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Vineland III HeadStart Center
116 Elmer St, Vineland NJ 08360 · License #06VIN0006 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Brenda Steward
- Phone
- (856) 691-5838
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 116 Elmer St, Vineland NJ 08360 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
Ages not published.
- 3-Star quality rating
- Does not accept 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 submit a DCF Renewal Attestation for the center's license renewal.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
- Violation
Maintain at the center and distribute to all families and staff, a copy of the Information to Parents document designated by the OOL; maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the policy for 6 named staff.
Corrected by May 12, 2025
- Violation
Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's release policy for 6 named staff.
Corrected by May 12, 2025
- Violation
Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's discipline policy for 6 named staff.
Corrected by May 12, 2025
- Violation
Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's social media policy for 6 named staff.
Corrected by May 12, 2025
- Violation
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually for 4 named staff.
Corrected by May 12, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and 4 regularly scheduled staff.
Corrected by May 12, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 3 regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. 5/12/2025 Ensure a CARI background check is provided for 1 named staff.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
- Violation
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary.
Corrected by May 12, 2025
- Violation
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the chipped drywall under the window in room 2.
Corrected by Jun 9, 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 3, 2025
- Violation
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Corrected by Jan 21, 2026
- Violation
Post a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated from each classroom and the outdoor play area. Ensure the current plan is submitted.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. Ensure current first aid and CPR certifications are submitted.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2023
- Violation
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Corrected by Jul 27, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection adequate supervision was maintained throughout the center. This violation was cited and abated.
Corrected by May 30, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Ensure the staff record checklist is current and submitted.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2022
- Violation
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.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that all televisions, computers, and shelving are secured to a stable surface in room 4.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Repair or replace the stained ceiling tiles in room 4.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2022
- 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 14, 2022
- Violation
3A:52-4.8(c) · The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that documentation or a copy of all materials used are maintained on file at the center.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2022
- Violation
Develop and distribute to all staff a social media policy and maintain on file signatures from staff attesting to the receipt of the policy.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2022
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Ensure that staff designated to perform health care procedures are trained in doing so and that at least two staff members at the center have received the training.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2022
- Violation
Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2022
- Violation
Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including a copy of the insurance policy.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2022
- Violation
Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including the name and address of the leaser or contractor furnishing the vehicle.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2022
- Violation
Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including record of semi-annual emergency evacuation drills.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center maintains on file at the center a signature for staff attesting to the receipt of the policy.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2022
- Violation
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2022
- Violation
Ensure a current Radon test is provided.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2021
- Violation
Ensure orientation documentation is provided for all staff.
Corrected by Oct 26, 2021
- Violation
Ensure a current fire certificate is provided.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2021
- Violation
Ensure a current life hazard use registration is uploaded into NJCCIS.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2021
- Violation
Ensure the CHRI clearance is provided for the program director.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2021
- Violation
Ensure the directors hours are provided.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2021
- Violation
Ensure the staff record checklist reflects the program director.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2021
- Violation
Ensure the CARI clearance for the sponsor representative is provided in NJCCIS.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2021
- Violation
Ensure a fire drill log is provided.
Corrected by Dec 3, 2021
- Violation
Ensure the DOH certificate is uploaded into NJCCIS.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2021
- Violation
Per the updated covid-19 standards-child care centers need to ensure a written screening policy is provided to parents and staff.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2021
- Violation
Ensure a current general liability insurance policy is provided in NJCCIS.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2021
- Violation
Based on information, ensure that all staff adhere to the center's policy on the release of children, including verifying the identification of caregivers prior to releasing children.
Corrected by Oct 26, 2021
- Violation
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. Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.
Corrected by Dec 3, 2021
- Violation
Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named staff allowed a named child to leave the classroom unsupervised without confirming who the child was walking towards. The named child exited the center and went to an unauthorized caregiver.
Corrected by Oct 26, 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).
Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. The center's supervision policy and 2. The center's policy on the release of children, including verifying the identification of caregivers prior to releasing children.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Corrected by Jan 11, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that number 3a is complete.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2019
- Violation
Corrected by Jun 18, 2019
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(a)(16) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of
Ensure the window ledge in room 4 is free from pealing paint. Ensure the drywall near the window in room 2 is repaired. ab6/18/2019 Ensure the wall near the cots in room 1 is repaired. Ensure the wall near the cots in room 3 is repaired.
Corrected by Aug 6, 2019
- Violation
Corrected by Sep 5, 2019
- Violation
Ensure a CHRI clearance is on file for 1 staff.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2019
- Violation
10/4/2019 66. Provide documentation indicating that OOL will be notified within the required timeframes of all reportable injuries and illnesses.
Corrected by Dec 7, 2020
- Violation
105.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2020
- Violation
3A:52-4.8(c) · The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.
97.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2020
- Violation
202
Corrected by Dec 14, 2020
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 28, 2025 inspection noted: “Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation for the center's license renewal.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 30, 2023 inspection noted: “Post a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated from each classroom and the outdoor play area. Ensure the current plan is submitted.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 10, 2022 inspection noted: “Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or th…” — what has changed since then?
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