Description: Apple Montessori Schools is a Regular Child Care Center in Mt. Laurel NJ, with a maximum capacity of 189 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2023-04-28 | 2023-04-28 | 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 at all times throughout the center. |
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| 2023-04-28 | 2023-04-28 | 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. |
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| 2023-04-28 | 2023-04-28 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(3) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4. Violation Observed: Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. The center's supervision policy and 2. The center's policies and procedures for tracking children. |
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| 2023-04-03 | 2023-04-27 | 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 report, retrain the named staff on the center’s discipline policy. |
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| 2023-04-03 | 2023-04-28 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) |
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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 Violation Observed: Ensure that children over three months of age wash their hands with soap and running water after blowing their nose. |
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| 2023-04-03 | 2023-04-28 | 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. The staff stated there were 21 children n room 6 when there were 22 |
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| 2023-04-03 | 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: Provide a current fire certificate as required. |
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| 2023-04-03 | 2023-04-03 | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) |
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The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. Violation Observed: Based on report, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. |
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| 2023-04-03 | 2023-08-09 | 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 all Epi-pens are accompanied by a special care plan. |
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| 2023-02-24 | 2023-02-24 | 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 report, retrain the 3 named staff on 1. The center’s supervision policy and 2. The center’s policies and procedures for tracking children. |
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| 2023-02-24 | 2023-02-24 | 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 report, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. |
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| 2023-02-24 | 2023-02-24 | 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: Based on report, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. |
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| 2023-01-03 | 2023-01-18 | 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 wherein a named child climbed onto the cubbie in Room 1 and staff was unaware. |
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| 2023-01-03 | 2023-01-18 | 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 at all times throughout the center, including during transitions. Four named staff did not complete the required classroom sweep prior to taking the class outside and a named child was left in the classroom unsupervised. |
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| 2023-01-03 | 2023-01-18 | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) |
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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: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the date in Rooms 1 and 2. |
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