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The Leaguers Head Start Early Head Start Program
Newark, NJ
· Essex County
302-324 Springfield Avenue,
Newark, NJ 07103
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
0 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
07LEA0011
License Issued
Oct 31, 2025
Active Through
Oct 31, 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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2019-12-03 04:15:06
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About the Provider
The Leaguers Head Start Early Head Start Program is a Child Care Center in Newark NJ, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 6 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:30 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-31 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-08 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-05-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-22 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-24 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-04-12 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-06 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-06 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-11-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-16 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-23 | Agency Meeting | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-14 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-14 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-14 | 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. |
| 2022-06-14 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that a second Epi-pen prescribed to a child in Room 3 is present and available in the box as required. - 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). |
| 2022-06-14 | 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. |
| 2022-06-14 | 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. |
| 2022-06-14 | 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.1/20/2023: Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist. Copies of the DCF Drinking Water Testing Statement of Assurance and the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection were submitted and uploaded to NJCCIS File Cabinet. - 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. |
| 2022-06-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) | Ensure that the storage area located in Room 3 is cleaned and organized and 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. |
| 2022-06-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | All documents listed on the staff records checklist, specifically, the signed employment applications, criminal disclosure statements, Mantoux test results, and medical clearances for all staff members are to be reviewed at The Leaguers, Inc. Human Resources Office.6/23/2022: All documents listed on the staff records checklist, specifically, the Mantoux test results and medical clearances for all staff members are to be reviewed at The Leaguers, Inc. Human Resources Office. - 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). |
| 2022-06-14 | 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. |
| 2022-06-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-07 | 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). |
| 2022-05-02 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-27 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-02-09 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-11-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-29 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-12-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-11-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-10-01 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-09-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-20 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-10-28 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-11 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-07 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-05-02 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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