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Primrose School of Wayne

45 French Hill, Wayne NJ 07470 · License #CCC114044 · Child Care Center

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Last inspected Aug 12, 2025
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Director
Dharati Patel
Address
45 French Hill, Wayne NJ 07470 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM–06:00 PM
Tue07:00 AM–06:00 PM
Wed07:00 AM–06:00 PM
Thu07:00 AM–06:00 PM
Fri07:00 AM–06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Schedule type not published.

Ages served

Ages not published.

  • Does not accept child care subsidy (CCDF)
47
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by New Jersey DCF
5
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
9.4
New Jersey average
9.1

Inspection history & violations

Source: New Jersey DCF, Office of Licensing
Aug 12, 2025 — Renewal
27 violations cited · view state record
27 violations
  • Violation

    3A:52-4.1(d) · the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. To be reviewed at next inspection.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-7.7(e)(2) · 2. All diaper pails and lids shall be disinfected daily.

    Ensure diaper pails and lids are washed and disinfected on a daily basis.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-7.7(a)(2) · All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.

    Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting. The center shall ensure that all areas, including all classroom tables, are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-6.2(a)(1) · The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.

    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.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-6.1(g)(3) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.

    Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. The center shall replenish all classroom centers as required.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(f)(2) · Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely.

    Securely fasten bathroom equipment including Discussed during exit interview.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(f)(1) · Toilet facility requirements are as follows: a supply of soap, toilet paper, and individual hand towels or disposable paper towels shall be provided.

    Provide bathroom supplies including: the center shall ensure that all toilet paper dispensers are in good working order. The center shall ensure that the toilet paper dispensers have toilet paper in them.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(a)(16) · Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.

    Repair and/or paint surfaces including: The center shall wipe down all classroom walls where they are soiled or have crayon marks. Discussed at exit interview.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(a)(15) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

    Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(a)(1) · (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including: The center shall ensure all areas used by children are thoroughly washed and sanitized. Discussed at exit interview.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) · In addition to the items specified in (a)3 above, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use: iii. Diapering surfaces;

    Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use. The center shall ensure that staff are also cleaning under the changing mats.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iii) · The following items shall be washed and disinfected at least weekly: (1) Cribs, cots, mats, playpens, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment; and (2) Sheets, blankets or other coverings.

    Ensure surfaces are washed and disinfected weekly including cribs?

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(ii) · The following items shall be washed and disinfected at least daily: (1) Toilets and toilet seats; (2) Sinks and sink faucets; (3) Drinking fountains; (4) Water table and water play equipment; (5) Play tables; and (6) Smooth surfaced non-porous floors in areas used by children.

    Ensure surfaces are washed and disinfected daily including play tables and all areas in the bathroom.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(ii) · Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a self-made solution consisting of one-quarter cup of household bleach to each gallon of water (one tablespoon per quart), which shall be prepared daily and placed in a labeled, sealed container.

    Ensure a self-made solution of bleach and water is made daily and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) · Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions.

    Ensure a commercially prepared disinfectant is used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) · center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.

    Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(i) · Staff members shall provide periodic activity or learning opportunities to stimulate the five senses of non-ambulatory children.

    Ensure that staff interact with non-ambulatory children in a manner that provides periodic activity and/or learning opportunities to stimulate the five senses. The center shall replenish all classroom centers as required.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) · Feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

    Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) · Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.

    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. Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results. 9/9/25-Water testing report pending.

    Corrected by Oct 17, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.10(a)(4) · When a person who is not required to complete a CARI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Ensure staff without a cleared CARI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. The center has 29 pending CARI's.

    Corrected by Oct 17, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.11(a) · As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. The center has 1 pending CHRI.

    Corrected by Oct 17, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.2(d) · An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.

    Provide a current fire certificate as required.

    Corrected by Nov 10, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-7.6(a) · (a) The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when one of the following occurs while the child is in the center’s care: 1. A child is bitten and the skin is broken; 2. A child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head; 3. A child falls from a height greater than the height of the child; or 4. An injury requiring professional medical care occurs.

