Description: At Carousel Early Learning Centers, we take pride in our unique approach to teaching. From 8 weeks to 5 years of age, our students progress in the most important areas - those of Early Childhood Development. We believe that a partnership with both parents and staff creates a foundation for successful learning. Our staff provides the most hands-on and age appropriate learning for any age.
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| 2023-05-05 | 2023-05-05 | 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: Based on information, ensure that staff handle the children in a safe manner at all times throughout the center. |
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| 2023-05-05 | 2023-05-05 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. Violation Observed: Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. The safe handling of children and 2. The appropriate use of infant equipment. |
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| 2023-05-05 | 2023-05-05 | 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: Based on information, ensure that infant equipment is used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. |
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| 2023-04-04 | 2023-05-05 | 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: Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required. |
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| 2023-04-04 | 2023-05-05 | 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 in classroom 3A. |
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| 2023-04-04 | 2023-04-04 | 3A:52-7.6(a)(4) |
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The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when an injury requiring professional medical care occurs. Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that parents are notified of incident as required and that center management is notified of incidents in accordance with center policy. |
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| 2023-04-04 | 2023-06-01 | 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. CARI background checks missing for 5 staff. 5/4/23: Missing CARI background checks for 2 staff. CARI's have been submitted and are pending clearances. |
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| 2023-04-04 | 2023-07-03 | 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. CHRI background checks missing for 6 staff. 5/5/23: Missing CHRI background checks for 2 staff. 6/1/13: Missing CHRI background check for 1 staff. |
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| 2023-04-04 | 2023-05-05 | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) |
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For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity. Violation Observed: Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Provide educational documentation. |
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| 2023-04-04 | 2023-05-05 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. Violation Observed: Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's policies and procedures for notifying parents and center management of incidents occurring at the center. |
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| 2023-04-04 | 2023-05-05 | 3A:52-4.8(c) |
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The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. |
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| 2023-04-04 | 2023-05-05 | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) |
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In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity. Violation Observed: Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. |
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| 2023-04-04 | 2023-05-05 | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) |
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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 maintain on file a record of the following Violation Observed: Ensure that all medication listed on the special care plan is accessible to the staff while the child is present in the center. |
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| 2023-04-04 | 2023-05-05 | 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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| 2023-04-04 | 2023-07-06 | 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: Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. |
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Absolutely disgusted with this child center. They basically starve the children and lie about the serving sizes. The director seems to have no clue what she is doing and is extremely rude. I do not recommend this center to anyone.