Description: Springdale Academy is a Regular Child Care Center in Hillsborough NJ, with a maximum capacity of 109 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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| 2023-02-27 | 2023-05-10 | 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. The children of the ages 22 months to 2 years were doing work at a feeding table when the children need to be at the child size tables. |
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| 2023-02-27 | 2023-03-31 | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) |
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All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room 1. |
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| 2023-02-27 | 2023-05-10 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) |
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The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. Violation Observed: Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. |
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| 2023-02-27 | 2023-03-08 | 3A:52-3.4(a) |
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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. |
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| 2023-02-27 | 2023-05-10 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) |
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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 one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. |
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| 2023-02-27 | 2023-05-10 | 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 in room in 5. |
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| 2023-02-27 | 2023-03-31 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. Violation Observed: Maintain all mechanical ventilation is clean in the bathroom in room 5. |
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| 2023-02-27 | 2023-07-14 | 3A:52-5.3(c)(2) |
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Lighting requirements are as follows: during program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. Violation Observed: Provide adequate lighting in room 4. There is a light out in room 4. |
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| 2023-02-27 | 2023-02-27 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be Violation Observed: Ensure that garbage receptacles are maintained as required. There was a trash bag next to the trash can. At the time of the inspection, the trash bag was taken to the dumpster. |
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| 2023-02-27 | 2023-07-14 | 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). Clean the shade structure on the small playground. |
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| 2023-02-27 | 2023-02-27 | 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: Provide a barrier to the kitchen area to prevent accidental access by the children as there were cleaning supplies in the lower cabinets. At the time of the inspection, the door was closed. |
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| 2023-02-27 | 2023-03-31 | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) |
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The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. Violation Observed: Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. The time of notification was missing when the staff notified the parents at either pick up or phone call. |
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| 2022-12-13 | 2023-01-25 | 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. |
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| 2022-07-18 | 2022-11-16 | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. |
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| 2022-07-18 | 2022-11-16 | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. |
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