Description: Academy for Babies & Children, LLC, is a safe and secure Learning Center offering a year round instructional and fun environment for your child. We encourage parents to work closely with the staff and give their involvement and input. The staff employed at Academy for Babies & Children will work hand and hand with the parent and child to make his/her learning experiences positive.
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| 2023-05-31 | 2023-06-27 | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2) |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure that classrooms that care for children under 18 months of age provide at least four different activity areas and that each area contains at least four types of supplies and equipment. |
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| 2023-05-31 | 2023-06-27 | 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. Ensure that safety straps are engaged whenever a child is sitting in a high chair or bucket seat, as required by the manufacturer's instructions for use. |
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| 2023-05-31 | 2023-06-27 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure that all sleeping equipment is free of pillows and soft bedding when occupied by a sleeping child. Ensure sleep sacks are used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and are not unzipped and used as a blanket for infants under one year of age. |
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| 2023-05-31 | 2023-06-27 | 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. Update the existing Table of Organization to include the Director Designee. |
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| 2023-05-31 | 2023-06-27 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) |
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Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC. Violation Observed: Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged as needed. The fire extinguishers throughout the school were last serviced in January 2022. |
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| 2023-05-31 | 2023-05-31 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) |
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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 all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Ensure that the doors to the storage closet off of the staff room and in the hallway are secured to prevent children from entering. |
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| 2023-05-31 | 2023-06-27 | 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: Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. Provide resilient surfacing in the use zone of the tree climbing piece. Turf over asphalt does not meet the requirements of ASTM-F-1292. |
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| 2023-05-31 | 2023-08-15 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. Violation Observed: Ensure that all outdoor hazards are removed as required. Ensure that the turf is secured to prevent a tripping hazard. |
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| 2023-05-31 | 2023-06-27 | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) |
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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 area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation. Violation Observed: Ensure that the diapering area is within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation. |
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| 2022-10-06 | 2022-11-10 | 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: Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. |
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| 2022-10-06 | 2022-11-10 | 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: Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.Provide a copy of the sponsor's CARI. |
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| 2022-10-06 | 2022-11-10 | 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 and in good repair.Repair/replace stained ceiling tiles in Room 1. |
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| 2022-10-06 | 2022-10-21 | 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 in a clean and operating condition.Clean vent in Room 4. |
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| 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-26 | 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: Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. |
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| 2021-11-09 | 2022-01-03 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children. Violation Observed: Ensure that unapproved space is inaccessible to the children at all times.Provide a current copy of the center's floor plan which has the rooms identified an occupancies. |
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Worst center EVER! Constant bickering by the staff in front of parents. staff was always on there cell phone . did anyone else notice there child was coming home with un washed hands all day?? gross! The one toddler teacher is so unprofessional she has no real skills as a teacher she is unfriendly and very negative. i'am so relieved my child does not attend there any more!
Im being gracious by giving this daycare facility 2 stars. Reason for the 2 stars are that its a clean, bright place thats conveniently located and also takes kids up to 12 or 13. That means I can take my school aged child and my pre-school aged child to the same facility and even have the school bus pick up and drop off. This seems to be the only reason I continue to stay. While they have provided reasonably education I did expect more. Over all, I am really disappointed with the quality. First thing that really annoys me is that they dont do invoices. What establishment doesnt hand out invoices to those who they expect to get paid by?!? And when I do ask for invoices showing proof of payment for my dependent care I get handwritten pieces of paper. In my opinion this is really unprofessional and highly inconvenient. Second thing that really annoys me is the lack of friendly people who work there! Most of the women seem miserable and uninterested in making small talk. Most of the time when I pick my kids up I find them texting and just sitting around. I dont feel that my kids are unsafe while in their care but I feel like they should at least pretend to show interest in me and my kids when Im in their presence. I know if I were caught on my cell phone at work while a client was there I would be written up. Another thing that seems to be a problem is getting my child on the school bus. It is the daycares responsibility to have my child ready for the bus on time and to have someone dedicated to do so. There doesnt seem to be a system in place for those who get picked up by the bus in the morning. There have been several times when my child has missed the bus and they had to call the bus to come back. I found this out through my child and not the daycare, that really annoys me!!! The lack of communication is astounding at this place. I get a generic report stating what all the kids did for the day with nothing specific to my childs progress or noting anything of importance. They do not hand out newsletters or even calendars with the happenings of the month, nor do they post anything current online or hang up signs on the doors notifying parents of anything!!! If you like a really lax daycare then this place is for you. I prefer a place that actually has a person who solely handles the admin; this place doesnt. I also like a little more diversity in a daycare staff in terms of race and religion. It seems that most people who work here are related. Thats not always a good thing. Im not saying this place is the pits but it definitely has some negative qualities that are worth mentioning.