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Right at School at Schuyler School
644 Forest St, Kearny NJ 07032 · License #170300227 · Child Care Center
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Source: New Jersey DCF, Office of Licensing- Violation
3A:52-6.3(b)(4)(iv) · Centers that provide meals shall ensure that lunch and dinner for each child include the following meat, poultry, fish or a protein alternative; fruits or vegetables; bread or bread products; milk, juice or water. Centers that provide snacks shall ensure that the snack includes one juice, milk, or fruit and one food supplement selected from the lunch and dinner choices specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)4iv, except on special occasions, such as holidays and birthdays.
Ensure that all meals and snacks provided by the center include all required components. An assortment of chips were provided.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
- Violation
3A:52-5.2(d) · An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Corrected by May 6, 2025
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3A:52-5.3(n)(1) · Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.
Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. Center needs before care drills.
Corrected by May 21, 2025
- Violation
3A:52-5.2(a)(8) · The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center.
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Corrected by May 21, 2025
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3A:52-7.6(b)(1) · The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child.
Maintain an accident log.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2025
- Violation
3A:52-4.8(a)(2) · Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.
Ensure that all staff are retrained on handwashing and table washing.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
- Violation
3A:52-4.4(c)(2) · For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply: each group shall be limited to a maximum of 30 children except during meals, outdoor activities, and specially-scheduled events.
Ensure that group size limits for school-age children are adhered to at all times throughout the center.
Corrected by Oct 16, 2023
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3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) · The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.
Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
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3A:52-4.6(b)(1) · The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience.
Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2025
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3A:52-4.6(d)(1) · For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity.
Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2025
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3A:52-4.8(a)(3) · Topics of orientation training shall include implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4.
Ensure that all staff are retrained on implementing group size limits.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
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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).
Ensure that all staff are retrained on supervising and tracking children.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
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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 completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Update and ensure that the person completing the form signs and dates the form when all required documents are completed.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2025
- Violation
3A:52-4.3(c) · The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): Age Staff/Child Ratio Under 18 months - 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:10 4 years - 1:12 5 years and older - 1:15
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. At the start of the inspection there were 35 children ages 3-8 with two staff when a third staff was needed.
Corrected by Oct 16, 2023
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3A:52-4.3(a)(1) · The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.
Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Staff stated that there were 37 children present but there were 46 children in care.
Corrected by Jan 29, 2024
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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 adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. There were multiple incidents of children not being directly supervised throughout the inspection, including a small group of children leaving out of the auditorium that were brought back to the room after the inspector notified staff that the children left the room, as the staff were unaware.
Corrected by Oct 16, 2023
- Violation
3A:52-3.6(b)(1) · The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document. The center shall maintain on file a copy of the Information to Parents document.
Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff a copy of the Information to Parents document and maintains on file signatures of all staff and families attesting to the receipt of the policy.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
- Violation
3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member.
Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
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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 and outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. One child arrived to the program with a large black umbrella. The child carried the umbrella around the program.
Corrected by Oct 16, 2023
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3A:52-6.1(b)(1) · The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries.
Ensure that time frames for each activity are both age and developmentally appropriate for the children served. Children were seated at the tables for upwards to an hour playing on their tablets.
Corrected by Oct 16, 2023
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3A:52-6.1(b)(4) · The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided.
Ensure that both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided throughout the center. The center had issues with the phone and being able to receive calls from the parents for pick up. While trying to rectify the situation, the children were not provided any structured activities. Instead, there were children throwing toys, playing with the fan, hiding under the table and playing near the stage area.
Corrected by Oct 16, 2023
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3A:52-6.1(b)(7) · The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing.
Ensure that the use of television, computers, and other video equipment is for educational and instructional use, is age and developmentally appropriate, is not used as a substitute for planned activities, and is not used for passive viewing. Children were playing games on their tablets for more than 30 minutes.
Corrected by Oct 16, 2023
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3A:52-6.1(h)(1)(iv) · For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply: centers shall plan and implement programs that include recreational opportunities, including a mixture of indoor, outdoor, and large muscle activities.
Ensure that school-age children are involved in the planning and implementing of activities, including offering opportunities for indoor, outdoor and large muscle activities.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2025
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3A:52-6.1(h)(1)(v) · For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply: centers shall plan and implement programs that include daily schedules that include individual quiet times, structured and unstructured activities, and small-group and large-group activities.
Ensure that school-age children are involved in the planning and implementing of activities, including offering opportunities for individual quiet time, structured and unstructured activities and small-group and large-group activities.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2025
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3A:52-4.8(c) · The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
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3A:52-4.8(d)(1) · In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
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3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) · The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal.
Corrected by Jan 29, 2024
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3A:52-6.8(l) · The center shall distribute a copy of the social media policy to the parent of each enrolled child and to each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature and each staff member’s signature attesting to the receipt of the policy.
Develop and distribute to all families and staff a social media policy and maintain on file signatures from all families and staff attesting to the receipt of the policy.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
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3A:52-6.6(f) · The center shall secure and maintain on file each staff member's signature, attesting to receipt of the policy on the disciplining of children by staff members.
Ensure that the staff signatures attesting to the receipt of the center's discipline policy are maintained on file.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
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3A:52-6.8(a)(1) · The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's name, address, birth date and date of enrollment.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2025
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3A:52-5.3(o)(1) · First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present.
Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
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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. Two children were seated on the floor by the door with their snacks. One staff arrived to the program and opened the children's snacks for them and they proceeded to eat the snack on the floor.
