Description: We bring you a warm welcome to AM2PM Childcare Learning Center. We like to think of AM2PM Childcare Learning Center as a place that children consider their second home ? a place where they are accepted and loved ? a place where laughter and play are cherished ? a place where children's rhythms are caught and given warm response.
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| 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-04 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval. Violation Observed: 12: Based on information, ensure that the center adheres to the licensed capacities of all rooms throughout the center at all times. On 8/17/2022, Room 2 had 28 children present when it was licensed for 21 children. |
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| 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-31 | 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 2 classrooms staff did not state the correct headcount of the children. |
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| 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-31 | 3A:52-7.10(b)(1) |
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The director, sponsor, or sponsor representative shall report the following occurrences to the Office of Licensing by the next working day after the center learns of the occurrence and shall submit documentation to the Office of Licensing within one week of the occurrence of the incident, the occurrence of an injury or illness while under the center’s supervision that results in a child visiting the emergency room. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center notifies the OOL by the next working day of any injuries or illnesses that occur at the center that results in a child visiting the emergency room and provides documentation to OOL within one week. |
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| 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-31 | 3A:52-4.3(c) |
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The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Classes were out of ratio - Classrooms #2, # 5, Summer camp on playground, |
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| 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-23 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center operates within its licensed capacity at all times. The center was over capacity in classrooms #3, and #2. |
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| 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-23 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7) |
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The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing. Violation Observed: Ensure that the use of television, computers, and other video equipment is for educational and instructional use, is age and developmentally appropriate, is not used as a substitute for planned activities, and is not used for passive viewing. |
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| 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-23 | 3A:52-6.6(c) |
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Staff shall not withhold active play time as a means of discipline unless the child's actions or behavior present a danger to themselves or others. Violation Observed: Ensure that staff do not withhold opportunities for active play as a means of discipline. |
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| 2022-08-03 | 2022-11-07 | 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 center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use. |
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| 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-23 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) |
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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 not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center. Violation Observed: Designate a director designee for whenever the director is not present at the center and ensure that the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times the director is not at the center. |
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| 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-31 | 3A:52-6.8(d)(1) |
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Staff member(s) shall inform the parent(s) of enrolled children in advance of any field trip(s), outing(s), or special event(s) involving the transportation of children away from the center. The center shall inform parents whether a school bus, other approved school vehicle, or private passenger vehicle will be used, and whether the driver will be a staff member, a parent, or another person. The center shall provide each parent with the name and telephone number of any bus company providing service. Before taking a child on such afield trip, outing, or special event, the center shall secure individual written consent slips signed by a parent for his or her child(ren) for each proposed field trip, outing or special event. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center gets individual written permission slips signed by a parent for each child for each proposed field trip, outing or special event. |
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| 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-23 | 3A:52-5.4(a)(6)(i) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, kitchen facility requirements are as follows: the kitchen facility or food preparation area shall be separated from other areas of the center by a door, gate, screen, or other barrier to prevent accidental access by children. Violation Observed: Provide a barrier to the kitchen area to prevent accidental access by the children. |
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| 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-23 | 3A:52-6.2(a)(2) |
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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 non-toxic and safe for use by children in the age groups served. Violation Observed: Ensure that all materials used by the children are age appropriate, non-toxic and safe for use by children. Provide appropriate seating in school aged camp room. |
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| 2022-02-07 | 2022-02-07 | 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) |
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Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit. Violation Observed: Ensure that all cribs, cots and sleeping equipment are arranged to provide access to a three foot wide aisle that leads to an exit. At the time of the inspection, 2 children in room 5 were sleeping on mats blocking the emergency exit. The mats were moved upon inspector request. |
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| 2022-02-07 | 2022-03-02 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(ii) |
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The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, 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 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: each cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. An additional covering shall be provided for use as a covering for each child. Violation Observed: Ensure the center provides a sheet to cover the sleeping mat and a cover for the child, if not provided by the parent/guardian. Children in room 5 were laying directly on the mats. |
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| 2022-01-24 | 2022-03-17 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) |
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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 before intake of food. Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food in room 6. |
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