Description: Child Care and Learning Center of Toms River is a Regular Child Care Center in Toms River NJ, with a maximum capacity of 30 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7) | |
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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 the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing. Violation Observed: Ensure that the use of television is for educational and instructional use and is not used for passive viewing. The Children were watching TV at nap time. |
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| 2023-05-02 | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) | |
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The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience. Violation Observed: Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. The director must be present at the center daily for 50 percent of operating hours. |
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| 2023-05-02 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(7) | |
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Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. Provide current annual staff orientation training documentation on all staff. |
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| 2023-05-02 | 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: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Ensure all staff hve current Mantoux and medical exam documentation. |
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| 2023-05-02 | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education Violation Observed: Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. |
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| 2023-05-02 | 2023-06-06 | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(viii) |
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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: when a child is bottle-feeding while resting, the bottle shall be removed when the child falls asleep. Violation Observed: Ensure that bottles are removed when a child falls asleep. |
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| 2023-03-17 | 2023-06-06 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(iv) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be maintained in a sanitary manner. Violation Observed: Ensure that garbage receptacles are maintained in a sanitary manner. |
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| 2023-03-17 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) | |
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The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. Violation Observed: Ensure that pac n play sheets are clean and snuggly fitting. |
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| 2023-03-01 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | |
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Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). Violation Observed: Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on 1. Positive methods of guidance and discipline and 2. Cooperating with DCF inspections and investigations as required. |
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| 2023-03-01 | 2023-05-02 | 3A:52-6.4(a)(2) |
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For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children from 13 to 18 months of age, the center shall provide daily rest and sleep according to the child's physical needs and ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face. Violation Observed: Ensure that each pac n play that is being used by children has the correct mattress. |
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| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-01 | 3A:52-4.9(a) |
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The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14. Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that safe conditions are maintained at all times throughout the center, including ensuring that the center is secured so unauthorized individuals do not have access to the center. |
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| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-01 | 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 RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. |
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| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-17 | 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: Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A child was observed unsupervised by the front desk. Additionally, a staff was observed on her phone while caring for the children. On 3/1/23 staff needed to step out of the classroom or answer the door leaving the children unsupervised. |
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| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-17 | 3A:52-6.6(a)(2) |
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The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be consistent with the age and developmental needs of the children. Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. There is no set time limit for time out for the children. The Center will follow the written discipline policy. |
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| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-01 | 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: Based on information, ensure that the center cooperates with DCF inspections and investigations as required, including ensuring that information remains confidential as required. |
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