Child Care Center
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The Little Ones
East Orange, NJ
· Essex County
43 Prospect Street,
East Orange, NJ 07017
Quick Facts
Capacity
217 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 395-2727
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
07LIT0025
License Issued
Dec 6, 2024
Active Through
Dec 6, 2027
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
Michelle
2017-05-15 14:42:22
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
THE WORST SCHOOL I HAVE EVER BOUGHT MY CHILD TO! The director was unprofessional and the receptionist is even worse. I enrolled my son into their school and they told my husband the only way he can go to the school is if he enroll for September as well. When I told them I do not want him to go for September they held my paperwork hostage and would not allow me to obtain it. They lie when put in the corner and I'd advise you not to choose this school. It's drama!!! The teacher are in and out of the classrooms gossiping about parties instead of teaching. If I can give them less than 1 star I would!!!! They do not even use gloves when feeding the kids (one teacher did, but as I sit here watching the rest did not!!!!)
Sade
2017-03-13 00:54:40
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
Ms Washington and Ms Jones abused my son and he is autistic
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About the Provider
The Little Ones is a Child Care Center in East Orange NJ, with a maximum capacity of 217 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:30 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-10 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-27 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-23 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-13 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-07 | Complaint,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-18 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-04 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-05-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-02 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-23 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-10 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-08 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-12 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-28 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) | Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers in rooms Toddler B and Infants. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned. |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in the Infants room. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i) | Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: the center shall develop mutually with each child's parent(s) and follow a feeding plan regarding the feeding schedule, specific formula, breastfeeding arrangements and accommodations, and/or expressed breast milk, nutritional needs, and introduction of new food for each child. |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(i) | Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices. At the time of the inspection, one child in the Infants room and one child in the Toddler B room had straps attached to their pacifiers. The center removed the pacifier straps upon inspector request. - Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) | Ensure blankets are not used for infants under 12 months. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) | Ensure infants are removed from chairs and placed in a crib or playpen that meets OOL requirements once they are asleep. At the time of the inspection, there were 3 infants sleeping in chairs in the Infants room. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(ii) | Ensure that each cot or mat used for rest and sleep is covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering and an additional covering is provided for each child throughout the center. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, the center shall provide for each child a crib that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: each cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. An additional covering shall be provided for use as a covering for each child. |
| 2023-01-30 | 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. |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure the ceiling tile in the boy's bathroom is secure. - 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. |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(6) | Ensure the food waste receptacle used for food in the Green Room 5 has a cover. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: food waste receptacles shall be lined and maintained in clean and sanitary condition. |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i) | Maintain the building structure to prevent water from entering. - the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering. |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) | Repair/replace the cracked light cover in Orange Room 12. - Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Ensure the vents are free of dust in Toddler A, Toddler B and Blue Room 6. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all cleaning products are inaccessible to the children in Green Room 5. Staff moved the items out of reach of the children upon inspector request. - 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. |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Provide a completed staff records checklist. - 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). |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Provide CARI clearances for 4 staff. 1/31/2023 Provide CARI clearances for 2 staff. 4/4/2023 Provide CARI clearance for 1 staff. - 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. |
| 2023-01-30 | 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. Provide CHRI clearances for 6 staff. 4/4/2023 Provide CHRI clearances for 3 staff. 7/10/2023 Provide CHRI clearances for 2 staff. - 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. |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(b) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training. Provide documentation of completed orientation training for all staff. - Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist. - 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. |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-6.5(b) | Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff the center's policy on the release of children and will maintain on file signatures from all parents and staff attesting to the receipt of the current policy. - The center shall distribute a copy of the release policy to the parent of each enrolled child and each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy. |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(2) | Ensure that children are evacuated from the center within three minutes during each fire drill. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | Submit a current Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. - 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. |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) | Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2. |
| 2022-02-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-11-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-08-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-07-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-05-24 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-03-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-01-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-01-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-11-25 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-29 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-04 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-04 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-09 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-05-31 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-05-06 | Renewal,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
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