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License #07LIT0002 · Center · Child Care Center
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Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served and remove all additional storage from the bathrooms in rooms 3 and 4.
Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
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Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 3.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Ensure that all rooms approved for use by children are labeled.
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 4 staff members.
Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room 2.
Maintain the building structure to prevent water from entering. At the time of the inspection areas of water damage and mold like substance were observed on the ceiling and wall surfaces within rooms 1 and 2.
Test for the presence of radon gas as required.
Repair and/or paint wall surfaces with peeling or chipped paint throughout the center.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the rugs in rooms 1 and 4.
Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours.
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions.
Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers in classrooms 3 & 4.
Ensure contracted staff without a cleared CARI are not left alone unsupervised when children are present at the center at any time. At the time of the inspection there was active construction occurring while children were present and the contracted staff were not being supervised.
Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. At the time of the inspection active construction was being conducted and the construction crew were not being supervised by an authorized staff member.
Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. At the time of the inspection a knife was observed on the ledge in the bathroom in room #3. This was corrected on site.
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Ensure that a written outline of daily activities is maintained in room #4.
Ensure health records are maintained on file as required including the parental consent for administering medication for 2 children.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program and ensure all materials used by the children are age-appropriate, non-toxic, and safe for use by children in room #4.
Provide protective coverings for all electrical outlets accessible to the children in the hallway.
Ensure all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs have protective covers or shields in room #3. At the time of the inspection the protective cover on the ceiling light was observed with a crack on it.
Take necessary action to eliminate outdoor hazards including the hole in the brick wall on the outdoor playground.
Ensure garbage receptacles are securely covered if used for diapers in the bathrooms in rooms #3 & #4.
Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training.
Arrange cribs, cots, and sleeping equipment to provide access to an unobstructed 3-foot wide aisle that leads to an exit. At the time of the inspection a crib was positioned near the emergency egress in room #3 preventing a 3-foot aisle to exit.
Ensure that all outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Repair and/or remove all broken toys from the outdoor play area.
Ensure cribs are free of extra storage in room #3. At the time of the inspection 1 crib in room #3 contained storage in it.
Ensure that milk that is served but not completely consumed is discarded immediately, or refrigerated and consumed within 24 hours. At the time of the inspection a sippy cup with milk in it was observed left out at room temperature in room #2.
Ensure that all windows and glass within 36 inches of the floor are made of safety glass or have protective guards in the outdoor playground.
Ensure the shelving unit in the bathroom in room #4 is secure and not overloaded.
Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name throughout the center.
Ensure that food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. At the time of the inspection food was left out on a cart in the hallway while active construction was being conducted.
Ensure that all indoor equipment is safe, free of hazards in rooms 1 and 2. The center shall ensure that all interior surfaces, including walls, and ceilings are maintained in good repair and free from dampness or other unsanitary conditions.
Ensure that diapering surfaces are clean, and in good repair in rooms 3 and 4.
Repair and/or replace sleeping equipment that is in disrepair from room #2.
Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of the inspection a staff member in room 2 stated she had 7 children in her care but there were 6 children present.
Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL and all required components including documented reference checks and signed applications.
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Maintain an illness log on file at the center that includes: the child's name; symptoms of illness; actions taken by the center; and dates of exclusion and return.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the rug in room #4.
Provide documentation that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Ensure that the center prevents the co-mingling of outside entities while the children are present at the center. The center shall submit a Memorandum of Understanding to prevent co-mingling during center renovations.
Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training.
Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components.
Ensure that all staff members complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
(TRANSFER) Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required. 8/18/2022: Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually for 15 children. 2/2/2023: Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually for 3 children. 4/13/2023: (RECITE) Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually for 2 children.
Ensure that at least two staff members have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center.
Ensure that the staff signatures attesting to the receipt of the center's discipline policy are maintained on file.
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH for centers: a) co-located with a dry cleaner or nail salon; b) with one of the prior uses: F, H, S, B (dry cleaner, nail salon), A (funeral home) or M (gas station); c) located in a building built in 1978 or earlier; or d) located near a known hazardous area.
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH for centers: a) co-located with a dry cleaner or nail salon; b) with one of the prior uses: F, H, S, B (dry cleaner, nail salon), A (funeral home) or M (gas station); c) located in a building built in 1978 or earlier; or d) located near a known hazardous area.
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s fire drill log for a period of at least 90 days.
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s current Life Hazard Use Certificate of Registration applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served.
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Repair or replace kitchen playset in disrepair located in Room 4.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date.
Cease the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two.
Ensure that all staff members and the sponsor representative submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 3/4/2024: Ensure that 7 staff members and the sponsor representative submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 3/8/2024: Ensure that 1 staff member and the sponsor representative submit a CARI background check upon renewal.
Ensure that all staff members complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children.
Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. 3/4/2024: Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Ensure that all cribs and playpens are equipped with all of the required components, including a clean, snugly fitting sheet.
Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy.
Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff pulled a named child up by the arm to redirect her behavior, injuring her arm.
Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.
Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions for the director and director designee.
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. 3/4/2024: Ensure that the center conducts at least 1 additional lockdown drill for 2023 and at least 2 lockdown drills for 2024 during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file.
Ensure that all staff members and the sponsor representative complete a new CHRI background check if applicable for the center's license renewal.
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.
(TRANSFER) Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. 4/13/2023: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. 3/4/2024: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Obtain and maintain on file at the center all documents listed on the staff records checklist, specifically, criminal disclosure statements, Mantoux test results, and medical clearances for all staff members. A current Staff Records Checklist was submitted and uploaded to the center's NJCCIS File Cabinet. 3/8/2024: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Obtain and maintain on file at the center all documents listed on the staff records checklist, specifically, the Mantoux test results and medical clearances for all staff members.
