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Ratio requirements Under 18 months: One staff member for four children () 18 months up to 2 ½ years: One staff member for six children () 2 ½ years up to 4 years: One staff member for 10 children () 4 years: One staff member for 12 children () 5 years and older: One staff member for 15 children ()

Parents may also file or make a complaint with the OOL by calling 1-877-667-9845. Complaints may be made anonymously.

You can search for child care centers in your area and view their inspection reports by visiting our child care search page. Registered family child care providers are monitored by the Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (CCR&Rs), which are community-based organizations contracted by the state in each county.

Registered Family Child Care Provider This provider is an individual who is registered under the rules of the Family Child Care Provider Registration Act (see N.J.A.C. 6) and serves no more than five children at any one time.

Ratio requirements Under 18 months: One staff member for four children () 18 months up to 2 ½ years: One staff member for six children () 2 ½ years up to 4 years: One staff member for 10 children () 4 years: One staff member for 12 children () 5 years and older: One staff member for 15 children ()

A complaint against a child care center should be reported directly to OOL (toll-free) at 877-667-9845. Family child care providers in New Jersey are registered through the county's Sponsoring Organization (list of sponsoring organizations for each county in New Jersey).