Description: As We Grow Child Care is a Regular Child Care Center in Whiting NJ, with a maximum capacity of 55 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2022-02-01 | 2022-02-01 | 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. At the time of the inspection, the exit door in room 2 was blocked with the children's bags and were relocated upon request. |
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| 2021-11-19 | 2022-09-22 | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience. Violation Observed: Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. |
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| 2021-11-19 | 2022-03-07 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) |
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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 complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. Violation Observed: Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. |
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| 2021-11-19 | 2022-09-22 | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) |
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The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience. Violation Observed: Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. |
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| 2021-11-19 | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience. Violation Observed: Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. |
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| 2021-11-19 | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) | |
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The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience. Violation Observed: Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. |
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| 2021-11-19 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | |
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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 complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. Violation Observed: Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. |
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| 2021-09-17 | 2022-02-01 | 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: Per updated COVID-19 Standards – Child Care Centers, issued 5.26.2021, ensure staff wear masks at all time while indoors unless eating or unable to due to medical reasons for which a physicians note should be on file at the center. |
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| 2021-09-17 | 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: Per updated COVID-19 Standards – Child Care Centers, issued 5.26.2021, ensure staff wear masks at all time while indoors unless eating or unable to due to medical reasons for which a physicians note should be on file at the center. |
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| 2021-07-27 | 2021-11-19 | 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 children are supervised at all times throughout the center. |
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| 2021-07-27 | 2021-09-17 | 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 staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the building. |
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| 2021-07-27 | 2022-02-01 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(2) |
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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. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children. Violation Observed: Ensure that staff are not left alone to supervise children without having the required orientation training, CARI background clearance and CHRI background clearance required by OOL. |
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| 2021-07-27 | 2021-09-17 | 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: Per updated COVID-19 Standards – Child Care Centers, issued 5.26.2021, ensure the center's has a written screening policy including the required COVID-19 symptoms outlined by the Department of Health and that the policy is followed accordingly. |
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| 2021-07-27 | 2021-09-17 | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) |
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The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. Violation Observed: Ensure that children are not restrained in a bucket seat for inappropriate behavior. |
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| 2021-07-27 | 2022-12-14 | 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: Develop a table of organization including the lines of authority, job descriptions and responsibilities. |
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