Little Explorers Learning Center, Inc.
BERGENFIELD, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address71 West Main Street, Bergenfield, NJ, 07621
CountyBergen
Phone201-385-0040
Operating details
Capacity30
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High11
- Medium5
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
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71 West Main Street, Bergenfield, NJ, 07621, BERGENFIELD, NJ 07621
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/5/2026
- High2
- Medium-High8
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk1/5/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(d) — Provide a current fire certificate as required. Expired.
Provide a current fire certificate as required. Expired. Regulation: An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file 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, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.
Corrected 2/17/2026 - Medium-High risk1/5/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) — Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair. Replace ripped diaper changing pad in room 1.
Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair. Replace ripped diaper changing pad in room 1. Regulation: the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.
Corrected 2/17/2026 - Medium-High risk1/5/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Clean fans and vents throughout the center.
Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Clean fans and vents throughout the center. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.
Corrected 2/17/2026 - Medium-High risk1/5/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 2/17/2026 - Medium-High risk1/5/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each
Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. Update form. Regulation: 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. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.
Corrected 2/17/2026 - Medium risk1/5/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) — Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. Room 1.
Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. Room 1. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.
Corrected 2/17/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk1/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi) — Ensure that staff wash their hands after coming into contact with nasal secretions in room 1.
Ensure that staff wash their hands after coming into contact with nasal secretions in room 1. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions.
Corrected 2/14/2025 - Medium-High risk1/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(d) — Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Provide a current fire certificate as required. Regulation: An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file 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, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.
Corrected 2/14/2025 - Medium risk1/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) — Operate within each room's capacity. At the time of the inspection, there were 18 children present in room 1 where the licensed capacity is 17.
Operate within each room's capacity. At the time of the inspection, there were 18 children present in room 1 where the licensed capacity is 17. Regulation: Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity.
Corrected 2/14/2025 - High risk1/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(2) — Provide CARI background clearance for 1 staff member.
Provide CARI background clearance for 1 staff member. Regulation: As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to conset to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediation terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Corrected 2/14/2025 - High risk1/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(3) — Provide CHRI background clearance for 1 staff member.
Provide CHRI background clearance for 1 staff member. Regulation: 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). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.
Corrected 2/14/2025 - Medium-Low risk1/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) — Provide annual orientation training for 1 staff member.
Provide annual orientation training for 1 staff member. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 2/14/2025 - Medium-High risk1/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) — Ensure that all emergency lighting are operable at all times in room 1.
Ensure that all emergency lighting are operable at all times in room 1. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 2/14/2025 - Medium risk1/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(e) — Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking. At the time of the inspection, staff members removed pacifiers from children in room 1 when asked by inspector.
Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking. At the time of the inspection, staff members removed pacifiers from children in room 1 when asked by inspector. Regulation: The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.
Corrected 1/24/2025
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Estimated monthly cost
$999/month
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Typical prices in New Jersey run about $1,247/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in New Jersey by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: BERGENFIELD, Bergen County
- Capacity: 30
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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