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License #07JEW0001 · Center · Child Care Center
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Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including any branches that are hanging within 6 feet over the playground equipment in the Wings play area.
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Based on Complaint #24362, the center needs to ensure that adequate health procedures are followed at all times, including ensuring that special care plans and current medication are present at the center as required.
Ensure that therapists who are not required to obtain clearances are not left alone to supervise a child at any time.
Ensure that all outdoor equipment is free of hazards. Repaint play equipment as needed.
Replenish resilient surfacing as required in all play equipment use zones in accordance with ASTM F1292 in Northfield Play area.
Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area. Evaluate and remove branches as needed in the Northfield and LA play area.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including caulk around the sink in Rooms 321 and 324.
Ensure that the diaper changing surface is cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting in Room 322.
Provide a current health certificate as required.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in Room 315. At the time of the inspection, there were 6 children with one staff when two were required.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required.
Repair and/or paint surfaces including wall in hallway bathroom by Room 360.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist that includes all the staff.
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Based on Complaint #24362, the center needs to ensure that staff records are completed as required, including proofs of Mantoux tuberculin test (or equivalent) and physical examination for each staff. Provide for one staff.
Securely fasten or remove mirror in Room 316.
Ensure that all allergy medication listed on the special care plan is present at the center. Provide for two children.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Provide CHRI clearance for 5 staff. 2.26.26. Provide for 3 staff. 3.24.26. Provide for one staff.
Ensure the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. At the time of the inspection, the fire panel was observed in trouble mode. The monitoring company confirmed receipt of the transmission signal on 2/26/26 at 6:52 a.m.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Provide CARI clearance for 4 staff.
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 9.6.24. Provide CHRI clearance for three staff members. 11.12.24. Provide CHRI clearance for one staff. 11.19.24. Provide CHRI clearance for 2 staff. 3.3.25. Provide CHRI clearance for one staff.
Ensure that each vehicle used to transport children is equipped with a seat belt cutter.
Repair and/or paint the wall where there is evidence of chipped paint in Room 317.
Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing (ASTM F-1292) and use zones under all play equipment as required in Wings play area.
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including written authorization from the parent or guardian to transport the child.
Provide a current health certificate as required.
Clean mechanical ventilation throughout the center.
Replace stained ceiling tiles throughout the center.
Remove wet towels from the Nordville outdoor play area.
Based on complaint # 20165, ensure safe conditions are maintained at all times and that children are only permitted to play in areas that are meant for playing. Provide an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) indicating that children will only play in approved play areas and will not play in areas that are not designed for physical activity.
Provide documentation of education and experience for 1 head teacher.
Develop and upload into the NJCCIS file cabinet a Table of Organization.
Provide documentation of education and experience for 1 group teacher
Ensure the infants are directly supervised while sleeping.
This center inspection inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Maintain the classroom ceiling vents in a clean and sanitary manner.
Maintain a current fire drill log.
Provide a LHU certificate with the correct code for the center.
Provide documentation of orientation training for all new staff who work for the Kids Club.
Repair or replace broken cabinet pulls in Room 322.
Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans.
Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition throughout the center.
Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including CARI and CHRI background check clearances.
Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL that includes all current staff.
Provide documentation for group teacher that meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Remove exposed tree root in Northfield Play area.
Replace torn play mat in Room 321.
Replace stained ceiling tile in Room 279.
Ensure that all cleaning substances are inaccessible to the children.
Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications and are present at the center at all times.
Ensure that the driver of the school bus conducts two emergency evacuation drills annually.
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.
Clean around the toilet in the bathroom in Room 323.
Ensure Epi-pens and other allergy medication are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two Epi-pens are present when two are required by the plan.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 9.6.24. Provide CHRI clearance for three staff members. 11.12.24. Provide CHRI clearance for one staff. 11.19.24. Provide CHRI clearance for 2 staff. 1.28.25. Provide CHRI clearance for one staff.
Ensure that classrooms that care for children under 18 months of age provide at least four different activity areas and that each area contains at least four types of supplies and equipment (Room 313).
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.
Ensure appliances are secured to a stable surface in Room 279.
Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Submit documentation to credential the program supervisor.
Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers and other technology by children at the center.
Ensure that wooden stumps are removed to prevent a tripping hazard.
Replenish resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required in the large outdoor play area.
Ensure the light bulbs in the second floor girls bathroom have protective coverings.
