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License #20KIN0005 · Center · Child Care Center
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Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use, using the two-step process.
Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Two named staff did not properly conduct a head count and a named child was left unsupervised on the playground.
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Provide a current health certificate as required.
Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. The center's supervision policy and 2. The center's policies and procedures for tracking children.
Ensure that perishable items are storied in an appropriate and sanitary manner. At the time of the inspection, there were children’s sippy cups with milk sitting out on the counter in room 11.
Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required after diaper changes in room 11.
Provide signatures for staff attesting to the OOL required policies.
Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name throughout the center.
Provide signatures for parents attesting to the OOL required policies.
Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named child was left unsupervised on the playground unsupervised for several minutes.
Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.
Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers. At the time of the inspection, there was a primary caregiver list available in room 1 only.
Take necessary action to eliminate outdoor hazards including buckets on the preschool playground that are broken and filled with standing water.
Clean sink attached to changing table in room 3.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 12
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required after diaper changes in room 11.
Ensure disposable rubber gloves are discarded after each use when assisting children with toileting.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed for new staff. There are 2 CHRI need to be submitted by 4/28/2025 and submitted to OOL.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that the center has written emergency plans in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures.
Ensure that all medications are inaccessible to the children. The backpack containing medication was made inaccessible to children in room 3.
Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required.
Ensure that garbage receptacles are maintained as required, including being covered securely.
Ensure that the bathroom in room 10 is not used for storage.
Identify and maintain space requirements for all rooms approved by the OOL for children’s use; make unapproved space inaccessible to children. At the time of the inspection there were 3 school age children using the unapproved lobby as a classroom. The center corrected at the time of inspection and will use an open room moving forward as the school age classroom.
The center is required to submit to OOL the center's current Renewal CARIs for all employees.
Repair and/or replace the gate in disrepair in room 5.
Ensure that the bathrooms in rooms 4, 5 and 12 are kept in sanitary condition.
Refers to 1 staff member.
Repair and/or remove all broken and/or rusted toys from the outdoor play area.
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Clean the bathrooms near classroom 8 and the boys bathroom in classroom 6.
Ensure that all staff working with children under 2.5 years of age have training specific to this age group initiated within 90 days of hire and completed within one year.
Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. The staff had to count when asked how many children were in her care.
In classroom 11, ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected using the required 2 step process after each use.
Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. The playground gates were locked and children were unable to get off the playground immediately during a fire drill.
Retrain all staff including center administration on the center's communicable disease policy, including completing the illness log.
Based on complaint, ensure that the buildind structure is maintained to prevent infestation of insects. The center had remediated the insect infestation prior to the investigation.
Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program. In classroom 3, ensure that the torn books are replaced.
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a current special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, parental permission, and both epi-pens are present when two are required. Ensure that all medication on the Special Care Plan are present at the center. 6/19/2025- In classroom 7, benedryl is missing for 1 child.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required. There are 2 CARIs submitted awaiting results.
Maintain an illness log on file at the center that includes: the child's name; symptoms of illness or condition; actions taken by the center; and dates of exclusion and return.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Retrain center administration from an outside source on the requirements of emergency procedures including fire drills.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
In classroom 5, ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after assisting each child with toileting.
Based on complaint #24636 and #24644, the center is to ensure they adhere to their health procedures by removing symptomatic children from the classrooms in addition to maintaining an illness log.
In room 9: Provide a special care plan which is not expired for two children. In room 3: Provide Benadryl for one child as per special care plan. In room 7: Provide Benadryl for one child as per special care plan which is not expired and a special care plan which is not expired. Provide a special care plan which is signed by a doctor for one child who has a prescription medication. Provide signed parental authorization for an over the counter medication for one child which is dated within the last year. In room 8: Provide epipens which are not expired and Benadryl as per special care plan for one child. 9/9/2024- There were 2 Special Care Plan that needed to be updated, and 1 expired medication.
Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Cleaning supplies were made inaccessible to children in rooms 9 and 2.
Provide CARI clearances for two staff.
Ensure that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. Upon arrival, the fire panel was reading trouble. The monitoring company verbally confirmed they are receiving a signal and the center also provided documentation of a work order that was already submitted.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Provide fingerprint clearances for two staff. 7/16/24 one staff.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children.
Maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. 10/19/23 Abated via photos.
Repair and/or replace the broken wooden slats on the tunnel structure on the playground.
Ensure that the top of cots are not used for storage in room 9.
Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center.
Ensure that all flooring in the bathrooms kept clean and in good repair throughout the center.
Ensure that the handwashing sink in room 3 is clear of toys.
Ensure that soiled disposable diapers are placed in a closed container that has a leak proof lining.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains an up to date medication/allergy log.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the instructions for administration, including dosage and frequency.
Maintain receipt of all required policies on file for staff.
Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. One additional.
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents.
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean condition throughout the center.
Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair in rooms 4 and 6. 7/7/23 Room 4.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. 10/19/23 One staff.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that documentation or a copy of all materials used are maintained on file at the center.
Provide screens in good condition on all windows used for ventilation in room 12.
Ensure that the center's social media policy includes guidelines for parents and all required components and maintain receipt of policy on file from staff and parents.
Ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity of the classrooms at all times throughout the center wherein there were 19 children in room 4 which is licensed for 16.
Repair/paint the canopy posts on all playgrounds where they are rusted at the bottom.
Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance signed by sponsor representative.
Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. There was one staff in room 12 when two were required. Center immediately put a 2nd staff in the room.
Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file in room 1.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist.
Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Cleaning supplies were made inaccessible to children in rooms 2, 9,11, and 12.
Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required. at the time of the inspection the center was missing a child's care plan signed by a physician.
The center 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 activity chosen by the center. Refers to room 10.
Ensure that the ventilation vents are free from dust throughout the center.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. 10/19/23 One staff.
Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet. Room 2.
Provide medication listed on the special care which is not present for one child.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. There were two staff in room 12 when three were required. Technical assistance was provided for mixed age ratios and director put a third staff in the room immediately.
Ensure that all staff and the sponsor representative submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 8/22/23 Eight staff. 9/25/23 Two staff.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire.
The center is required to submit to OOL the center's current DOH certificate.
The center is required to submit to OOL the center's renewal water testing and the centers 3 pages of water attestation and assurance paperwork.
Per the NJ Department of health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149. Children over the age of 2 shall be encouraged to wear masks when appropriate and safe; masks shall be removed during rest or sleep. At the time of the inspection the children in rooms 2 and 9 were not being encouraged to wear a face mask nor did all of the children have one available. Technical Assistance was given. The center needs to submit to OOL a MOU that the children will be encouraged to wear a face mask.
The center is required to submit to OOL the center's completed CHRI for sponsor.
The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times including during outdoor activities. At the time of the inspection there were 7 children 3 years of age on the fun bus with 0 teachers when 1 was required.
Ensure that the bathroom in room 11 is not used for storage and is usable.
Ensure that the staff in rooms 2 and11 wash their hands with soap and water in a sink not used for food prep.
Ensure that the teachers in room 9 wash their hand with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting.
Refers to 3 staff members.
Ensure that the outside covered bridge on the large playground is free from chipped paint.
Ensure that the infant under 12 months of age do not have blankets in their cribs in room 2.
Ensure that the bottles and sippy cups in room 12 have dates on them.
The center 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 chosen by the center in room 12.