    Ensure that parents are notified immediately when: a child is bitten and the skin is broken; a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head; a child falls from a height greater than the height of the child; or an injury requiring professional medical care occurs. Based on information, ensure that parents are notified of incidents occurring at the center as required.

    Corrected by Oct 30, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-6.6(a) · (a) The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: 1. Be positive; 2. Be consistent with the age and developmental needs of the children; and 3. Lead to the child's ability to develop and maintain self-control. (b) Staff members shall not discipline children for failing to eat or sleep or for soiling themselves. (c) Staff shall not withhold active play time as a means of discipline unless the child's actions or behavior present a danger to themselves or others. (d) Children may be removed from a group activity to another area, provided that the child so removed is either under the supervision of another staff member or continuously visible to a staff member.

    Ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline and do not withhold food, emotional responses, stimulation, or opportunities for rest or sleep as a form of discipline. Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff pulled a named child's hair after the named child pulled another child's hair.

    Corrected by Oct 30, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.9(a) · The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14. (b) In addition to the reporting requirements specified in (a) above, the sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall advise the parent(s) of the occurrence of any unusual incident(s) that occurred at the center and that might indicate possible abuse or neglect involving the child. Such notification shall be made on the same day on which the incident occurred. Such incidents may include, but are not limited to, unusual sexual activity; violent or destructive behavior; withdrawal or passivity; or significant change(s) in the child's personality, behavior or habits. The center shall maintain on file a record of such incidents and documentation that parents have been informed of them.

    Ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are adhered to at all times throughout the center including recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect. Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are adhered to at all times, including recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect.

    Corrected by Oct 30, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.8(a) · (a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy.

    Corrected by Oct 30, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(r) · The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

    Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Ensure appropriate staff action is maintained at all times. Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.

    Corrected by Oct 30, 2025

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Feb 13, 2025 — Monitoring,Complaint
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3A:52-6.8(j)(1) · The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The expulsion policy shall include: the circumstances under which a child may be expelled; the method that the center will use to notify parents of concerns that could lead to expulsion, such as written notification or a parent conference; sufficient time limits before expulsion to enable parents to make alternative child care arrangements or to take the necessary corrective action to allow the child to remain at the center, except as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(j)1iv; and circumstances that may warrant immediate expulsion of a child from the center, such as potentially dangerous behavior by a child or parent.

    Ensure the center's expulsion policy includes : circumstances; methods to notify parents; sufficient time limits; and reasons for immediate expulsion. Based on Complaint 23909, the center shall ensure adequate procedures for expulsion are followed including expelling in accordance with the reasons listed in the center’s policy. Provide an MOU to OOL indicating the center’s expulsion policy will be followed going forward.

    Corrected by Jul 11, 2025

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Sep 16, 2024 — Monitoring,Other
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    3A:52-6.6(a)(1) · The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive.

    Ensure that the staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff held a named child by the face to force feed him.

    Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(r) · The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

    Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.

    Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.3(a) · The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children.

    Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 3-4 minutes.

    Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.3(a)(1) · The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

    Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Two named staff failed to complete a head count while transitioning back to the classroom and were not aware that a named child was left unsupervised on the playground.

    Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.8(g)(1) · The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center and includes the name of the person or organization that provided the training. Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. Safe feeding procedures for the children and 2. The center's discipline policy.

    Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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Apr 18, 2024 — Monitoring,Complaint
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • 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.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures. The center shall retrain all staff on the center's policy on bottle labeling and health practices. Provide proof of training, materials used and obtain all staff signatures.

    Corrected by Jun 14, 2024

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.8(a)(7) · Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including implementing the center's discipline policy. 6/14/24-Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy.

    Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

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  • Violation

    3A:52-6.6(a)(1) · The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive.

    Ensure that the staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named child indicated that a named staff pinched his arm.

    Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

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Aug 11, 2023 — Monitoring
11 violations cited · view state record
11 violations
  • Violation

    3A:52-4.4(a)(2) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.

    Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers. Provide classroom(s) in Infant B with an updated primary caregiver list.

    Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.6(a) · The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d).

    Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Provide an updated SRC with all current staff.

    Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.3(a)(1) · The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

    Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, a staff member in Early Preschool reported that there were 14 children in the room when there were 13 present. The incorrect number of children was provided. Retrain all staff on tracking. Provide proof of training, materials used and all staff signatures.

    Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.10(a)(1) · The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. 1 staff CARI pending.

    Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. 1 staff CHRI pending.

    Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.2(a)(5) · The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.

    Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Ensure the exit door in Early Preschool can properly close.

    Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.

    Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Repair/replace running toilet in Toddler 2 classroom (right toilet).

    Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

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  • Violation

    3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

    Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. At the time of the inspection, 1 child's bottle in Infant B did not have the current date.

    Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(l)(4) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided 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. 1 lockdown for the calendar year pending.

    Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(f)(1) · Toilet facility requirements are as follows: a supply of soap, toilet paper, and individual hand towels or disposable paper towels shall be provided.

    Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of soap, toilet paper and individual hand towels or disposable paper towels.

    Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

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  • Violation

    3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1).

    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. Obtain parental signature for epi-pen medication in the following classrooms: Early Preschool: AL & EB Preschool Pathways: LM Preschool: CM PreK 2: AI

    Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

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Oct 27, 2022 — Renewal
17 violations cited · view state record
17 violations
  • 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

    Repair the chips in the wall in Room EP3.

    Corrected by Dec 13, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) · 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 immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed.

    Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after having their diaper changed in Room A1.

    Corrected by Dec 13, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-7.11(a)(2) · Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: the list of diseases for which a child will not be readmitted to the center unless accompanied by a statement from the child's health care provider, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(d).

    Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families the center's communicable disease policy and the symptoms for which a child will not be readmitted to the center without a written statement from the child's health care provider.

    Corrected by Nov 23, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1).

    Replace the expired EpiPen's in Room A1.

    Corrected by Dec 13, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces.

    Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use in Room A1.

    Corrected by Dec 13, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting.

    Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after assisting a child in toileting in Room EP1.

    Corrected by Dec 13, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(vi)(4) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include the date, if applicable, that the child returned to the center symptom-free.

    Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components, including the date when the child returned to the center symptom-free.

    Corrected by Dec 13, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-6.1(b)(2) · The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time.

    Ensure that materials are accessible to the children at all times, except during lunch and nap time in Room EP3.

    Corrected by Dec 13, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-6.1(e) · The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.

    Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking in Room A2.

    Corrected by Dec 13, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

    Ensure each bottles is dated in Room A1.

    Corrected by Dec 13, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    Obtain a CHRI clearance for 2 new staff members.

    Corrected by Dec 13, 2022

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  • 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).

    Provide a date and signature for annual orientation for all staff.

    Corrected by Dec 13, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(a)(15) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

    Clean the vent in Room C2.

    Corrected by Dec 13, 2022

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  • 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. 12/13/22 Two members of staff are missing Orientation and Training.

    Corrected by Dec 21, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member.

    Obtain a renewal CARI clearance for 15 staff members.

    Corrected by Nov 30, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.6(c)(3) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education

    Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

    Corrected by Dec 13, 2022

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  • 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 that all staff have completed training pertaining to the center's policies and procedures for tracking children and are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. In Infant Room A1 staff member said there were six children when there were seven.

    Corrected by Jan 3, 2023

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Sep 6, 2022 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 21, 2022 — Complaint
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3A:52-6.8(j)(1)(iii) · The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The expulsion policy shall include sufficient time limits before expulsion to enable parents to make alternative child care arrangements or to take the necessary corrective action to allow the child to remain at the center, except as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(j)1iv.

