Description: Little Learner Academy at Convent Station is a Regular Child Care Center in Morristown NJ, with a maximum capacity of 183 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-22 | 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: Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. The center shall repair the stained ceiling tiles on second and third floors. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-22 | 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 used by the center comply with the CPSC Federal Safety Standards. An infant observed asleep in an infant bouncer seat. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 2023-07-27 | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(vi) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: a child who, because of age or developmental readiness, no longer needs to be held for feeding shall be provided with an infant seat, high chair with safety strap, or other age-appropriate seating apparatus, which meets the standards of a recognized safety organization (such as the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, the American Society for Testing and Materials, or the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission). Violation Observed: Ensure that age and developmentally appropriate seating is provided for all children who no longer need to be held for feeding. Ensure the tables with bucket seats have safety straps secured. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 2023-06-22 | 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 | 2023-06-22 | 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. Two staff need completed CHRI background check clearances. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 2023-06-22 | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience. Violation Observed: Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Based on current licensed capacity, the centers needs 2 head teachers. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education Violation Observed: Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Based on licensed capacity the center needs 2 group teachers. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) | |
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For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity. Violation Observed: Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Based upon age span for license the center needs a program supervisor. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 2023-06-22 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(ix) |
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Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating procedures for ensuring children’s safety and communicating with parents in the event of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies. The procedures shall indicate Violation Observed: Ensure that the center's written emergency plans include the procedures for ensuring the children's safety and communicating with parents in the event of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster and other emergencies. The center shall provide window coverage during an emergency such as a lockdown or shelter in place. |
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| 2022-07-07 | 2022-07-07 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. Violation Observed: Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487): At the time of the inspection, the center was utilizing an inflatable water park on the playground that is intended for outdoor domestic use only and not for public use according to the manufacturer's user guide. The equipment was dismantled and removed from the playground while the inspector was on site. |
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| 2022-02-24 | 2022-02-24 | 3A:52-4.3(c) |
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The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center: naptime ratio was initiated in the infant room and all criteria were not met wherein all children under 18 months were not sleeping. There were 13 children 0-18 months present with 3 staff when 4 staff were required. A staff member returned to the classroom while the inspector was still present. |
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| 2022-02-24 | 2022-04-25 | 3A:52-5.3(p) |
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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 all indoor and outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Remove non-conforming playhouses in Room 11: manufacturer's signage/guidelines indicate "for family domestic use; intended for outdoor use only." |
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| 2021-12-02 | 2021-12-02 | 3A:52-6.4(i) |
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Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. Violation Observed: Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices: removed in the presence of the inspector. Conduct staff training. |
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| 2021-12-02 | 2022-04-25 | 3A:52-4.5(e)(8) |
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For early childhood programs all staff that work with children under 2 1/2 years of age shall have training specific to this age group, which may include, but is not limited to, the New Jersey Infant/Toddler Credential administered through Professional Impact NJ, the Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or other trainings specifically related to the care of infants and toddlers. Each employee shall initiate this training within 90 days and complete it within one year. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff working with children under 2.5 years of age have training specific to this age group initiated within 90 days of hire and completed within one year: develop and implement a training plan for applicable staff.Include staff training on OOL regulation regarding the use of pacifier attachments. |
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| 2021-12-02 | 2022-10-04 | 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.NOTE: 7/7/22 Multiple Medical and Mantoux results remain outstanding.NOTE: 8/3/22 Several Medical and Mantoux results continue to remain outstanding: obtain and maintain records of medical and Mantoux results for all staff, including H-O-H program staff members. |
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