3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

During renewal inspection on August 9, 2024, the director was not on site at the facility and as of 8-30-24 provider did not send a director schedule showing a minimum 30 hours a week, as requested.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

During renewal inspection on August 9, 2024, certification representative observed a stained ceiling tile in the front room.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2024

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 August 9, 2024, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the bathroom, the green wall by the back door, on the back door, the grey wall under the tv, and the blue wall in the middle room.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2024

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

3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

During renewal inspection on August 9, 2024, the records of children #1, 4 and 5 did not contain child service reports completed every 6 months.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 renewal inspection on August 9, 2024, the agreement of child #2 did not specify the person designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

During renewal inspection on August 9, 2024, the agreements of children #2 and 3 did not specify the dates of the child's admission.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) · 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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

During renewal inspection on August 9, 2024, the financial agreements of 2, 3 and 5 did not include the date with parent's signatures.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 renewal inspection on August 9, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or for administration of minor first-aid procedures, both of which are required prior to admission.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 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 unannounced inspection on February 23, 2024, the records of staff #1 and 2 did not contain documentation of the Health and Safety update completed within the timeframe prescribed by DHS.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

During unannounced inspection on February 23, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2024

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. Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During unannounced inspection on February 23, 2024, the record of staff #4 did not contain clearance information for the state of New Jersey as required under the CPSL.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2024

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

3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

During unannounced inspection on February 23, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not include identification/verification of age.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 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.

During complaint investigation on February 23, 2024, the records of staff #2, 3, and 4 did not contain documentation of experience.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Observed 7/12/2023 in Bathroom #1 there was broken tile on the floor. Observed in the back outdoor play space there was dirty water and debris. Observed in childcare space front room there were damaged tiles in the ceilings.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023

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

3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

At the time of the facility inspection. The outdoor play area (rear) was cluttered with debris and the sliding board was facing the wall which did not allow room for the children to adequately use the equipment because it was so close to the brick wall.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2021

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