Description: Our philosophy is simple. We believe that as growing individuals each child should have the opportunity to build their own passion for learning. Our classrooms are warm and nurturing places where children gain positive self-esteem as they investigate and discover the world around them.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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2022-10-12 | 2022-12-02 | 3A:52-6.1(e) |
The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. Violation Observed: Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking. |
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2022-10-12 | 2022-12-02 | 3A:52-6.4(g)(2) |
When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be stored separately for each child. Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's bedding is stored separately in Room 1. |
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2022-10-12 | 2022-12-02 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) |
Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water before intake of food. Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food. |
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2022-10-12 | 2022-12-02 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) |
Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed. Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed. |
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2022-10-12 | 2022-12-02 | 3A:52-3.4(a) |
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 of the center's current comprehensive general liability insurance policy. |
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2022-10-12 | 2022-12-02 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(ii) |
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner. Violation Observed: Ensure that garbage receptacles are maintained as required, including being covered securely in Room 3.. |
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2022-10-12 | 2022-12-02 | 3A:52-5.3(p) |
Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. Violation Observed: Ensure that safety straps are used when children are sitting in table bucket seats in Room 1. |
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2022-10-12 | 2022-12-02 | 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 that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. |
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2022-10-12 | 2022-12-02 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) |
Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. |
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2022-02-09 | 2022-09-22 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) |
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 submit a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) for the center's license renewal for the sponsor and all staff members. |
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2021-11-04 | 2022-02-23 | 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: Submit documentation indicating that at least 2 staff members present at the center have current basic knowledge of first aid principles and CPR. |
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2021-11-04 | 2021-11-05 | 3A:52-3.4(a) |
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: Submit a copy of the center’s current comprehensive general liability insurance policy. |
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2021-11-04 | 2022-02-25 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) |
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: Submit a copy of the center’s NJ DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance along with documentation that the center completed water testing conducted by a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) certified lab for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50% of all indoor water faucets used by the center. |
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2021-11-04 | 2022-01-05 | 3A:52-2.1(b) |
A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license. Violation Observed: Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. |
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2021-11-04 | 3A:52-2.1(b) | |
A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license. Violation Observed: Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. |
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I would give zero stars if I could. The owner should not work with the public, let alone children. She is extremely disrespectful to parents, not caring and basically looks at you like you are dirt. There isn’t enough room for me to even begin to explain how disorganized this “facility” is ran. The K teacher is great with kids, awful social skills with parents. Doesn’t say hello, doesn’t acknowledge you- it’s bizarre. After an extremely unprofessional incident with Ellie (owner) and the k teacher (her daughter), I removed my child immediately. Teacher was emailed about how upset I was- still hasn’t been acknowledged. No apology. Nothing. I wouldn’t send an animal to that place. It’s old, outdated and if purple crayon didn’t have a waiting list it wouldn’t even be open. My child is going back to English Creek Academy. I wish I never took him out.