Description: Children of America Sewell, LLC is a Regular Child Care Center in Sewell NJ, with a maximum capacity of 186 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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| 2023-06-09 | 2023-06-09 | 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided. Violation Observed: Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The center took immediate action and lowered the temperature on the hot water heater and flushed the faucets throughout the center. |
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| 2023-06-09 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(11) | |
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Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete trainings on the center's policies for recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies. |
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| 2023-06-09 | 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 receive training from an outside resource that ensures the understanding of center operations, policies and procedures. |
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| 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-28 | 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 for tracking children. |
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| 2023-05-25 | 2023-07-07 | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) |
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The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. Violation Observed: Ensure that the staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center as a named staff was yelling at the children in room 8 and stated "I can't stand him" referring to a child in the classroom.6/9/23: Staff were yelling at children on the outdoor play area. |
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| 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-09 | 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 are adhered to at all times throughout the center. |
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| 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-09 | 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 22148, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center as staff are on their phones when they are supposed to be supervising children. |
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| 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-09 | 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 complaint 22148, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center as staff are unable to use the restroom due to lack of staff and often leave the classrooms out of ratio. |
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| 2023-05-25 | 2023-07-07 | 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 as a child was bitten and the classroom teachers were not notified by management that it occurred. |
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| 2023-05-25 | 2023-07-07 | 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) |
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The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child. Violation Observed: Based on complaint 22148, complete accident reports as required, and ensure that parents are notified and receive reports as several incident reports, dated from March 2023 were at the front desk and not picked up by the parents. |
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| 2023-05-25 | 3A:52-4.5(e)(8) | |
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For early childhood programs all staff that work with children under 2 1/2 years of age shall have training specific to this age group, which may include, but is not limited to, the New Jersey Infant/Toddler Credential administered through Professional Impact NJ, the Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or other trainings specifically related to the care of infants and toddlers. Each employee shall initiate this training within 90 days and complete it within one year. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff working with children under 2.5 years of age have training specific to this age group. |
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| 2023-05-25 | 2023-05-25 | 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: Ensure that all outdoor hazards are removed as required. A bag of ice melt was accessible to the children on the outdoor play area and removed by OOL. |
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| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-07 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(6) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: food waste receptacles shall be lined and maintained in clean and sanitary condition. Violation Observed: Based on complaint 22123, the center needs to ensure that all waste inn classrooms and on the outdoor play area is discarded at the end of the day as required per center policy. |
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| 2023-05-22 | 2023-06-09 | 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 22123, the center needs to ensure the safety and well-being of the children served in room 7 as two children bit two other children and the staff was not aware due to being occupied with another child who was climbing the small couch and therefore unable to intervene. |
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| 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-09 | 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) |
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The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child. Violation Observed: Based on complaint 22075, ensure that unusual incidents are documented and provided to parents. Children are fighting in rooms 7-9 and parents are not notified. |
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