Description: Bright Tots! Your number 1 family friendly center providing both Moms, Dads and their babies with the trust, safety and care sure to enhance everyday life.
We here at Bright Tots understand the difficulty in finding a quality educational and structural based child care program. We also know how difficult it can be for any parent to part ways with their tot. So we bring you a comforting, warm and educational environment for your tot to grow and reach bright heights.
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| 2020-01-10 | 2020-01-31 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(iii) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center operate in violation of the written conditions on its license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval including, but not limited to, capacity or age restrictions for specific classrooms. Violation Observed: Ensure children under the age of 2 1/2 years are limited to the first floor as stated on the license. There was one child under 2 1/2 years on the second floor. |
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| 2020-01-10 | 2020-01-31 | 3A:52-6.4(i) |
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Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. Violation Observed: Prohibit the use of pacifiers with attachment devices. |
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| 2020-01-10 | 2020-01-31 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) |
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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 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: Cease the use of blankets in cribs for children under the age of 2 1/2 years. |
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| 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-31 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) |
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Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. Violation Observed: Ensure fire drills are conducted monthly. |
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| 2019-12-10 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(1) | |
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The director shall be scheduled to work at the center at least 50 percent of the center’s daily operating hours. Violation Observed: Ensure the director is scheduled to work at the center 50 % of daily operating hours. |
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| 2019-11-07 | 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) | |
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Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. Violation Observed: Utilize safety bulbs in the center hall light fixture. |
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| 2019-11-07 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii)(1) | |
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Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall select an alternate indoor location within safe walking distance. Violation Observed: Provide documentation of an alternate indoor location to be utilized by the center in case of an emergency. |
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| 2019-11-07 | 2020-01-31 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) |
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Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall Violation Observed: Ensure there is one evacuation crib for every 4 non ambulatory children. |
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| 2019-11-07 | 2020-01-10 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) |
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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: Comply with the room capacity requirements in classroom #1 wherein there were 9 children present and the room is licensed for 6 children. |
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| 2019-11-07 | 2019-11-07 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(iii) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center operate in violation of the written conditions on its license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval including, but not limited to, capacity or age restrictions for specific classrooms. Violation Observed: Comply with the conditions on the license. 3 children under the age of 2.5 years were in the second floor classroom and the license restricts those children to the first floor. |
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| 2019-11-07 | 2020-01-31 | 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 Ratio | Under 18 months - 1:4 | 18 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:6 | 2 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:10 | 4 years - 1:12 | 5 years and older - 1:15 Violation Observed: Ensure staff/child ratios are maintained at all times wherein two staff were needed in room 5 and 1 was present. | 11/7/19 Maintain ratios when staff need to leave the classroom. |
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| 2019-11-07 | 2020-01-10 | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) |
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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 staff know the correct number of children in their care at all times. The staff in room #5 said that there were 9 children when 10 were present. | 11/7/19 Staff said there were 13 children present and there were 12. |
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| 2019-11-07 | 2020-01-31 | 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 direct supervision is provided at all times wherein the staff in classroom #2 left the children unattended to answer the door. | 11/7/19 Ensure staff do not leave classroom #1 and #2 unattended. |
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| 2019-10-11 | 2020-01-10 | 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. | ||
| 2019-10-11 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | |
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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. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Violation Observed: Pertains to the renewal CARI clearances. |
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