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Learn Smart Preschool
145 Mortimer Ave, Rutherford NJ 07070 · License #02LEA0018 · Child Care Center
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- Director
- Yiselle Entenza
- Phone
- (201) 438-7633
- Website
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- Address
- 145 Mortimer Ave, Rutherford NJ 07070 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
Ages not published.
- Accepts child care subsidy (CCDF)
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: New Jersey DCF, Office of Licensing- Violation
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Corrected by Feb 6, 2026
- Violation
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are present when two are required.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
- Violation
Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2025
- Violation
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 in Room 3 wash their hands before the intake of food.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2024
- Violation
Secure the knobs and handles to the kitchen set in class 2.
Corrected by May 10, 2024
- Violation
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that the sponsor and all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 5.10.24 Two staff outstanding
Corrected by May 29, 2024
- Violation
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Corrected by May 10, 2024
- Violation
Complete accident reports as required, including the full name of the injured child.
Corrected by May 10, 2024
- Violation
Complete accident reports as required, including the name and address of the center.
Corrected by May 10, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment in class 2.
Corrected by May 10, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually.
Corrected by May 10, 2024
- Violation
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.
Corrected by May 10, 2024
- Violation
Secure the hanging wires from the ceiling in class 2.
Corrected by May 10, 2024
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(h)(2) · Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center
Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
- Violation
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.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Staff took immediate action to rearrange the class furniture from blocking the exit doors.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2024
- 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.
Ensure that all staff are retrained on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2025
- Violation
Based on complaint# 23709, the center needs to ensure that all children are directly supervised at all times while on the playground.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are adhered to at all times throughout the center, including recording of any unusual incidents involving the child and ensuring that the child's parents are immediately notified of them.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2025
- 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).
Ensure that all staff are retrained on supervising and tracking children during outdoor activities.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2025
- Violation
Based on report, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center.
Corrected by Jan 14, 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.
Based on report, retrain the named staff on the center's policies and procedures for tracking children.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2025
- Violation
Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location.
Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
- Violation
Maintain on file an updated Special Care Plan for a named child who requires an Epi-Pen.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the staff in Room 2 wash and disinfect the changing table immediately after each use.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after having their diaper changed in Room 2.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that 3 named staff completes a CHRI background check as required. 3.10.2023 Pertains to 2 staff
Corrected by May 8, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 3 named staff within two weeks of hire. 3.10.2023 Pertains to 1 staff,
Corrected by Mar 21, 2023
- Violation
Maintain on file the required medication per the Special Care Plan for a named child.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that a CARI background check is completed for 1 named staff as required for all staff within two weeks of hire.
Corrected by May 15, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all new staff submit a CHRI background check within two weeks of hire: 1 staff
Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
- Violation
Ensure the safety of the children served: Cease use of the safety covers on the door knobs of the exit doors as they require specific knowledge to disengage The center took immediate action during this inspection and removed the safety covers
Corrected by May 25, 2022
- 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.
RE-TRAIN ALL STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: PROPER BATHROOM PROCEDURES TO ENSURE PROPER STAFF MONITORING NOTE: 1.7.2022 NAMED STAFF RETRAINED ON 9.7.2021
Corrected by Jan 7, 2022
- Violation
MAINTAIN ON FILE CURRENT RENEWAL CARI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES FOR ALL STAFF NOTE: 7.22.2021 6 STAFF NOTE: 1.7.2022 2 STAFF
Corrected by Feb 11, 2022
- Violation
MAINTAIN ON FILE CURRENT CHRI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES FOR ALL STAFF
Corrected by Jan 7, 2022
- Violation
ENSURE THE CHILDREN ARE PROPERLY SUPERVISED WHEN UTILIZING THE BATHROOM IN ROOM 2: ENSURE THE STAFF KEEP THE CHILDREN IN LINE OF SIGHT TO ENSURE PROPER MONITORING WHEN THEY ARE IN THE BATHROOM
Corrected by Jun 29, 2021
- Violation
3A:52-4.3(a)(2) · The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times.
ENSURE THE STAFF KNOW HOW MANY CHILDREN ARE UNDER THEIR CARE AT ALL TIMES: THE STAFF IN ROOM 2 TRACKED 9 CHILDREN; 8 CHILDREN WERE PRESENT NOTE: 6.29.2021 THIS VIOLATION COULD NOT BE ABATED ON THE DAY OF THIS INSPECTION THE NAMED STAFF SUPERVISING CHILDREN, IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA, TRACKED 6 CHILDREN; 7 CHILDREN WERE PRESENT NOTE: 7.22.2021 THIS VIOLATION COULD NOT BE ABATED ON THE DAY OF THIS INSPECTION THE NAMED STAFF SUPERVISING CHILDREN, IN ROOM 1, TRACKED 8 CHILDREN; 9 CHILDREN WERE PRESENT
Corrected by Aug 10, 2021
- Violation
MAINTAIN ON FILE A CURRENT TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Corrected by Jul 22, 2021
- Violation
SUBMIT STAFF SIGN IN SHEETS FOR A 2 WEEK PERIOD OF TIME
Corrected by Jul 22, 2021
- Violation
MAINTAIN ON FILE ANNUAL ORIENTATION DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL STAFF
Corrected by Feb 11, 2022
- Violation
MAINTAIN ON FILE A CURRENT FIRE CERTIFICATE
Corrected by Jul 22, 2021
- 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).
