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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During renewal inspection on December 6, 2023, the record of staff #1 did not contain an FBI clearance, and did not contain out of state clearances for the state of New Jersey (staff indicated at the time of inspection she lived in NJ 4 years ago - later stated that it was more than 5 years ago).

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

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

3270.62(c) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity.

During renewal inspection on December 6, 2023, Cert rep observed building materials, fencing and disassembled furniture in the outdoor play space.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 renewal inspection on December 6, 2023, Cert rep observed areas of chipped paint in the downstairs childcare space.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 renewal inspection on December 6, 2023, the record of staff #2 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(c) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

This information was self-reported by the owner. An employee violated company policies regarding social media, Staff #1 was seen on camera taking out her phone and using it to take photo of child. The message was on a social media page.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

When tested, at the time of inspection, the water temperature at the sink on the second level of the facility used by the children for hand washing exceeded 110 degrees.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2021

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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

At the time of inspection the file for staff #1 was missing compliance with all CPSL requirements. The FBI was missing.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv) · An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. 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.

There was no written proof of education in the file for staff #1 at the time of inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1) · The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file for facility child #1 did not have written proof of a recent physical at the time of inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2022

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