B 4 School Learning Center - Fair Lawn NJ Regular Child Care Center

1-36 30TH ST , FAIR LAWN NJ 07410
(201) 797-6363

About the Provider

Description: Mission Statement
B-4 School Learning Center is a family owned and operated child care center committed to examining and implementing the best practices of teaching and learning in a loving, nurturing and homelike environment.
We strive to
Nurture each child’s unique qualities and potential
Provide children of differing cultures, ethnicities, means and family structures with developmentally appropriate activities where families, staff and students alike understand and embrace the value of diversity
Support families through strong partnerships to build a family friendly environment
We aspire to do this so successfully that we make a difference in the lives of the children, families and community we serve. We approach education by engaging your child in a balanced approach to learning. Our caring staff will encourage your child to participate in stimulating activities that will help them become confident and self aware. Each child's unique personality will be nurtured as they develop socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually... all while having fun!

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 70704637
  • Capacity: 54
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • 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.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2022-02-17 2022-03-24 3A:52-5.3(r)
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 the NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149, ensure that all health and safety guidelines are adhered to as required. Submit a screening policy in writing to OOL which includes procedures for children, staff, and visitors.
2021-11-29 2022-02-17 3A:52-5.3(r)
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 the NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149, ensure that all health and safety guidelines are adhered to as required. Ensure children remove their masks when they nap, and that they are stored in a sanitary manner. Children's masks were observed on the floor, and a child was a observed with their mask on when they were sleeping. Submit retraining with staff signatures to OOL.
2021-11-29 2021-12-01 3A:52-4.6(a)
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: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Criminal disclosure statements are missing from a large percentage of the staff files.
2021-11-29 2021-12-01 3A:52-4.11(a)(1)
As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Pertains to one staff person that has turned 18 and has get her clearance on file.
2021-11-29 2021-12-01 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(iii)
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 the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing. Centers shall develop written plans for children with special needs who may benefit from the educational or instruction use of a television, computer, or other video equipment.

Violation Observed: Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers and other technology by children with special needs who may benefit from its educational or instructional use. On the day of the inspection observation indicated that children were watching a cartoon which is not educational or instructional. Review of the center's policy does not include the frequency that television is utilized. Submit policy to OOL.
2021-05-28 2021-11-29 3A:52-4.6(b)(1)
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: Provide education and experience documentation for director.
2021-05-28 2021-11-29 3A:52-4.6(c)(1)
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: Provide education and experience documentation for head teacher.
2021-05-28 2021-11-29 3A:52-4.6(d)(1)
For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity.

Violation Observed: Provide education and experience documentation for program supervisor.
2021-05-20 2021-11-29 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii)
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 rooms are labeled.
2021-05-20 2021-11-29 3A:52-5.3(r)
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 the NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149, ensure children's bedding is kept separate. On the day of the inspection observation indicated that the children's bedding is being stored together. Ensure that the bedding is kept separate at all times.

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