Description: Children of America provides educational daycare in East Brunswick, 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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| 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-08 | 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: Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times in in Play Area. |
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| 2023-06-21 | 2023-07-11 | 3A:52-4.3(d) |
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The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in 3A:52-4.3(d) 1, 2, and 3 are met:Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:1018 months to under 2 ½ years - 1:122 ½ years and above - 1:20 Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in Room 116. |
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| 2023-06-21 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(8) | |
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Topics of orientation training shall include implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11. Violation Observed: Retrain all staff in center's health practices as they pertain to washing and disinfecting surfaces. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-21 | 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: Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times in in Play Area. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-07-11 | 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 in Room 124. Observed staff on their phone while supervising children. Staff needs to ensure that all children are properly supervised in the Make Believe Room. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-21 | 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 in Room 122. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-21 | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(vi) |
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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: a child who, because of age or developmental readiness, no longer needs to be held for feeding shall be provided with an infant seat, high chair with safety strap, or other age-appropriate seating apparatus, which meets the standards of a recognized safety organization (such as the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, the American Society for Testing and Materials, or the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission). Violation Observed: Cease use of operating swing while infant is consuming bottle in Room 114. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-21 | 3A:52-6.4(i) |
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Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. Violation Observed: Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in Room 114. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-05-23 | 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: Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed in Room 124. |
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| 2023-04-05 | 2023-08-08 | 3A:52-9.3(f)(3) |
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Any center may authorize staff members or parents of enrolled children to utilize their own private passenger vehicles to transport children from the center to and from scheduled center field trips, outings, or special events (such as visits to the zoo, library, or museum) or to transport children from the center to a hospital, clinic, or office for medical treatment, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:39-20.1. However, staff members and parents may be authorized to do so only if the vehicle has a valid motor vehicle inspection sticker issued by the MVC or by an approved out-of-State motor vehicle agency for the state in which the vehicle is legally registered. Violation Observed: Ensure that each vehicle used to transport children has a valid inspection sticker issued by the MVC. |
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| 2023-04-05 | 2023-08-08 | 3A:52-9.3(b) |
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The center shall ensure that each Type I School Bus has school vehicle Type I, "S1" designated license plates and a valid School Bus inspection sticker issued by the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). Violation Observed: Ensure that each School Bus is equipped with designated license plates and meets all applicable provisions as specified in the manual. |
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| 2023-04-05 | 3A:52-9.5(i) | |
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The center shall conduct two emergency evacuation drills each year for passengers who ride the Type I or Type II School Bus. Violation Observed: Ensure that the driver of the school bus conducts two emergency evacuation drills annually. |
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| 2023-03-14 | 2023-07-11 | 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 children wash their hands before the intake of food in Room 116. |
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| 2023-03-14 | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | |
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The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). Violation Observed: Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required. |
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| 2023-03-14 | 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: Provide a current fire certificate as required. |
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I absolutely love the staff at Children of America. They are phenomenal, caring and always welcome us in the morning with open arms. My son can not wait to get to school and see his teachers each morning. Beyond confident he will be ahead of the curve when he gets to Kindergarten.
Horrible! Think twice before you enroll your child at Children of America because you will surely regret it. My child is constantly coming home in someone else’s diaper. The reports I have of my child getting hurt there without an explanation are endless. I have seen other kids push my child to the floor and the teacher was not even paying attention and I see the same situation on camera. The daycare is very shady when it comes to pricing and rates. They don’t have a standard rate for every class. Every parent in the SAME class pays DIFFERENT price. The tuition rates rise every January- about 4%. On top of all of that this year all of a sudden they tack on an extra $20 per week if your child is there more than 10 hours in a day. In my area the average commute is about an hour- this is my commute so how would you expect to have a child there less than 10 hours when everyone works a minimum of 8 hours and ½ a day. All they care about is taking your money and they will take it twice in the same week and give an excuse that it was a system error. The director there is very unprofessional and rude. When you ask her a question, she makes it seem like you are bothering her and will give you an attitude. Her kids go there and that is the only thing she cares about. The corporate office was unhelpful and won’t accommodate you or address any concerns you may have. I would never refer anyone to them after my experience. If you love your child stay away from this place.