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Goddard School

Child care center · 2 Jacksonville Rd, Towaco, NJ 07082 · License 14GOD0003

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Capacity 165. 0 to 13 Grow NJ Kids: Level 4

Violation history (62)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
?Tue Jun 23 2026 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. Several bottles did not have either a name and date and a date missing.		 Yes
?Tue Jun 23 2026 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.
Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Ensure infants do not feed themselves on a boppy pillow. Retrain staff and submit retraining document with staff signatures to OOL.		 Yes
?Tue Apr 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.1(e) — The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. 6.3 (a)12. The center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: i. Older infants shall not carry bottles, sippy cups, or regular cups with them while crawling or walking;
Ensure that pacifiers, bottles, or sippy cups are removed when children are crawling or walking. At the time of the inspection an infant was observed crawling under the bucket table while using their pacifier. Ensure pacifiers are removed when infants are crawling.		 Yes
?Tue Apr 14 2026 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.
Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Ensure babies are not allowed to sleep on a boppy pillows. At the time of the inspection an infant was observed sleeping on a boppy pillow. One staff person was doing diaper changes while the other did not notice. Ensure staff are retrained.		 Yes
?Wed Feb 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided.
Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Water too hot on the left side of the building and water not getting warm enough on the right side of the building.		 Yes
?Wed Feb 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.8(k) — 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; the use of e-mail, text messages, and other electronic means of communication with staff and parents; the types of social media that the center uses, the methods and devices the staff use to communicate with the parent, the guidelines for appropriate conduct by staff members, and the guidelines for parents, including but not limited to, prohibiting the posting of photographs or videos of any child other than their own.
Ensure the center's social media policy includes all required components. Update as the previous renewal documentation is no longer in the enrollment packet. Submit to OOL with parent and staff signatures.		 Yes
?Wed Feb 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — (9) The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are present when two are required. One named child in room 6 has a set of epi-pens that have expired.		 Yes
?Wed Feb 18 2026 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.		 Yes
?Wed Feb 18 2026 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. Ensure missing dramatic play pieces are fixed and provided in room 8.		 Yes
?Wed Feb 18 2026 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 all surfaces are clean and in good repair including securing area rugs to the floor throughout the building.		 Yes
?Wed Feb 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.
Arrange cribs, cots, and sleeping equipment to provide access to an unobstructed 3-foot wide aisle that leads to an exit. Ensure that all classrooms do not block the egresses with cot placement. Abated at the time of inspection. At the time of the inspection observation indicated that some classrooms are blocking egresses with cot placement. Classrooms were corrected at the time of the inspection. Violation abated.		 Yes
?Wed Feb 18 2026 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 all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the sink between rooms 3 & 4. The sink closest to room 3 is not working. All sinks in the center need to be in working order.		 Yes
?Wed Feb 18 2026 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
?Wed Feb 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) — The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.
Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program and ensure all materials used by the children are age-appropriate, non-toxic, and safe for use by children. Ensure tables are elevated in room 7 as the children in that classroom have their legs too pressed up against the table.		 Yes
?Mon Nov 03 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 policies and procedures for managing allergies and ensuring that children are fed food with known allergens.		 Yes
?Mon Nov 03 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, ensure that adequate health procedures are adhered to at all times, including ensuring that children are not served food with known allergens. A named staff gave a named child a snack with a known allergen, possibly causing a reaction.		 Yes
?Fri Sep 26 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.		 Yes
?Fri Sep 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including removing water from outdoor slides and climbing equipment.		 Yes
?Fri Sep 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including removing standing water in outdoor fountain.		 Yes
?Fri Sep 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including removing or fixing the broken storage been in preschool play area which is within reach of the children.		 Yes
?Fri Sep 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including removing broken tree branches from above the outdoor play area.		 Yes
?Tue Feb 20 2024 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. 2 named staff		 Yes
?Tue Feb 20 2024 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.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. One named staff		 Yes
?Tue Feb 20 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.
Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Ensure rust is removed from all metal plates that are around the water valve for the toilets throughout the building.		 Yes
?Tue Feb 20 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.
Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. FIx the floor molding that is coming apart from the bathroom wall in room 8.		 Yes
?Tue Feb 20 2024 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 the center maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.		 Yes
?Wed May 17 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(ii)(1) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for children less than 12 months of age, the feeding plan shall be documented in writing.
Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a feeding plan documented in writing. Ensure center has feeding plans written by parents on file, not just a feeding schedule.		 Yes
?Wed May 17 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. On the day of the inspection premade bottles were not all dated.		 Yes
?Wed May 17 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(ii) — Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a self-made solution consisting of one-quarter cup of household bleach to each gallon of water (one tablespoon per quart), which shall be prepared daily and placed in a labeled, sealed container.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required, with a self-made solution of bleach and water that is made in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure that bleach and water solutions are made on a daily basis.		 Yes
?Wed May 17 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(ii) — Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a self-made solution consisting of one-quarter cup of household bleach to each gallon of water (one tablespoon per quart), which shall be prepared daily and placed in a labeled, sealed container.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required. Diapering tables were not washed and disinfected between diaper changes.		 Yes
?Wed May 17 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided.
Ensure that there is warm water available at all times. The handwashing sink in the infant classroom (room 1) does not dispense warm water.		 Yes
?Wed May 17 2023 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
?Wed May 17 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(b)(7)(i) — 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. centers that take children to a community playground shall ensure that the playground surfacing and all other elements comply with the Playground Safety Subcode before being used by the children.
Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. Repair turf under the ball apparatus as the turf is lifting and causing a tripping hazard.		 Yes
?Wed May 17 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.1(e) — The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.
Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking. Children observed walking while drinking out of their sippy cups.		 Yes
?Wed May 17 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) — All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner.
Ensure that food provided by the center is stored, prepared and served in a sanitary manner. Ensure milk and juice are stored in the refrigerator or a lunch box with a cold pack.		 Yes
?Wed May 17 2023 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.
Ensure that toddler climbing structure is cleaned.		 Yes
?Wed May 17 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.
Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Ensure toys are cleaned as the play kitchen sink was found with dirt.		 Yes
?Wed May 17 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.
Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Ensure mat used for floor play in room 1 is fixed as it is coming apart.		 Yes
?Wed May 17 2023 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. Found under bathroom sink in room 2. Moved at the time and abated.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.
Ensure that all cribs, cots and sleeping equipment are arranged to provide access to a three foot wide aisle that leads to an exit. Cited and abated as cots were immediately moved.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. Cited and abated as all bottles were labeled and dated at the time of the inspection.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 06 2022 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. Observe on one infant. Abated at the time of inspection as it was removed.		 Yes
?Wed Dec 16 2020 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 the stained ceiling tiles in Room 8 are replaced.		 Yes
?Wed Dec 16 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.1(e) — The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.
Ensure children do not walk around the room while using their pacifier.		 Yes
?Wed Dec 16 2020 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.
A center did not call OOL to report two positive COVID-19 cases. The first positive case was called into the local health department, but the second positive case, as per interviews with the local health department, was not reported. Ensure all positive cases are reported to the local health department and the OOL. Violation abated at the time of the inspection after readdressing the requirements with center administration.		 Yes
?Wed Dec 16 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(d)(3) — Heating requirements are as follows: the center shall not use portable liquid fuel-burning or wood-burning heating appliances or electric space heaters.
Ensure space heaters are not used in any part of the building. On the day of the inspection a space heater was present in the entry vestibule.		 Yes
?Mon Oct 21 2019 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 complaint center staff failed to call in to the hotline suspicion that a child was being abused outside of the facility.		 Yes
?Mon Oct 21 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.6(b)(6) — 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: a written description of
Based on complaint staff failed to write details concerning unusual bruises observed on a named child and evidence of neglect on the same named child. Ensure staff write down more detailed information. Interviews reveal more details than what is written in observation reports on file.		 Yes
?Mon Oct 21 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(a)(4)(iii) — For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children over the age of 18 months and under the age of four years, the center shall provide an alternative quiet activity for each child who has rested or slept for 30 minutes and does not appear to need additional rest or sleep.
On the day of the inspection 3 4 year olds were observed in room 8 wide awake on their cots after approximately 2 hours of rest. Ensure that staff provide children of this age an alternate activity away from their cot.		 Yes
?Mon Oct 21 2019 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.
On the day of the inspection room 8 did not have a minimum of 3ft wide cleared egress area during naptime. The classroom egress areas were addressed during the initial inspection on 9/23/19 and the egress was cleared at that time. The classroom has not maintained what was discussed and fixed on 9/23/19 and is blocking the egress area with furniture. Ensure that the egress is clear at all times.		 Yes
?Mon Oct 21 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(a)(4) — Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9.
Based on complaint ensure that all staff receive additional training: 1. Regarding Recognizing and Reporting abuse and neglect. Staff witnessed numerous bruises and evidence of neglect concerning a named child and failed to report it to the hotline. 2. Retrain staff on detailed writing and recording their findings and observations adequately. 3. Ensure that this training is conducted from an outside vendor. Ensure all staff sign of on training and provide training records/documents with staff signatures to OOL.		 Yes
?Mon Sep 23 2019 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.
Ensure one or both of the sponsors have a cleared CARI on file at the center.		 Yes
?Mon Sep 23 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) — Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely.
Ensure the toilet paper holder in the bathroom between room 3 & 4 is secured. Currently it is falling off the wall and the screws are exposed. Ensure that the toilet paper holder in the room 6 bathroom is lowered. It is too high for the children to reach.		 Yes
?Mon Sep 23 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(b)(7)(i) — 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. centers that take children to a community playground shall ensure that the playground surfacing and all other elements comply with the Playground Safety Subcode before being used by the children.
Portions of the resilient surface are coming up and creating tripping hazards. Additionally, there are screws/nails in the toddler wing exit doorway that are coming up as well. Ensure the divots in the turf are addressed, they are tripping hazards.		 Yes
?Mon Sep 23 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(b)(2) — Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Ensure the outdoor water fountain is kept free of stagnant water. On the day of the inspection the water fountain was observed full of water. Ensure that the fountain's drain is addressed.		 Yes
?Mon Sep 23 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.
Ensure the railroad tie in the preschool area is replaced. It is rotting away and splintering.		 Yes
?Mon Sep 23 2019 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.
On the day of the inspection the diaper table cabinet was left unlocked. It was locked during the inspection.		 Yes
?Mon Sep 23 2019 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.
On the day of the inspection rooms 7 & 8 did not have the required 3ft wide aisle to the exit in their rooms. Adjustments were made during the inspection to correct the blocked egress.		 Yes
?Mon Sep 23 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).
Retrain staff on appropriate supervision and not using their cell phones when they are required to be supervising children.		 Yes
?Mon Sep 23 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 sponsors are on the checklist.		 Yes
?Mon Sep 23 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.3(a) — The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children.
Ensure that staff are not on their cell phones while they are responsible for supervising children. On the day of the inspection a staff person was observed on her cell phone and as the inspector walked through the classroom door she quickly slid the phone under the child's cot.		 Yes
?Mon Sep 23 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(f)(1) — Toilet facility requirements are as follows: a supply of soap, toilet paper, and individual hand towels or disposable paper towels shall be provided.
Ensure that staff ensure there is paper towels present in the bathroom at all times. Replenished during inspection.		 Yes

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

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