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The Leaguers Head Start - Early Head Start Program
East Orange, NJ
· Essex County
1 4th Avenue,
East Orange, NJ 07017
Quick Facts
Capacity
70 children
Age Range
0 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
07BAB0014
License Issued
Oct 1, 2026
Active Through
Oct 1, 2029
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
The Leaguers Head Start - Early Head Start Program is a Child Care Center in East Orange NJ, with a maximum capacity of 70 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-08-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-01 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-11 | Record Retrieval,Life Safety Modification | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-29 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-09-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-31 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-02 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-10 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-22 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-20 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-20 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-20 | 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. |
| 2022-05-20 | 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. |
| 2022-05-20 | 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. |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. - 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. |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. - 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. |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. |
| 2022-05-20 | 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. |
| 2022-03-16 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-02-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-07-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-24 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-11-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-09-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-01-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-01-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-05 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-17 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-20 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-01 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-07 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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