Child Care Center
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Little Footsteps Child Development Center
Wayne, NJ
· Passaic County
1 PAL DRIVE,
Wayne, NJ 07470
Quick Facts
Capacity
105 children
Age Range
0 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 696-4097
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
080900174
License Issued
Sep 16, 2026
Active Through
Sep 16, 2029
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
Liz Clay
2021-11-19 15:15:59
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
This daycare was amazing before the new director took place she ran this facility straight down hill
78 out of 162 think this review is helpful
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About the Provider
Philosophy
Our goal is to enhance the child’s life through a loving, caring and nurturing environment. We respect each child as an individual, providing them with programs geared to meet their emotional, social and developmental needs. Parents are always welcome to visit the center, participate or just observe any time. Parent involvement is recognized as an integral part of our program.
Mission
Our mission at Little Footsteps is to create a learning environment in which all children have an opportunity to explore their world. We will provide families with programs where “Quality Education” and “Affordability” go hand in hand.
We stress the importance of the process of learning along with a strong emphasis on caring and respect for those around us. Each child is challenged and encouraged to reach their fullest potential in an atmosphere that fosters your child to become self-confident, independent,
Our goal is to enhance the child’s life through a loving, caring and nurturing environment. We respect each child as an individual, providing them with programs geared to meet their emotional, social and developmental needs. Parents are always welcome to visit the center, participate or just observe any time. Parent involvement is recognized as an integral part of our program.
Mission
Our mission at Little Footsteps is to create a learning environment in which all children have an opportunity to explore their world. We will provide families with programs where “Quality Education” and “Affordability” go hand in hand.
We stress the importance of the process of learning along with a strong emphasis on caring and respect for those around us. Each child is challenged and encouraged to reach their fullest potential in an atmosphere that fosters your child to become self-confident, independent,
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-07-22 | Re-Inspection,Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-02 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-01-07 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-07 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-24 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-17 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-17 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.9(a) | Ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are adhered to at all times throughout the center, including recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect.Ensure the exit door on ground floor is operable. - The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14. |
| 2023-04-17 | 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. |
| 2023-04-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(v) | Ensure that the center establishes a staff substitute system. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to ensure the establishment of a staff member substitute system. |
| 2023-04-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.5/16/23-Ensure all sections 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). |
| 2023-04-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.Provide renewal CARI's for all staff including the sponsor.5/16/23-The center has 8 pending CARI's. - 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. |
| 2023-04-17 | 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.6/13/23-Upon review of files, Universal Health records are still pending. - 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) |
| 2023-04-17 | 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. - 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. |
| 2023-04-17 | Violation | 3A:52-2.4(a)(13) | Post a sign in a prominent location prohibiting smoking during the center's operating hours. - The Office of Licensing may deny an application or suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval for good cause, including failure to comply with the provisions of P.L. 1998, c. 35, which prohibit smoking in child care centers, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(d). |
| 2023-04-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(c) | Provide a current health certificate as required.6/13/23-The center confirmed that Wayne Township no longer issues health certificates. Citation will be abated. - 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. |
| 2023-04-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(vii) | Post a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated from each classroom and the outdoor play area. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area. |
| 2023-04-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(2) | Provide adequate lighting throughout the center.Valance in Infant Room. - Lighting requirements are as follows: during program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. |
| 2023-04-17 | 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. |
| 2023-04-17 | 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. |
| 2023-04-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all flooring and carpeting are kept clean and in good repair.Repair/replace torn blue carpeting in Waddler room. - 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. |
| 2023-03-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-11-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Provide education and experience for 1 head teacher. - 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. |
| 2022-04-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Provide education and experience for 1 group teacher. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
| 2022-04-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Provide orientation documentation for 2 staff members. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-04-28 | 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. |
| 2022-04-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate. - 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. |
| 2022-04-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. - 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. |
| 2022-04-28 | 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. |
| 2022-04-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Replace the stained ceiling tiles in Room D. - 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. |
| 2022-04-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Clean the vent intakes throughout the center. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2021-10-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-03-29 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-10 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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