RE-TRAIN THE NAMED STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: PROPER BATHROOM SUPERVISION NOTE: 6.29.2021 NAMED STAFF RE-TRAINED ON 6.7.2021
Corrected by Jun 29, 2021
- Violation
SUBMIT CURRENT WATER TEST REPORTS WITH REQUIRED DCF DRINKING WATER ATTESTATION AND CHECKLIST FORMS NOTE: 8.10.2021 WATER TEST SUBMITTED SUBMIT DCF DRINKING WATER STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE & CHECKLIST FORMS
Corrected by Jan 7, 2022
- Violation
SUBMIT A CURRENT SAFE BUILDING INTERIOR CERTIFICATE
Corrected by May 17, 2022
- Violation
REPAIR THE RADIATOR COVER IN THE GIRLS BATHROOM TO ENSURE IT IS PROPERLY SECURED
Corrected by Jun 29, 2021
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(h)(2) · Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center
SUBMIT A CURRENT LEAD PAINT RISK ASSESSMENT REPORT
Corrected by Jan 7, 2022
- Violation
MAINTAIN ON FILE A CURRENT FIRE DRILL LOG FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST 90 DAYS
Corrected by Jul 22, 2021
- Violation
MAINTAIN ON FILE DOCUMENTATION INDICATING THAT AT LEAST 2 STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT AT THE CENTER HAVE CURRENT CPR & FIRST AID TRAINING
Corrected by Jan 7, 2022
- Violation
MAINTAIN ON FILE AND SUBMIT AN ILLNESS LOG FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST 30 DAYS
Corrected by Jul 22, 2021
- Violation
MAINTAIN ON FILE CURRENT GENERAL LIABILTY INSURANCE
Corrected by Jan 7, 2022
- 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.
RE-TRAIN THE NAMED STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: PROPER TRACKING NOTE: 1.7.2022 NAMED STAFF RE-TRAINED ON 7.22.2021
Corrected by Jun 29, 2021
- Violation
SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION, FOR THE MULCH REPLENISHMENT, TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS A 6 FOOT FALL ZONE AROUND THE CLIMBER
Corrected by Jan 7, 2022
- Violation
ENSURE THE CENTER'S FIRE PANEL IS IN FULL OPERATING CONDITION: ON THE DAY OF THIS INSPECTION THERE WAS A TROUBLE LIGHT ON THE FIRE PANEL LOCAL FIRE OFFICIAL WAS NOTIFIED NOTE: 8.11.2021 LOCAL FIRE OFFICIAL CONDUCTED AN INSPECTION AT THE CHILD CARE CENTER AND CONFIRMED THAT THE FIRE PANEL IS FULLY OPERATIONAL AND THAT THE TROUBLE LIGHT HAS BEEN CLEARED
Corrected by Aug 11, 2021
- 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).
RE-TRAIN THE NAMED STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: PROPER BATHROOM SUPERVISION NOTE: 1.7.2022 NAMED STAFF RE-TRAINED ON 8.10.2021
Corrected by Jan 7, 2022
- Violation
ENSURE THE CHILDREN ARE PROPERLY SUPERVISED WHEN UTILIZING THE BATHROOM IN ROOM 2: ENSURE THE STAFF KEEP THE CHILDREN IN LINE OF SIGHT TO ENSURE PROPER MONITORING WHEN THEY ARE IN THE BATHROOM
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- Violation
ENSURE THE CHILDREN'S SAFETY: ENSURE THAT THE STAFF MAINTAIN THE BATHROOM DOOR OPEN WHEN THEY ARE IN THE BATHROOM WITH THE CHILDREN TO ENSURE PROPER STAFF MONITORING THE CENTER TOOK IMMEDIATE ACTION, DURING THIS INSPECTION, AND REDIRECTED THE STAFF TO OPEN THE DOOR WHEN THEY WERE IN THE BATHROOM WITH THE CHILDREN
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- Violation
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 Mar 25, 2022
- Violation
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
Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
- Violation
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: 1 named child
Corrected by May 17, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that parental notifications are documented immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head
Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
- Violation
Provide a current fire certificate as required
Corrected by Mar 28, 2022
- Violation
Re-train all staff in the following core area: documentation of parental notification of required injuries Staff re-trained on 3.24.2023
Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
- Violation
MAINTAIN ON FILE CURRENT CHRI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES FOR: 1 NEW STAFF
Corrected by May 13, 2019
- Violation
PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE ANNUAL ORIENTATION TRAINING DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL STAFF
Corrected by May 13, 2019
- Violation
MAINTAIN ON FILE A CURRENT CARI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES FOR: 3 STAFF NOTE: 10.30.2018 5 STAFF NOTE: 12.13.2018 7 STAFF NOTE: 3.21.2019 2 STAFF
Corrected by May 13, 2019
- Violation
PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION DEMONSTRATING THAT THE CENTER HAS PERMISSION TO ACCESS THEIR DESIGNATED EMERGENCY EVACATION LOCATION IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY; ENSURE THE DOCUMENTATION INCLUDES THE IDENTIFIED LOCATIONS HOURS OF OPERATION
Corrected by May 13, 2019
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jan 30, 2026 inspection noted: “Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 26, 2025 inspection noted: “Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 11, 2024 inspection noted: “Ensure that children in Room 3 wash their hands before the intake of food.” — what has changed since then?
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