center

276 HAWORTH AVENUE , HAWORTH NJ 07641
(201) 722-7044
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About the Provider

Description: At Little Treasures, we are dedicated to meet your little ones’ needs as well as the needs of the parents. Here, along with our genuinely caring staff, the children will explore, experience and grow through hands-on learning and interactive play.

The Little Treasures Preschool is directed by ‘MJ’ — owner and founder. MJ has been recognized by the educators and parents as a loving, fun and effective educator of the children. Of course, the children totally agree with them!

Please explore our site to learn more about our care philosophy, diverse programs, wonderful staff and customized facilities. Please feel free to call us at (201) 385-5200 or contact us online for rates and any questions you may have.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 02LIT0019
  • Capacity: 55
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 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
2020-02-27 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: Missing CHRI background clearances for 1 staff.
2020-02-27 3A:52-7.6(b)(1)
The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child.

Violation Observed: Based on complaint number 18210, ensure that all incidents regarding a child is recorded and reported to the parents. A previous staff member picked up a child by the arm and slammed the child to the floor and the parents were not notified.
2020-02-27 2020-03-03 3A:52-4.8(a)(2)
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: Missing annual orientation logs for 1 staff.
2020-02-27 2020-03-12 3A:52-4.8(a)(4)
Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9.

Violation Observed: Based on complaint number 18210, ensure that all staff are retrained from an outside source regarding recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect. Submit the training with the staff signatures to the Office of Licensing.
2020-02-27 2020-02-27 3A:52-5.3(m)(2)
Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the secondary exit leading from the first floor has a clear unobstructed 3 foot exit aisle. The staff removed the strollers during the inspection.
2020-02-27 3A:52-6.7(a)
Staff members shall not use hitting, shaking or any other form of corporal punishment of children.

Violation Observed: Based on complaint number 18210, maintain appropriate staff action. A previous staff at the center handled a child roughly. Additionally, the previous staff picked up a child by the arm and slammed the child on the floor. Retrain all of the staff using an outside source regarding positive guidance and discipline and submit the training with the staff signatures to the Office of Licensing.
2019-08-08 2019-08-15 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: Missing CHRI clearances for 2 staff.
2019-08-08 2019-08-12 3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(vi)(4)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include the date, if applicable, that the child returned to the center symptom-free.

Violation Observed: The illness log was missing the return date.
2019-08-08 2019-08-12 3A:52-7.6(a)(2)
The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head.

Violation Observed: The accident reports were missing the time that the parent was notified.
2019-08-08 2019-08-29 3A:52-5.3(o)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that there are 2 staff members with both CPR / first aid training in the building at all times.
2019-08-08 2019-08-08 3A:52-5.3(m)(2)
Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.

Violation Observed: A) Ensure that the exit leading out of classroom 4 has a three foot wide aisle. | B) Ensure that the door leading out of classroom 4 can open with ease.
2019-08-08 2019-09-05 3A:52-5.3(l)(4)
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.
2019-08-08 2019-08-12 3A:52-5.3(k)(5)
Swimming pool requirements are as follows: wading pools that are 24 inches or less, are filled as needed, are portable, and do not have a filtration system are prohibited.
2019-08-08 2019-08-15 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: The certificate posted was expired.
2019-08-08 2019-08-12 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 the emergency lights are operable in the exit sign located at the bottom of the stairs in the basement.

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