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3018 Bordentown Avenue, Parlin NJ 08859 · License #12GAR0001 · Center · Child Care Center
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Ensure that all medications are stored securely and out of the reach of children in room 7.
Ensure that all children have a record of their immunizations and maintain on file. 9-22-2025: An immunization record is needed for one child.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that all required topics are included in the training. Maintain on file record of the trainings.
Ensure the center maintains on file, a record of each fire drill which includes all required components. The information for the fire drill completed in May was not logged.
Provide one evacuation crib for every 4 non-ambulatory children in room 1.
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification issued by the DOH.
Ensure that the vent is cleaned and free of dust in room 3.
Ensure that cords are inaccessible to the children. Remove or secure hanging cords in rooms 1, 4 , 5, and 8.
Ensure that the bottoms of saucers/swings are cleaned in room 1.
Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for children.
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions.
Ensure that bottles are not emptied and washed in sinks used for handwashing.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 4.
Ensure accident reports include all required components.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. 10-7-2025: Twenty Three renewal CARI clearances needed.
Ensure that the Staff Records Checklist is updated and that all items outlined on it, including staff signature attesting to required policies, medical clearances, and Mantoux results are maintained on file at the center. 1-15-2026: Ensure that three staff members obtain required medical clearances/Mantoux results. 3-5-2026: Ensure that one staff member obtains required medical clearance/Mantoux results.
Based on Compliant, the center needs to ensure that all children are sent home at the first symptom of illness when an outbreak of a virus is happening at the center and that they are adhering to the written guidance they have given parents with regard to the outbreak.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Maintain on file record of the trainings.
Ensure that the garbage receptacle is securely covered in room 7.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. Four CHRI clearances are needed. 9-22-2025: Three CHRI clearances are needed. 10-7-2025: One CHRI clearance is needed.
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 the center's license renewal.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Maintain on file record of the trainings.
Ensure infants are not swaddled in room 1. At the time of inspection, an infant sleeping in a crib was observed to be swaddled. Staff removed the swaddle when asked to.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including during rest time. At the time of inspection, there was one staff member with 13 children in room 3 where two staff were needed. After this was discussed with the director, a second staff member went into the classroom.
Ensure that chairs are not stacked in rooms 1 and 2 when children are crawling or walking.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training annually.
Ensure that ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair in the yellow bathroom.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 1.
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription.
Ensure that all outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Ensure that the center updates and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in Room 3.
Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required.
Repair or replace stained ceiling tiles throughout the center.
Ensure that all food waste receptacle in Room 7 is maintained in a sanitary condition.
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Repair / replace blue shelving in Room 7.
Provide five activities in five areas in Room 3.
Provide protective covers for outlets in Room 1.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. There are 4 CARIs outstanding.
Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition, including in room 4.
Provide a current health certificate as required.
Test for the presence of radon gas in every room on the lowest floor used by children in each building and post the test results in a prominent location in each building.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. There are 2 CHRIs outstanding.
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills.
Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name.
Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required.
Ensure all children under 18 months are asleep in order to use nap time ratios. In room 1, there were 6 children under 18 months with 1 staff when 3 children were awake.
Ensure that all microwave ovens, toaster ovens and other appliances are secured to a stable surface. Secure microwave in room 2.
Ensure that all staff complete a CHRI background check as required for 3 staff.
Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants in Room 1.
Ensure that microwave is secured in Room 7.
Clean vents throughout the center.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
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.
Ensure portable sink is used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Maintain space requirements for all rooms approved by OOL for children's use.
Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan.
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.
Ensure that diapering surfaces are in good repair in Room 1.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal throughout the center.
Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff the center's policy on the release of children and maintains on file signatures of all staff and families attesting to the receipt of the policy.
Cease use of blankets for children under 12 months.
Retrain all staff on safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Ensure that sponsor representative submits a CARI background check upon renewal.
Submit a current Safe Building Interior Certification.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure light bulbs have protective covering in Big Friends bathroom.
Sand and paint cabinet in Room 5.
Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist.
Ensure that all staff completes a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal.
Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children in Room 4.
Ensure that the outdoor play area is free from stagnant water.
Develop and maintain on file an expulsion policy and maintain on file signatures from all families attesting to the receipt of the policy.
Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times in Room 3.
Ensure children are strapped in to high chairs at all times in Room 1.
Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families the center's communicable disease policy and maintains on file signatures of all families attesting to the receipt of the policy.
Repair and/or replace sleeping equipment that is in disrepair in Room 4.
Ensure that toilet in male bathroom on first floor is maintained in operating condition.
Ensure that the center conducts 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.
Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.
Cease use of blankets for children under 12 months.
Wash and disinfect diapering surfaces after each use in Room 2.
Complete and post results for radon gas testing.
Repair / replace mats in disrepair throughout the center.
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water after having a diaper changed in Room 2.
Secure microwave in Room 7.
Clean cabinets in Room 3.
Clean around toilet in basement bathroom.
Provide lighting in Room 8.
Clean vents throughout center.
Ensure that the Universal Health Records are updated annually.
Provide protective covers for light bulbs throughout the center.
Obtain a current Safe Building Interior Certificate.
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Ensure Renewal CARI's are completed for sponsor representative and all staff.
Update children's record checklist.
Replenish resilient surfacing in outdoor play area.
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Touch up walls throughout the center.
Ensure epi-pens are accompanied by a special care plan.
Conduct and document monthly fire drills.
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