Description: AUCC Academy is a Regular Child Care Center in Teaneck NJ, with a maximum capacity of 124 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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| 2023-05-16 | 3A:52-2.3(d)(3)(i) | |
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The requirements for co-location of a center within a multi-use building are as follows, during operating hours, the Office of Licensing may require the center to operate in a separate room, floor, or section of the building. Violation Observed: Several doors to the multi-use portion of the building were observed propped open, unlocked or removed during the inspection. Additionally, a man was observed cleaning in the basement who does not have a cleared CARI or fingerprint on file and he had access to the center space. Center must ensure that all center space is secured at all times. Additionally, center must provide a MOU to OOL stating that they will ensure that all center doors to the multi-use spaces will remain secured at all times. Additionally, the center must include that if other building uses begin operation during center operating hours, the center may be required to add additional exits to ensure the OOL requirements of 2 independent exits from each licensed space. |
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| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-07 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children. Violation Observed: Ensure that unapproved space is inaccessible to the children at all times, wherein center was observed using a room on the second floor that is not approved center space. |
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| 2023-05-16 | 3A:52-2.3(d)(4) | |
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The requirements for co-location of a center within a multi-use building are as follows, the sponsor or sponsor representative of a center that has been approved to be located in a multi-use building shall notify the Office of Licensing of any change in use by other occupants of the building, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.2(a). Violation Observed: Ensure that the center notifies the OOL of any changes in use by other occupants in a multi-use building. During inspection, signs were observed indicating that the other areas of the building are now being utilized. Center must provide a letter to the OOL stating what other programs are being operated out of the building and include hours of operation. |
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| 2023-05-16 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v) | |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: Indoor space requirements for play rooms and sleep rooms are as follows the center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room. Violation Observed: Ensure that Room 111/infant room remains set up as a full classroom with direct access to the ramped exit door, wherein furniture was rearranged to provide a walkway from the door to the hallway. The infant room must have direct exit and the full classroom space must be utilized for the licensed capacity of the room. Note, furniture was rearranged during inspection to provide the direct exit but violation will remain open.6/7/23-NOTE, infant room was returned to previous way of blocking the exit; using furniture to create a hallway from the ramped exit to the hallway. Furniture was again rearranged to provide direct exit. |
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| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-07 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(2) |
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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 children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time. Violation Observed: Ensure that children in the infant room are not placed in their cribs with a toy to play with. |
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| 2023-05-16 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i)(2) | |
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The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, 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 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that each crib or playpen shall be equipped with a clean, snugly fitting sheet. Violation Observed: Ensure that all cribs are equipped with all of the required components, including a clean, snugly fitting sheet. |
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| 2023-05-16 | 2023-05-16 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) |
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The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, 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 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. Violation Observed: Ensure that sleeping equipment is free of position/sitting support. Note, item was removed during inspection. |
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| 2023-05-16 | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. Violation Observed: Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire; 2 staff members need updated CARI clearances on file. |
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| 2023-05-16 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | |
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Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. Violation Observed: Develop a policy on how the center will remain secure from other multi-use building occupants. Train all staff members on the center's policy. Submit training information with staff signatures to OOL. |
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| 2023-05-16 | 3A:52-4.8(c) | |
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The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually and credentialed staff complete 20 hours of annual staff development. Submit updated staff training logs. |
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| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-07 | 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 medications listed on a special needs care plan are maintained on site; wherein one child requires an antihistamine. |
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| 2023-05-16 | 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: Relocate cubbies and cot storage near the classroom exits in Rooms 102, 107 and 208 to ensure full 3 foot wide isle out of classroom doors. Note, these are second exits out of the classrooms. |
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| 2023-05-16 | 3A:52-3.4(a) | |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. |
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| 2023-05-16 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) | |
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Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC. Violation Observed: Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged as needed, 2nd floor building hallway. |
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| 2023-05-16 | 2023-05-16 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. Violation Observed: Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children, wherein several bottles of hand sanitizer were within reach in the infant room. All bottles were relocated during the inspection. |
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