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Little Learners Child Development Center

Hackensack, NJ · Bergen County
★ ★ ★ ½ ☆ 3.5 (3 reviews)
47 Essex Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
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Quick Facts

Capacity
75 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (201) 478-6106
47 Essex Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
150800017
License Issued
Oct 18, 2024
Active Through
Oct 18, 2027
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing

Reviews

3.5
★ ★ ★ ½ ☆
3 reviews
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Lisa
2026-02-06 12:08:22
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Great center with great staff clean and will managed we love LLCDC our kids have grown and learned so much from being there we are going on year 3 keep up the good work ladies

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Jessica
2022-01-06 19:15:04
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My son started attending Little Learning in 2019 and I can't say nothing but good things about the program. The school is always so clean, the teachers are so caring and friendly, they do some much with the kids throughout the year, and it truly feels like a real school environment. Before signing up my child, I looked at so many centers. They were dirty, the kids did nothing all day but play, or the price was just too much for my family to be able to afford.We love Little Learners!

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Cherrryhan
2018-04-05 23:29:06
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

At first we were very impressed and pleased with our experience there. The class size was small and our son seemed to be improving with his speech. One night when I was changing him, I noticed a bite to his abdomen, which nobody told me about. That night I texted the director, Dawn who said she would review her cameras and speak to the teacher (who is her daughter). Of course die to snow days and things the next time he was in to the school was a week later. The follow up was that's nobody reported him being bitten. I let it go b/c he was doing well and 'kids will be kids.' I didn't feel the need to make a big thing out this. As time went on, I noticed that when he was being physical with other kids I would hear about it right away. When he would get bitten or have a bruise/scratch caused by another kid I wouldn't hear about it. Also as time went on I noticed that the teachers were not reallly hands on. They would often be at their desks cutting out paper or cleaning. They would often talk across the room at the children rather than get on their level and speak directly to them. For anyone that understands children, you can't do that. To add to this, YESTERDAY when I went to pick my son up there was was 1 teacher to about 15 kids, of varying ages. This is completely against regulations. I felt bad for the teacher b/c she looked stressed out and unhappy. I tried to bring this up with the director this morning. However due to her poor attitude and condescending tone, I took my child and left. They have a policy of writing up children for their behavior. The language they use to describe a two year old's behavior is very strong. Needless to say, he will not be returning. At first glance this day care is clean and bright and full on artwork done by the kids. But after a while you will see that most of the teachers are not warm and friendly. They are not genuine. The only person there who I felt any warmth or genuine-ness is Ms. Nicole. If you are considering this daycare please give it a second thought. I have reported th At first we were very impressed and pleased with our experience there. The class size was small and our son seemed to be improving with his speech. One night when I was changing him, I noticed a bite to his abdomen, which nobody told me about. That night I texted the director, Dawn who said she would review her cameras and speak to the teacher (who is her daughter). Of course die to snow days and things the next time he was in to the school was a week later. The follow up was that's nobody reported him being bitten. I let it go b/c he was doing well and 'kids will be kids.' I didn't feel the need to make a big thing out this. As time went on, I noticed that when he was being physical with other kids I would hear about it right away. When he would get bitten or have a bruise/scratch caused by another kid I wouldn't hear about it. Also as time went on I noticed that the teachers were not reallly hands on. They would often be at their desks cutting out paper or cleaning. They would often talk across the room at the children rather than get on their level and speak directly to them. For anyone that understands children, you can't do that. To add to this, YESTERDAY when I went to pick my son up there was was 1 teacher to about 15 kids, of varying ages. This is completely against regulations. I felt bad for the teacher b/c she looked stressed out and unhappy. I tried to bring this up with the director this morning. However due to her poor attitude and condescending tone, I took my child and left. They have a policy of writing up children for their behavior. The language they use to describe a two year old's behavior is very strong. Needless to say, he will not be returning. At first glance this day care is clean and bright and full on artwork done by the kids. But after a while you will see that most of the teachers are not warm and friendly. They are not genuine. The only person there who I felt any warmth or genuine-ness is Ms. Nicole. If you are considering this daycare please give it a second thought. I have reported them to the state and licensing bureau.

