Bayonne Jewish Community Center(Lauren Wendroff Center) - Bayonne NJ Regular Child Care Center

1050 KENNEDY BLVD , BAYONNE NJ 07002
(201) 436-6900
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About the Provider

Description: The Enrichment Center provides children age two and a half to five years old a modern sunny environment. With a theme-based curriculum, each classroom provides activities in academics, music, art, dramatic play, computers and gross motor play. The classes and activities are developmentally appropriate in an atmosphere that allows the children to explore and learn at an individual pace. The classrooms work in whole group and small group settings. The classrooms have the various learning centers that will also incorporate themes for each month.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 09BAY0002
  • Capacity: 212
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2025-01-22
  • 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: Shanette Taylor (staylor@ulohc.org)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2022-09-14 2022-09-14 3A:52-6.6(a)(1)
The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive.

Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that the staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff grabbed a named child to prevent the named child from falling, which injured the named child's shoulder.
2022-09-14 2022-09-14 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: Based on Information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.
2022-09-14 2022-10-31 3A:52-4.8(a)(1)
Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).

Violation Observed: Based on information, retrain staff on the center's discipline policy.
2021-11-08 2021-12-08 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: Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection.
2021-11-08 2021-12-08 3A:52-2.1(b)
A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.

Violation Observed: Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents.
2021-08-23 2021-08-19 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii)
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 blankets are not utilized for children 12 months or younger. The blankets were removed and training was provided to staff on appropriate sleeping practices.
2021-08-19 2021-08-19 3A:52-5.3(b)(1)
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.

Violation Observed: Ensure the 2nd floor patio is not utilized by the children until such time as all safety requirements are meant and the space is approved by the office of licensing. The Center submitted a memorandum of understanding that the outdoor play area would not be utilized by the children attending the center.
2021-07-09 2021-08-19 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 that the children are supervised at all times in the hallways.
2021-07-09 2021-08-19 3A:52-4.3(d)(1)
At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the staff as a direct line of supervision on the children napping in the cribs.
2021-07-09 2021-08-19 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: Provide a protective covering for the pointy edges of the bookcase in the second floor hallway.
2021-07-09 2021-08-19 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: Provide barriers to the stairs entering the stage in the gym to restrict access.
2021-07-09 2021-08-19 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: Repair the wall in the bathroom near Room #1.
2021-07-09 3A:52-4.10(a)(1)
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: Obtain CARI back round checks for 5 staff members.
2021-07-09 2021-11-29 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: Obtain CHRI checks for 6 staff members.
2021-07-09 2021-08-19 3A:52-4.8(a)(1)
Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).

Violation Observed: Complete orientation training for all staff members.

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Reviews

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SuperMom80 2012-09-27 11:34:10

Teachers are all certified, experienced, and inviting. Children are always doing something. TV is rarely watched. Outdoor play everyday. It is like my child was in regular school and not a day care. LOVED it!

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