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The Goddard School

Child care center · 15 Brook Street, Norwood, NJ 07648 · License 02GOD0004

0Compliance score
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Capacity 170. 0 to 13 Grow NJ Kids: Level 2

Violation history (60)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
?	Fri Feb 24 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.6(e)(1) — The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall reflect the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) through (c) and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.). Prepare a discipline policy that includes the acceptable actions staff members may take when placing a child on their mat for rest. It was observed that a staff member in classroom 4 picked up a child by the wrist and ankle and lifted the child from the ground to place back onto the mat for nap time. Retrain all of the staff regarding appropriate ways to lift children from the ground and to place on the mat for rest time and submit staff signature's to the OOL. 3/14/23: Pending retraining documentations with staff signature.	Yes
?	Fri Feb 24 2023 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 adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Ensure that the staff in classrooms 6 and 8 are aware of how many children are in their care at all times. When asked, the staff stated the wrong number.	Yes
?	Fri Feb 24 2023 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. Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Missing a CHRI background check for 1 staff.	Yes
?	Fri Feb 24 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.2(a)(5) — 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. Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Ensure that there is a 3ft unobstructed exit in the hallway. The staff had the strollers stored in the hallway. Strollers were moved upon request. Retrain all of the staff regarding the importance of keeping the emergency exits unobstructed and submit the staff's signatures to the OOL. 3/14/23: Pending retraining documentations with staff signature.	Yes
?	Fri Feb 24 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.2(a)(5) — 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. Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Ensure that the secondary emergency exit is unobstructed in classroom 7. The staff moved the furniture for nap time and an easel was blocking the exit. 3/14/23: Pending retraining documentations with staff signature.	Yes
?	Fri Feb 24 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.2(a)(5) — 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. Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Ensure that the secondary emergency exit is unobstructed in classroom 4. There was a sleeping child on a cot in front of the door. The child was moved during the inspection. Retrain all of the staff regarding the importance of keeping the emergency exits unobstructed and submit the staff's signatures to the OOL.. 3/14/23: Pending retraining documentations with staff signature.	Yes
?	Fri Feb 24 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.2(c) — If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain 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. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. Ensure that the center complies with all conditions of the State Sanitary Code. Cease washing and reusing dishes in the sink in classroom 2. Dishes can be washed and reused in the kitchen using a 3 compartment sink or a commercial dishwasher. Retrain all of the staff and submit the retrain and staff signatures to the OOL. 3/14/23: Pending retraining documentations with staff signature.	Yes
?	Fri Feb 24 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(ii) — The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, 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 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: each cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. An additional covering shall be provided for use as a covering for each child. Ensure that each cot or mat used for rest and sleep is covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering for classrooms 6 and 10.	Yes
?	Fri Feb 24 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.4(a)(2) — For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children from 13 to 18 months of age, the center shall provide daily rest and sleep according to the child's physical needs and ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face. Ensure that blankets do not cover the child's faces in classrooms 2, 4, and 5.	Yes
?	Fri Feb 24 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.4(a)(6)(i) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, kitchen facility requirements are as follows: the kitchen facility or food preparation area shall be separated from other areas of the center by a door, gate, screen, or other barrier to prevent accidental access by children. Provide a barrier to the kitchen area to prevent accidental access by the children. The kitchen door was closed during the inspection.	Yes
?	Tue Oct 25 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.8(a)(2) — Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. Based on report, retrain the named staff on the center’s policies and procedures for cleaning.	Yes
?	Tue Oct 25 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(r) — 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. Based on report, ensure that staff utilize adequate and appropriate cleaning procedures at all times throughout the center.	Yes
?	Tue Oct 25 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.2(a)(5) — 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. Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. The center was storing a large stroller in the hallways leading to the exit. Upon request, the center relocated the stroller to ensure that the exit was / egress was unobstructed.	Yes
?	Thu Sep 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(n)(3)(ii) — Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall maintain on file a record of each fire drill, as specified in the NJUFC, which record shall include the weather condition at the time of evacuation. Ensure that the fire drill log includes the weather conditions at the time of the drill.	Yes
