Child Care Center
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The Little Schoolhouse
Elizabeth, NJ
· Union County
102-110 Third Street,
Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Quick Facts
Capacity
112 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
20LIT0003
License Issued
Sep 29, 2026
Active Through
Sep 29, 2029
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
rodrigo
2013-07-28 23:42:59
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
i love the school, my daughter was there for 1 year, the staff is good, teacher awesome, miss Jaime, miss emilia, everybody
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About the Provider
The Little Schoolhouse is a Child Care Center in Elizabeth NJ, with a maximum capacity of 112 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 08:20 AM - 03:05 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday08:20 AM - 03:05 PM
- Tuesday08:20 AM - 03:05 PM
- Wednesday08:20 AM - 03:05 PM
- Thursday08:20 AM - 03:05 PM
- Friday08:20 AM - 03:05 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-08-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-07 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-31 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-17 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-17 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. - 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. |
| 2023-05-17 | 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. |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 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. |
| 2023-05-17 | 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. |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in Room 114. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Secure window guards in Room 107. - 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. |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilets are maintained in operating condition in Room 111 bathroom. - 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. |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) | Ensure that all fluorescent tubes have protective coverings throughout the center. - Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) | Secure wooden cabinet to a stable surface in Room 106. - 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. |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Sand and paint wall by the sink in Room 111 bathroom. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint. |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Repair or replace the resilient surfacing 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. |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-2.1(b) | Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. - 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. |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(h)(2) | Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required for renewal. - Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center |
| 2022-02-07 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-07 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-04-26 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-09 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-09 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-03 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-31 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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