Description: Center For Family Services’ Head Start is a nurturing early childhood education program for children ages three to five in Camden City and Camden County, New Jersey. The Head Start program provides stimulating activities and learning experiences that prepare children for success in kindergarten and beyond.
Head Start provides comprehensive early education and support services in the areas of health and dental care, nutrition, special education, parent skill workshops, mental health, and social services. Children are provided with a nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack each day.
Through a comprehensive and integrated approach, Head Start enhances the positive development of children and creates a strong support network for families.
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| 2019-09-05 | 2019-10-21 | 3A:52-5.5(a)(3) |
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For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided. Violation Observed: 150 |
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| 2019-09-05 | 2020-10-02 | 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: 89. Endure that the Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) checks are completed as required for five staff members. |
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| 2019-09-05 | 2020-10-02 | 3A:52-4.11(b)(1) |
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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). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Violation Observed: 91. Ensure that the Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) checks are completed as required for one staff. |
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| 2019-09-05 | 2020-10-02 | 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: 97 |
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| 2019-09-05 | 2020-10-02 | 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: 97 |
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| 2019-09-05 | 2020-10-02 | 3A:52-4.8(b) |
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Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). Violation Observed: 95. Ensure that all staff complete the annual orientation training. |
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| 2019-09-05 | 2019-10-21 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. Violation Observed: 188. Remove the trash from the outdoor play area. |
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| 2019-09-05 | 2019-10-21 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(2) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water. Violation Observed: 181. Ensure that the sensory table in the outdoor play area is free of stagnant water. |
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| 2019-09-05 | 2019-10-21 | 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: 177. Sand and paint the window bars in the outdoor play area. |
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| 2019-09-05 | 2019-10-21 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint. Violation Observed: 175. Sand and paint the wall in the children's bathroom near the paper towel dispenser. |
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| 2019-09-05 | 2019-10-21 | 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: 156. Repair or replace foam chair in room 1. Remove the soap dispenser in room 1. |
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| 2019-09-05 | 2019-10-21 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. Violation Observed: 151. Repair or replace the toilet handle in the children's bathroom. |
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| 2019-09-05 | 2020-10-02 | 3A:52-4.6(a) |
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The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). Violation Observed: 88. Update the Staff Record Checklist. |
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| 2019-09-05 | 2020-10-02 | 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: 81 |
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| 2019-09-05 | 2019-10-21 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) |
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The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. Violation Observed: 131. Ensure that the emergency lighting in room 2 is operable at all times. |
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