Description: Our philosophy at Building Blocks for Tots is to provide a safe,
healthy, nurturing, learning environment with quality care. Our
creative curriculum will foster the development of
self-confidence, creativity, social skills, and school readiness in
each child. Our mission and commitment is to provide a warm,
caring atmosphere that promotes language, exploration, critical
thinking, questioning and discovery.
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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| 2021-04-21 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | |
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Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. Violation Observed: Submit a copy of the center's current Safe Building Interior Certificate. |
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| 2021-04-21 | 3A:52-4.5(e)(7)(i) | |
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For early childhood programs for centers using a consulting head teacher, the consulting head teacher shall make at least two on-site visits to the center per month, for a sufficient length of time to conduct staff development, observe the center's program, and ensure that the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(e)1 are met. Violation Observed: Complete and maintain a log for the Consulting Head Teacher's visits. |
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| 2021-04-21 | 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 working at the center at least 50% of the center's operating hours. Submit documentation of the director's scheduled hours to the assigned OOL inspector. |
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| 2020-03-03 | 2020-08-18 | 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: The steps leading down the rear emergency egress door are in disrepair. The wooden slats are separating, causing a tripping hazard and nails are exposed. |
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| 2020-03-03 | 2020-08-18 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) |
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The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center. Violation Observed: The director designee must not have full time classroom responsibilities when the director is not present. |
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| 2020-03-03 | 2021-04-21 | 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: The director is not at the center the required hours daily. |
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| 2020-03-03 | 2020-07-27 | 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: A staff member was left alone in Room 4 to care for five infants. Two staff are required to meet ratio for five children under the age of 18 months. |
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| 2020-02-18 | 2021-04-21 | 3A:52-4.5(e)(7)(i) |
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For early childhood programs for centers using a consulting head teacher, the consulting head teacher shall make at least two on-site visits to the center per month, for a sufficient length of time to conduct staff development, observe the center's program, and ensure that the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(e)1 are met. Violation Observed: Maintain a log, detailing the dates of the visits to the center and the outcome of the visit. |
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| 2020-02-04 | 2020-02-18 | 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: The fire drill conducted on 1/30/20 took 4 minutes for evacuation. Fire prevention requirements mandate that evacuation of children must be within 3 minutes. |
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| 2020-01-21 | 2020-02-18 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. Violation Observed: Eliminate moisture from a water leak or seepage. The ceiling tiles in Room 1 that were previously replaced are now stained again. |
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| 2020-01-21 | 2020-02-18 | 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: Replace the stained ceiling tiles near the children's bathroom in Room 1. |
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| 2020-01-21 | 2020-02-04 | 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: The staff member in Room 4 had her back to the room while changing a child's diaper. She did not provide adequate supervision to the other 2 children in the room, as she was unaware that a 10 month old infant was climbing on a chair and an 18 month old toddler was climbing on infant equipment.equipment . |
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| 2020-01-07 | 2020-08-18 | 3A:52-2.6(c) |
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Whenever the Department, through its Office of Licensing, Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit, or local offices, conducts complaint investigations, the center shall cooperate with all Department investigators. Violation Observed: The Director of the center was agitated and verbally threatening to the inspectors in the center. After calling the inspection supervisor, the inspection was terminated before being completed. |
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| 2020-01-07 | 2020-01-21 | 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: Upon arrival to the center, the inspectors observed 5 children between the ages of 1.5 and 4 years old in Room 3 without a staff member present. |
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| 2019-12-04 | 2020-01-07 | 3A:52-5.3(d)(1) |
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Heating requirements are as follows: a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained in all areas used by children, including, but not limited to, classrooms and bathrooms. Violation Observed: Room 2 is not maintaining the required 68 degrees Fahrenheit. The room temperature is reading 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Room 3 does not have a thermostat, but the air temperature has been measured at 67 degrees Fahrenheit. |
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