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License #100300054 · Center · Child Care Center
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Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Ensure all active staff are listed on the checklist. The checklist was unavailable at the time of the inspection.
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. 6/13/25: Center is waiting for water grant.
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Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use in classroom 118. The staff sprayed both the soap and water and bleach and water solutions and then wiped instead of doing 2 steps.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Missing CHRI background checks for 2 staff. 5/15/25: Missing CHRI background checks for 1 staff.
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. Missing renewal CARI background checks for 5 staff. 5/15/25: Missing renewal CARI background checks for 4 staff. 6/13/25: Missing renewal CARI background checks for 2 staff. 9/23/25: Missing renewal CARI background check for 1 staff.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Ensure all active staff as well as the sponsor representative are listed on the checklist.
Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Remove the storage container and picnic table blocking the gate on the playground. Items were removed during the inspection.
Ensure that parents are notified immediately when: a child is bitten and the skin is broken; a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head; a child falls from a height greater than the height of the child; or an injury requiring professional medical care occurs. Ensure all accident reports have the notification time when applicable.
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after a diaper change in room 118.
Based on complaint number 25082, ensure all of the components of the accident report are accurate. Rewrite the accident report and submit to OOL.
Provide at least four different activity areas with at least four types of supplies and equipment for children under 18 months in room 123. Some material was also inaccessible.
Provide a supply of hot water in the bathroom in room 110.
Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use in room 118. The staff reversed the steps and used the disinfectant first before the soap / water.
Ensure a self-made solution of bleach and water is made daily and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Missing annual training logs for 3 new staff.
Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in room 125.
Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. The center installed new floors resulting in classroom 125 door not opening properly.
Provide documentation that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Submit educational documentation and ensure the staff is associated with the center in NJCCIS.
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and Renewal Application for the center's license renewal.
Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name in room 105.
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 120.
Provide protective coverings for all electrical outlets accessible to the children. Ensure all exposed outlets are covered in room 105.
Based on complaint number 24605, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center.
Ensure that the light cover is secured in room 120.
Ensure the center's social media policy includes the guidelines for parents, including to prohibiting the posting of photographs or videos of any child other than their own.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL. Ensure that all of the required components of the Children's Records Checklist is maintained on file at the center.
Ensure medication records are completed as required including parental authorization to administer medication.
Based on complaint number 25082, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including room 120. There were 7 children present ages 18 months -2 .5 years with 1 staff when 2 staff is required.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. Missing orientation logs for 3 new staff.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Missing CHRI background check for 1 new staff.
Ensure that staff wash their hands after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions or other bodily fluids. A staff member in classroom 120 wiped a child's nose wearing gloves and did not change gloves to wipe an additional child's nose. Ensure that the staff wash their hands with soap and running water between coming in contact with nasal secretions.
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. The updated staff development logs were not available at the time of the inspection. 12/16/24: Missing 1 staff annual training log.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including all of the required components. Orientation logs were not available at the time of the inspection.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Edit to add the sponsor representative and all active staff. Resubmit a copy to the OOL.
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Missing CHRI's for 4 staff.
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Obtained CHRI background checks for 2 staff. 5/6/22: Missing 1 CHRI background check.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Obtain CARI background clearances for 2 staff.
Ensure that the fire panel is restored to ready mode. At the time of the inspection the fire panel was showing "low battery". The communication with central station has not been affected.
Missing 2 Criminal History Record Information background checks. 8/16/21: Missing 1 CHRI.
This center inspection inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's supervision policy.
Missing CARI for 1 new staff.
Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named child walked away from her group for approximately 30-60 seconds and was returned to the group by an outside person.
Repair the torn rug in classroom 118 near the emergency door.
Replenish the surfacing underneath the climbers in both playgrounds.
The current life hazard certificate expired in April of 2019.
The center is missing renewal CARI's for 2 staff.
Repair or replace the stained ceiling tile located in classroom 114 near the diaper changing area.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Missing CARI background clearances for 2 staff. 1/21/25: Missing CARI background clearance for 1 staff.
Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Edit the staff records checklist to ensure that all inactive staff are removed and active staff including the sponsor rep are added.
Based on information ensure that the staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. The updated orientation logs were not available at the time of the inspection for all staff. 12/16/24: Missing 1 staff orientation log.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. The updated staff development logs were not available at the time of the inspection.
Ensure that all medication listed on the special care plan is available at the center.
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are required by the plan.
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. The center has not had a nap time fire drill.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Missing 1 CHRI background check.
Ensure that garbage receptacles are maintained as required. Provide a cover for the garbage can with food in classroom 112.
Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in classroom 114.
Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure that all of the bucket seats have straps in classroom 123. There was one seat missing a strap.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Annual training logs were not available at the time of the inspection.
Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Repair / replace the stained ceiling tile in classroom 108.
Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. There were several sprays located within the children's reach in the bathroom and classroom in room 116. All items were moved during the inspection.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in classroom 123.
Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head.
Ensure that staff wash their hands after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal excretions or other bodily fluids. Ensure that the staff in classroom 118 wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after wiping a child's nose.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use. The staff in classroom 118 only used the disinfecting step.
Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair. Repair / replace the torn diaper mat in classroom 120.
Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components, including the date when the child returned to the center symptom-free.
Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Annual training logs were not available at the time of the inspection.
Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers for classroom 120.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Missing CARI's for 5 staff. 11/16/23: CARI background checks missing for 2 staff.
Ensure that each child's bedding is stored separately in classroom 108.
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Classroom 118 had 18 children mixed ages; 1 child age under 18 months and 17 children ages 2-2.5 years with 3 staff when 4 is required.
Ensure that all medical forms are signed by the parent and all medication listed on the plan is available at the center.
Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after assisting a child in toileting. In the staff in classroom 118 wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after changing a diaper.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Edit the staff records checklist to include all of the current staff including the sponsor representatives.
Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers.
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Obtain CARI background checks for 4 staff.
Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed in classroom 123.
Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. The supply room door was locked but not closed all the way. The director closed it during the inspection.
Ensure that blinds are maintained in good repair and that all blind cords are inaccessible to the children in the hallway located outside of Make Believe Blvd.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Training logs were not available at the time of the inspection.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Training logs were not available at the time of the inspection.
Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Repair or replace the stained ceiling tiles in classroom 116.
Ensure that the bathroom garbage lid is kept clean and in a sanitary manner in the purple bathroom in classroom 105.
Ensure that the fence surrounding the outdoor play area is maintained in good condition. Repair the fence separating the two playgrounds. The bottom of the fence is buckling and sticking up into the large playground.
Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. Replenish the mulch underneath the climbing structures in both playgrounds.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required. Ensure that the center is using a 2 step method of first soap and water followed by a bleach and water solution or another disinfectant. During the inspection, it was observed that some classrooms were not following this process on the tables or after diaper changes. 7/12/22: Ensure that the diaper changing table is cleaned using a 2 step method In room 123.
Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking in classroom 123.
Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after outdoor play. The children in classroom 120 returned from outside and sat at the tables.
Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after toileting. A staff member in classroom 123 did not wash hands with soap and running water after a diaper change.
Ensure that the center removes any expired medication from the center.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication.
Ensure that the center's social media policy includes guidelines for parents. Edit the social media policy to reflect the appropriate guidelines for parents.
Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room 118.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 123.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist including all of the required components.
Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
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 under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan. Ensure that the center obtains updated feeding plans as the children are introduced to new foods and or feeding schedules have changed.
Maintain the building structure to prevent water from entering. Repair the cause of the leak causing the stained ceiling tiles in classroom 116.
Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training, a CARI background check, and a CHRI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. At the time of the inspection, there was 1 child present in room 110 with 2 therapist who have not completed the required items for the center in order to be left alone with the child. 5/6/22: A therapist was working alone in a separate classroom without the completed items that are required for the center to be left alone with the child.
Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training, a CARI background check and a CHRI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. At the time of the inspection, there was 1 child present in make believe blvd with 2 therapist who have not completed the required items for the center in order to be left alone with the child.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that the completion of the training is documented on the Staff Records Checklist. Staff orientation logs were not available at the time of the inspection.
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. Ensure that the clearance date is after 1/1/2021 or have the staff obtain a new CHRI. Missing CHRI's for 7 staff.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Room 105 had 15 children ages 4-5 years old with1 staff when 2 is required.
Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 7/12/22: Missing CARI background checks for the renewal for 8 staff. 8/18/22: Missing CARI background check for 4 staff. 9/20+2022: Missing CARI background check for 2 staff.
Missing 3 CHRI for new staff.
Ensure that the speech therapist is not working with children alone in the staff lounge without clearances.
Ensure that the speech therapist is not working with children alone in the staff lounge without clearances.
Ensure that all sippy cups are labeled with the child's name in classrooms: 105 112
Ensure that the parents provide sleeps sacks that allow the child's arms / hands to be free in classroom 125.
Ensure that the epi-pens are kept in the original box.
Ensure that the staff are notifying the parents of a head or facial injury. A review of the accident reports indicate that this was not always documented.
Ensure that the accident logs include the location of the injury on the child.
Ensure that all of the required components of the staff records checklist are maintained at the file.
Replace the stained ceiling tile in classroom 105 near the entrance of the room.
Ensure that the bottles are dated in classroom 123.
A) Remove the expired medication from the center and have the parents replenish with a new supply. (abated 7/24/19) B) As per the special care plan, ensure that all medication listed on the plan is available to the center. C) Ensure that all special medication has a special care plan available to the center.
Pertaining to the renewal.
The staff in classroom 118 stated that there were 16 children present when only 15 children were present.
Missing for 1 new staff.
Although the staff have renewed the first aid / CPR the cards were not available for review.
Ensure that the staff are signing the orientation logs.
A) Ensure that the crib sheets are tightly fitted in classroom 123. B) Cease attaching bibs to the crib rails in classroom 125. C) Ensure that children in classroom 125 do not have small soft toys in the cribs while occupied.
Secure the loose toilet seats in the following areas: A) Purple bathroom in classroom 105(abated 7/24/19) B) Green bathroom in classroom 120