All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.
Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting in room 8/9, building 3.
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Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting in room 8/9, building 3.
Remove or secure the rainbow rug in Cabin 2 so it does not pose a tripping hazard.
Ensure the vent and surrounding area is free of dust in room 11, building 2.
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Make baseboard where there is a bolt protruding inaccessible to children in room 11, building 2.
Repair or replace the broken tubing where there are exposed wires on left side of fence behind buildings 3 and 4.
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.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the date in room 12, building 2.
Provide record of physical and TB for 1 named staff member.
Maintain documentation on file including applicable vaccination records and parental notification regarding the presence of the pet at the center.
Provide updated Universal Health Record for 1 named children.
Ensure that all emergency lighting are operable at all times in building 5.
Ensure that the refrigerator is free of rust in room 12, building 2.
Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are not in contact with another child's bedding in room 11, building 2 and rooms 1 and 2, in building 4.
Repair and/or replace sleeping equipment that is in disrepair in Cabin 2.
Secure projector cords in Cabin 3, rooms 2 and 8/9, in building 3, and room 1/2, building 1.
Provide one evacuation crib for every 4 non-ambulatory children.
Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the center's license renewal.
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water before meals in room 12, building 2 and room 2, building 3.
Provide unexpired epi-pen for 1 named child in room 6/7, building 3.
Post a diagram of cabin 3 and ensure cabin 3 is labeled.
Provide and maintain suitable protective devices for pipes in cabin 3.
Submit a complete Response Action Outcome Letter (RAO) from a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) for the site including a site map of all approved areas.
Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable in Cabin 1. The back exit was repaired during the inspection.
In cabin 2's bathroom, repair the rust on the baseboard heater.
Based on complaint # 23807, ensure that children's bottoms are washed and dried as needed after toileting.
Ensure that the center's written emergency plan includes lockdown and natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies.
Ensure that the emergency exit light is working in the kitchenette in room 11.
Conduct and document the required orientation training for all staff annually. 11/21/2024- There are 3 staff missing training. 12/5/2024- There are 2 staff missing training.
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 for renewal for buildings 1-5. 7/11/23 Provide a drinking water testing checklist and statement of assurance signed by the sponsor representative.
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, refers to cabin 2. 7/11/23 Provide a drinking water testing checklist and statement of assurance signed by the sponsor representative.
Repaint chipped paint behind the toilet in building 3 first floor bathroom.
Ensure that the tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit in building 5 in the bathroom.
Ensure that all health care plans are completed by both the parent and guardian. At the time of the inspection multiple health care place were not completed.
Ensure that all health care plans are complete. At the time of the inspection multiple health care plan medications were incomplete, missing and not in their original prescription box.
Submit a copy of the final Certificate of Occupancy which includes the construction classification.
Identify and maintain space requirements for all rooms approved by the OOL for children's use; make unapproved space inaccessible to children. There were 10 children on the second floor of building 8. 3/13/2025- There were 13 children on the second floor of building 1, when it is not approved space. 4/3/2025- There were 21 children on the second floor of building 1, when it is not approved space.
Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. In building 5, there were 15 children when the capacity is 11.
Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. There was a large box blocking the back exit of Cabin 2. It was moved during the inspection.
Ensure the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. In Cabin 1, the fire panel was in trouble mode however the central monitoring company stated it was online and operating.
Provide an updated Memorandum of Understanding attesting the center will not exceed the licensed capacity as indicated on the center's license, including the approved capacity and ages for individual building and rooms.
