Big Smiles Learning and Care
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Couldn’t say enough great things about Big Smiles. My daughter is so happy there and I feel she is in good hands. Many daycares give you a bad vibe but Big Smiles makes me feel comfortable. Highly recommend.
terrible customer staff. poor staff. been a customer since 2012 and the change has been terribe. already has a complaints from town hall on them due to low staff and child endangerment.
My son had been in this day care for almost 3 years, and the experience was very good. Along this time, his teachers (staff) encouraged him to learn, doing many activities very approachable for his growing. As a parent, I'm very happy with his progress and the kind of service providing in Big Smiles.
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-09-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-01-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-25 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-06 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-28 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-05-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-11 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-01 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-13 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-18 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-18 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children, specifically, the assorted chemical cleaners being stored under the sinks in both the Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 bathrooms. - 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. |
| 2023-07-18 | 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. |
| 2023-07-18 | 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 Toddler 1 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. |
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in the Pre-K 4 Room. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. |
| 2023-07-18 | 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. |
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file an updated Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. The staff files were reviewed and are complete. - 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). |
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff members and the sponsor representative submit a CARI background check upon renewal. - When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. |
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff members and 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. |
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) | Ensure that documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used and the training topics reviewed by staff members during the annual orientation training are maintained on file at the center. - 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. |
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director 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. |
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that at least two staff members 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. |
| 2023-07-18 | 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 proof of receipt of policies, signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment, and a record of the parent's statement concerning the child's health.8/17/2023: 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 current Universal Health Records. - 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. |
| 2023-07-18 | 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) |
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that the special care plan for 1 child's emergency medication is signed by the child's parent(s) and maintained on file at the center. - The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). |
| 2023-07-18 | 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. |
| 2023-07-18 | 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. |
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed. Remove the overgrown vegetation obstructing the emergency exit egress leading from the outdoor play area to the public walkway. - 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. |
| 2023-07-18 | 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. |
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall |
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) | Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks or seepage from the ceiling of the Toddler 2 Room. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. |
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) | Ensure that blinds are maintained in good repair and that all blind cords are inaccessible to the children. Replace the broken blinds in the Pre-K 3 Room. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children. |
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Securely fasten the wall shelf located in the Pre-K 3 bathroom. - Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. |
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Remove the overgrown vegetation from the outdoor play area. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) | Post the radon test 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. |
| 2023-07-18 | 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. |
| 2023-07-18 | 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. |
| 2022-12-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-11-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-11-07 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-07 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(a)(1) | Based on Complaint #21412, ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child is bitten and the skin is broken. Submit a signed Memorandum of Understanding acknowledging that, going forward, parents will be notified immediately when a child is bitten and the skin is broken.11/12/2022: The violation has been abated as it is not applicable to Complaint #21412. - The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child is bitten and the skin is broken. |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) | Based on Complaint #21412, ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. Submit a signed Memorandum of Understanding acknowledging that, going forward, parents will be notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. - The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. |
| 2022-10-03 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-09 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-11 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-19 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-19 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-19 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | Submit a 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. |
| 2022-04-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the CHRI clearances for all newly hired staff members.4/5/2022: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the CHRI clearances for 2 staff members. - 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. |
| 2022-02-28 | 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.4/5/2022: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the CARI clearances for both sponsor representatives. - 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. |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Per the Updated COVID-19 Standards - Child Care Centers, submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center's written COVID-19 Screening Policy. 4/5/2022: Based on the Updated COVID-19 Standards for Child Care Centers dated March 4, 2022, this violation is no longer applicable. - The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) | Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the education credentials for the new center director. - 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. |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. The mesh fabric underneath the resilient surfacing on the outdoor play area is visible and presents a potential tripping hazard for the children. 3/14/2022: Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. The mesh fabric underneath the resilient surfacing on the outdoor play area is visible and presents a potential tripping hazard for the children. - 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. |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(e) | Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL within 90 days of hire. - Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d). |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s current comprehensive general liability insurance policy. - 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. |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s table of organization indicating lines of authority, responsibility and job descriptions of current staff and submit required documentation for any credentialed staff on the table of organization that have not been approved in NJCCIS. - 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. |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(ii) | Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s illness log for a period of at least 30 days. - 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 the date and time the illness, symptoms of illness or diseases were observed at the center. |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s current Fire Safety Inspection Certificate. - 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. |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s current Life Hazard Use Certificate of Registration 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. |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s fire drill log for a period of at least 90 days. - 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. |
| 2022-02-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-02-10 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-10 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-31 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-31 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
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