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| 2023-06-30 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(12) | |
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Topics of orientation training shall include including children with special needs in the center’s program. Violation Observed: Retrain all the staff in developmentally appropriate activities, including the promotion of language development and thinking and problem-solving skills, staff/child interactions, and adequate time frames for activities. |
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| 2023-06-28 | 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: Secure all the smoke detectors in the ceilings throughout the center. |
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| 2023-06-28 | 2023-08-15 | 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 that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Whereas a named staff left a named child unattended on the changing table with the named staff’s back towards the named child. The named child’s head and arms were over the side railing of the changing table. |
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| 2023-06-28 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(1) | |
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The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries. Violation Observed: Ensure that age-appropriate time frames are provided for activities throughout the center. The children in rooms 13 and 15, ages 12 months–3 years old, were limited to free play throughout the morning, for approximately 2 hours, with access to an inadequate supply and variety of toys and equipment. |
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| 2023-06-28 | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2) | |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. Violation Observed: Ensure that classrooms that care for children under 18 months of age provide at least four different activity areas and that each area contains at least four types of supplies and equipment. |
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| 2023-06-28 | 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) | |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center. Violation Observed: Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment. |
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| 2023-06-28 | 3A:52-6.6(e)(3) | |
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The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall be posted in a prominent location within the center. Violation Observed: Post the center's discipline policy in a prominent location. |
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| 2023-06-28 | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) | |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include Violation Observed: Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components. |
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| 2023-06-28 | 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) | |
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The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child. Violation Observed: Maintain an accident/incident log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components. |
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| 2023-06-28 | 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 staff in room 13 washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal using a 2-step process. |
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| 2023-06-28 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) | |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use using a 2-step process. |
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| 2023-06-28 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) | |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers. A named 1 year old child, in room 13, was observed consistently and continually putting the various toys that she played with in her mouth throughout the morning. Staff appeared unaware of the requirement to remove the toys for cleaning and did not attempt to redirect the child’s actions to prevent her from putting toys in her mouth. |
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| 2023-06-28 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) | |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water before intake of food. Violation Observed: Ensure that the children wash their hands before the intake of food. All of the children in room 15, ages 12 months-3 years old, did not go directly to the table to eat lunch after washing their hands, wherein 2 of the children started playing with the toys and crawling on the floor before the staff placed them in their chairs to eat. Additionally, when the children were outside in the play area, 2 children, ages 12-18 months old, were observed eating the food/snack from their hands. |
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| 2023-06-28 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) | |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed. Violation Observed: Ensure that children in rooms 13 and 15 wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed. |
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| 2023-06-28 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) | |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food. Violation Observed: Ensure that staff in room 12 wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food. |
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I do not recommend this daycare.
My child was repeatedly not diaper changed and caused bad rashes. The dont care about the kids well-being
Bad experience