Ensure that all fire extinguishers are securely mounted throughout the center.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Operate within each room's capacity. There were 40 children in a room with an occupancy of 35. 10/8/2024- In classroom 2&5 in building 3, there were 42 children in a room with an occupancy of 41. 10/8/2024- In classroom 8 in building 3, there were 19children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 10/8/2024- In classroom 9 in building 3, there were 19 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 10/8/2024- In classroom 6 & 7 in building 3, there were 34 children in a room with an occupancy of 21. 10/8/2024- In classroom 2 in building 4, there were 45 children in a room with an occupancy of 35. 10/8/2024- In cabin 1, there were 18 children in a room with an occupancy of 12. 10/8/2024- In cabin 2, there were 15 children in a room with an occupancy of 10. 10/8/2024- In building 5, there were 14 children in a room with an occupancy of 11. 11/21/2024- In classroom 8 in building 3, there were 19 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 11/21/2024- In classroom 9 in building 3, there were 19 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 11/21/2024- In classroom 6&7 in building 3, there were 33 children in a room with an occupancy of 21. 11/21/2024- In classroom 2&5 in building 3, there were 42 children in a room with an occupancy of 41. 11/21/2024- In classroom 3&4 in building 4, there were 42 children in a room with an occupancy of 35. 11/21/2024- In cabin 2, there were 13 children in a room with an occupancy of 10. 11/21/2024- In cabin 1, there were 18 children in a room with an occupancy of 12. 01/07/2025- In cabin 1, there were 16 children present in a room with an occupancy of 12. 01/07/2025- In cabin 2, there were 20 children present in a room with an occupancy of 10. 01/07/2025- In classroom 2&5 in building 3, there were 45 children in a room with the occupancy of 41. 01/07/2025- In classroom 8 in building 3, there were 19 children in a classroom with the occupancy of 9. 01/07/2025- In classroom 9 in building 3, there were 18 children in a classroom with the occupancy of 9. 01/07/2025- In classroom 6&7 in building 3, there were 33 children in a classroom with the occupancy of 21. 01/07/2025- In building 5, there were 17 children in a classroom with the occupancy of 11. 01/09/2025- In cabin 1, there were 21 children in a room with an occupancy of 12. 01/09/2025- In cabin 2, there were 14 children in a room with an occupancy of 10. 01/09/2025- In classroom 2&3 in building 4, there were 37 children in a room with an occupancy of 35. 01/09/2025- In classroom 11, there were 16 children in a room with an occupancy of 13. 01/09/2025-In classroom 2&5, there were 43 children in a room with an occupancy of 40. 01/09/2025- In classroom 6&7, there were 30 children in a room with an occupancy of 22. 01/09/2025- In classroom 8, there were 15 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 01/09/02025- In classroom 9, there were 19 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 01/09/2025- In classroom 2&3, there were 37 children in a room with an occupancy of 35. 2/10/2025- In cabin 1, there were 16 children in a room with an occupancy of 12. 2/10/2025- In cabin 2, there were 14 children in a room with an occupancy of 10. 2/10/2025- In classroom 3, there were 23 children in a room with an occupancy of 17. 2/10/2025- In classroom 6&7 in building 3, there were 24 children in a room with an occupancy of 22. 2/10/2025- In classroom 8 in building 3, there were 15 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 2/10/2025- In classroom 9 in building 3, there were 16 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 3/13/2025- In cabin 1, there were 19 children in a room with an occupancy of 12. 3/13/2025- In cabin 2, there were 14 children in a room with an occupancy of 10. 3/13/2025- In classroom 6/7 in building 3, there were 30 children in a room with an occupancy of 22. 3/13/2025- In classroom 8 in building 3, there were 20 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 3/13/2025- In classroom 9 in building 3, there were 17 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 3/13/2025- In classroom 11 in building 2, there were 20 children in a room with an occupancy of 13. 3/13/2025- In classroom 3 in building 4, there were 18 children in a room with an occupancy of 17. 3/13/2025- In classroom 1 in building 4, there were 24 children in a room with an occupancy of 23. 4/3/2025- In cabin 2, there were 14 children in a room with an occupancy of 10. 4/3/2025- In classroom 6/7 in building 3, there were 30 children in a room with an occupancy of 22. 4/3/2025- In classroom 8 in building 3, there were 20 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 4/3/2025- In classroom 9 in building 3, there were 17 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 4/3/2025- In classroom 3 in building 4, there were 20 children in a room with an occupancy of 17. 4/3/2025- In classroom 2 i building 4, there were 20 children in a room with an occupancy of 18. 4/3/2025- In classroom 11 in building 2, there were 19 children in a room with an occupancy of 13.
Submit a complete Response Action Outcome Letter (RAO) from a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) for the site including a site map of all approved areas.
Operate within the center's licensed capacity. There were 263 children present, when the licensed capacity is 217. 11/21/2024- There were 271 children present, when the licensed capacity is 217. 01/07/2025- There were 279 children present, when the licensed capacity is 217. 01/09/2025- There were 271 children present, when the licensed capacity is 217. 2/10/2025- There were 244 children present when the licensed capacity is 223. 3/13/2025- There were 270 children present when the licensed capacity is 223. 4/3/2025- There were 271 children present when the licensed capacity is 227. 5/1/2025- There were 266 children present when the licensed capacity is 242. 5/16/2025- There were 273 children present when the licensed capacity is 242. 5/30/2025- Observation of centers split schedule. Interviews with staff and review of student schedules indicated lowest enrollment day of the week. 6/04/2025- Violation abated based on observation, interviews with staff and review of student schedules.
Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. In building 3, room 5, the staff stated that there were 18 children, when 17 were present.
Based on the center's intent to operate a NJDOH Youth Camp during the summer, submit written notice indicating which buildings are part of the DCF licensed space during that time period. Include start and end dates for 2025.
Submit a copy of the final Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Continued Occupancy that indicates the use code and capacity for each building.
Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Operate within each room's capacity. There were 40 children in a room with an occupancy of 35. 10/8/2024- In classroom 2&5 in building 3, there were 42 children in a room with an occupancy of 41. 10/8/2024- In classroom 8 in building 3, there were 19 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 10/8/2024- In classroom 9 in building 3, there were 19 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 10/8/2024- In classroom 6 & 7 in building 3, there were 34 children in a room with an occupancy of 21. 10/8/2024- In classroom 2 in building 4, there were 45 children in a room with an occupancy of 35. 10/8/2024- In cabin 1, there were 18 children in a room with an occupancy of 12. 10/8/2024- In cabin 2, there were 15 children in a room with an occupancy of 10. 10/8/2024- In building 5, there were 14 children in a room with an occupancy of 11. 11/21/2024- In classroom 8 in building 3, there were 19 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 11/21/2024- In classroom 9 in building 3, there were 19 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 11/21/2024- In classroom 6&7 in building 3, there were 33 children in a room with an occupancy of 21. 11/21/2024- In classroom 2&5 in building 3, there were 42 children in a room with an occupancy of 41. 11/21/2024- In classroom 3&4 in building 4, there were 42 children in a room with an occupancy of 35. 11/21/2024- In cabin 2, there were 13 children in a room with an occupancy of 10. 11/21/2024- In cabin 1, there were 18 children in a room with an occupancy of 12. 01/07/2025- In cabin 1, there were 16 children present in a room with an occupancy of 12. 01/07/2025- In cabin 2, there were 20 children present in a room with an occupancy of 10. 01/07/2025- In classroom 2&5 in building 3, there were 45 children in a room with the occupancy of 41. 01/07/2025- In classroom 8 in building 3, there were 19 children in a classroom with the occupancy of 9. 01/07/2025- In classroom 9 in building 3, there were 18 children in a classroom with the occupancy of 9. 01/07/2025- In classroom 6&7 in building 3, there were 33 children in a classroom with the occupancy of 21. 01/07/2025- In building 5, there were 17 children in a classroom with the occupancy of 11. 01/09/2025- In cabin 1, there were 21 children in a room with an occupancy of 12. 01/09/2025- In cabin 2, there were 14 children in a room with an occupancy of 10. 01/09/2025- In classroom 2&3 in building 4, there were 37 children in a room with an occupancy of 35. 01/09/2025- In classroom 11, there were 16 children in a room with an occupancy of 13. 01/09/2025-In classroom 2&5, there were 43 children in a room with an occupancy of 40. 01/09/2025- In classroom 6&7, there were 30 children in a room with an occupancy of 22. 01/09/2025- In classroom 8, there were 15 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 01/09/02025- In classroom 9, there were 19 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 01/09/2025- In classroom 2&3, there were 37 children in a room with an occupancy of 35. 2/10/2025- In cabin 1, there were 16 children in a room with an occupancy of 12. 2/10/20250 In cabin 2, there were 14 children in a room with an occupancy of 10. 2/10/2025- In classroom 3, there were 23 children in a room with an occupancy of 17. 2/10/2025- In classroom 6&7 in building 3, there were 24 children in a room with an occupancy of 22. 2/10/2025- In classroom 8 in building 3, there were 15 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 2/10/2025- In classroom 9 in building 3, there were 16 children in a room with an occupancy of 9.
Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. In classroom 11, the staff stated they had 14, when 12 children were present.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. There were 9 infants in classroom 12, with 2 staff, a 3rd staff was needed.
Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. The staff in classroom 11, stated that they had 13 children, when 15 were present.
Based on complaint # 23807, ensure that children's bottoms are washed and dried as needed after toileting.
Identify and maintain space requirements for all rooms approved by the OOL for children's use; make unapproved space inaccessible to children. There were 10 children on the second floor of building 8.
Ensure that there is at least one staff physically present in the room or area where children are napping and they are able to summon additional staff members without leaving the room.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required; two staff.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Operate within the center's licensed capacity. There were 263 children present, when the licensed capacity is 217. 11/21/2024- There were 271 children present, when the licensed capacity is 217. 01/07/2025- There were 279 children present, when the licensed capacity is 217. 01/09/2025- There were 271 children present, when the licensed capacity is 217. 2/10/2025- There were 244 children present when the licensed capacity is 223.
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. There was a child alone in the nap area. The staff moved to the nap area during the inspection. 10/8/2024- In classroom 11, there were 10 infants in the nap area alone. The staff moved to the nap area during the inspection.
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually; conduct and document one additional.
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, refers to cabin 1. 7/11/23 Provide a drinking water testing checklist and statement of assurance signed by the sponsor representative.
Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy.
Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. A named staff aggressively lifted a named child in the air with 1 hand after the named child was observed pushing another child.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. There were 16 children ages 3 years of age with 1 teacher in room 7 when 2 were needed. Technical assistance was given and the center is instructed to send to OOL retraining for all staff.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire, refers to 1 staff member.
Based on complaint # 21733: Ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are adhered to at all times throughout the center, including recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect. Technical assistance was given.
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served; code ae01.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Provide documentation of completed annual orientation for all staff.
Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required for renewal for buildings 1-5.
Replace stained ceiling tiles in building 2 (infants).
Ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to the children have protective coverings.
Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal for seven staff and two sponsor representatives.
Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.
Provide education documentation for one additional head teacher.
Provide education documentation for one additional group teacher.
Provide prednisolone for one child as per their special care plan.
Replace diapering surface in building 4 which is torn.
Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
Remove any excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room in building 4.
Ensure that unapproved space is inaccessible to the children at all times or submit a new space request via njccis.com for room 17 on the 2nd floor in building 1. 5/17/23 Director stated room will not be used by children at any time instead of requesting to add at this time.
Ensure that the center maintains the required documentation for pets kept at the center. 5/17/23 For the bird.
Based on complaint # 21009: Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff including during breaks. The center is to submit a POA and retraining for all staff in the centers policy in staff sign in/out including breaks.
Ensure that all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs have protective coverings, refers to cabin 2.
Submit a No Further Action (NFA) or Child Care/Educational Facility Approval Letter from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or a Response Action Outcome Letter (RAO) from a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) for the site, refers to cabin 1 and 2.
Provide a 2nd epipen for one child and ensure it is not expired.
Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed. An emergency exit was made accessible upon request in building 5.
Ensure that garbage receptacles are maintained as required, including being covered securely throughout the center.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Based on complaint #21733: Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Abated at the time of inspection.
Ensure that children are provided opportunities to leave their sleeping equipment to crawl, walk and play. At the time of the inspection 1 child in room 11 was sleeping in a high chair. Technical assistance was given.
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required, refers to 8 new staff members. 3/9/23 One staff and two sponsor representatives.
Ensure that room 12 in building 2 have 1 evacuation crib for every 4 non ambulatory infants.
Ensure that the toys mouthed by infants and toddlers are washed and disinfected before being given to another child in building 2.
Ensure that the staff wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming in contact with nasal secretion in building 2 room 12.
Ensure that the center submits a Lead paint inspection for the centers renewal.
Ensure that the sink pipes are free from rust in building 4 bathroom.
Ensure that the center submits water testing results and the 3 page water assurance paperwork for the centers renewal.
The center shall not allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity. At the time of the inspection there were children in building 3 room 2/5 when it is licensed for 41 children.
Ensure that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection there were 15 children in building 3 room 6 with 1 teacher when 2 were required. abated 3/12/20 11/30/20: At the time of the inspection there were 9 children in 1A building 4 with 1 teacher when 2 were required.
Ensure that the director and designee attend understanding licensing provided by OOL.
Ensure that the center has a substitute system in place.
Ensure that the 1 named staff has a completed CHRI background check.
11/30/20: At the time of the inspection there was 2 children in building 3, room 8 left the classroom and went down the hallway unsupervised.
Ensure that toilet potty seat are washed and disinfected after each use in building 5 bathroom.
Ensure that blankets are not used for children under 12 months of age in building 2 in the infant sleeping room.
Based on complaint #19048: At the time of the inspection it was noted that the center needs to retrain all staff and the director on reporting suspected child abuse or neglect as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9 and to submit the retraining to OOL.
Ensure that the center is free from electric space heaters in building 2 room 12.
Ensure that the crib sheets in building 2 room 12 are snuggly fitted.
Ensure that the sheets and blankets and other overrings are stored separately in Building 3, room 41.
Ensure that the sheets and blankets and other overrings are stored separately in Building 4 room 1.
Ensure that the center maintains room requirements as approved by OOL. At the time of the inspection there was 1 child under the age of 2 1/2 in building 4 room 1 when the building was only licensed for children above age 2 1/2. 11/30/20: At the time of the inspection there was 12 children under the age of 2 1/2 in building 4 room 1 when the building was only licensed for children above age 2 1/2.
Ensure that the 2 slides on the smaller playground meet the Playground Safety Sub code.
Ensure that all staff have a completed renewal CARI along with the center sponsor representative.
Ensure that a complete renewal application is submitted to OOL.
Ensure that no staff member is left alone with children until a completed CARI and CHRI is completed. At the time of the inspection 1 staff member was in building 2 room 11 sleep room without a cleared CARI or CHRI.
Ensure that building 2 room 12 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 chosen by the center.
Ensure that the center has an updated DOH certificate.