Little Learners Child Development Center

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Based on information, retrain all staff on maintaining safe conditions, including ensuring that staff are not under the influence of substances while caring for the children.

Based on information, retrain all staff on maintaining safe conditions, including ensuring that staff are not under the influence of substances while caring for the children. Regulation: (a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Based on information, ensure that safe conditions are maintained at all times throughout the center. A named staff was found to be visibly intoxicated, shortly after caring for the children and was subsequently removed from the pre

Based on information, ensure that safe conditions are maintained at all times throughout the center. A named staff was found to be visibly intoxicated, shortly after caring for the children and was subsequently removed from the premises. Regulation: The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 3 new staff as of 5.16.2025. 5.16.2025-2 outstanding for 2 new staff.

Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 3 new staff as of 5.16.2025. 5.16.2025-2 outstanding for 2 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 3 new staff as of 5.16.2025. 5.16.2025-2 outstanding for 2 new staff.

Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 3 new staff as of 5.16.2025. 5.16.2025-2 outstanding for 2 new staff. 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 consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) — Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member.

Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(5) — Ensure staff without a cleared CHRI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. One new staff member was left alone to care for a group of children without a CHRI clearance on file.

Ensure staff without a cleared CHRI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. One new staff member was left alone to care for a group of children without a CHRI clearance on file. Regulation: When a person who is not required to complete a CHRI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure staff without a cleared CARI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. One new staff person was working alone with the children without a CARI check clearance.

Ensure staff without a cleared CARI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. One new staff person was working alone with the children without a CARI check clearance. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Retrain all staff on supervision and ratios. Submit the agenda, materials used and signatures of attendance.

Retrain all staff on supervision and ratios. Submit the agenda, materials used and signatures of attendance. Regulation: (a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Based on complaint #24049, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including during naptime. There was one staff with 9 children ages 18 months to 2 when a second staff person was needed. Additionally, o

Based on complaint #24049, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including during naptime. There was one staff with 9 children ages 18 months to 2 when a second staff person was needed. Additionally, one staff was sitting between two classrooms(rooms 6 & 7) when a staff person was needed in room 7. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Based on complaint #24049, ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including rest : 1.At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping. One staff person was s

Based on complaint #24049, ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including rest : 1.At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping. One staff person was sitting between two classrooms while the preschool teacher was on lunch. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Center has 3 underage staff who need CHRI checks.

Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Center has 3 underage staff who need CHRI checks. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Submit copy of current staff checklist when CHRI checks are received.

Submit copy of current staff checklist when CHRI checks are received. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) — Based on report, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center.

Based on report, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times.