3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Based on investigation including a review of video footage, it was determined that a staff accidently walked into a child who was walking up behind the staff. Staff turned and inadvertently hit the child in the face area with a toy they were carrying. When the parent arrived a few seconds immediately after the incident the staff did not provide a verbal or written report the same day.

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

The immunization records of facility children #1 and #2 did not verify that the children had all immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP and there was not the required exemption documentation on file.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

At the time of inspection on 7/2/2024, Certification Representative observed the kitchen door propped open without any staff present. In the kitchen was an unlocked closet with cleaning supplies and there was a boiling pot of water on the stove. On 8/1/2024, Certification Representative observed a staff walking out of the kitchen area and leaving the door unlocked an open.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.181(e) · If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

At the time of inspection, Certification Representative observed there were several emergency contact forms in various classrooms that were not updated at least once every six months as required.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Facility staff #1 and #2 had foreign education credentials and did not have the required evaluation for the US equivalency.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

At the time of inspection on 3/15/2024, Certification Representative observed two classrooms were out of the required staff: child ratios. The infant classroom had 9 infants with two staff and the young toddler classroom had 12 young toddlers with 2 staff.. *On 4/3/2024, Certification Representative observed the Koala's classroom was out of ratio when a staff person went into the bathroom to assist a child, leaving the classroom with one staff and 18 preschool children. In addition on 4/3/2024, Certification Representative observed the fireflies classroom was over the maximum group size. There was a total of 7 young toddlers, 9 older toddlers with 4 staff. The maximum group size for this group should have been 10 children with 2 staff.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

At the time of inspection on 3/15/2024, Certification Representative observed two classrooms were out of the required staff: child ratios. The infant classroom had 9 infants with two staff and the young toddler classroom had 12 young toddlers with 2 staff.. *On 4/3/2024, Certification Representative observed the Koala's classroom was out of ratio when a staff person went into the bathroom to assist a child, leaving the classroom with one staff and 18 preschool children. In addition on 4/3/2024, Certification Representative observed the fireflies classroom was over the maximum group size. There was a total of 7 young toddlers, 9 older toddlers with 4 staff. The maximum group size for this group should have been 10 children with 2 staff.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/12/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. Observed staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #9, #10, #11, #13, #14, #15, #16 and #17 files did not include the Health and Safety (CCDBG) update. Staff #1, #2, #4, #5 and #9 corrected on 5/14/2023. Staff #3, #6, #14, #15, and #16 corrected on 5/15/2023. Staff #7 corrected on 5/16/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/12/2023 observed staff person #12's FBI clearance was issued by the department of education.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2023

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/12/2023 observed the outside area wood frame along the playground was in need of repair.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/12/2023 observed Fabreeze spray and a diaper rash cream on the sink in the bathroom in the Butterflies room. Corrected on site 5/12/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/12/2023 observed the first-aid kit in the Koala's room was child accessible. Corrected on site 5/12/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/12/2023 observed the first-aid kit in the Koala's room did not include tweezers. Corrected on site 5/12/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/12/2023 observed peeling paint in the Butterflies room, Dolphin's room and Koala's room.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/12/2023 observed the sink in the Butterflies room did not have a handwashing sign posted.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/12/2023 observed child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10's agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/12/2023 observed child #4, #9 and #10's emergency contact information did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/12/2023 observed child #3's emergency contact information was not updated within the 6-month period. The last update was from 3/12/2020.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/12/2023 observed child #1, #3, #4, #5 and #9's health report did not include up to date influenza vaccines.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/12/2023 observed staff person #9's last health assessment on file is from 6/9/2020.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/12/2023 observed staff person #7's health assessment did not include the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/12/2023 observed staff person #3's health assessment did not include an answer for whether the staff person had an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/12/2023 observed child #1 and #4's record did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Observed child #5's record did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/12/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/12/2023 observed the operator did not have verification that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Corrected on 5/16/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/12/2023 observed staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #10, #13, #14, #15, and #16's files did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/28/2022 observed a table in front of the alternate exit door in the Pandas room.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/28/2022 observed staff person #3 and #4's files did not include verification of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/28/2022 observed staff person #1's file did not include of state clearances for the state of New Jersey in which she resides. Observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of National Sex Offender Registry and mandated reported training.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/28/2022 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of written evaluation of staff person in the 12 month time frame.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/28/2022 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/28/2022 observed staff person #3 and #4's files did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/28/2022 observed the rest equipment in the Butterflies room did not have at least 2 feet of space in between.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2022

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/28/2022 observed staff person #1's health assessment expired as the last one on file is from 6/15/2020.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/28/2022 observed staff person #2's file did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: Health & Safety

During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/15/2022 observed staff person #3 and #7's files did not include Health & Safety training.

Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/15/2022 observed staff person #1's file did not include the FBI clearance. Observed staff person #2's file did not include the FBI clearance and National Sex Offender Registry. Observed staff person #7's FBI clearance is from the department of education. Observed staff person #8's file did not include the National Sex Offender Registry.

Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2022

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/15/2022 observed staff person #6's file did not include written evaluation of staff person.

Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/15/2022 observed the Butterflies, Ducks and Koala's room did not have handwashing signs posted above the sinks.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/15/2022 observed staff person #3's health assessment did not state whether she can work with children. Observed staff person #7's health assessment did not include whether the staff has communicable diseases and whether she can work with children.

Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/15/2022 observed child #1, #2 and #3's financial agreement was not reviewed and updated within the 6-month period.

Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/15/2022 observed staff person #2, #7 and #8's record did not include verification of education.

Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(3) · A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/15/2022 observed staff person #1 and #8's records do not include initial health assessment, including the results of initial tuberculin skin test.

Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/15/2022 observed staff person #1, #2, #4 and #8's records did not include two written, nonfamily references.

Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/15/2022 observed staff person #3, #4 and #5's files did not include professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/15/2022 observed staff person #6's file did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

During the complaint investigation conducted on 9/17/2021 observed on video surveillance from 8/21/2021 that staff person #1 and #2 left child #1 unattended in the Eagles classroom on their way to the outside play space. The child was found by another staff person as she passed by the classroom. Child was left unsupervised for twenty minutes.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/28/2021 observed staff person #1's health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Observed staff person #2's health assessment stated she has two communicable diseases but no further explanation was given by the physician.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2021

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.