Beaver Brook Early Childhood Learning Center dba Kids at Pl - Lincoln Park NJ Regular Child Care Center

59 BEAVER BROOK ROAD , LINCOLN PARK NJ 07035
(973) 628-8268

About the Provider

Description:

Kids at Play Early Childhood Learning Center is a NJ State licensed childcare center. We pride ourselves in providing children from 6 weeks to 6 years with quality care and education.

 

At Kids at Play Early Childhood Learning Center, we use a variety of structured and unstructured activities and games to make learning fun for your child. Besides having fun each day, your child will be absorbing and learning all of the skills needed to be ready for kindergarten. Your child will anxiously anticipate school every day and will look forward to each new learning adventure.

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Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 14MON0002
  • Capacity: 67
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: (973)601-6149 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Margarita (Margie) Kerwien (mkerwien@cfrmorris.org)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2019-11-12 2019-11-12 3A:52-6.1(e)
The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.

Violation Observed: Ensure pacifiers are removed while children are walking around the classroom. Abated.
2019-11-12 3A:52-2.2(e)
The license shall be posted in a prominent location within the center and in each building associated with the center.

Violation Observed: Ensure the license is posted.
2019-11-12 2019-11-12 3A:52-5.3(a)(10)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

Violation Observed: Cover or remove access to the ice melt at each exit door to the building. Abated
2019-11-12 2019-11-12 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.

Violation Observed: Ensure an infant crib is not blocking exit door. Abated.
2019-11-12 2019-11-12 3A:52-5.3(d)(3)
Heating requirements are as follows: the center shall not use portable liquid fuel-burning or wood-burning heating appliances or electric space heaters.

Violation Observed: In the toddler room, remove the energy tower. Abated.
2019-10-10 2019-10-10 3A:52-5.3(b)(1)
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.

Violation Observed: Ensure a barrier to the air conditioning/smoking container units by the back door of multi-unit building.
2019-10-10 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

Violation Observed: Hire a group teacher.
2019-10-10 3A:52-4.6(d)(1)
For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity.

Violation Observed: Hire a program supervisor.
2019-08-21 3A:52-5.3(n)(1)
Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable.

Violation Observed: Ensure the center conducts fire drills at least once a month with the fire alarm.
2019-07-19 2019-10-10 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.

Violation Observed: Recite: Ensure 2 staff present with CPR and first aid certification.
2019-07-19 3A:52-4.5(c)(1)
The director shall be scheduled to work at the center at least 50 percent of the center’s daily operating hours.

Violation Observed: Ensure director shall be scheduled to work at least 50% of daily hours. Provide documentation.
2019-07-19 3A:52-4.5(e)(4)(i)
For early childhood programs the group teacher(s) shall be scheduled and have the authority and responsibility to work at the center for at least 75 percent of the center's daily operating hour or at least six hours a day, whichever is less.

Violation Observed: Ensure group teacher shall be scheduled to work at least 75% of the daily operating hours Provide documentation.
2019-06-18 2019-11-12 3A:52-5.4(a)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.

Violation Observed: In the preschool side, ensure electrical outlets covered.
2019-06-18 2019-10-10 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.

Violation Observed: 4 preschool children were playing, eating and sleeping in the infant room.
2019-06-18 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.

Violation Observed: Current fire certificate expired.

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