Description: Apollo After School (McKenzie Elementary School) is a Temporary Child Care Center in East Rutherford NJ, with a maximum capacity of 100 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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| 2019-09-10 | 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: MAINTAIN ON FILE CURRENT RENEWAL CARI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES FOR ALL STAFF | NOTE: 1.14.2020 | 2 STAFF |
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| 2019-09-10 | 3A:52-4.11(b)(1) | |
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When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE CURRENT CHRI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES FOR: 2 NEW STAFF |
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| 2019-09-10 | 2019-12-04 | 3A:52-3.6(b)(1) |
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The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document. The center shall maintain on file a copy of the Information to Parents document. Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE EACH PARENT'S AND STAFF MEMBER'S SIGNATURE ATTESTING TO RECEIPT OF THE INFORMATION TO PARENT'S STATEMENT |
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| 2019-09-10 | 2019-12-04 | 3A:52-7.11(b) |
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The center shall distribute a copy of the policy on the management of communicable diseases to the parent of each child enrolled and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy. Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE EACH PARENT'S SIGNATURE ATTESTING TO THE RECEIPT OF THE COMMUNICABLE DISEASE POLICY |
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| 2019-09-10 | 2019-12-04 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). Violation Observed: BASED ON INFORMATION...RE-TRAIN ALL STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: THE CENTER'S SUPERVISION POLICY, INCLUDING ON THE PLAYGROUND | BASED ON INFORMATION...RE-TRAIN ALL STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: THE CENTER'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR TRACKING CHILDREN, INCLUDING ON THE PLAYGROUND | STAFF RE-TRAINED ON 9.23.2019 |
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| 2019-09-10 | 2019-12-04 | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) |
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The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b). Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE CURRENT ANNUAL STAFF ORIENTATION TRAINING |
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| 2019-09-10 | 2019-12-04 | 3A:52-6.8(j)(3) |
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The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The center shall distribute a copy of the expulsion policy to the parent of each enrolled child and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy. Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE EACH PARENT'S SIGNATURE ATTESTING TO THE RECEIPT OF THE EXPULSION POLICY |
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| 2019-09-10 | 2019-10-31 | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) |
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The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment. Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE A CURRENT CHILDREN'S RECORDS CHECKLIST |
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| 2019-09-10 | 2019-12-04 | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) |
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First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. Violation Observed: ENSURE THERE ARE A MINIMUM OF 2 STAFF PRESENT AT THE CENTER AT ALL TIMES THAT HAVE CURRENT CPR & FIRST AID TRAINING |
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| 2019-09-10 | 2019-12-04 | 3A:52-6.5(b) |
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The center shall distribute a copy of the release policy to the parent of each enrolled child and each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy. Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE EACH PARENT'S AND STAFF MEMBER'S SIGNATURE ATTESTING TO THE RECEIPT OF THE RELEASE POLICY |
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| 2019-09-10 | 2019-12-04 | 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: UPDATE THE CURRENT STAFF RECORDS CHECKLIST ON FILE |
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| 2019-09-10 | 2019-12-04 | 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: UPDATE THE CENTER'S CURRENT TABLE OF ORGANIZATION |
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| 2019-09-10 | 2019-09-10 | 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: BASED ON INFORMATION, ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE SUPERVISION IS MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES THROUGHOUT THE CENTER, INCLUDING ON THE PLAYGROUND. A NAMED CHILD WAS ABLE TO LEAVE THE PLAYGROUND AREA UNSUPERVISED WHEN THE CHILD NEEDED TO GO INSIDE TO USE THE BATHROOM |
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| 2019-09-10 | 2019-09-10 | 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: BASED ON INFORMATION, ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE PROCEDURES FOR TRACKING CHILDREN ARE ADHERED TO ALL TIMES THROUGHOUT THE CENTER, INCLUDING ON THE PLAYGROUND. A NAMED STAFF WAS NOT AWARE THAT A NAMED CHILD HAD LEFT THE PLAYGROUND TO GO INSIDE TO USE THE BATHROOM |
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| 2019-03-07 | 2019-09-10 | 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 PARENTS PROVIDE EPI PENS AND ADDITIONAL MEDICATIONS, AS REQUIRED, BY THE SPECIAL NEEDS HEALTH CARE PLANS |
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