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About the Provider

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Little Learners Child Development Center is a Child Care Center in Hackensack NJ, with a maximum capacity of 75 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM - 06:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday07:00 AM - 06:30 PM
  • Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:30 PM
  • Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:30 PM
  • Thursday07:00 AM - 06:30 PM
  • Friday07:00 AM - 06:30 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
2026-09-24 Email Yes Center Inspection
2026-09-11 Email Yes Center Inspection
2026-09-08 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2025-10-22 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-10-08 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-10-06 Other No Center Inspection
2025-07-15 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-06-25 Other Yes Center Inspection
2025-05-16 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-05-16 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-04-21 Complaint Yes Center Inspection
2025-04-01 Monitoring,Complaint No Center Inspection
2024-10-14 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-10-07 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2024-09-06 Other Yes Center Inspection
2024-08-09 Renewal,Other No Center Inspection
2024-07-25 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-07-19 Other Yes Center Inspection
2024-07-09 Other No Center Inspection
2024-06-03 Other No Center Inspection
2024-05-21 Other No Center Inspection
2024-05-07 Other No Center Inspection
2024-04-15 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-04-10 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2024-03-15 Complaint No Center Inspection
2024-02-06 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-02-05 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-12-18 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-11-08 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-11-06 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-10-31 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2023-09-11 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-09-05 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-07-20 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-07-19 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-06-19 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-05-05 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-04-04 Complaint Yes Center Inspection
2023-04-04 Complaint Yes Center Inspection
2023-01-27 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-01-18 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-01-06 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-01-06 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-01-06 Violation 3A:52-6.7(a) 1/6/2023-Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. A named staff was observed grabbing children by the arm in an aggressive manner. - Staff members shall not use hitting, shaking or any other form of corporal punishment of children.
2023-01-06 Violation 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) 1/6/2023-Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on positive methods of guidance and discipline. - Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.
2023-01-06 Violation 3A:52-4.3(c) 1/6/2023-Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Room 2 had 10 children ages 12-18 month with 2 staff when a 3rd staff was needed. - The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15
2022-12-09 Complaint Yes Center Inspection
2022-12-09 Complaint Yes Center Inspection
2022-12-09 Violation 3A:52-4.3(d) Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in rooms 1 & 2, including during nap and rest time. - The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in 3A:52-4.3(d) 1, 2, and 3 are met:Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:1018 months to under 2 ½ years - 1:122 ½ years and above - 1:20
2022-11-22 Complaint Yes Center Inspection
2022-11-22 Complaint Yes Center Inspection
2022-11-22 Violation 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff including the director that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center. - The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked.
2022-11-22 Violation 3A:52-7.11(a)(3) Based on complaint #21504, ensure that families will be notified in writing when their children are exposed to a communicable diseases at the center. - Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: assurance that during any outbreak of an excludable disease at the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(d), each parent whose child may have been exposed to the disease shall receive a written notice of the outbreak.
2022-11-22 Violation 3A:52-4.5(c)(1) Based on complaint #21504, ensure the director works 50% of the center's operating hours. - The director shall be scheduled to work at the center at least 50 percent of the center’s daily operating hours.
2022-11-08 Email Yes Center Inspection
2022-11-01 Monitoring,Complaint No Center Inspection
2022-11-01 Monitoring,Complaint No Center Inspection
2022-11-01 Violation 3A:52-4.10(b)(2) Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CARI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. - 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. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.
2022-11-01 Violation 3A:52-4.11(b)(2) Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CHRI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. - When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member from the Department of Human Services, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children.
2022-11-01 Violation 3A:52-4.6(a) Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Update with new staff. - 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).
2022-11-01 Violation 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Three outstanding.7/20/2023-Center stated two of the outstanding staff are no longer employed. CARI check received for one 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.
2022-11-01 Violation 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) Ensure that all new staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures. - Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.
2022-11-01 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.
2022-09-30 Complaint No Center Inspection
2022-06-15 Email Yes Center Inspection
2022-06-13 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2022-05-23 Phone Call Yes Center Inspection
2022-04-11 Complaint Yes Center Inspection
2022-03-04 Complaint Yes Center Inspection
2022-03-04 Complaint Yes Center Inspection
2022-02-15 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2022-02-15 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2021-12-17 Complaint Yes Center Inspection
2021-12-16 Complaint Yes Center Inspection
2021-11-17 Email Yes Center Inspection
2021-11-10 Phone Call Yes Center Inspection
2021-09-20 Email Yes Center Inspection
2021-09-16 Complaint No Center Inspection
2021-08-13 Complaint Yes Center Inspection
2021-08-11 Complaint Yes Center Inspection
2021-07-15 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2021-07-02 Email Yes Center Inspection
2021-06-29 Renewal No Center Inspection
2021-06-11 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2019-11-08 Monitoring Yes Center Inspection
2019-10-18 Monitoring Yes Center Inspection
2019-10-04 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2019-07-30 Email Yes Center Inspection
2019-07-09 Renewal Yes Center Inspection
2019-06-21 Renewal Yes Center Inspection
2019-06-03 Email Yes Center Inspection
2019-05-30 Renewal Yes Center Inspection
2019-05-22 Email Yes Center Inspection
2019-05-10 Renewal Yes Center Inspection
2019-05-06 Renewal No Center Inspection

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