Lakeview Child Center at Hamilton - Hamilton NJ Regular Child Care Center

4 HAMILTON HEALTH PL , HAMILTON NJ 08690
(609) 890-1442

About the Provider

Description: For nearly 30 years, Lakeview has provided exceptional care for Mercer County families. With all six locations accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Lakeview is committed to staying ahead of the highest standards in early childhood education.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 11LAK0002
  • Capacity: 136
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: Oct 10, 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.)
  • Licensor: Christine Boufford (cboufford@preventchildabusenj.org)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2023-05-02 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.
2023-05-02 3A:52-5.3(a)(9)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

Violation Observed: Ensure that toilet bolt is covered in room 7.
2023-05-02 2023-06-02 3A:52-5.3(a)(2)
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: Replace stained ceiling tile in room 4.
2023-05-02 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of

Violation Observed: Repair and/or paint the walls in room 6.
2023-05-02 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(ii)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of heavily soiled conditions.

Violation Observed: Clean and /or paint floor were old fountain was in room 6.
2022-10-13 2022-11-04 3A:52-4.8(a)(1)
Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).

Violation Observed: Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's policies and procedures for tracking children.
2022-10-13 2022-11-04 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: Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are adhered to at all times, including recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect.
2022-10-13 2022-11-04 3A:52-4.3(a)
The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children.

Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center, including during transitions and during the end of the day. A named child got locked outside on the playground unsupervised for approximately 20 minutes at the end of the day.
2022-10-13 2022-11-04 3A:52-4.3(a)(2)
The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times.

Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center, including during transitions and during the end of the day. A named staff failed to adhere to the center's policies and procedures for tracking, including failing to complete the center required paperwork and not ensuring that all children were accounted for before closing the classroom at the end of the day, leaving a named child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 20 minutes.
2022-10-13 2022-11-04 3A:52-4.8(a)(4)
Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9.

Violation Observed: Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect.
2022-08-18 2022-08-18 3A:52-4.3(a)
The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children.

Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Two named children were found outside of the center in a gated area unsupervised for an undetermined amount of time.
2022-08-18 2022-08-18 3A:52-4.3(a)(1)
The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children at all times throughout the center. A named staff was not aware that 2 named children had left the classroom unsupervised.
2022-08-18 2022-08-23 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: Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are adhered to at all times throughout the center, including recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect.
2022-08-18 2022-08-23 3A:52-7.6(b)(6)(iv)
The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: a written description of the follow-up action taken by the center, including

Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that incident reports are completed as required.
2022-08-18 2022-08-23 3A:52-4.8(a)(1)
Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).

Violation Observed: Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's policies and procedures for tracking children.

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