Little Bear Daycare
OAKLYN, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address300 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn, NJ, 08107
CityOAKLYN, NJ 08107
CountyCamden
Phone856-833-9874
Operating details
Capacity45
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High10
- Medium-High4
- Medium7
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
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300 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn, NJ, 08107, OAKLYN, NJ 08107
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/28/2026
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2026
- Medium risk5/28/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(vii) — Ensure that bottles are not propped at any time in room 5.
Ensure that bottles are not propped at any time in room 5. Regulation: Feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: when a child is feeding, the bottle shall not be propped at any time.
Corrected 6/30/2026 - Medium-High risk5/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Operate within the center's room's capacity in room 4 wherein there were 11 children and the license capacity for room 4 is 7.
Operate within the center's room's capacity in room 4 wherein there were 11 children and the license capacity for room 4 is 7. Regulation: At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;
Corrected 5/15/2026 - High risk4/16/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a)(3) — Cease swaddling infants.
Cease swaddling infants. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: swaddling of children during rest and sleep is prohibited.
Corrected 5/8/2026 - Medium-High risk4/16/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Operate within the center's room's capacity in room 1 wherein there were 16 children and the license capacity for room 1 is 14.
Operate within the center's room's capacity in room 1 wherein there were 16 children and the license capacity for room 1 is 14. Regulation: At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;
Corrected 5/8/2026 - Medium-High risk4/16/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(iii) — Comply with the written conditions on the center's license. Cease the use of room 1 for children under the age of 2.5 years old.
Comply with the written conditions on the center's license. Cease the use of room 1 for children under the age of 2.5 years old. Regulation: At no time shall a center: iii. Operate in violation of the written conditions on its license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval including, but not limited to, capacity or age restrictions for specific classrooms.
Corrected 5/8/2026 - Medium risk4/16/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a)(2) — Recite: Cease the use of blankets for children under 12 months of age in room 1.
Recite: Cease the use of blankets for children under 12 months of age in room 1. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the center shall ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face.
Corrected 5/8/2026
2025
- Medium risk10/28/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a)(2) — Recited: Cease the use of blankets for children under 12 months of age in room 5.
Recited: Cease the use of blankets for children under 12 months of age in room 5. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the center shall ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face.
Corrected 11/17/2025 - High risk10/28/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — Ensure children ages 12 months and younger are provided the appropriate sleeping equipment, wherein children were observed sleeping in the rockers in room 5.
Ensure children ages 12 months and younger are provided the appropriate sleeping equipment, wherein children were observed sleeping in the rockers in room 5. Regulation: 1. For children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at View official inspection document Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be: (1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-
Corrected 11/17/2025 - Medium risk10/28/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(i) — Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in room 5.
Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in room 5. Regulation: Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.
Corrected 11/17/2025 - High risk10/28/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times wherein staff was observed sleeping while the children were sleeping in room 5.
Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times wherein staff was observed sleeping while the children were sleeping in room 5. Regulation: The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.
Corrected 11/17/2025 - Medium-Low risk6/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.
Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 7/14/2025 - Medium-Low risk6/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(f) — Ensure that a written outline of daily activities is maintained for each room throughout the center.
Ensure that a written outline of daily activities is maintained for each room throughout the center. Regulation: Prepare and maintain on file a written outline of the center's daily activities
Corrected 7/14/2025 - High risk6/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.
Corrected 8/20/2025 - Medium-Low risk6/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).
Corrected 8/20/2025 - High risk6/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in room 1.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in room 1. Regulation: (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: Under 18 months 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years 1:10 4 years 1:12 5 years and older 1:15 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.
Corrected 7/14/2025 - High risk6/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including in the hallways of the center.
Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including in the hallways of the center. Regulation: The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.
Corrected 7/14/2025 - High risk6/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times wherein staff left the room leaving the children unsupervised in room 5.
Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times wherein staff left the room leaving the children unsupervised in room 5. Regulation: The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.
Corrected 7/14/2025 - High risk6/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(b) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for Regulation: 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). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member 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, 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.
Corrected 9/23/2025 - Medium-Low risk6/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.
Corrected 9/23/2025 - Medium-High risk6/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) — Maintain an illness log on file at the center that includes: the child's name; symptoms of illness; actions taken by the center; and dates of exclusion and return.
Maintain an illness log on file at the center that includes: the child's name; symptoms of illness; actions taken by the center; and dates of exclusion and return. Regulation: 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 child's name; the date and time the illness, symptoms of illness or diseases were observed at the center; a description of the symptoms of illness manifested by the child; the action taken by the center to assist: the child who is demonstrating symptoms of illness; and the director in determining if exclusion of the child from the center is necessary; any significant change in the child's symptoms of illness; the date, if applicable, that: the child was removed from the center; the child returned to the center with a note from a health care provider attesting to the child's admissibility to the center and recovery from a reportable disease, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:57; the child returned to the center with a parent’s note attesting that six days have elapsed since the onset of chicken pox, or that all chicken pox sores have dried and crusted; or the child returned to the center symptom-free.
Corrected 7/14/2025 - High risk6/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(b)(6) — Ensure accident reports are completed as required including all required components.
Ensure accident reports are completed as required including all required components. Regulation: (b) The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in (a) above. These records shall include the following: 1. The name of the injured child; 2. The date, time and location of the incident; 3. The name and address of the center; 4. The name of the person completing the report; 5. The date the report was completed; and 6. A written description of the following: i. The incident; ii. The injury to the child; iii. The names of witnesses to the incident; and iv. The follow-up action taken by the center, including: (1) Application of first aid; and (2) Consultation or treatment by a licensed physician or other health care provider, if applicable. (d) Upon request of the child's parent, the center shall provide a written description of the incident by the end of the next operating day.
Corrected 8/20/2025 - High risk6/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a)(1) — Ensure children under 12 months of age are initially placed in a face-up sleeping position in room 5.
Ensure children under 12 months of age are initially placed in a face-up sleeping position in room 5. Regulation: 1. For children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall ensure that each child is initially placed in a face-up sleeping position unless a different position is indicated in writing by the child's health care provider.
Corrected 7/14/2025 - Medium risk6/25/2025
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 in room 4.
Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age in room 4. 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 7/14/2025 - Medium risk6/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(2) — Provide at least four different activity areas with at least four types of supplies and equipment for children under 18 months in room 5.
Provide at least four different activity areas with at least four types of supplies and equipment for children under 18 months in room 5. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply:centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center.
Corrected 7/14/2025 - Medium risk6/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b)(7) — Ensure that the use of television, computers, and other video equipment is for educational and instructional use, is age and developmentally appropriate, is not used as a substitute for planned activities, and is not used for pa
Ensure that the use of television, computers, and other video equipment is for educational and instructional use, is age and developmentally appropriate, is not used as a substitute for planned activities, and is not used for passive viewing in room 5. Regulation: The use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing.
Corrected 7/14/2025
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Estimated monthly cost
$999/month
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About this daycare
- Location: OAKLYN, Camden County
- Capacity: 45
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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