Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
The Leaguers, Inc. Metropolitan
Newark, NJ
· Essex County
149 Springfield Avenue,
Newark, NJ 07102
Quick Facts
Capacity
93 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
07MET0001
License Issued
Jul 16, 2025
Active Through
Jul 16, 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
The Leaguers, Inc. Metropolitan is a Child Care Center in Newark NJ, with a maximum capacity of 93 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 6 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-30 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-13 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-28 | New Sponsor | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-28 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-18 | Verify Closure | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-08 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-25 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-28 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-28 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-24 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-19 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-04 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-07 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) | Ensure that all classroom storage closets and shelving are not overloaded. 2/17/2023: Ensure that the classroom storage closets and shelving in Room 2 and Room 6 are not overloaded. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. |
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all flooring and carpeting are kept clean. - 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. |
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Repair or replace the inoperable toilet in the children's bathroom located across the hall from Room 2. - 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. |
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(2) | Repair or replace the inoperable ceiling light in the emergency egress located on the left side of the gymnasium. - Lighting requirements are as follows: during program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. |
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(d)(1) | Ensure that a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit is maintained in all areas used by the children, specifically the gymnasium. - Heating requirements are as follows: a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained in all areas used by children, including, but not limited to, classrooms and bathrooms. |
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. Although the center's fire panel presently displays a “NORMAL” reading, there is a consistent beeping sound reverberating throughout the center. Take the necessary actions to identify its source and eliminate the beeping sound. - 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. |
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) | Ensure that the fire extinguisher in Room 6 is serviced and tagged annually and recharged as needed. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC. |
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. |
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) | Ensure that the fence surrounding the outdoor play area is maintained in good condition. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. |
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) | Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components. - 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 |
| 2022-11-21 | 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. |
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Obtain and maintain on file at the center all documents listed on the staff records checklist, specifically, the signed employment applications, criminal disclosure statements, proof of receipt of policies, Mantoux test results, and medical clearances for all staff members. - 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). |
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff members within two weeks of hire. - 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. |
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff members and the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required.2/21/2023: (email) Ensure that 1 staff member completes a CHRI background check as required. - 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. |
| 2022-11-21 | 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. |
| 2022-11-21 | 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. |
| 2022-11-21 | 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 |
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and 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). |
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. |
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff members complete 12 hours of staff development annually. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff members complete 20 hours of staff development annually.2/17/2023: Ensure that the director designee completes 20 hours of staff development annually. - In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity. |
| 2022-11-21 | 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. |
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's name, address, birth date and date of enrollment. Obtain and maintain on file at the center all documents listed on the children's records checklist, specifically, the signed enrollment applications, health care provider's information, signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment, proof of receipt of policies, and a record of the parent's statement concerning the child's health (applicable to school-aged children). - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment. |
| 2022-11-21 | 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) |
| 2022-11-21 | 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. |
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(c) | Provide a current health certificate as required. - If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. |
| 2022-11-21 | 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. |
| 2022-11-21 | 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. |
| 2022-11-21 | 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.2/17/2023: Ensure that the center conducts at least 1 additional lockdown drill 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. |
| 2022-09-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-25 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-02-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-11-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-04 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-02-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-02-19 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-02-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-01-25 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-12-23 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-11-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-10-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-09-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-08 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-22 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-27 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-11 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-05-28 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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