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License #02PIN0001 · Center · Child Care Center
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Ensure there is a screen in the opened window for Room 2.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
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Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
Repair or replace the stained ceiling tiles in Room 3.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Obtain CARI clearances for 2 staff members.
Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours.
Obtain documentation of physical and Mantoux for 1 staff member.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.
Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Ensure that the center has written emergency plans in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures.
Ensure that all staff complete staff development annually. 1 staff member outstanding.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. Ensure all orientation documentation is signed off on.
Ensure all rooms are approved by the OOL prior to use. Submit a request to add the gym to the license.
Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including serving food.
Repair or replace the stained ceiling tiles in Room 3.
Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal.
Cease the use of pacifier straps in Room 2. Strap was removed at time of inspection.
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.
Ensure the top rails of the cribs are at least 19 inches above the mattress in Room 2.
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Replace the expired Benadryl in Room 1.
Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.
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 CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal.
Update the communicable disease policy.
Obtain a new CHRI clearance for 1 staff member.
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.
Obtain CHRI clearances for 2 staff members.
Repair or replace the stained ceiling tiles in Room 3.
Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center.
Obtain 1 CHRI clearance for a new staff member. 1/14/25 - Obtain 3 CHRI clearances for staff members.
Obtain 1 CHRI clearance for a new staff member.
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 conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file.
Provide documentation of training hours for 3 staff members.
Provide documentation or annual orientation training for 4 staff members.
Ensure that food provided by the center is stored, prepared and served in a sanitary manner. At the time of inspection, the morning snack was left unattended in the kitchen area without being covered or ready to serve.
Ensure that the diapering area is within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation in Room 2.
Ensure that unapproved space is inaccessible to the children at all times. Based on complaint 19973, cease use of the Gym which is not an approved space.
Per the NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149, ensure that all health and safety guidelines are adhered to as required. Ensue staff and children are wearing masks as required.
Update the communicable disease policy to include all required components.
Ensure children are supervised at all times. A child ( 9 years old) was left alone in a classroom for virtual learning while the staff members answers the door.
Maintain staff/child ratios at all times: At the time of inspection, there were 10 children ( 1 - 1.5 years and 9 - 2.5 years) with one staff member. 2 staff members were required.
Per the NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149, ensure staff are social distancing outside without masks on and replacing them when needing to assist a child.
Complete and submit an application and DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents.
Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Ensure that the director and designee complete the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Sand and paint the rusted radiator in the men's bathroom.
Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). Provide documentation for climbing equipment.
Provide documentation of orientation training for one staff member.
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 washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use.
Ensure that diapering surfaces are non-absorbent.
Ensure all diaper creams have parental permission.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date.
Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking.
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 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 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 the play area used is approved on your RAO letter.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
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.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually,
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Obtain CARI clearances for 2 staff members.
Obtain CHRI clearances for 2 staff members.
Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center.
Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours.
Ensure that the head teacher is present at the center for at least 75% of the center's daily operating hours or at least six hours a day, whichever is less.
Ensure that the expulsion policy includes the circumstances that may warrant immediate expulsion from the center.
Ensure that the center's social media policy includes guidelines for parents including not posting photographs or videos of any child other than their own.
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 a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually.
Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
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 all required information is included in the policy.
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children under the sink in Room 1.
Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices.
Ensure that the center has written emergency plans in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures.
Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.
Ensure that a minimum of 2 staff are present at the center as required. On 9/10/24, there were 11 children present with 1 staff member. 2 staff members were required.
Ensure the center uses a 2 step process when washing and disinfecting required surfaces.
Based on complaint # 23488, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Based on documentation, the center had 11 children (ages 12 months - 4 years) with 1 staff member. 2 staff members were required.
Remove the rusted toys/bikes.
Obtain documentation of physical and Mantoux for 1 staff member.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families the center's communicable disease policy. Ensure all required components of the policy are included.
Ensure all staff members have provided their educational background.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist.
Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans 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. Center is awaiting the grant for state water testing.
Ensure all diaper creams are kept out of reach in Room 2.
Obtain a CARI clearance for 1 new staff member. 1/14/25 - obtain 3 CARI clearances for staff members.
Cease the use of wading pools.
Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Develop a written policy for parental notification of injuries 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 has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of inspection, there were 5 children (3 - 0-18 months and 2 - 18 m - 3 years) with 1 staff member. 2 staff members were required.
Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Based on complaint 19973, the children are left unsupervised while going into the bathroom from the classrooms. The children must be supervised at all times.
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. At the time of inspection, staff were not aware of who was in charge.
Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member.
Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Provide documentation for the climbing equipment in Room 2.
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Obtain 2 CHRI clearances for staff members.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child in Room 2.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Obtain 1 staff members CARI clearance.
Obtain and upload a current Safe Building Interior Cert to the NJCCIS file cabinet. Center has submitted all required paperwork and has been trying to contact the department. 7/20/21 - center is just waiting for the certificate to be sent.
Ensure all tagged fire extinguishers are current.
Submit a water test from a DEP approved lab to OOL.
Per the NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149, ensure staff use a physical barrier or face shield and gloves during the screening process.