Description: Children at Big Hugs are treated with respect, loved like members of our own families and receive an education from our proven curriculum. We work hard to help each child reach their developmental goals within the appropriate time frame, we challenge them to explore their world and learn from their experiences and most of all, we make learning fun.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2019-08-12 | 2019-08-12 | 3A:52-4.3(c) |
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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 staff/child at all times throughout the center. In room 6 there were 15 children with 1 staff when 2 are required. Staff took immediate action and moved a second staff into room 6. |
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| 2019-07-09 | 3A:52-4.10(a)(4) | |
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When a person who is not required to complete a CARI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children. Violation Observed: CARI clearances missing for 3 staff.7/9/2019 CARI clearances missing for 2 staff. |
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| 2019-07-09 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | |
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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: Missing CHRI clearances for 4 staff.7/9/2019 CHRI clearances missing for 3 staff. |
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| 2019-07-09 | 3A:52-4.8(b) | |
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Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). Violation Observed: Provide documentation of completed orientation training for 5 staff.7/9/2019 Orientation needed for 2 staff. |
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| 2019-07-09 | 2019-07-31 | 3A:52-4.10(a)(4) |
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When a person who is not required to complete a CARI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children. Violation Observed: CARI clearances missing for 3 staff.7/9/2019 CARI clearances missing for 2 staff. |
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| 2019-07-09 | 2019-07-31 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) |
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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: Missing CHRI clearances for 4 staff.7/9/2019 CHRI clearances missing for 3 staff. |
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| 2019-07-09 | 2019-07-31 | 3A:52-4.8(b) |
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Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). Violation Observed: Provide documentation of completed orientation training for 5 staff.7/9/2019 Orientation needed for 2 staff. |
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| 2019-06-21 | 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) | |
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The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed. Violation Observed: Ensure staff have a cleared CARI and CHRI and have documentation of orientation training before being left alone to supervise children. At the time of the inspection, rooms 2, 5 and A did not have a staff with cleared CARI, CHRI and orientation. |
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| 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-31 | 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) |
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The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed. Violation Observed: Ensure staff have a cleared CARI and CHRI and have documentation of orientation training before being left alone to supervise children. At the time of the inspection, rooms 2, 5 and A did not have a staff with cleared CARI, CHRI and orientation. |
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| 2019-06-21 | 2019-06-21 | 3A:52-4.3(a) |
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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: Based on complaint, ensure children are directly supervised at all times throughout the center. There were no staff present in the 4 year old room while the children were napping. |
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| 2019-06-21 | 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) | |
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The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed. Violation Observed: Ensure staff have a cleared CARI and CHRI and have documentation of orientation training before being left alone to supervise children. At the time of the inspection, rooms 2, 5 and A did not have a staff with cleared CARI, CHRI and orientation. |
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| 2019-06-21 | 3A:52-4.10(a)(4) | |
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When a person who is not required to complete a CARI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children. Violation Observed: CARI clearances missing for 3 staff. |
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| 2019-06-21 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | |
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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: Missing CHRI clearances for 4 staff. |
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| 2019-06-21 | 3A:52-4.8(b) | |
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Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). Violation Observed: Provide documentation of completed orientation training for 5 staff. |
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| 2018-12-05 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) | |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. Violation Observed: Ensure the gate to large play area opens easily without getting stuck shut. |
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