Good Shepherd Preschool - Blairstown NJ Regular Child Care Center

168 ROUTE 94 , BLAIRSTOWN NJ 07825
(908) 362-5819
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About the Provider

Description: Established in 1988, the Good Shepherd Preschool provides a nurturing atmosphere to enhance the self esteem and developmental growth of each child, ages three, four and five.

Our teachers have college degrees in Early Childhood Education, many years of teaching little ones, and continuing professional development every year.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 21GOO0001
  • Capacity: 45
  • Age Range: 2 1/2 - 6 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: Sep 16, 2024
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2022-12-16 2023-01-19 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: Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
2022-12-16 2022-12-16 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: Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Ensure ice melt chemicals are stored in a sealed container.
2021-04-26 2021-09-16 3A:52-5.3(r)
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 staff masks cover the nose and mouth completely at all times while working at the center.
2021-04-26 2021-09-16 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv)
The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

Violation Observed: Ensure that tables used for snacks are completely cleared of toys before washing and disinfecting prior to snack being served.
2021-04-26 2021-09-16 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i)
Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food.

Violation Observed: Staff must wash their hands before assisting children with food and drink packaging at snack time.
2021-04-26 2021-06-09 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 copies of staff certification in First Aid principles.
2021-04-26 2021-05-13 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii)
The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.

Violation Observed: Submit children's daily time sheets ( with arrival and departure times) for the prior 2 weeks.
2021-04-26 2021-09-16 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 documentation of the center's current comprehensive general liability insurance policy.
2021-04-26 2022-01-28 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(iii)
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 or site is not provided a potable water supply by a public community water system, the applicant shall provide potable water sampling results demonstrating compliance with maximum contaminant levels for all contaminants required to be tested pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:10-5 for public non-transient, non-community (NTNC) water systems, including radiological contaminants, regardless of whether they meet the definition of NTNC systems as defined at N.J.A.C. 7:10-1.3. This sampling shall have been conducted within three years of the date of application submission, except nitrates and coliform, for which the sampling shall have been conducted within 90 days of submitting the application.

Violation Observed: Submit the center's updated Certificate of Acceptable Drinking Water Quality.
2021-04-26 2021-07-23 3A:52-5.3(a)(19)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.

Violation Observed: Submit the center's current radon report.
2021-04-26 2021-09-16 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 documentation of the center's current comprehensive general liability insurance policy.
2021-04-26 2021-09-16 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv)
The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

Violation Observed: Ensure that tables used for snacks are completely cleared of toys before washing and disinfecting prior to snack being served.
2021-04-26 2021-09-16 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i)
Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food.

Violation Observed: Staff must wash their hands before assisting children with food and drink packaging at snack time.
2021-04-26 2021-09-16 3A:52-5.3(r)
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 staff masks cover the nose and mouth completely at all times while working at the center.
2021-04-26 2021-06-09 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 copies of staff certification in First Aid principles.

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Reviews

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Beatrice Jul 04, 2014

Both my daughters attended Good Shepherd Preschool and received an excellent education. The staff was very accommodating for all my families needs. When I needed to drop them off early, or have them stay later than their daily school day, they were always willing to work with me. Both my daughters left the preschool truly ready for kindergarden!

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