Big Apple Academy - East Brunswick NJ Regular Child Care Center

162 SUMMERHILL ROAD , EAST BRUNSWICK NJ 08816
(732) 432-0760
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About the Provider

Description: Big Apple Academy is now enrolling children ages 2-5.

As East Brunswicks premiere Preschool we offer the best quality education and care for your little one. We offer PreK, Full Day Kindergarten and Summer Camp programs

SCHOOL STARTS THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
WELCOME BACK!!!!

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 12BIG0003
  • Capacity: 30
  • Age Range: 2 1/2 - 6 years
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: Aug 26, 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
2023-07-26 3A:52-4.3(a)(1)
The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times in Room 2.
2023-07-26 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 adequate supervision is maintained at all times in Room 2. Observed staff leave the room to come open the door.
2023-07-26 3A:52-4.3(d)
The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in 3A:52-4.3(d) 1, 2, and 3 are met:Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:1018 months to under 2 ½ years - 1:122 ½ years and above - 1:20

Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in Room 2.
2023-04-24 2023-06-12 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: Retrain all staff on diaper change practices.
2023-04-24 2023-05-24 3A:52-4.3(a)(1)
The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times in Room 3.
2023-04-03 2023-06-12 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 adequate supervision is maintained at all times in Room 2. Observed staff leave bathroom with child on the changing table.
2023-04-03 2023-06-12 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 in Room 1. Observed 13 children ages 12 months to 4 years old being supervised by 1 staff member.
2023-04-03 2023-04-24 3A:52-4.10(b)(2)
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 outside service providers are directly supervised by center staff.
2023-04-03 3A:52-5.2(a)(5)
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 the center obtains a Certificate of Occupancy that corresponds with the ages of the children receiving care.
2023-04-03 2023-05-24 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii)
Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity for Room 2.
2023-04-03 3A:52-6.2(a)(1)
The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program throughout the center.
2023-04-03 2023-06-12 3A:52-6.1(b)(1)
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 time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries.

Violation Observed: Ensure that time frames for each activity are both age and developmentally appropriate for the children served throughout the center.
2023-04-03 2023-04-24 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(i)
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 prohibit the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two.

Violation Observed: Cease the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two.
2023-04-03 2023-05-24 3A:52-6.6(e)(3)
The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall be posted in a prominent location within the center.

Violation Observed: Post the center's discipline policy in a prominent location.
2023-04-03 2023-06-12 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(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 bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in Room 1A.

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Reviews

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rafik rezkalla Feb 20, 2018
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

Worst Daycare ever in East Brunswick, Not recommended at all, Unprofessional Staff and management. they are just like babysitter for kids Only , they Don't do extra efforts to teach or adjust or fix any kids problems, they are doing a hard work to find any Excuse to let you come take your kids and don't bring them day after, they just want to limit the number of kids they could care for them, Again not recommended at all.

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