?	Thu Sep 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.8(g)(3) — The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b). Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that the completion of the training is documented on the Staff Records Checklist. Ensure that the staff sign for the completion of the orientation log. Staff were able to sign during the inspection.	Yes
?	Thu Sep 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i) — the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering. Maintain the building structure to prevent water from entering. Identify and repair the source of the leak causing the stained ceiling tile in classroom 6.	Yes
?	Thu Sep 22 2022 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. Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Repair / replace the stained ceiling tile in classroom 6.	Yes
?	Thu Sep 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(a)(19) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2. Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location.	Yes
?	Thu Sep 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.4(a)(2) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned. Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers.	Yes
?	Thu Sep 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.2(a)(5) — 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. Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. The center was storing a large stroller in the hallways leading to the exit. Upon request, the center relocated the stroller to ensure that the exit was / egress was unobstructed.	Yes
?	Thu Sep 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Ensure that the janitor closet remains locked or all cleaning supplies are not accessible to the children. The door was locked during the inspection.	Yes
?	Thu Sep 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.2(c) — If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain 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. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. Ensure that the center complies with all conditions of the State Sanitary Code. Cease washing and reusing dishes in the sink in classroom 2. Dishes can be washed and reused in the kitchen using a 3 compartment sink.	Yes
?	Thu Sep 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.11(a)(1) — Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: the list of illnesses and symptoms of illness for which a child will be separated from the group and possibly sent home, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1©. Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families the center's communicable disease policy including all of the required components.	Yes
?	Thu Sep 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.4(a)(3) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, crawl spaces, attic spaces, and all doors and windows used for natural ventilation shall be provided with insect screening. Provide screens on all doors and windows used for ventilation, in crawl spaces and in attic spaces. Repair / replace the torn window screen in classroom 6.	Yes
?	Thu Sep 22 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. Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection.	Yes
?	Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(a)(11) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all windows and other glass surfaces that are not made of safety glass and that are located within 36 inches above the floor shall have protective guards. Ensure that all windows and glass within 36 inches above the floor are made of safety glass or have protective guards. Ensure that the store front windows located at 13 Brook St have a protective guard if not made of safety glass.	Yes
?	Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.2(a)(5) — 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. Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center. Ensure that the emergency lights located at 13 Brook St are operable.	Yes
?	Tue Jun 07 2022 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. Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH for the additional building located at 13 Brook St.	Yes
?	Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) — Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity. Ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity of the classrooms at all times throughout the center. Classroom 4 had 19 children present when the capacity is only 18.	Yes
?	Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(i)(7) — 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 facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a No Further Action letter, Child Care Facility Approval letter, RESPONSE Action Outcome letter, or other approval, which indicates that no further remediation is needed for the site from the Department of Environmental Protection, which indicates that no further remediation is needed for the site on which the center is located. Submit a No Further Action (NFA) or Child Care/Educational Facility Approval Letter from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or a Response Action Outcome Letter (RAO) from a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) for the site. Cease using the unapproved outdoor space until an amended or new RAO is obtained for 15 Brook Street. At the time of the inspection, several unapproved outdoor playground / classrooms were occupied by children. 6/22/2022: The center will cease using the additional outdoor playground / classrooms until the updated RAO is obtained.	Yes
?	Thu Sep 09 2021 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. Missing Criminal History Record Information background checks for 2 new staff.	Yes
?	Thu Sep 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.6(c)(3) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education Submit educational documentation for the second group teacher.	Yes
?	Thu Sep 09 2021 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. Once obtained, submit a copy of the current Safe Building Interior Certificate or upload a copy to www.njccis.com.	Yes
?	Thu Sep 09 2021 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. Missing Child Abuse Record Information background checks for 2 new staff.	Yes
?	Thu Jan 14 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(r) — 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. Based on complaint #18889, ensure that the center immediately notifies the county department of health and the DCF Office of Licensing for any known or suspected COVID-19 exposure /case. Retrain the staff who are responsible for notifying the county department of health and the DCF Office of Licensing and submit training documentation to the Office of Licensing once complete.	Yes
