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Christian Pentecostal After School

Child care center · 613-615 Nye Avenue, Irvington, NJ 07111 · License 07TOD0002

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 173. 0 to 13 Grow NJ Kids: Level 2

Violation history (246)

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?Mon Jul 13 2026 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 children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of the inspection, 1 staff member needed to count the children in their care and said there were 18 children present when there were 19 children present in room 4.
?Mon Jun 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.3(c) — (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.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection, there were 18 children under 18 months in Room 1 with 2 staff present when 5 staff are required.
Yes
?Mon Jun 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.3(c) — (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.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection, there were 17 children ages 18 months to 2.5 years old in Room 2 with 2 staff present when 3 staff are required.
Yes
?Tue Mar 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(i) — i. Centers shall prohibit the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two.
Cease the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two. At the time of the inspection, children in Room 1 aged 18 months and under were watching videos on an Ipad.
Yes
?Tue Mar 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.11(a)(5) — 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.
Ensure staff without a cleared CHRI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. At the time of the inspection, 1 therapist was in Room 6 alone with a child.
Yes
?Tue Mar 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.10(a)(4) — When a person who is not required to complete a CARI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.
Ensure staff without a cleared CARI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. At the time of the inspection, 1 therapist was in Room 6 alone with a child.
Yes
?Mon Mar 02 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.3(c) — (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.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection, there were 13 children present under 2.5 years with 2 staff present when 3 staff were required.
Yes
?Mon Mar 02 2026 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 children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of the inspection, 1 staff member said there were 20 children present in her care when there were 13 children present in her care.
Yes
?Tue Sep 23 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. The center took immediate action to remove the straps from 2 children.
Yes
?Mon Aug 18 2025 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 children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care in Room 1. At the time of the inspection, 2 staff members were asked how many children were present in their care and both responded incorrectly. 1 staff member said there were 24 children present and the other said 29 children were present. There were 25 children present.
Yes
?Mon Aug 18 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 in Room 1. 8/18/2025: 4 children with pacifier straps in Room 1.
Yes
?Tue Jul 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;
Operate within the each room's capacity. At the time of the inspection, there were 32 children in Room 2 when it's capacity only holds 19 children.
Yes
?Tue Jul 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.3(c) — (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.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in Room 2. At the time of the inspection, there were 32 children in Room 2 with 1 staff member present when 4 were required.
Yes
?Tue Jul 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(vii) — Feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: when a child is feeding, the bottle shall not be propped at any time.
Ensure that bottles are not propped at any time in Room 1. At the time of the inspection, an infant was drinking from a propped bottle in a rocker seat in Room 1.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) — garbage receptacles shall be: made of durable, leak-proof and nonabsorbent materials; covered in a secure manner; emptied to the outdoor garbage receptacle when filled; maintained in a sanitary manner.
Ensure garbage receptacles are covered when food is present in Room 1.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) — garbage receptacles shall be: made of durable, leak-proof and nonabsorbent materials; covered in a secure manner; emptied to the outdoor garbage receptacle when filled; maintained in a sanitary manner.
Ensure garbage receptacles are covered when diapers are present in the 1st floor boys bathroom.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(d)(2) — steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.
Repair radiators with exposed metal in Room 5.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(d)(2) — steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.
Repair radiators with exposed metal in Room 4.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(h)(7) — Lead paint precautions are as follows: if a previous lead paint inspection indicates the presence of lead, or a lead paint risk management plan is in progress at the center, the center shall: ensure that a lead paint risk assessment is 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, upon renewal of the center’s license; and submit the results of the risk assessment to the Office of Licensing and the local department of health.
Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the exterior of the building for the center's license renewal.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.
Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age in Room 4.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — 1. 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 requirements: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be: (1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-
Ensure that approved sleeping equipment is provided for each child as required. At the time of the inspection, infants were seen sleeping in rockers. 7/22/2025: Infants seen sleeping in rockers in Room 1.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 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; the name(s), home and work address(es), home and work telephone number(s) and signature(s) of the parent(s); the name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of any person(s) authorized by the parent(s) to visit the child at the center and/or take the child from the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1; and the name, address, and telephone number of the child's health care provider; signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment; the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b); the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b).; health information for each child, as follows: for early childhood programs, a record of the child’s health examination and immunizations, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a); and for school-age child care programs, a record of the parent’s statement concerning the child’s health, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(b).
Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL. One named child missing policy sign off's.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.1(d) — 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.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. One staff member missing Mantoux results and medical clearance.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.1(d) — 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.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Ensure checklist is updated with all current staff including sponsor rep.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.10(a) — 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.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. All staff need renewal CARI's.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — (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.
Ensure toilets in the girls bathroom on the 2nd floor are operable.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — (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.
Ensure toilet seats are maintained in good sanitary condition in the 1st floor boys room.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 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. At the time of the inspection, there was an unlocked cabinet with cleaning supplies inside in Room 3. The center took immediate action to remove it.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 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. At the time of the inspection, there was an unlocked cabinet with cleaning supplies in Room 4. The center took immediate action to remove it.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 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. At the time of the inspection, there was an insect trap in an unlocked cabinet in Room 2. The center took immediate action to remove it.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 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. At the time of the inspection, there was a hallway closet that was unlocked with cleaning supplies.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.3(c) — (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.
Based on complaint #24224 ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in the infant room. 7/22/2025: Infant room out of ratio- 16 children with only 2 staff present when 4 staff members were required in Room 1. 8/18/2025: Infant room out of ratio- 25 children with only 5 staff present when 7 staff members were required in Room 1. 9/9/2025: Infant room out of ratio- 24 children with only 2 staff present when 5 staff members were required in Room 1.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 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.
Ensure that all indoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Repair or replace the small table in Room 3.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.1(d) — 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.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. One staff member missing application/ criminal disclosure statement.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 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 in all classrooms caring for children under 2.5 years of age.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — (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.
Tighten loose seats in the 1st floor girls bathroom.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — (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.
Tighten loose seats in the 1st floor boys bathroom.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — (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.
Secure sink in the girls bathroom on the 2nd floor.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — (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.
Replace stained ceiling tiles in the boys bathroom on the 2nd floor.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.
Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in Room 1.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — 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 in Room 1.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 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.
Remove broken AC unit from the window on the 2nd floor.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 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. 8/18/2025: Water report received, DCF checklist and Statement of Assurance outstanding.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(i) — i. Centers shall prohibit the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two.
Cease the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two. At the time of the inspection, children under 2 were watching videos on an Ipad in Room 1.
Yes
?Fri May 30 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 in Room 1. 7/22/2025: 1 child with a pacifier strap in Room 1. Staff removed immediately.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(a) — (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.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. One staff member missing orientation/ training log.
Yes
?Fri May 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.
Repair and/or paint surfaces with peeling paint on the ceiling in Room 2.
Yes
?Tue Apr 15 2025 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 information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.
Yes
?Tue Apr 15 2025 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. 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.
Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Three named staff were unaware of how a named child sustained superficial scratches to their face.
Yes
?Tue Apr 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.10(a)(4) — When a person who is not required to complete a CARI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.
Ensure staff without a cleared CARI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. At the time of the inspection, a therapist was working alone with a child on the 2nd floor in Room 1.
Yes
?Tue Apr 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.11(a)(5) — 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.
Ensure staff without a cleared CHRI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. At the time of the inspection, a therapist was working alone with a child on the 2nd floor in Room 1.
Yes
?Tue Apr 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(a) — (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.
Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's supervision policy.
Yes
?Tue Mar 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.11(a) — 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.
Provide a cleared CHRI for 1 named staff member. Staff no longer is employed as per director.
Yes
?Fri Jan 17 2025 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
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center wherein 23 children under 18 months were present with 34 staff members in Room 1. An additional staff member was required.
Yes
?Fri Dec 20 2024 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.
Ensure that all staff are aware of the number of children in their care at all times, wherein a named staff member stated there were 18 children in room 1 and 19 were present.
Yes
?Fri Dec 20 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.1(b)(2) — 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 have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time.
Ensure that materials are accessible to the children at all times, wherein a child was in a highchair not at meal time without an activity in Room 3 (lime).
Yes
?Fri Dec 20 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) — Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children.
Maintain space requirements for all rooms approved by the OOL for children's use. Remove storage from second floor classrooms.
Yes
?Fri Dec 20 2024 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.
Maintain space requirements for all rooms approved by the OOL for children's use. Remove storage from second floor
Yes
?Tue Nov 19 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable.
