Tots & Blocks Academy - Old Bridge NJ Regular Child Care Center

2500 ROUTE 9 S , OLD BRIDGE NJ 08857
(732) 679-8866

About the Provider

Description:

Welcome to Tots & Blocks, a quality learning center located in Old Bridge, New Jersey - a truly new, innovative and affordable concept in childcare and preschool education. We are dedicated to providing the best care for your child while encouraging an environment filled with fun and education. We offer child care for children ages infant to school age and our planned activities for age-appropriate growth and development are always guided. Inside and out, our childcare program is designed for a positive experience for a child and parent alike.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 12TUT0002
  • Capacity: 167
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Full-Time
  • Current License Expiration Date: Sep 12, 2024
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Leanna Felipe (lfelipe@preventchildabusenj.org)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2022-06-06 2022-06-06 3A:52-6.4(i)
Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.

Violation Observed: Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices.
2022-04-25 2022-07-08 3A:52-5.3(a)(2)
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: Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Repair or replace ceiling tiles (4) in room #6.
2022-04-25 2022-08-10 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint.

Violation Observed: Repair and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required, in rooms 10, 3, 4.
2022-04-25 2022-07-08 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(ii)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of heavily soiled conditions.

Violation Observed: Clean and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required. Clean and maintain or paint the hallway walls next to the preschool classroom (room # 6).
2022-04-25 2022-07-08 3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(iv)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be maintained in a sanitary manner.

Violation Observed: Ensure that garbage receptacles are maintained in a sanitary manner.
2022-03-23 2022-05-03 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint.

Violation Observed: Repair and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required. Touch up chipping paint in doorways to classrooms throughout center.
2022-03-23 2022-07-08 3A:52-5.3(b)(7)
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). Remove or repair broken step 2 play house.
2021-07-29 2021-08-30 3A:52-4.3(a)
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 children are directly supervised at all times. Staff in room 8 were on one side of the room unable to directly supervise 2 children sleeping in cribs in the corner of the other side of the room.
2021-07-29 2021-08-30 3A:52-4.9(a)
The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14.

Violation Observed: Per the Updated COVID-19 Standards Child Care Centers, issued 5.26.2021, ensure all staff are wearing masks unless precluded from doing so by a medical or developmental condition documented in a letter from the staff member’s treating physician. At the time of the investigation, 2 staff were observed without masks on.
2021-07-29 2021-08-30 3A:52-4.9(a)
The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14.

Violation Observed: Per the Updated COVID-19 Standards Child Care Centers, issued 5.26.2021, ensure all staff are wearing masks unless precluded from doing so by a medical or developmental condition documented in a letter from the staff member’s treating physician. At the time of the investigation, 2 staff were observed without masks on.
2021-07-29 2021-08-30 3A:52-4.3(a)
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 children are directly supervised at all times. Staff in room 8 were on one side of the room unable to directly supervise 2 children sleeping in cribs in the corner of the other side of the room.
2021-04-26 2021-06-01 3A:52-4.10(b)(1)
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: Provide Renewal CARI clearances for all staff.
2021-04-26 2021-05-17 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i)
Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.

Violation Observed: Conduct water testing for Renewal and provide documentation.
2021-04-26 2021-06-01 3A:52-4.10(b)(1)
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: Provide Renewal CARI clearances for all staff.
2021-04-26 2021-05-17 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i)
Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.

Violation Observed: Conduct water testing for Renewal and provide documentation.

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