(TRANSFER) Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the education and training experience for the group teacher. 5/24/2022: (RECITE) Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the education and training experience for the group teacher. 7/29/2022: (email) Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the education and training experience for the group teacher. 4/13/2023: (RECITE) Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the education and training experience for the group teacher. 3/4/2024: Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the education and training experience for the group teacher.
(TRANSFER) Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. 2/2/2023: Ensure that the director and 1 of 2 director designees complete 20 hours of staff development annually. 4/13/2023: (RECITE) Ensure that the director and 1 of 2 director designees complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components.
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 1 newly hired staff member completes a CHRI background check as required.
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. 11/3/2023: Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance. A copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection was submitted and uploaded to the center's NJCCIS File Cabinet.
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the CHRI clearances for all staff members. 5/24/2022: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the CHRI clearances for all staff members.
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the CARI clearances for all staff members. 5/24/2022: (Recite) Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the CARI clearances for all staff members.
Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the education and training experience for the director. 5/24/2022: (Recite) Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the education and training experience for the director.
Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the education and training experience for the head teacher. 5/24/2022: (Recite) Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the education and training experience for the head teacher.
Develop a current children's records checklist. Obtain and maintain on file at the center all documents listed on the children's records checklist, specifically, the signed enrollment applications, health care provider's information, signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment, and a record of the parent's statement concerning the child's health.
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 the center maintains and distributes to all families the center's communicable disease policy and maintains on file the signatures of the parents attesting to their receipt of the policy.
Develop a written policy for parental notification if the center uses methods other than a telephone call and maintain on file the signatures of staff and parents acknowledging receipt of the policy.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. 4/13/2023: The violation was transferred to the renewal inspection report.
Based on Complaint #20694, ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours.
Based on Complaint #20694, designate a director designee for whenever the director is not present at the center and ensure that the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times the director is not at the center.
Based on Complaint #20694, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A staff member in Room 4 left the children alone and unsupervised in order to prepare their lunches. A child was also observed standing on a chair several times before staff became aware in Room 3.
Based on Complaint #20694, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. There were 16 children, ages 2.5-3 years old, in Room 3 being supervised by 1 staff member on multiple occasions when 2 staff members were actually required. The second staff member in Room 3 had left the room several times to prepare the children's lunches.
Provide paint for any exposed areas of wall located throughout the center.
Based on Complaint #20694, provide a stepstool for the toilet located in the Room 3 bathroom and ensure that children are able to use the bathroom in an age-appropriate manner.
Ensure that the center has a written outline of daily activities.
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.
Based on Complaint #20694, repair and/or remove all broken and/or rusted toys from the outdoor play area.
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.
Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged as needed.
Ensure that the center has written emergency plans in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures.
Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children.
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 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 in Room 3.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. 2/2/2023: Ensure that the director and 1 of 2 director designees complete 20 hours of staff development annually. 4/13/2023: The violation was transferred to the renewal inspection report.
Ensure that the new director and the director designee complete the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. 5/24/2022: (Recite) Ensure that the new director and the director designee complete the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. 7/13/2022: (email) Ensure that the new director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. The Understanding Licensing Regulations completion certificates were submitted and uploaded to NJCCIS File Cabinet for the director designees.
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.
Based on Complaint #20694, retrain all staff members on appropriate supervision.
Ensure that all staff members who have not completed the required orientation training, a completed CARI background check, and a completed CHRI background check are directly supervised by another staff member and not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.
Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the education and training experience for the group teacher. 5/24/2022: (Recite) Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the education and training experience for the group teacher. 7/29/2022: (email) Ensure that the conditional group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the education and training experience for the group teacher. 4/13/2023: The violation was transferred to the renewal inspection report.
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s illness log for a period of at least 30 days. 5/24/2022: (Recite) Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s illness log for a period of at least 30 days.
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required. 8/18/2022: Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually for 15 children. 2/2/2023: Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually for 3 children. 4/13/2023: The violation was transferred to the renewal inspection report.
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. 5/24/2022: (Recite) Based on Complaint #20694, 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 sleeping mats are stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat or that the mats are disinfected after each use as required.
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s table of organization indicating lines of authority, responsibility and job descriptions of current staff and submit required documentation for any credentialed staff on the table of organization that have not been approved in NJCCIS. 5/24/2022: (Recite) Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s table of organization indicating lines of authority, responsibility and job descriptions of current staff and submit required documentation for any credentialed staff on the table of organization that have not been approved in NJCCIS.
Develop and maintain on file an expulsion policy and maintain on file signatures from all families attesting to the receipt of the policy.
Per the Updated COVID-19 Standards - Child Care Centers, submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center's written COVID-19 Screening Policy. 4/12/2022: Based on the Updated COVID-19 Standards for Child Care Centers dated March 4, 2022, this violation is no longer applicable.
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the CHRI clearances for all staff members.
Ensure that the new director and the director designee complete the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.
Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the education and training experience for the group teacher.
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s staff records checklist. Ensure Orientation training includes all required components and the date for completion of Orientation Training is documented; staff 18 years of age and older that do not have a cleared CHRI have an appointment date documented; and that all staff, including the sponsor/sponsor representative submitted a CARI for Renewal and indicate the date cleared (or date submitted if not yet cleared).
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center's expulsion policy.
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s current comprehensive general liability insurance policy.
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s current Fire Safety Inspection Certificate.
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s table of organization indicating lines of authority, responsibility and job descriptions of current staff and submit required documentation for any credentialed staff on the table of organization that have not been approved in NJCCIS.
Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the education and training experience for the head teacher.
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the CARI clearances for all staff members.
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the CHRI clearance for 1 staff member which is currently pending.
Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the education and training experience for the director.
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s illness log for a period of at least 30 days.