Description: We are a premier network of child care centers with locations in Northeast Philadelphia and Bucks County, Pennsylvania and Cherry Hill, New Jersey. We opened our first day care center in 1996 and since then earned the reputation of the top-notch provider of early children education. Our first day care center, Azbuka, served mostly to Russian-speaking population of Northeast Philadelphia , At that time our main goal was to help our little customers to learn English in bi-lingual setting. Our next location, Alphabet, opened in Bucks County, PA and became an instant success. It became so popular among thriving Bucks County Russian-speaking community that the third center, Sunshine, was opened shortly Our educational model had changed over the years and now our pre-school and kindergarten classes are taught by native speakers only in English to better prepare our little customers for school. We still have Russian language as an extra curricular activity but it's only by parents choice. Following the success of our educational model, we decided to open a day care center in Cherry Hill, NJ known for its diverse and highly educated population IMAG0608
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| 2023-04-24 | 2023-05-31 | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) |
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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: Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. In room 5, a named staff was unsure of how many children were present and needed to count. The named staff reported 6 children, 7 were present. 5/9/2023: In room 5, a named staff reported 14 children were receiving care, 15 were present. |
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| 2023-03-17 | 2023-04-24 | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iv) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. The use of infant equipment including swings, exersaucers, and bouncers shall be limited to periods of 30 minutes at a time. Violation Observed: Ensure that the use of infant equipment, including swings, exersaucers and bouncers in room 1 are limited to 30 minutes at a times. |
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| 2023-03-17 | 2023-05-09 | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) |
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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: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's bottle in room 1 is labeled with the date. |
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| 2023-03-17 | 2023-04-24 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces. Violation Observed: Ensure that the staff in room 4 washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use. |
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| 2023-03-17 | 2023-04-24 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. Violation Observed: Ensure that the staff in room 4 washes and disinfects toys mouthed by toddlers before being given to another child. |
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| 2023-03-17 | 2023-04-24 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed. Violation Observed: Ensure that children in room 7 wash their hands immediately after using the toilet. |
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| 2023-03-17 | 2023-04-24 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(v) |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after outdoor play. Violation Observed: Ensure that children in room 3 wash their hands immediately after outdoor play. |
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| 2023-03-17 | 2023-04-24 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) |
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When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Violation Observed: Submit the CARI background checks for 2 named staff as required upon renewal. |
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| 2023-03-17 | 2023-04-24 | 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: Complete the CHRI background checks for 5 named staff as required upon renewal. |
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| 2023-03-17 | 2023-04-24 | 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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| 2023-03-17 | 2023-04-24 | 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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| 2023-03-17 | 2023-04-24 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) |
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Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall Violation Observed: Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. |
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| 2023-03-17 | 2023-04-24 | 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: Repair the rust on the railing stairs on the outdoor play area. |
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| 2022-08-01 | 2022-09-07 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces. Violation Observed: Ensure that the staff in rooms 1 and 4 washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use. |
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| 2022-08-01 | 2022-09-07 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. Violation Observed: Ensure that the staff in rooms 1 and 3 washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. |
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Just say if I could give 0 I would. My son went to this daycare for almost 2 years. The first babysitter ( I made reference to baby sitter because that is what they do and they not good at that either) wanted to dictate what I feed my child, so I threaten and searched for a different school however this was more convenient. His second teacher( I will reference her teacher because she is the best at that school) I had no issue. I got updates daily on the progress of my son. When I was registering my son I asked specific questions such as: Will I get daily or weekly updates on my son. I was told yes and that was a lie the only person who did it was Ms Julie, she took pride in her work.Off topic a bit. There was 1 teacher she always looked miserable,overwhelmed and seem like she was not able to manage the kids. One day I saw her and she looked a mess so I ask her if she wasn't feeling well today. She got defensive with an attitude, I am feeling great! Hello if you were you wouldnt be so defensive. Back to my experience..... My son excelled with Ms Julie she did phenomenal!I liked her and asked that they kept my son in her class. They told me they would think about it, however they came back and told me they had to move him.Honestly I was not happy, the director had me meet with the teacher and I explained exactly what I wanted. One day I went to pick up my son and it was such an unorganized mess in the class room. Some kids were coming the teachers hair, others were doing whatever they wanted and it was chaos. This would not have been Julie's classroom. If Miss Julie is staying late with the kids in the pick up room, she always had the kids doing some creative stuff or she is reading to them.The other teachers don't even care they pick a kid they like and play with that kid only or chit chat with each other. I am a very observant person and in the beginning when I use to drop my son off in the mornings I use to see an african american kid sitting by himself while the others play with the teachers and I asked about it twice and no one answered. Well that african American child became my son. I went to pick up my son one particular day and his hair had sand in it. It looked as if someone took the whole box of sand and threw it in his hair. I ask about and they told me non chalant that a child did it. What made me upset is the way they made it seem, my son is african american and he has braids. It is very difficult to get the sand out his hair, I was also concern that the babysitters were not keeping an eye on the kids. What if it was a stick the kid had used to poke my child in his eye? Another day I was late dropping off my son, the teacher had more than 12 kids in the room and she was on her phone, she didn't even see me standing at the door for 5 mins. It is so much bull***t I am going to tell you what broke the elephant back.I had a meeting with the owner and she told me that I should have my son wear a hat, so that the kid who threw sand in his hair wouldn't get sand in his hair again. I also overheard 2 of the teachers gossiping about me and my child and another one gossiping with a parent. The same parent she was gossiping with reprimanded a child that wasnt her child and the teacher did nothing. It came to a point where my child was coming home telling me stuff about someone spitting on him and I told the director and before even talking to the teacher/babysitter she said nothing like that happen. My son came home reprimanding me and grabbing on my face, I ask him where he learned it and he said school mommy. He was not able to say who it was or what actually happened. Well he no longer go there but I am going to make sure it doesnt happen to any other child.
My son has been attending this center for a while now and I have nothing but great things to say. Compared to his previous center they actually have a curriculum and it's obvious they use it. He is only two and has already learned all of his letters, colors, and some shapes. I couldn't be more impressed with the service I receive. The teachers are extremely nice and I am always greeted with a smile. They also provide meals for the children. They also offer music to The children a few times a week which my song loves!! The teachers also have been awesome helping me stay on top of potty training which is a work out. But this place is great and I would highly recommend it! The director Alex is the best!