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.

At the time of inspection facility people 1 & 2 were supervising infants during diaper changing of child #1.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(d) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

At the time of inspection facility persons 3 & 4 did not have emergency contact forms while outside on play area.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

At the time of inspection facility did not have emergency plan posted.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2024

Category: transportation. 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.

While conducting the renewal inspection it was observed staff person# 5 file did not include verification of completed emergency plan training.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 7/6/23 it was observed staff persons# 1 through 3, and 6 through 8 file did not include verification of fire safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

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: Staff Persons #2,5 through 7, and 10 file did not include a current disclosure statement. 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. Staff Person # 2, 5 through 7, and 10.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 7/6/23 it was observed staff persons# 2,5 through 7, and 10 file did not include an up-to-date disclosure statement. Staff persons# 5 file did not include state police clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

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.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 7/6/23 it was observed staff persons# 1 through 4, and 6 through 9 file did not include a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

While conducting the renewal inspection on 7/6/23 it was observed staff person#5 file did not include verification education and training prior to service at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

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.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 7/6/23 it was observed that staff person#5 file did not include results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Also, staff persons# 8 and 10 file did not include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

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.

While conducting the renewal inspection it was observed staff persons# 5,7, and 11 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 Jul 13, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 7/6/23 it was observed staff persons # 2 through 4, 6 through 8 file did not include verification of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

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 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff person #1 must obtain verification of New Jersey State criminal history, and child abuse and neglect registry. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Staff person #1 file did not contain required New Jersey out of state completed clearance information under the CPSL law.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2022

Category: background checks. 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.

It was observed on 8/25/22 the bathroom located in classroom #1, 2, and 3 did not have a sign displayed when and how to wash hands posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2022

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

3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

It was observed on 8/25/22 the refrigerator located in classroom # 2 measured at 50° F.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2022

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

It was observed on 8/25/22 classroom #1,2,and 3 did not have evacuation routes posted in a conspicuous location on each child care space of the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.