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Little Friends

Child care center · 650 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032 · License 09LIT0026

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 150. 0 to 13 Grow NJ Kids: Level 3

Violation history (50)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
?	Fri May 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(m)(3) — 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. Provide one evacuation crib for every 4 non-ambulatory children. One additional needed.	Yes
?	Fri May 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.4(i) — Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices.	Yes
?	Fri May 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: the center shall develop mutually with each child's parent(s) and follow a feeding plan regarding the feeding schedule, specific formula, breastfeeding arrangements and accommodations, and/or expressed breast milk, nutritional needs, and introduction of new food for each child. For children less than 12 months of age, the feeding plan shall be: documented in writing; maintained on file. Develop and follow a feeding plan for each child under 18 months of age and ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file.	Yes
?	Fri May 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i) — Each crib or playpen shall be equipped with: a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress; a clean, snugly fitting sheet; top rails that are at least 19 inches above the mattress and slats that are not more than 2 3/8 inches apart. Ensure that the top rails are at least 19 inches above the mattress in the infant room.	Yes
?	Wed Dec 04 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date.	Yes
?	Wed Dec 04 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.4(a)(1) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. Provide protective coverings for all electrical outlets accessible to the children.	Yes
?	Wed Dec 04 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. Clean the portable sinks.	Yes
?	Wed Dec 04 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(a)(4) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. Ensure that all carpeting is securely fastened to the floor.	Yes
?	Wed Dec 04 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. Clean outside basement exit.	Yes
?	Wed Dec 04 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: excessive peeling or chipped paint; or heavily soiled conditions. Repair and/or paint the walls, bathroom stalls, and other surfaces as required. Pertains to the basement classroom.	Yes
?	Wed Dec 04 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(a)(13) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children. Secure all cords throughout the center.	Yes
?	Wed Dec 04 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(a)(13) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children. Repair the wooden splintered door in the basement bathroom.	Yes
?	Thu Jun 02 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) — The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. Ensure that the table of organization includes the written job descriptions.	Yes
?	Thu Jun 02 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(h)(2) — Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required.	Yes
?	Thu Jun 02 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. Submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance signed by the sponsor representative.	Yes
?	Thu Jun 02 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.8(d)(1) — In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), 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. Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.	Yes
?	Thu Jun 02 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.8(c) — The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.	Yes
?	Thu Jun 02 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.5(e)(8) — For early childhood programs all staff that work with children under 2 1/2 years of age shall have training specific to this age group, which may include, but is not limited to, the New Jersey Infant/Toddler Credential administered through Professional Impact NJ, the Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or other trainings specifically related to the care of infants and toddlers. Each employee shall initiate this training within 90 days and complete it within one year. Ensure that all staff working with children under 2.5 years of age have training specific to this age group initiated within 90 days of hire and completed within one year.	Yes
?	Thu Jun 02 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — 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. 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. Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. One outstanding.	Yes
?	Wed Jun 12 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.3(a)(2) — 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. Retrain all staff on proper methods of tracking.	Yes
?	Wed Jun 12 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips. Ensure that the staff throughout the center know how many children are in their care. The staff did not know how many children were in their care. 6/12/19- The staff stated that there were 6 infants when 7 were present.	Yes
?	Thu May 23 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.3(c) — The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): Age Staff/Child Ratio 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 There were 2 staff with 21 children aged 0-2 years old. 5 staff were needed.	Yes
?	Thu May 23 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.3(a) — 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. Recite: Ensure that the children are directly supervised at all times. A child was able to play with the electrical socket in classroom 1. Recite: Ensure that the children are directly supervised at all times. Ensure that the staff are supervising the infants when they are eating. 5/23/19- The staff in classroom 3 sat in the corner of the room, where she could not see most of the children napping.	Yes
?	Mon May 20 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — 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. 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.	Yes
?	Mon May 20 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.	Yes
?	Fri May 03 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — The center shall provide sleeping equipment 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 https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that Provide the documentation for the evacuation cribs.	Yes
?	Fri May 03 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(h)(2)(ii) — Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center submits documentation to the Office of Licensing of a previous lead paint inspection conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, indicating the center is free of lead-based paint hazards.	Yes
?	Fri May 03 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. Ensure that the tables are washed and disinfected before serving meals. The tables were cleaned in the incorrect order. Recite: Ensure that the high chair tables are cleaned and disinfected between each use.	Yes
?	Fri May 03 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(ii)(1) — The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following items shall be washed and disinfected at least daily, toilets and toilet seats. Recite: Ensure that the potty chair is cleaned after each use. There was a soiled potty chair in the men's bathroom on the main floor.	Yes
?	Fri May 03 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — 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: 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). Remove the expired epi-pen from the center.	Yes
?	Fri May 03 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.3(a)(2) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e)	Yes
?	Fri May 03 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.11(b) — The center shall distribute a copy of the communicable disease policy to the parent of each enrolled child and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy.	Yes
?	Fri May 03 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.8(l) — The center shall distribute a copy of the social media policy to the parent of each enrolled child and to each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature and each staff member’s signature attesting to the receipt of the policy.	Yes
?	Fri May 03 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.8(j)(3) — The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The center shall distribute a copy of the expulsion policy to the parent of each enrolled child and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy.	Yes
?	Fri May 03 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.5(a)(1) — The center shall maintain on file and follow a written policy on the release of children, which shall include the provision that each child may be released only to the child's parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)3, to take the child from the center and to assume responsibility for the child in an emergency if the parent(s) cannot be reached.	Yes
?	Fri May 03 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.11(a)(1) — 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). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Recite: There is 1 CHRI missing.	Yes
?	Fri May 03 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-3.6(b)(1) — The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document. The center shall maintain on file a copy of the Information to Parents document.	Yes
?	Fri May 03 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-2.1(b) — A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.	Yes
?	Fri May 03 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.1(b)(3) — The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that children are presented with and encouraged to participate in a mixture of active and quiet experiences. Ensure that the children are given a mix of opportunities to explore the classroom. The children in classroom 5 were in the same corralled areas all morning, and there were not enough supplies for the children.	Yes
?	Fri May 03 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.4(a)(4) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided. Ensure that the hot water does not exceed 110F. The hot water in the women's bathroom was 131F.	Yes
?	Fri May 03 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(n)(4) — Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC. Mount the fire extingisher in the foyer near classroom 2.	Yes
?	Fri May 03 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — 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.	Yes
?	Fri May 03 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.	Yes
?	Fri May 03 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. Recite: Clean the rugs in classroom 2.	Yes
?	Wed Dec 26 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint. Contact a lead abatement specialist prior to repainting the peeling paint in the gym. Contact a lead abatement specialist prior to repainting the chipping paint the basement bathroom.	Yes
?	Wed Dec 26 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of Touch up/ repaint the radiator in the infant classroom where it is rusting.	Yes
?	Wed Dec 26 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.8(d)(1) — In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), 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.	Yes
?	Wed Dec 26 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.8(c) — The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.	Yes
?	Wed Dec 26 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.10(a)(1) — 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. There are 6 CARIs missing. 5/3/19- There is 1 CARI missing.	Yes
?	Wed Dec 26 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(d)(2) — Heating requirements are as follows: steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device. Repair the radiator in the women's bathroom, it is rusted and broken.	Yes

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (22)

22 inspection record(s) on file from NJ-DCF.

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