Description: AlphaBEST at Columbus School is a Regular Child Care Center in Lyndhurst NJ, with a maximum capacity of 101 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2023-01-06 | 2023-01-20 | 3A:52-4.3(a) |
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The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. There were 6 children, ages 5-8 years, left unsupervised while staff answered the door. |
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| 2023-01-06 | 2023-01-20 | 3A:52-2.2(e) |
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The license shall be posted in a prominent location within the center and in each building associated with the center. Violation Observed: Post the center's license in a prominent location in each building associated with the center. |
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| 2023-01-06 | 2023-01-20 | 3A:52-4.6(a) |
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The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. |
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| 2023-01-06 | 2023-01-20 | 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 the CARI background check is completed for 1 named staff. |
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| 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-02 | 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: Ensure that 1 named staff complete a CHRI background check as required. |
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| 2023-01-06 | 2023-01-20 | 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) |
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The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center. Violation Observed: Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including the staff's CARI and CHRI background checks. |
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| 2023-01-06 | 2023-01-27 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. Violation Observed: Ensure that 1 named staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures. |
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| 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-06 | 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 that the Epi-pens for 1 named child is stored for in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan, and that two are present when required. |
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| 2023-01-06 | 2023-01-20 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(vii) |
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Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area. Violation Observed: Post a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated from each classroom and the outdoor play area. |
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| 2023-01-06 | 2023-01-27 | 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 fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. |
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| 2021-09-21 | 2021-09-21 | 3A:52-5.3(r) |
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The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Violation Observed: PER THE UPDATED COVID-19 STANDARDS CHILDCARE CENTERS ISSUED 5.26.2021: ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF WEAR MASKS AT ALL TIMES WHEN THEY ARE AT THE CENTER: DURING THIS INSPECTION A SCHOOL EMPLOYEE ASSISTED ONE OF THE CHILDREN IN THE HALLWAY, THE EMPLOYEE WAS NOT WEARING A MASKTHE CENTER TOOK IMMEDIATE ACTION DURING THIS INSPECTION AND ASKED THE SCHOOL EMPLOYEE TO PUT ON A MASK, AND THE EMPLOYEE COMPLIED IMMEDIATELY |
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| 2021-09-21 | 2022-03-11 | 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: REAPIR/REPLACE THE FENCE, IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA, TO ELIMINATE ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES TO ENSURE THAT THE FENCE FULLY ENCLOSES THE PLAY AREA AND OFFERS ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR THE CHILDREN USING THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA NOTE: 3.11.2022MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RECEIVED |
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| 2021-09-21 | 2022-01-26 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) |
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Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions. Violation Observed: MAINTAIN AT THE CENTER: AN EPA APPROVED CLEANER & DISINFACTANT FOR THE CENTER'S USE |
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| 2021-09-21 | 2022-07-05 | 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) |
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The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center. Violation Observed: ENSURE REQUIRED STAFF RECORDS, INCLUDING CURRENT CARI & CHRI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES, ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES |
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| 2021-09-21 | 2022-07-05 | 3A:52-2.2(e) |
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The license shall be posted in a prominent location within the center and in each building associated with the center. Violation Observed: POST THE CENTER'S LICENSE IN A PROMINENT LOCATION: THE CENTER'S LICENSE WAS NOT POSTED |
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