Description: Our mission is to nurture and preserve each child's natural curiosity for learning. We encourage children to develop academic, physical, social and life skills in an environment of mutual respect. The school is committed to serving a community of children and families from diverse backgrounds.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2023-01-17 | 2023-02-07 | 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: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of inspection, there were 6 children ages 2.5-3 years and 5 children 4 years old with 1 staff when 2 were needed in room 1. |
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| 2023-01-17 | 2023-02-07 | 3A:52-4.4(b)(2) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for children 2 ½ years of age and older: each group shall be limited to a maximum of 20 children except during meals, naptime, outdoor activities, specially-scheduled events (for example, parties, community speakers, films, etc.), and daily information sharing sessions (for example, “circle time”), which shall not exceed 15 minutes in duration. Violation Observed: Ensure that group size limits for early childhood classrooms are adhered to at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, there were 21 children in room 2. |
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| 2021-04-20 | 2021-06-02 | 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: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center's current Fire Certificate. |
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| 2021-04-20 | 2021-06-02 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) |
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Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. Violation Observed: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center's water test results as well as the completed Drinking Water Checklist and Statement of Assurance. |
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| 2021-04-20 | 2021-06-02 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) |
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Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. Violation Observed: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center's water test results as well as the completed Drinking Water Checklist and Statement of Assurance. |
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| 2021-04-20 | 2021-06-02 | 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: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center's current Fire Certificate. |
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| 2019-09-19 | 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) | |
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Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. Violation Observed: Provide a protective cover for light fixture in room 2. |
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| 2019-09-19 | 3A:52-6.8(a)(3) | |
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The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of any person(s) authorized by the parent(s) to visit the child at the center and/or take the child from the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1. Violation Observed: Update the children's record checklist. |
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| 2019-09-19 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. Violation Observed: Replenish mulch on outdoor playground. |
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| 2019-09-19 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. Violation Observed: Maintain mechanical ventilation clean in bathrooms. |
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| 2019-09-19 | 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: Sand and paint rusted stationary train on playground. |
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| 2019-09-19 | 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: Remove dead insects from light fixtures in room 2 and Art room. |
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| 2019-09-19 | 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) | |
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Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. Violation Observed: Provide a protective cover for light fixture in room 2. |
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| 2019-09-19 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. Violation Observed: Maintain mechanical ventilation clean in bathrooms. |
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| 2019-09-19 | 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: Remove dead insects from light fixtures in room 2 and Art room. |
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