Description: Little Einstein's Academy is a Regular Child Care Center in Edison NJ, with a maximum capacity of 49 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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| 2021-08-06 | 2021-08-03 | 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: Based on information, ensure that adequate health procedures are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Staff were observed not wearing masks and wearing mask improperly and the center is combining groups of children at naptime which is not permitted by Executive Order 149. |
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| 2021-08-06 | 2021-08-03 | 3A:52-6.7(e) |
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Staff members shall not require a child to remain silent or inactive for an inappropriately long period of time for the child's age. Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. Infants and toddlers are placed in highchairs to prevent misbehaving and are given 5 minute long timeouts. |
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| 2021-08-06 | 2021-08-03 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that the playground fence is maintained in good condition, including the locking mechanism. |
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| 2021-08-06 | 2021-08-03 | 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: Based on information, ensure that adequate health procedures are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Staff were observed not wearing masks and wearing mask improperly and the center is combining groups of children at naptime which is not permitted by Executive Order 149. |
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| 2021-08-06 | 2021-08-03 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that the playground fence is maintained in good condition, including the locking mechanism. |
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| 2021-08-06 | 2021-08-03 | 3A:52-6.7(e) |
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Staff members shall not require a child to remain silent or inactive for an inappropriately long period of time for the child's age. Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. Infants and toddlers are placed in highchairs to prevent misbehaving and are given 5 minute long timeouts. |
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| 2021-08-03 | 2021-08-03 | 3A:52-4.3(a) |
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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 naptime, on the playground and during drop off and pick up times. A named child left the playground unsupervised and was found in the road by a passing motorist. Additionally, a named staff was using her cell phone while caring for the children and the staff would leave the children unsupervised while answering the door's during drop off and pick up times. On 6/22/2022, a child was left unsupervised in the bathroom. |
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| 2021-08-03 | 2021-11-15 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7) |
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The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing. Violation Observed: Cease the use of the TV for children under 2 years of age. |
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| 2021-08-03 | 2021-08-03 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. Violation Observed: Based on information, retrain all staff on:1. The center's supervision policy;2. The center's policies and procedures for tracking children;3. Maintaining adequate staff/child ratios;4. The health and safety guidelines outlined by Executive Order 149;5. The center's discipline policy;6. Ensuring the playground is free of hazards prior to the children's use. |
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| 2021-08-03 | 2021-11-15 | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. Violation Observed: Replaced the torn diaper mat in the infant room. |
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| 2021-08-03 | 2021-11-15 | 3A:52-5.2(c) |
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If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. Violation Observed: Email or upload to NJCCIS file cabinet the center's current fire certificate. |
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| 2021-08-03 | 2021-11-15 | 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: Email or upload to NJCCIS file cabinet the center's current fire certificate. |
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| 2021-08-03 | 2021-11-15 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) |
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The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. Violation Observed: Email or upload to NJCCIS file cabinet the center's current Life Hazard Use Registration certificate. |
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| 2021-08-03 | 2021-11-15 | 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: Replace the torn highchair in the toddler room. |
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| 2021-08-03 | 2021-11-15 | 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 the renewal Attestation Form. |
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