Ensure that diapering surfaces are kept clean throughout the center including underneath the diapering mat.
Ensure that all staff under 18 years of age are directly supervised by a staff member who is 18 years of age or older. At the time of the inspection, a staff under 18 years of age was alone supervising school age children in room 370 and in the hallway.
Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, school age children were walking in the hallway without direct supervision.
Maintain the building structure to prevent water from entering. At the time of the inspection, the roof was leaking water into room 324.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, there was 1 staff in the hallway with 18 school age children when 2 staff were required.
Repair or replace the faucet knob in the girls bathroom on the first floor.
Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). Provide documentation for the newer play structure.
Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the date in room 313.
Ensure that materials are accessible to the children at all times, except during lunch and nap time throughout the center.
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 for 2 named children in rooms 278/La3 and 360. 5/9/23 Required for 1 child. 6/27/23 Abated based on the child is no longer enrolled.
Ensure that each cot used for rest and sleep is covered with a sheet.
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority including job descriptions and responsibilities.
Ensure staff are present in the room when infants are napping.
Ensure all water coolers are secured.
Replaced stained ceiling tiles in classroom 322.
Eliminate moisture resulting from water leakage.
Ensure trash receptacles used for food or diaper disposal are securely covered.
Obtain and upload into the NJCCIS file cabinet the current Certificate of Liability Insurance Declarations,
Ensure a two step disinfecting process is utilized on diaper changing tables.
Obtain and upload a current Safe Building Interior Certificate.
Provide protective guards on the sink pipe in room 322.
Upload a current diagram with room identifications for all approved spaces.
Based on report, provide documentation indicating that the Office of Licensing will be notified within the required time frames for all reportable injuries and illnesses.
Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location.
Ensure that all cribs, cots and sleeping equipment are arranged to provide access to a three foot wide aisle that leads to an exit.
Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices. The pacifier strap was removed upon inspector request.
Ensure therapists from an outside source who do not have a completed CARI and CHRI clearances are directly supervised by another staff member. At the time of the inspection a therapist was with a child in the art room without a cleared staff present.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Provide CARI clearances for 2 staff.
Provide outstanding Criminal Record Information clearances.
Ensure that the diapering area is within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation in classroom # 321A.
Provide documentation that the fluorescent and incandescent bulbs are safety bulbs or provide covers for them.
Ensure infants on the other side of the half wall are directly supervised at all times in room 317.
Provide documentation of annual orientating training including all required topics.
Obtain cleared renewal Child Abuse Record Information clearances for all staff.
Provide the documentation from the Department of Environmental Protection showing the play area by the front entrance is an approved area.
Ensure bottles are labelled and dated.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center, including during nap and rest time. Classroom 315 had one staff present when 3 were required. 3/10/22 At the time of the inspection, there were 9 children with 2 staff when 3 were required in room 315.
Obtain and upload a Life Hazard Use Registration with the correct LHU code.
Replace the torn changing pads in classrooms # 314 and #315.
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Provide CHRI clearances for 3 staff. 5/31/2022 Provide CHRI clearance for 1 staff.
Ensure exits remain unobstructed.
Provide water sampling results along with the Water Statement of Assurance and the Drinking Water Checklist.
Ensure sippy cups containing milk are stored and served in a sanitary manner.
Provide protective covers for the fluorescent bulbs in the youth lounge.
Ensure children are supervised when they are in the bathroom. A child was alone in the bathroom next to classroom #360.
Ensure staff who have not received CARI clearances are not left alone to supervise children.
Ensure a two step cleaning and disinfecting process is utilized on changing surfaces.
Maintain a current checklist.
Provide education and experience documentation for two group teachers.
Maintain a current fire certificate.
Ensure infants are directly supervised during nap time.
Provide outstanding CHRI clearances for both the Child care and the Kids Club staff.
Provide education and experience documentation for two head teachers.
Maintain children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.
Ensure children wash hands after outdoor play.
Ensure staff who have not received CHRI clearances are not left alone to supervise children.
Provide outstanding CARI clearances for the both the childcare staff and the Kids Club Staff.
3/21/19 Provide to the Office of Licensing a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the use of hand sanitizer.
Replace the stained ceiling tile in classroom LA5.
Prohibit storage on the changing table surface.
Ensure children wah hands after a diaper change with soap and running water instead of using wipes.