Baby Love Christian Academy I Learning Center - East Orange NJ Regular Child Care Center

228 S HARRISON STREET , EAST ORANGE NJ 07018
(973) 677-1110

About the Provider

Description: Baby Love Christian Academy I Learning Center is a Regular Child Care Center in EAST ORANGE NJ, with a maximum capacity of 38 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 07BAB0017
  • Capacity: 38
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: May 16, 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.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2023-04-14 2023-06-01 3A:52-5.3(b)(6)
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.

Violation Observed: Ensure space between the bottom of the fence and the ground is covered so children cannot get out under the fence.
2023-04-14 2023-06-01 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i)(2)
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. At the time of the inspection 2 children were sleeping directly on the crib mattresses.
2023-04-14 2023-06-01 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)
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

Violation Observed: Repair and/or replace the torn crib mattresses.
2023-02-23 2023-04-14 3A:52-4.3(b)
There shall be a minimum of two staff members accompanying children on any field trip, outing, or special event involving children away from the center, even when the appropriate staff/child ratios allow fewer than two staff members.

Violation Observed: Ensure that a minimum of 2 staff are present at the center as required. At the time of the inspection, 6 children were present with 1 staff.
2022-12-16 2023-01-09 3A:52-4.3(c)
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 adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection there were 2 children 0-17 months, 2 children 18 months -2.5 and 3 children 2.5-3 years old present with one staff member when two staff were required.
2022-12-16 2023-01-09 3A:52-4.3(b)
There shall be a minimum of two staff members accompanying children on any field trip, outing, or special event involving children away from the center, even when the appropriate staff/child ratios allow fewer than two staff members.

Violation Observed: Ensure that a minimum of 2 staff are present at the center as required. At the time of the inspection 7 children were present with 1 staff.
2022-06-14 2022-08-01 3A:52-5.3(f)(1)
Toilet facility requirements are as follows: a supply of soap, toilet paper, and individual hand towels or disposable paper towels shall be provided.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of soap for hand washing.
2022-06-14 2022-08-01 3A:52-5.3(c)(2)
Lighting requirements are as follows: during program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source.

Violation Observed: Repair the blinking light in room 1.
2022-06-14 2022-08-01 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 stained ceiling tiles are replaced.
2022-05-12 2022-08-01 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv)
The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal.
2022-05-12 2022-06-14 3A:52-6.1(b)(2)
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 materials are accessible to the children at all times. At the time of the inspection, no items were available to the children.
2022-05-12 2023-02-23 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center.

Violation Observed: Ensure that classrooms that care for children under 18 months of age provide at least four different activity areas and that each area contains at least four types of supplies and equipment.
2022-05-12 2023-04-14 3A:52-6.1(g)(3)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.

Violation Observed: Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment.
2022-05-12 2022-06-14 3A:52-6.1(g)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall provide daily outdoor activities at an outdoor play area, park or playground, or on a walk, weather permitting.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the children go outdoors daily, weather permitting.
2022-05-12 2022-06-14 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(ii)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for children less than 12 months of age, the feeding plan shall be documented in writing.

Violation Observed: Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a feeding plan documented in writing. 6/14/2022 Abated based on no children under 12 months currently enrolled at the center.

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