Description: Our mission at C.A.R.E. For Me Children's Learning Center is to create a rich environment where meaningful learning occurs and children grow and learn. Our belief is All children can learn! Our school partners with families, staff and the community in a joint effort to develop the whole child through play, nurturing, nutrition and an age-appropriate curriculum in a safe environment.
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| 2020-02-06 | 2020-09-15 | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. Violation Observed: Complete and maintain on file CARI's for 5 staff. |
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| 2020-02-06 | 2021-01-11 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) |
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As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Violation Observed: Complete and maintain on file CHRI's for 2 staff. |
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| 2020-02-06 | 2021-01-11 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(4) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. Violation Observed: Repair/replace the frayed carpets in room 5. |
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| 2020-02-06 | 2021-01-11 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. Violation Observed: Repair the hole in the wall in the cubby area in room 5. |
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| 2020-02-06 | 2021-01-11 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint. Violation Observed: Repaint around windows as needed throughout the center. |
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| 2020-02-06 | 2020-11-24 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) |
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Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. Violation Observed: Provide documentation of water testing. |
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| 2020-02-06 | 2020-11-24 | 3A:52-5.3(h)(2)(i) |
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Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center is located in a building constructed after 1978. Violation Observed: Provide documentation of lead paint testing. |
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| 2020-02-06 | 2020-11-24 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) |
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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: Conduct and document monthly fire drills. |
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| 2020-02-06 | 2020-11-24 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. Violation Observed: Secure the ceiling vent outside the bathroom in room 5. |
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| 2020-02-06 | 2021-01-11 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) |
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The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that Violation Observed: Repair/replace the torn sleeping mats in rooms 3 and 4. |
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| 2020-02-06 | 2021-01-11 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) |
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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: Ensure the illuminated exit signs are operable at all times throughout the center. |
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| 2019-10-10 | 2020-01-24 | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. Violation Observed: Complete and maintain CARI's for 3 staff. |
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| 2019-10-10 | 2019-12-13 | 3A:52-3.4(a) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. Violation Observed: Provide documentation on the general liability insurance. |
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| 2019-10-10 | 2019-10-10 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) |
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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: Ensure the bleach is inaccessible to the children in the kitchen at times. |
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| 2019-10-10 | 2019-12-13 | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) |
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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: CRP/First Aid training needed for 2 staff. |
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My child grew up in this daycare (no longer attending) and I can tell you the changes have been horrible. My child started here at 6 months old. The staff was lovely, including the director, Ms. Daniels. Over a 4 year span it is noticeable by staff that the daycare has lost its light. Most of the good teachers are gone and the director turned out to be completely 2 faced. I witnessed her grimy ways towards staff and parents. I have spoken with parents and staff plenty of times and they all have one thing in common, the unprofessional and immature behavior of management. If management is horrible how do you expect workers to want to do right by management? Staff got along with each other pretty well, besides her. The teachers that the parents and kids loved so much have moved on to better things, voluntarily. 4 years ago I would've recommended this place in a heartbeat. Times have most certainly changed.
It's funny how I wrote the very 1st honest review and you added 2 more on the same day on yellow pages and the 2nd one sounds just like the other so called good testimonials that are on your website but that's okay, everyone knows that businesses write their own good reviews. Okay, I see how you lie! You never told my husband what happened to the bag and did not voluntarily tell me, I had to ask you and you even told me you forgot to tell him. The jacket was damaged because it was BURNED - which is in fact a fire hazard. If something is burning, that is a fire hazard. I never mentioned anything about the camp shirts so that is irrelevant. About the fridge being open, you told me someone stacked the lunch bags up and my daughter's bag happened to be the one directly under the light bulb and the kids were getting the play dough out of the fridge and that's what caused the bag to get burned by the light bulb and that you have 40 kids and you can't watch them all... If the kids are getting something out of the refrigerator, which they should not be, they should have been supervised and they were not and that is why the bag was burned. This school is not safe! The teachers spend more time holding their own kids while the other kids are being occupied by watching a movie. I wish there was a negative star rating....
C.A.R.E. For Me CLC is a state liscensed prek program and infant/toddler center that has been successfully serving children and families for many years. Many of our families have started with us when their children were infants and have grown with us through the years bringing younger siblings and referring nieces, nephews and children of friends. Our teachers are excellent and work extremely hard to return each and every child home safely to their parents each day. Unfortunately we do on occassion have to ask a parent to leave our center knowing that they may post a negative comment about us. However, we do what is in the best interest of our school and the families we serve. The parent who made the negative post below was terminated from our center. She did not leave voluntarily. However, I would like to take the time to address her comments and will start by saying our program is safe. We have NEVER had a fire or hazardous situation at our school. We have never been cited for any unsafe conditions. The child of this parent was returned home safely to her parents every day for 2 1/2 years. Yes her jacket was accidentally damaged 2 years ago by her former teacher and mom was reimbursed. Mom was not reimbursed for the camp tshirts that she purchased and was never able to wear although she asked to be and she was not reimbursed for her daughter's lunchbox. Yes her lunch bag did get a hole in it when it was placed directly under the refrigerator lightbulb. We have 17 parents that open and close the refrigerator each morning and it is quite possible that it was not closed completely, thus leaving the bulb on. This child's father was informed at the end of the day and her mother was informed by the Director the following morning. When we are in the classroom, our eyes are on our children and not the refrigerator which is how this incident happened. However, this parent chose to escalate the lunchbox issue in a way that resulted in her being asked to leave our program after 2 1/2 years. Working in the field of education can be very stressful on a teacher, but we do it because we love working with children and helping them become the best they can be. We often do it without a word of thanks from anyone. However, we always hear what is going wrong. I felt it necessary to take the time to defend our teachers who work so hard every day to provide a safe environment for our kids and also our center that has been serving the community of pennsauken for so many years and has a good reutation. We invite anyone who is interested to come and tour our school and speak firsthand with any existing parent for a more honest review.
DO NOT BRING YOUR KIDS HERE! This daycare is a FIRE HAZARD!!! My child went here for 2 years, the 1st year, her jacket was hung over a spotlight by the teacher and the light burned a hole thru the hood. Now 2 weeks ago, her lunch bag was sent home with a burn hole from the inside out. I was not told of the incident, I had to ask what happened to the bag and I was not given an apology or compensation for the damaged bag. The director told me that if I was reimbursed that she would have to reimburse every parent every time their kids shoes get dirty or paint on their clothes. Sorry but dirty shoes and paint on clothes is expected from small children, I don't expect to pick up my child from school and have her personal belongings "BURNED". The director does not think this is a fire hazard! And she also told me they have 40 kids and can't watch all of them, probably because they're too busy watching and holding their own kids that go there. Stay away from this place!