Description: Children of America provides educational daycare in Clementon, NJ. As leaders in child care we provide educational and enrichment programming for infants, toddler, preschool, kindergarten and school-age children. Our community-based schools offer children the opportunity to grow in a rich environment that promotes a love of learning.
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| 2023-07-27 | 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 on 1. The center's supervision policy and 2. The center's policies and procedures for tracking children. |
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| 2023-07-27 | 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 named child went inside to go to the bathroom unsupervised while her class was on the playground. |
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| 2023-07-27 | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | |
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The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips. Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Three named staff were unaware that a named child was not on the playground and did not follow the center's procedures for tracking. |
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| 2023-07-07 | 2023-07-07 | 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: Based on Complaint 22276: Ensure all mechanical ventilation is in operating condition. |
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| 2023-07-07 | 2023-07-07 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. Violation Observed: Based on complaint 22276: Eliminate moisture in room 2 resulting from AC not working. |
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| 2023-06-26 | 2023-06-26 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. Violation Observed: Based on information, retrain all staff on the safe handling of the children. |
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| 2023-06-26 | 2023-06-26 | 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: Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required. |
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| 2023-03-31 | 3A:52-7.10(b)(1) | |
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The director, sponsor, or sponsor representative shall report the following occurrences to the Office of Licensing by the next working day after the center learns of the occurrence and shall submit documentation to the Office of Licensing within one week of the occurrence of the incident, the occurrence of an injury or illness while under the center’s supervision that results in a child visiting the emergency room. Violation Observed: Based on report, ensure that OOL is notified of all reportable injuries and illnesses occurring at the center as required. |
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| 2023-03-16 | 2023-06-26 | 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: Based on Complaint 21923 center must ensure all staff interactions are appropriate when children are present. |
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| 2023-03-13 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | |
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Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures. (Pertains to washing and disinfecting diapering surfaces after each use.) |
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| 2023-03-13 | 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: Ensure that the staff utilize age and developmentally appropriate methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. (Staff must ensure appropriate tones when talking to children). |
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| 2023-03-13 | 2023-06-26 | 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. |
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| 2023-03-13 | 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: Recite: Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed. |
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| 2023-03-07 | 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 complaint 21872: Retain staff on center's supervision policy. |
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| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-07 | 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 complaint 21872: Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. |
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I ENROLLED MY DAUGHTER FOR FOUR DAYS THEN PULLED HER OUT, THE TEACHERS WERE NOT WELCOMING, THEY DID NOT INTERACT WITH MY DAUGHTER ON HER FIRST DAY SHE WAS LEFT ON THE PLAYGROUND UPSET WITH NO ONE APPROACHING HER TO MAKE SURE SHE WAS OK, I COMPLAINED THE NEXT DAY I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM TEACHERS WERE NOT COMFORTING AS IT WAS HER SECOND DAY TRYING TO GET HER OR KIDS TO INTERACT WITH HER AS SHE WAS UPSET THE TEACHER STEPPED OVER HER WHILE SITTING ON THE FLOOR ALONE BY HERSELF, I HAD TO CALL OUT OF WORK THE FOURTH DAY TO PULL HER OUT BECAUSE I WAS NOT HAPPY WITH THE THINGS I WAS SEEING ON THE CAMERA