Description: Blooming Stars Academy LLC is a Temporary Child Care Center in somerset NJ, with a maximum capacity of 68 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2021-08-19 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(5) | |
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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). When a person who is not required to complete a CHRI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children. Violation Observed: Ensure that the CHRI clearances are completed for the two new staff. |
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| 2021-08-19 | 3A:52-4.11(b)(2) | |
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When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member from the Department of Human Services, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children. Violation Observed: Ensure that the new staff member is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children until the results of the CHRI have been provided. |
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| 2021-08-19 | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | |
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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 the bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. |
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| 2021-08-19 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(2) | |
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Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. Violation Observed: Ensure that a fire drill is completed for each month and record the information on the log. |
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| 2021-08-19 | 2021-08-24 | 3A:52-5.3(p) |
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Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. Violation Observed: Ensure that the blow-up house is used in accordance to the manufacture's instructions. During an interview, a staff member stated that the inflatable bounce house was being used inside the center. |
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| 2021-08-19 | 3A:52-5.3(r) | |
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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 Updated COVID-19 Standards for Child Care Centers issued 5.16.2021; ensure that the sleeping equipment is stored separately and labeled. |
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| 2021-08-19 | 2021-08-19 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. Violation Observed: Ensure that the paint is inaccessible to the children in room 3. There was a can of paint on the shelf. The paint was removed during the inspection. |
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| 2021-08-19 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | |
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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 broken door in room 1. |
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| 2021-08-19 | 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) | |
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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 children play with age appropriate toys in room 1. An 18 month old child was playing with a small car such a Hot wheels car. |
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| 2021-08-19 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i)(1) | |
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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 firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress. Violation Observed: Ensure that the crib has a sheet. |
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| 2021-08-19 | 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: Ensure that the children are supervised at all times. There was an 18 month old child who ran into another room without a staff member. |
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| 2021-08-19 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(1)(ii) | |
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For newly-constructed buildings, for existing buildings whose construction code group classification would change from that which it had been, or for existing buildings that require major alteration or renovation, the center shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) issued by the municipality in which it is located, reflecting the center's compliance with the provisions of the NJUCC, and submit a copy of the CO to the Office of Licensing, for the following group classification: I-4 (Institutional) for buildings accommodating one or more children less than 2 ½ years of age. Violation Observed: Cease caring for children below 2 1/2 years of age. There is an 18 month old child present at the center when the center is licensed for 21/2-13 years. |
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| 2021-08-19 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | |
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The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. Violation Observed: Ensure that the Life Hazard Use Certificate is current. |
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| 2021-06-10 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(2) | |
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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 that the new director is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children until the results of the CARI clearance have been provided. |
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| 2021-06-10 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(5) | |
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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). When a person who is not required to complete a CHRI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children. Violation Observed: Ensure that the new director completes a CHRI clearance and ensure that the director is not left alone with any children until the results have been provide. The director was left alone with 3 children without the completed CHRI clearance results. |
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Very good staff compassionate about what they do and my child is always happy . Love the learning technique they use my daughter struggled with reading and the gave us sights words to help my daughters . Really appreciate the staff for taking the time to care.