The Little Chief Learning Station, II
HOLMDEL, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
AddressP.O. Box 452, Holmdel, NJ, 07733
CountyMonmouth
Phone732-747-6700
Operating details
Capacity60
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/17/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High15
- Medium1
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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P.O. Box 452, Holmdel, NJ, 07733, HOLMDEL, NJ 07733
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/17/2025
- High6
- Medium-High8
- Medium0
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk10/17/2025
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 11/25/2025 - Medium-High risk10/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) — Repair the areas of exposed rust along the fence of the outdoor play area.
Repair the areas of exposed rust along the fence of the outdoor play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.
Corrected 11/25/2025 - Medium-High risk10/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Repair the areas of exposed rust on the chains and s hooks on the swings.
Repair the areas of exposed rust on the chains and s hooks on the swings. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.
Corrected 11/25/2025 - Medium-High risk10/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Maintain the large climbing structure on the outdoor play area in a clean manner.
Maintain the large climbing structure on the outdoor play area in a clean manner. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.
Corrected 11/25/2025 - High risk10/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure both epi-pens for 2 named children are present as required by the special care plans.
Ensure both epi-pens for 2 named children are present as required by the special care plans. Regulation: (9) 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. 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).
Corrected 11/25/2025 - High risk10/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Complete the CARI background check for 1 new staff.
Complete the CARI background check for 1 new staff. Regulation: 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. 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.
Corrected 11/25/2025 - Medium-Low risk10/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) — Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: or 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.
Corrected 11/25/2025 - High risk5/13/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 6 staff members.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 6 staff members. Regulation: 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. 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.
Corrected 10/17/2025 - High risk5/13/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that 1 staff member completes the 20 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that 1 staff member completes the 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 10/17/2025 - High risk5/13/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for two new staff.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for two new staff. 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 10/17/2025 - Medium-High risk5/13/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including all garbage receptacles in center.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including all garbage receptacles in center. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 10/17/2025 - Medium-High risk5/13/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including cubby toys, manipulatives, Little Tykes dollhouse, play kitchen, etc. in room # 1.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including cubby toys, manipulatives, Little Tykes dollhouse, play kitchen, etc. in room # 1. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 10/17/2025 - Medium-High risk5/13/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace stained ceiling tile above sink area in classroom #3.
Repair or replace stained ceiling tile above sink area in classroom #3. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 10/17/2025 - High risk5/13/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) — Provide orientation training to 2 new staff, ensure they are not left alone with children until completed as required.
Provide orientation training to 2 new staff, ensure they are not left alone with children until completed as required. Regulation: The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed.
Corrected 10/17/2025 - Medium-High risk3/31/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Ensure that playground equipment is commercial grade. Remove non commercial climber and roller coaster from smaller playground.
Ensure that playground equipment is commercial grade. Remove non commercial climber and roller coaster from smaller playground. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.
Corrected 5/13/2025
2024
- Medium-Low risk10/18/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) — Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.
Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 11/15/2024
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/month
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About this daycare
- Location: HOLMDEL, Monmouth County
- Capacity: 60
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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