Description: Building Blocks Child Center is committed to helping children attain his/her individual potential socially, emotionally, academically, and spiritually through a curriculum that is well planned, developmentally appropriate and strategically implemented by professional and dedicated teachers.
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| 2023-01-24 | 2023-02-14 | 3A:52-4.3(d)(1) |
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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 there is at least one staff physically present in the room or area where children are napping and they are able to summon additional staff members without leaving the room. A one year old child was left alone during nap time while staff member answered door leaving another staff member to give watch though adjacent door security window. |
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| 2023-01-24 | 2023-02-14 | 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 each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. |
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| 2023-01-24 | 2023-02-14 | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. Violation Observed: Update table of organization to include new staff members and responsibilities. |
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| 2023-01-24 | 2023-02-14 | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) |
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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: Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Provide CARI clearance for the new staff member. |
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| 2023-01-24 | 2023-05-17 | 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: Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Provide CHRI clearance letter for the new staff member. |
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| 2023-01-24 | 2023-04-27 | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) |
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The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). Violation Observed: Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required for a named child in room 2 |
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| 2023-01-24 | 2023-02-14 | 3A:52-3.4(a) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. |
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| 2023-01-24 | 2023-02-14 | 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 all toxic substances stored in the closet in Room 1 are inaccessible to the children. |
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| 2023-01-24 | 2023-02-14 | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) |
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The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked. Violation Observed: Ensure staff's time of departure is signed upon departure and not at arrival. |
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| 2023-01-24 | 2023-02-14 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. Violation Observed: Clean the vent in Restroom 3. |
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| 2023-01-24 | 2023-02-14 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) |
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The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal. Tables were only being washed with soap and water but not disinfected. |
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| 2023-01-24 | 2023-02-27 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(9) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Safe sleep practices was missing from the orientation training records. |
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| 2023-01-24 | 2023-02-27 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(10) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma. This topic was missing from the orientation training records. |
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| 2022-01-21 | 2022-04-25 | 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: Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative who originally completed a CHRI background clearance prior to January 1, 2021, complete a new CHRI background check as required. |
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| 2022-01-21 | 2022-02-01 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) |
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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: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children. Provide a completed orientation date for all staff. |
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The owner Ms Muniz, has an entitled attitude, quick to jump to wrong conclusions. I found her personally vindictive when someone didn't agree with her opinion. She is hard with the children and cold. Her employees are non to fond of her either, as evident from their reviews. On the whole I want my child in a place less severe than what is going on here!