    Ensure that the expulsion policy includes sufficient time limits before expulsion to enable parents to make alternative child care arrangements. Based on complaint #20026, a child was expelled from the center and not given a sufficient time frame to find alternate care.

    Corrected by Jan 24, 2022

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Jan 20, 2022 — Complaint
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 28, 2021 — Monitoring
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(n)(2) · Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.

    Ensure that children are evacuated from the center within three minutes during each fire drill.

    Corrected by Feb 2, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Missing 1 CHRI background check.

    Corrected by Feb 2, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.10(a)(1) · The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Missing CARI background checks for 3 staff.

    Corrected by Jan 6, 2022

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Oct 14, 2021 — Complaint
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • 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 adhering to special care plans as written.

    Corrected by Oct 20, 2021

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(r) · The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

    Based on information, ensure that staff that prepare and serve food are aware of the ingredients in each product to ensure that known allergens are not served to the children. A named staff failed to check the ingredients of a cake mix prior to baking and the cake was served to a named child, causing an allergic reaction.

    Corrected by Oct 14, 2021

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Dec 6, 2019 — Initial
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13 violations
  • 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. Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.

    Corrected by Feb 26, 2020

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.2(a)(1)(ii) · For newly-constructed buildings, for existing buildings whose construction code group classification would change from that which it had been, or for existing buildings that require major alteration or renovation, the center shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) issued by the municipality in which it is located, reflecting the center's compliance with the provisions of the NJUCC, and submit a copy of the CO to the Office of Licensing, for the following group classification: I-4 (Institutional) for buildings accommodating one or more children less than 2 ½ years of age.

    140. Provide a permanent Certificate of Occupancy, the center's Temporary Certificate of Occupancy expires on 4/30/2020. 4/28/20: Center submitted an updated TCO with an expiration date of 7/23/20. The center needs to provide a permanent Certificate of Occupancy. 7/17/20: Center submitted an updated TCO with an expiration date of 10/14/20. The center needs to provide a permanent Certificate of Occupancy.

    Corrected by Apr 12, 2021

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.2(a)(5) · The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.

    131. Ensure that the emergency exit lights in the second floor hallway are operable.

    Corrected by Jan 10, 2020

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(b)(7) · Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

    182. Provide documentation that the center's climbing equipment meets ASTM F-1487 requirements.

    Corrected by Jan 10, 2020

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v) · Space and room requirements are as follows: Indoor space requirements for play rooms and sleep rooms are as follows the center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room.

    129. Label all classrooms with the room identification assigned to them.

    Corrected by Jan 10, 2020

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(m)(2) · Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.

    130. Remove snow outside of the first floor exits and ensure that all egresses are cleared.

    Corrected by Jan 10, 2020

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(o)(1) · First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present.

    100. Ensure that two staff with current certified CPR and first aid training are present in the center at all times when enrolled children are present.

    Corrected by Feb 26, 2020

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(l)(4) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.

    123. Ensure that the center conducts two lockdown drills per year and maintain a record of each lockdown drill as required.

    Corrected by Feb 26, 2020

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.8(d)(1) · In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity.

    97. Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of continuing staff development each year.

    Corrected by Feb 26, 2020

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(a)(19) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.

    206. Test for the presence of radon and post results in a prominent location in the building.

    Corrected by Jan 14, 2020

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.10(a)(1) · The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check.

    89. CARI clearance is pending for 7 staff.

    Corrected by Jan 15, 2020

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    91. CHRI clearance is pending for two staff.

    Corrected by Feb 26, 2020

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.7(a)(1) · The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed.

    6. Ensure that staff that do not have CARI and CHRI clearance on file are not left alone to supervise children in the toddler classroom.

    Corrected by Feb 26, 2020

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  1. 1The Aug 12, 2025 inspection noted: “Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. To be reviewed at next inspection.” — what has changed since then?
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  3. 3The Sep 16, 2024 inspection noted: “Ensure that the staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. Based on information, ensure that staff utilize po…” — what has changed since then?

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