?	Thu Jan 14 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(r) — 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. Based on complaint #18889, ensure that the center ceases co-mingling and interactions between groups during the morning hours while inside. Ensure that the staff are assigned to and remain with that group of children.	Yes
?	Mon Oct 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.8(a)(1) — The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment. Maintain all of the required components of the children's records checklist on file at the center.	Yes
?	Mon Oct 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(p) — Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. Provide straps for all of the bucket seats in classroom 1.	Yes
?	Mon Oct 07 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. Submit water tests for lead and copper for the renewal.	Yes
?	Mon Oct 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(a)(9) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. Cease storing the art easel in the third stall of the bathroom in classroom 3.	Yes
?	Mon Oct 07 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. Replace the stained ceiling tile in the bathroom in classroom 3.	Yes
?	Mon Oct 07 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. Replace the stained ceiling tile in classroom 6.	Yes
?	Mon Oct 07 2019 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. Ensure that the window blind cords are not accessible in classroom 8.	Yes
?	Mon Oct 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.8(a)(1) — Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). Provide orientation logs for all staff members indicating that all of the required topics were reviewed annually.	Yes
?	Mon Oct 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.6(a) — The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). Provide an updated staff records checklist including all of the current staff.	Yes
?	Mon Oct 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.6(a) — The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). Ensure that all of the required components are maintained on file at the center for all staff.	Yes
?	Mon Oct 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) — The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked. Provide attendance records for the director.	Yes
?	Mon Oct 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) — 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 a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. Provide a table of organization including all staff and the job responsibilities.	Yes
?	Mon Oct 07 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. Missing CHRI clearances for 1 staff.	Yes
?	Mon Oct 07 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. Missing renewal CARI's for 11 staff. 11/14/19: Missing renewal CARI's for 5 staff.	Yes
?	Mon Oct 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — 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. Repair the cracked surfacing underneath the climbers in the large playground.	Yes
?	Mon Oct 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.5(a)(3)(iii) — The center shall maintain on file and follow a written policy on the release of children, which shall include written procedures to be followed by staff member(s) if the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1, fails to pick up a child at the time of the center's daily closing. The procedures shall require that an hour or more after closing time, and provided that other arrangements for releasing the child to his or her parent(s) or authorized person(s) have failed and the staff member(s) cannot continue to supervise the child at the center, the staff member shall call the Department's State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) to seek assistance in caring for the child until the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the child's parent(s) is able to pick up the child. Ensure that the release policy has all of the required components of the policy.	Yes
?	Mon Oct 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.9(a)(1) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 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 Maintain an illness log indicating when the children have been sent home from the center.	Yes
?	Mon Oct 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation. Ensure that the used bibs and food storage containers are not stored on the sink that is used for hand washing after a diaper change in classroom 3.	Yes
?	Mon Oct 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.11(a)(1) — Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: the list of illnesses and symptoms of illness for which a child will be separated from the group and possibly sent home, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1©. Ensure that the communicable disease policy is updated and includes all of the required components of the policy.	Yes
?	Mon Oct 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.8(k)(1) — The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the use of social networking sites and other websites. Develop a social media policy including all of the required components for the parents and ensure that all staff have signed the policy.	Yes
?	Thu Jul 25 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-2.6(c) — Whenever the Department, through its Office of Licensing, Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit, or local offices, conducts complaint investigations, the center shall cooperate with all Department investigators. Based on information, ensure that a named staff cooperates with DCF inspections and investigation as required.	Yes
?	Fri Jul 19 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.8(a)(7) — Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6. Based on information retrain all staff on: 1. The center's discipline policy 2.. Cooperating with DCF investigation and inspections as required.	Yes
?	Fri Jul 19 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.6(a)(1) — The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. A named staff utilized a physical intervention to get a named child to nap.	Yes
?	Mon Jul 01 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. Missing CHRI background check for 1 staff.	Yes

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

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