Conduct and document fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time.
Yes
?Tue Nov 19 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills.
Yes
?Tue Nov 19 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.
Replace stained ceiling tiles in girl's bathroom on the 2nd floor.
Yes
?Tue Nov 19 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.
Remove rust or paint the baseboard heater in the boy's bathroom on the second floor.
Yes
?Tue Nov 19 2024 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
Provide documentation that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Provide current transcript as per required for conditional group teachers. 1/31/25 1 Group teacher fulfilled requirement for group teacher credentials, 1 group teacher outstanding.
Yes
?Tue Nov 19 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for 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.
Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Provide current transcript as per required for conditional head teacher.
Yes
?Tue Nov 19 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.
Maintain the mechanical ventilation in the girl's bathroom on the 2nd floor is in operating condition.
Yes
?Tue Nov 19 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(f) — When cribs, playpens, cots, mats or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment are stored with sheets, blankets, or other coverings as single units, at least one item of each unit shall be labeled with child-identifying information.
Provide sheets for cots throughout the center.
Yes
?Tue Nov 19 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) — 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 surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.
Ensure that diapering surfaces is in good repair in room 2.
Yes
?Tue Nov 19 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.5(e)(7)(iii) — For early childhood programs for centers using a consulting head teacher, the center shall maintain on file a written record of the date, time, purpose, and nature of each visit by the consulting head teacher; and the consulting head teacher’s observation of the program and evaluation of the staff member in charge of the program.
Ensure that the consulting head teacher makes at least two on-site visits to the center per month and that the center maintains a written record of the visits which includes the date, time, purpose and nature of the visit as well as the consulting head teacher's observations.
Yes
?Tue Nov 19 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — (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.
Replace stained ceiling tiles in girl's bathroom on the 2nd floor.
Yes
?Tue Nov 19 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — (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.
Remove rust or paint the baseboard heater in the boy's bathroom on the second floor.
Yes
?Tue Nov 19 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.
Maintain the mechanical ventilation in the girl's bathroom on the 2nd floor is in operating condition.
Yes
?Tue Jun 04 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-9.4(a)(2) — If a center uses a Type I School Bus, Type II School Bus, or Type S School Vehicle, the center shall ensure that each driver of such a vehicle possesses a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) in at least Class B or Class C, with a passenger endorsement, as required by the MVC for the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle, or an out-of-State equivalent license, as approved by the MVC.
Ensure that each driver of a Type S School Vehicle possesses a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) in a least a Class B or Class C, with a passenger endorsement. As per MOU, transportation is no longer provided.
Yes
?Tue Jun 04 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-9.4(a)(1) — If a center uses a Type I School Bus, Type II School Bus, or Type S School Vehicle, the center shall meet all applicable rules of the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), Department of Education, and Department of Children and Families.
Based on complaint #23167, cease the transportation of children in vehicles which violate MVC and DCF regulations. Ensure that safe conditions are maintained while transporting children. As per MOU, transportation is no longer provided.
Yes
?Tue Jun 04 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-9.3(f)(6) — Any center may authorize staff members or parents of enrolled children to utilize their own private passenger vehicles to transport children from the center to and from scheduled center field trips, outings, or special events (such as visits to the zoo, library, or museum) or to transport children from the center to a hospital, clinic, or office for medical treatment, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:39-20.1. However, staff members and parents may be authorized to do so only if the center ensures that the driver and additional adults apply the safety practices, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.5(a) through (d) and (g) through (m).
Develop written policies and procedures to ensure the safe transportation of children and ensure all drivers and additional adults are trained on the policy. As per MOU, transportation is no longer provided.
Yes
?Tue Jun 04 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-9.3(f)(3) — Any center may authorize staff members or parents of enrolled children to utilize their own private passenger vehicles to transport children from the center to and from scheduled center field trips, outings, or special events (such as visits to the zoo, library, or museum) or to transport children from the center to a hospital, clinic, or office for medical treatment, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:39-20.1. However, staff members and parents may be authorized to do so only if the vehicle has a valid motor vehicle inspection sticker issued by the MVC or by an approved out-of-State motor vehicle agency for the state in which the vehicle is legally registered.
Ensure that each vehicle used to transport children has a valid inspection sticker issued by the MVC. As per MOU, transportation is no longer provided.
