Description: Our purpose is to provide the highest quality preschool education in a secure, nurturing and stimulating environment. Our school serves the physical, emotional and intellectual needs of the preschool children and their families through are-appropriate curriculum, and ongoing communication with paretns.
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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| 2023-07-07 | 2023-08-11 | 3A:52-5.4(a)(6)(i) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, kitchen facility requirements are as follows: the kitchen facility or food preparation area shall be separated from other areas of the center by a door, gate, screen, or other barrier to prevent accidental access by children. Violation Observed: Provide a barrier to the kitchen area to prevent accidental access by the children. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-08-11 | 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: Ensure that all cribs meet CPSC standards and that the CPSC documentation is maintained on file at the center. Cease the practice of allowing babies to sleep in bouncers inside a pack n play. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-08-11 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) |
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The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center. Violation Observed: Designate a director designee for whenever the director is not present at the center and ensure that the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times the director is not at the center. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 2023-04-13 | 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 that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. At the time of the inspection, the fire monitoring system was showing a fault in the communicator. The Sussex County Fire Marshall allowed the center to be on a fire watch until the end of the day. The repairs to the system must be made before the center re-opens to children. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 2023-04-13 | 3A:52-5.3(r) |
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The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Violation Observed: Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. the center has been operating without a functioning fire monitoring system for several weeks before OOL discovered the issue. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 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: Ensure that all cribs meet CPSC standards and that the CPSC documentation is maintained on file at the center. Provide one evacuation crib for every four non-ambulatory children. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 3A:52-4.6(a) | |
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The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 3A:52-4.8(c) | |
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The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | |
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In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity. Violation Observed: Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 2023-08-11 | 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: Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-23 | 3A:52-2.1(b) |
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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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| 2023-04-11 | 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: Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | |
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When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 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: Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. |
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My son is 20 months old & has been in this school for only 3 weeks so far. Already he has progressed and learned so much after a being in another daycare for 1.5 years where it was becoming clear to us, as he was approaching the toddler stages, that he was no longer thriving due to the high amount of children enrolled and staff turnarounds. At EDLC, he gets the attention that children deserve. He loves going to school now! This center is owner operated which is a huge difference from the centers that are run by a director having no vested interest in the well being of the children. Just in 3 weeks, my son has learned to count to 9 and knows basic colors. His verbal communication has progressed tremendously in just these few weeks. The teachers here compliment & encourage the interests of each individual child. Reading previous reviews, it is unfortunate that these parents have not been able to see the good that this school brings to these children. I saw it immediately. After a very poor experience at another center, we were VERY cautious on which center our son would attend. Our guard is still up, but we are more & more impressed everyday with this school adn the attentiveness and caring of the teachers.The staff is very in tune with each childs needs, interests and feelings .The social/emotional aspect of child development is so very important (at least to us) and was severly lacking in his last daycare (& many daycares that have a large amount of children/high turn overs). The owner at EDLC has already helped us to be better parents with the wonderful advice she offers. Before registering, I have spoken to the parents at this school. They have all said nothing but wonderful things about the program and the teachers. When I pick up my son each day, the smiles on the children say it all. My husband and I wish we found Early Discovery Learning Center a long time ago