Description: At Berry Patch, children are treated as if they were our own. They are shown love, respect, and patience in a safe environment. We provide them with individualized care from the teachers in their classroom. Daily activities allow them to learn in a fun, hands-on environment that fosters curiosity and a love for learning. The children's days are filled with play, fun, and learning. They enjoy playing together, and with their teachers, singing songs, and doing art projects.
At Berry Patch we use the Creative Curriculum. It is a center-based learning program; each of our four classrooms is divided into interest centers. The centers allow for children to learn at their own pace, in their own style. Each week there is a different theme, and lesson plans are written by the teachers that reflect the theme. The philosophy of this program is that children learn best by doing. We use curriculum goals to track children's development. Teachers document children's growth and development through observations and work samples in individual portfolios. Parent teacher conferences are held twice a year. The goal of our program is to make learning fun!
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date Cited | Date Abated | Regulation Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-13 | 2021-06-04 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) |
|
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: Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH for the center. |
||
| 2021-04-13 | 2021-07-14 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(iii) |
|
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 or site is not provided a potable water supply by a public community water system, the applicant shall provide potable water sampling results demonstrating compliance with maximum contaminant levels for all contaminants required to be tested pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:10-5 for public non-transient, non-community (NTNC) water systems, including radiological contaminants, regardless of whether they meet the definition of NTNC systems as defined at N.J.A.C. 7:10-1.3. This sampling shall have been conducted within three years of the date of application submission, except nitrates and coliform, for which the sampling shall have been conducted within 90 days of submitting the application. Violation Observed: Submit current documentation from DEP, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water( BSDW) for current centers not on a public community water system, post the result. |
||
| 2021-04-13 | 2021-05-14 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) |
|
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: Ensure that the center obtain a Life Hazard Registration Certificate. |
||
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-09-28 | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) |
|
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 maintain on file a record of the following Violation Observed: Ensure that the mediation is available for the named Child per action plan. |
||
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-09-28 | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) |
|
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: The center shall ensure that the medication is in it's original box. |
||
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-09-28 | 3A:52-3.4(a) |
|
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: Provide comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center. |
||
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-02-27 | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) |
|
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 is labeled with the date in the infant room. |
||
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-02-27 | 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) |
|
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned. Violation Observed: Provide a caregiver list in the infant room. |
||
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-02-27 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) |
|
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. Violation Observed: Ensure that the cleaning supplies are inaccessible throughout out the center. |
||
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-09-28 | 3A:52-5.3(f)(1) |
|
Toilet facility requirements are as follows: a supply of soap, toilet paper, and individual hand towels or disposable paper towels shall be provided. Violation Observed: Provide a platform in the infant room for the children's use. |
||
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-06-09 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) |
|
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: Secure the carpeting in classroom 4. |
||
If you are a provider and you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Write a review about The Berry Patch Early Learning Center. Let other families know what’s great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
I have had a wonderful experience at this school with my two children. The teachers and staff were great and very knowledgable. The old director was let go and the new director is young, vibrant and taking the school in a positive direction. My older son was very well prepared for 1st grade and for that I cannot say enough. Excellent school to start your kids at.