Corrected by Jan 29, 2024
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3A:52-6.5(b) · The center shall distribute a copy of the release policy to the parent of each enrolled child and each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy.
Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff the center's policy on the release of children and will maintain on file signatures from all parents and staff attesting to the receipt of the policy.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
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3A:52-5.3(l)(4) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.
Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2025
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3A:52-5.3(n)(1) · Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable.
Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
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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. Lysol was relocated from the staff's desk out of the reach of the children.
Corrected by Oct 16, 2023
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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.
Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2025
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3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall
The center's evacuation plan includes relocating to a child care center in the event of an evacuation. It's likely that the childcare center would be evacuated as well. Ensure the center's evacuation plan includes an alternate location that would remain open during an evacuation.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
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3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water before intake of food.
Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food. 10.16.2023-The children all washed their hands. However, some children played on the floor after washing their hands. The children then ate their snack without rewashing their hands.
Corrected by Jan 29, 2024
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3A:52-7.9(a)(1) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include
Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2025
- Violation
3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) · The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.
The tables were not cleaned in the auditorium before the children had their snack.
Corrected by Jan 29, 2024
- Violation
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. Some of the children ate their snack on the floor in the gym.
Corrected by Jan 29, 2024
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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. Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
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3A:52-4.11(b)(2) · When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member from the Department of Human Services, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children.
Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CHRI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. One staff was left with the children and the inspector in the auditorium. 2/1/24-Received the fingerprint for the staff member working alone.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
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3A:52-4.7(a)(1) · The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed.
Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
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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).
Submit to the OOL, a copy of the center's current completed Staff Records Checklist, including proof of Orientation training.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2021
- Violation
3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) · The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked.
Submit to the OOL, a copy of the center's staff attendance records for the previous 2 week period.
Corrected by Jul 1, 2021
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3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) · The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.
Submit to the OOL, a copy of the center's children's attendance record for the previous 2 week period.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2021
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(n)(1) · Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable.
Submit to the OOL, a copy of the center's fire drill log for the previous 90 day period.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2021
- Violation
3A:52-6.6(e)(1) · The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall reflect the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) through (c) and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.).
Submit to the OOL, a copy of the center's discipline policy.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2021
- Violation
3A:52-6.8(j)(1) · The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The expulsion policy shall include
Submit to the OOL, a copy of the center's expulsion policy.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2021
- Violation
3A:52-7.11(a)(1) · Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: the list of illnesses and symptoms of illness for which a child will be separated from the group and possibly sent home, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1©.
Submit to the OOL, a copy of the center's communicable disease policy.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2021
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(o)(1) · First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present.
Submit to the OOL, documentation of at least 2 staff's current CPR and First Aid training.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2021
- Violation
3A:52-7.9(a)(1) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include
Submit to the OOL, a copy of the center's illness log for the previous 30 day period.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2021
- Violation
3A:52-4.3(a)(1) · The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.
Ensure that the staff know how many children are in their care. The staff stated that there were 9 children, but 10 children were present.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2021
- Violation
3A:52-4.8(a)(7) · Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2019
- Violation
3A:52-4.8(a)(8) · Topics of orientation training shall include 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.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2019
- Violation
3A:52-4.8(a)(6) · Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2019
- Violation
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.
Recite: Ensure that the children are directly supervised at all times. There was a child outside, climbing on a wall near the entrance door, and the staff could not see the child.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2019
- Violation
3A:52-2.3(d)(3)(i) · The requirements for co-location of a center within a multi-use building are as follows, during operating hours, the Office of Licensing may require the center to operate in a separate room, floor, or section of the building.
Ensure that the center is following the requirements for a co-located building. Submit an action plan for how the center plans on handling the co-location with the breakfast program. 4/17/19- The gym was used by the center and the school's theatre program.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2019
- Violation
3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member.
There are 5 CARIs missing. 3/1/19- There is 1 CARI missing.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2019
- Violation
3A:52-4.8(a)(11) · Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2019
- Violation
3A:52-4.8(a)(2) · Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2019
- Violation
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).
Corrected by Sep 6, 2019
- Violation
3A:52-4.8(a)(3) · Topics of orientation training shall include implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2019
- Violation
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.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2019
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3A:52-4.8(a)(5) · Topics of orientation training shall include evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l).
Corrected by Sep 6, 2019
- Violation
3A:52-4.3(a)(1) · The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.
Ensure that the staff know how many children are in their care. The staff stated there were 4 children, when 6 were present. A staff stated there were 16 children, when 15 were present. 9/6/19- The staff stated that there were 15 children, when16 were present.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2019
- Violation
3A:52-4.8(a)(12) · Topics of orientation training shall include including children with special needs in the center’s program.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2019
- Violation
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 children are directly supervised at all times. A child walked out of the gym, and returned without staff supervision.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2019
- Violation
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.
There are 2 CHRI missing.
Corrected by Oct 16, 2019
- Violation
3A:52-4.7(a)(1) · The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed.
There are 2 staff without CHRI clearances and orientation complete.
Corrected by Oct 16, 2019
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(l)(4) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2019
- Violation
3A:52-4.3(c) · The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): Age Staff/Child Ratio Under 18 months - 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:10 4 years - 1:12 5 years and older - 1:15
Ensure to maintain staff/child ratios at all times. There were 2 staff with 29 children aged 4-10. A third staff was needed.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2019
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 2, 2026 inspection noted: “Ensure that all meals and snacks provided by the center include all required components. An assortment of chips were provided.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 5, 2025 inspection noted: “Provide a current fire certificate as required.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 12, 2023 inspection noted: “Maintain an accident log.” — what has changed since then?
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