Description: Alphabetland/AIA is owned and operated by JMIC Inc, a non profit organization registered with the State of New Jersey in 1988. We, at Alphabetland are dedicated to the safety, comfort, social, emotional, physical and mental development of children enrolled here.
Alphabetland has arranged it's programs in a manner to maximize the learning experiences of early Childhood education in such a way as to elicit the most positive responses in the children and lead to the development of wholesome, healthy, happy, inquisitive and creative personalities. We provide them with learning experiences in a creative and nurturing environment with God consciousness and a moral compass as a primary focus of educational activities.
We strive to enable our students to acquire the skills necessary to meet the challenges of elementary education; to apply problem-solving and decision making techniques to personal, inter-personal and play activities; to have maximum social, emotional development; to acquire cognitive skills, reading, writing, drawing abilities; and to enable them in self-expression in various positive and creative ways.
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.
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| 2023-01-20 | 2023-03-10 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. Violation Observed: Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks or seepage. The center has a leak creating stained ceiling tiles. |
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| 2023-01-20 | 2023-05-22 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) |
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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, 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. |
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| 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-20 | 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. Ensure ceiling fan blades are rid of accumulated dust. |
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| 2022-09-23 | 2022-12-08 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) |
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The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. Violation Observed: Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. |
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| 2022-09-23 | 2022-12-08 | 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 crib sheets are tight fitting. |
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| 2022-06-29 | 2022-12-08 | 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: Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Observation of a fire drill indicated that children and staff are walking a block and a half away to an evacuation location. Staff are carrying each carrying two infants while crossing a street without a stop sign to hold traffic in place, when the children can evacuate to a safe location on the center's property. The infants are not being evacuated in an evacuation crib as the center is located on the second floor. Ensure that the center evacuates in a safe manner. |
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| 2022-06-29 | 2023-01-20 | 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: Sand and paint the rusted bathroom stall dividers throughout the center. |
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| 2022-06-29 | 2022-12-08 | 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. On the day of the inspection children were observed coming out of the kitchen. A few minutes after staff were instructed that children cannot be brought into the kitchen for any reason, another child was found siting at the kitchen table watching something on an iPad. alone. |
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| 2022-06-29 | 2022-12-08 | 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) |
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The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program. On the day of the inspection observation indicated that the children were all being kept in vestibule area of the center and then after being directed back to their respective rooms the children were engaged in only free play. Ensure that activities are planned for the children even during day care hours. |
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| 2022-06-29 | 2022-12-08 | 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) |
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All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. Violation Observed: Ensure that food provided by the center is stored, prepared and served in a sanitary manner. Ensure children's bottles and sippy cups containing milk and/or juice are stored in the refrigerator or lunch box with a cold ice pack until ready to be consumed. |
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| 2022-06-29 | 2022-09-13 | 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. On the day of the inspection a child was observed in the kitchen alone. Staff stated that this particular child was a staff person's child. No child can be left alone anywhere in the building regardless of their status of being an enrolled child or child of a staff person. |
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| 2022-06-29 | 2022-12-08 | 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) |
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The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff have completed training pertaining to the center's policies and procedures for tracking children and are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. On the day of the inspection a child was in the kitchen and was not accounted for when the staff were asked how many children were in their care. |
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| 2022-06-29 | 2022-12-08 | 3A:52-6.1(g)(1) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall provide daily outdoor activities at an outdoor play area, park or playground, or on a walk, weather permitting. Violation Observed: Ensure that the children go outdoors daily, weather permitting. Staff did not take children outside for outdoor time. |
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| 2022-06-29 | 2022-09-13 | 3A:52-6.3(a)(11)(viii) |
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All centers shall comply with the following requirements, unless contraindicated by the parent or health care provider, the center shall limit foods that are high in solid fats, added sugar, trans fats, and sodium. Violation Observed: Ensure that all food and beverages provided by the center comply with the minimum CACFP standards, including limiting foods that are high in solid fats, added sugar, trans fats and sodium. An infant was observed eating a chocolate chip cookie at the start of the inspection. Staff stated that their parent had provided the cookie, but the same cookies were observed in the kitchen. The container was opened on the kitchen table. |
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| 2022-06-29 | 2022-09-13 | 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. An infant was observed being fed snack/lunch in a bouncy seat. Bouncy seats are not approved for feeding. Ensure the child is either held or seated in a high chair. |
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