Yes
?Tue Jun 04 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-9.3(e) — The center shall use a Type I School Bus, Type II School Bus or Type S School Vehicle at all times when transporting children, except as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.3(f) and (g).
Provide a valid registration for the vehicle transporting children. As per MOU, transportation is no longer provided.
Yes
?Tue Jun 04 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-9.3(c) — The center shall ensure that each Type II School Bus has school vehicle Type II, "S2" designated license plates and a valid School Bus inspection sticker issued by the MVC;
Ensure that each Type II School Bus is equipped with "S2" plates and meets all applicable provisions as specified in the manual. As per MOU, transportation is no longer provided.
Yes
?Tue Jun 04 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-9.7(h) — The center shall obtain written authorization from the parent or guardian before transporting a child to or from the center.
Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including daily attendance logs of the children being transported. As per MOU, transportation is no longer provided.
Yes
?Tue Jun 04 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(ii)(6) — The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following items shall be washed and disinfected at least daily: toilets and toilet seats; sinks and sink faucets; drinking fountains. the following items shall be washed and disinfected at least daily, smooth surfaced non-porous floors in areas used by children.
Ensure that the area rugs throughout the center are kept clean.
Yes
?Tue Jun 04 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.2(b) — An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate.
Ensure that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. At the time of inspection, the fire panel was in trouble mode. Fire company restored the fire protective system to normal status.
Yes
?Fri Dec 22 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.
Provide a cleared CHRI for 1 named staff.
Yes
?Mon Nov 27 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.
Provide a cleared CHRI for 1 named staff.
Yes
?Fri Nov 03 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.
Provide a cleared CHRI for 1 named staff.
Yes
?Mon Sep 11 2023 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
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained, wherein 26 children, 1.5-2 years of age were present with 3 staff members in Room 2. Two additional staff members were required.
Yes
?Tue Aug 22 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) — 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 surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.
Ensure that diapering surfaces are in good repair in Rooms 1 and 2.
Yes
?Tue Aug 22 2023 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.
Recited: Ensure that all area rugs are kept clean in Room 2.
Yes
?Tue Aug 22 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.
Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment in Room 3.
Yes
?Tue Aug 22 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.1(g)(2) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center.
Ensure that classrooms that care for children under 18 months of age provide at least four different activity areas and that each area contains at least four types of supplies and equipment in Room 2.
Yes
?Tue Aug 22 2023 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
?Tue Aug 22 2023 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
?Tue Aug 22 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 5 named staff complete a CHRI background check as required.
Yes
?Tue Aug 22 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) — The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child.
Ensure that the child's parent is informed of an unusual incident. A named child's actions resulting in another child's injury was not reported to the named child's parent.
Yes
?Tue Aug 01 2023 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.
Recited: Ensure that all staff are aware of the number of children in their care at all times, wherein a named staff member did not know how many children were in room P1.
Yes
?Tue Aug 01 2023 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.
Recited: Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in Room 1.
Yes
?Tue Jul 18 2023 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.
Recited: Ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity of the classrooms at all times throughout the center, wherein Room 1 has a room capacity of 26 and 30 children under the age of 1.5 years were present. 9/11/23: 29 Children were present in Room 1 and the room capacity is 26, and 26 were present in Room 2 and the room capacity is 19.
Yes
?Tue Jun 20 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.9(a) — The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14.
Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.
Yes
?Tue Jun 20 2023 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 the center's discipline policy.
Yes
?Tue Jun 20 2023 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 the staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff pushed a named child's forehead backwards as a means of discipline. The named staff also admittedly feigned pouncing on students when misbehaved.
Yes
?Tue Jun 20 2023 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.
Recited: Ensure that a named staff is aware of the number of children in their care at all times, wherein the staff member stated their were 26 infants in their care and there were 28 infants present in room 2/3.
Yes
?Tue Jun 20 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.4(a)(4) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): if more than 12 infants or 20 toddlers occupy an individual room or a specific area within a large room, areas for up to 12 infants or 20 toddlers shall be defined by visible barriers, partitions, or any other room dividers or separations having a height above the eye level of the children who use those areas.
Ensure that an infant group size of more than 12 have areas defined by visible barriers a height above the eye level of the children in Room 2/3, wherein 28 children under 18 months were present in one large group in an open space.
Yes

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