Description: New Life Dream Academy is a Regular Child Care Center in Jersey City NJ, with a maximum capacity of 91 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-11-19 | 3A:52-5.5(a)(4)(iii) | |
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For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply, toilet facility requirements are as follows: toilet facilities and sinks shall be located no more than one floor above or below the floor levels used by the children. Violation Observed: Remove the lock on the gate to allow children access to the bathrooms. | Obtain the code for the bathroom locks to allow the children access to the bathroom. |
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| 2020-11-19 | 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 an attestation form and provide the documentation to the Office of Licensing. |
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| 2020-11-19 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(1) | |
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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 submit a written certification to the Office of Licensing indicating whether the building has ever housed a use that was classified under the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23, as Violation Observed: Obtain a Letter of Prior Use for the center and provide the documentation to the Office of Licensing. |
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| 2020-11-19 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(7) | |
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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 facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a No Further Action letter, Child Care Facility Approval letter, RESPONSE Action Outcome letter, or other approval, which indicates that no further remediation is needed for the site from the Department of Environmental Protection, which indicates that no further remediation is needed for the site on which the center is located. Violation Observed: Obtain a No Further Action Letter and/or a Response Action Letter and provide the documentation to the Office of Licensing. |
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| 2020-11-19 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | |
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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, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. Violation Observed: Obtain a Safe Building Certificate for the center and provide the document to the Office of Licensing. |
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| 2020-11-19 | 3A:52-5.3(j)(2) | |
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Asbestos precautions are as follows: an inspection for asbestos containing materials shall be conducted as part of the Indoor Environmental Health Assessment. If the New Jersey Department of Health determines that corrective action must be taken to minimize exposure potential, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall follow the recommendation of that department for enclosure, removal, or other appropriate action to remove the threat or risk of asbestos contamination, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-8. Violation Observed: Obtain Absestos testing if required. |
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| 2020-11-19 | 3A:52-5.3(h)(2) | |
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Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center Violation Observed: Obtain lead testing for the center and provide the results to the Office of Licensing. |
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| 2020-11-19 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) | |
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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: Obtain Radon testing for the center and provide result to the Office of Licensing. |
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| 2020-11-19 | 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: Obtain water testing for the center and provide the documentation to the Office of Licensing. |
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| 2020-11-19 | 3A:52-5.2(a) | |
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A person seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23 (hereinafter referred to as the “NJUCC”). Violation Observed: Obtain a certificate of Life Safety and a Certificate of Occupancy reflecting the centers compliance with NJUCC with the group classification E and provide the documentation to the Office of Licensing. |
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| 2020-11-19 | 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: Obtain a current fire certificate and provide the documentation to the Office of Licensing. |
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| 2020-11-19 | 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: Obtain a Life Hazard Certificate. |
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| 2019-05-14 | 2019-05-14 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) |
| 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 sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. | ||
| 2019-04-08 | 2019-05-14 | 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: Ensure kitchen door remains closed. |
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| 2019-04-08 | 2019-06-25 | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) |
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The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). Violation Observed: Ensure Epi-Pens are kept in their original boxes. |
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