Description: Our preschool combines learning and play in a fun, safe and nurturing environment - offering more than just child care. Our enthusiastic teachers genuinely care about children, and understand each child's individual developmental needs. We make children feel comfortable and confident.
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| 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-03 | 3A:52-5.4(a)(3) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, crawl spaces, attic spaces, and all doors and windows used for natural ventilation shall be provided with insect screening. Violation Observed: Provide screen for door or have it closed to the playground in Room 4. |
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| 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-03 | 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: Remove trip hazard in front of the walkway in the younger playground. |
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| 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-03 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(3) |
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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 children are presented with and encouraged to participate in a mixture of active and quiet experiences. Violation Observed: Ensure that staff encourage children to participate in activities and that the children are provided a mixture of active and quiet experiences. Staff were not engaged and children were running freely throughout the classroom. |
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| 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-03 | 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: Ensure that kitchen flooring is kept clean and in good repair. |
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| 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-03 | 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 in Room 7. |
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| 2023-02-15 | 2023-04-12 | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3)(i) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education one year of teaching experience in a group program for children under six years of age, which may include supervised practice teaching and/or student teaching. Violation Observed: Ensure that the group teachers meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual, including the required teaching experience in a group program for children. Provide documentation. |
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| 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-03 | 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: Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served, wherein a child was walking around the classroom with food. |
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| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-03 | 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) |
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All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. Violation Observed: Ensure that food provided by the center is stored, prepared and served in a sanitary manner, wherein bottles where left on the changing table. |
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| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-03 | 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 playground, wherein a child had dirt in his mouth and staff was unaware. |
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| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-03 | 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: Ensure that microwave is kept thoroughly clean. |
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| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-03 | 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) |
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Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit. Violation Observed: Ensure that all items are removed to provide access to a three foot wide aisle that leads to an exit by the rear kitchen door hallway. |
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| 2023-02-14 | 2023-05-18 | 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: Remove tree branches that are hanging over the fence. |
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| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-03 | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) |
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All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in Room 3. |
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| 2023-02-14 | 2023-05-18 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. Violation Observed: Replace or repair cover for the gate's pole in the younger playground. |
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| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-03 | 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: Ensure that the gutter is repaired by Room 4. |
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