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License #12CRE0002 · Center · Child Care Center
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Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times in Room 4A. Observed staff on their cell phone while caring for infants.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Ensure the center maintains on file, a record of each fire drill which includes all required components.
Ensure that exits in Room 3 are unobstructed.
Remove vegetation from outdoor play area.
Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in bathroom in Room 3.
Clean vent in Room 3.
Ensure that the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center.
Ensure a self-made solution of bleach and water is made in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
Ensure infants are placed in approved sleep equipment once asleep in Room 4A.
Test for the presence of radon gas as required in new center space.
Ensure that the center director designee completes the OOL's Understanding Licensing training within 90 days of hire.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff.
Ensure bottles are not propped for infant feeding in Room 4A.
Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 3/26/2024: 19 Outstanding renewal CARI's.
Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's supervision policy.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal in Room 1.
Paint the walls throughout the center.
Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food in Room 4.
Ensure light bulbs have protective coverings in bathroom in Room 2.
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.
Ensure that the children go outdoors daily, weather permitting.
Submit to the OOL the center’s illness log for a period of at least 30 days.
Submit to the OOL a copy of the center’s expulsion policy which includes circumstances, methods to notify parents, sufficient time limits, and reasons for immediate expulsion.
Submit to the OOL the center's written policy on the management of communicable diseases which includes the list of illnesses and symptoms of illness for which a child will be separated from the group and possibly sent home; the list of diseases for which a child will not be readmitted to the center unless accompanied by a statement from the child's health care provider; and assurance that during any outbreak of an excludable disease at the center, each parent whose child may have been exposed to the disease shall receive a written notice of the outbreak.
Ensure CARI checks are completed for all staff and sponsor representative.
Provide education and experience for head teacher.
Provide annual orientation training for all staff.
Ensure non-credentialed staff complete 12 hours of professional development annually.
Ensure the safety of the children en route to the outdoor play area.
Complete and submit a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Post a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated from each classroom and the outdoor play area.
Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location.
Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in bathroom.
Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named staff failed to confirm that the children were not on the carpet when placing cots and a named child was hit on the left side of his body.
Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for all staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center.
Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children in Room 4.
Post a diagram of all approved areas.
Ensure that unapproved space is inaccessible to the children at all times.
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.
Complete accident reports as required.
Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist.
Ensure that the center provides opportunities for the parents to participate in the center's activities and operations.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the date in Room 5A.
Ensure that exit from Room 1 is unobstructed at all times.
Secure edges of resilient surfacing in Play Area.
Repair bookshelf surface in Room 5A,
Ensure that all cribs, cots and sleeping equipment are arranged to provide access to a three foot wide aisle that leads to an exit.
Ensure that the center provides parent/staff conferences semi-annually and upon request.
Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.
Ensure that refrigerator in Room 1 operates properly.
Secure ceiling beam in Room 5B.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Ensure that the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative completes a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal.
Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks or seepage.
Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan.
Repair or replace rusted vent in bathroom in Room 4.
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 center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
Ensure that soiled disposable diapers are placed in a closed container that has a leak proof lining.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use in Room 1.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training annually.
Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers.
Ensure that all staff completes a CHRI background check as required.
Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children at all times throughout the center, including on the playground. Two named staff were unaware that 3 named children had left the playground unsupervised as they were assisting another child with a nosebleed.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in Room 1. Observed 14 children ages 2.5-3 in the room with 1 staff.
Paint walls in despair in Room 2.
Secure microwave in Room 3.
Secure radiator cover in Room 1.
Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487).
Ensure that the center's self made solution of bleach and water is prepared daily.
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.
Based on information, ensure that the playground gate is maintained in good condition at all times.
Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed.
Ensure that diapering surfaces are in good repair in Room 4.
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.
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center, including on the playground. Three named child left the playground and were found unsupervised within 2 minutes by a passerby.
Maintain licensed room capacity at all times in Room 3. Capacity of room is 12, whereas there were 14 children present.
Submit to the OOL documentation indicating that at least 2 staff members present at the center have current basic knowledge of first aid principles and CPR.
Submit to the OOL a copy of the center’s radon testing report conducted within 5 years in every room on the lowest floor used by children.
Submit to the OOL a copy of the center’s NJ DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist.
Submit to the OOL a copy of the center’s current Life Hazard Use Certificate of Registration applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served.
Submit to the OOL education/training experience for the head teacher.
Submit to the OOL the staff’s daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for the prior 2-week period.
Submit to the OOL the children’s daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for the prior 2-week period.
Ensure CHRI checks are completed for all staff and sponsor representative.
Based on Complaint #19275, retrain all staff on center's discipline policy.
Based on Complaint #19275, ensure staff use positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times when interacting with children.
Submit to the OOL a copy of the center’s current comprehensive general liability insurance policy.
Maintain required ratios at all times in Room 3.
Submit to the OOL a Staff Records Checklist indicating that the center has obtained the required documentation for the sponsor/sponsor representative and each individual staff member.
Submit to the OOL a valid fire safety inspection certificate based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.
Ensure Renewal CARI checks are completed for all staff and sponsor representative.
Submit to the OOL a copy of the center’s discipline policy including acceptable actions that staff members may take.
Submit to the OOL a table of organization indicating lines of authority, responsibility and communication.
Submit to the OOL a copy of the center’s fire drill log for each session provided at the center for a period of at least 90 days.
Ensure credentialed staff complete 20 hours of professional development annually.
Clean vent in bathroom in Room 2.
Maintain resilient surfacing in play area.
Secure latch on radiator covering in Room 5A.
Label sippy cups with children's names in Room 4.
Develop a written policy for parental notification.
Wash and disinfect tables before each meal in Room 5B.
Wash and disinfect diapering surfaces after each use in Room 5B.
Ensure staff wash their hands with soap and running water before serving food in Room 3.
Maintain current comprehensive general liability insurance.
Notify parents immediately of head/facial injuries.
Complete and maintain staff record checklist.
Ensure staff wash their hands with soap and running water after coming in contact with body fluids in Room 5B.
Ensure staff-made disinfectant solution is made daily.
Ensure children are strapped in highchairs at all times in Room 5A.
Ensure cribs are labeled with children's names.
Test for presence of radon gas and post results in a prominent location.
Conduct and document two lockdown drills annually.
Maintain on file a current fire certificate.
Ensure CHRI checks are completed for all staff.