Toddlers Learning Center - Plainfield NJ Regular Child Care Center

420-422 E 6TH STREET , PLAINFIELD NJ 07060
(908) 769-8593
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About the Provider

Description: Toddlers Learning Center is a Regular Child Care Center in PLAINFIELD NJ, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 20TOD0001
  • Capacity: 60
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: Sep 09, 2025
  • 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
2023-05-02 2023-07-18 3A:52-6.4(i)
Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.

Violation Observed: Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices.
2023-05-02 2023-06-05 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: Provide CHRI clearance for one staff.
2023-05-02 2023-06-05 3A:52-4.6(c)(3)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education

Violation Observed: Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual or submit request via njccis.com to reduce capacity to 60 or less.
2023-05-02 2023-07-26 3A:52-4.8(g)(1)
The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that documentation or a copy of all materials used are maintained on file at the center. 6/5/23 Provide topic of Including Children With Special Needs annually for all staff and document.
2023-05-02 2023-06-05 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.

Violation Observed: Conduct and document one additional lockdown drill.
2023-05-02 2023-06-05 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 illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center. Basement room.
2023-05-02 2023-07-18 3A:52-5.4(a)(4)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided.

Violation Observed: Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit wherein it measure 130 degrees in both buildings.
2023-05-02 2023-06-05 3A:52-5.3(c)(1)
Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields.

Violation Observed: Provide cover for light in bathroom in basement room.
2023-02-06 2023-06-21 3A:52-5.3(i)(8)
Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located.

Violation Observed: Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
2022-05-19 2022-06-13 3A:52-4.3(c)
The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15

Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection there were 26 children ages under 18 m - 4 years of age with 1 teacher when 4 were needed. Another teacher kept walking out of the room to answer the door or walk a child to the bathroom. Technical assistance was given however the staff continued to walk out of the room.
2022-05-19 2022-06-13 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii)
Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity of the classrooms at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection there were 26 children in a room licensed for 6. Technical assistance was given.
2022-05-19 2022-06-13 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(iii)
Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center operate in violation of the written conditions on its license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval including, but not limited to, capacity or age restrictions for specific classrooms.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center complies with the conditions of the license including the age restrictions for specific classrooms. At the time of the inspection there were 4 children under 18 months of age in building 1 that is not licensed for 14. Technical assistance was given.
2022-05-19 2022-06-13 3A:52-6.2(a)(1)
The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.

Violation Observed: The center shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including: but not limited to , sensory, language and dramatic play: manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity chosen by the center, refers to room 2 in the second building.
2022-05-19 2022-09-28 3A:52-2.1(b)
A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.

Violation Observed: Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents.
2022-05-19 2022-12-16 3A:52-4.6(a)
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).

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.

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Kaag1980 Mar 15, 2018
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

This is one of the best Learning Center in Union County

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