Description:
We are a family owned and operated center that has been in business for 24 years. We have 3 locations, Paramus, Westwood, and Now in Mahwah. Our Mahwah location is on the boarder of Wyckoff, Allendale, Franklin Lakes and Ramsey.
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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| 2023-06-29 | 2023-08-01 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of Violation Observed: Repair the corner of the wall near the entrance in Room L. |
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| 2023-06-29 | 2023-08-01 | 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: Obtain a physical for 1 staff member. |
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| 2023-06-29 | 2023-08-01 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) |
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When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. CARI forms have been submitted and center is waiting for clearances to be returned. |
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| 2023-06-29 | 2023-08-01 | 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. |
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| 2023-06-29 | 2023-07-07 | 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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| 2023-06-29 | 2023-08-01 | 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 the amount of EpiPen's required by the special care plan are present in Room C. |
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| 2023-06-29 | 2023-08-01 | 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 in Room B. |
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| 2023-06-29 | 2023-08-01 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) |
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Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. |
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| 2023-06-29 | 2023-08-01 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. Violation Observed: Ensure that all diaper creams are inaccessible to the children in Room H. |
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| 2023-06-29 | 2023-08-01 | 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: Secure the ceiling tile in the back stairwell near the roof access . |
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| 2023-06-29 | 2023-08-01 | 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: Repair the emergency light in Room I. |
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| 2023-06-29 | 2023-08-01 | 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: Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. |
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| 2023-06-29 | 2023-08-01 | 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: Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. |
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| 2022-09-16 | 2022-09-30 | 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 21194, at the time of inspection, there were 7 children (ages 0-12 months) with 1 staff member while a 2nd member left the room for more than 3 minutes. |
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| 2022-09-16 | 2022-09-30 | 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) |
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The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member. A staff member was left alone to supervise 7 children (ages 0-12 months) alone while another staff member left the room. |
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Two of my children attended Bell's recently. And while the academic curriculum is great, and my older child was totally prepared for starting Kindergarten, that was DESPITE the owner and her horrendous attitude and personality, not BECAUSE of her. The teachers were good, but the owner, Stacie Bell, is notoriously an absolute nightmare to deal with on a personal level, which you will inevitably have to do if your child goes there. The turnover with staff is way above normal for a daycare/preschool, with most teachers who leave attributing it to just not being able to work for Stacie as a person. Additionally, one of the long time Directors (15+ years) abruptly left last year due to not being able to stand another day working for Stacie. And I have consistently heard from parents of children at Bell's that they intentionally try to avoid interacting with Stacie at all costs due to her temper and unprofessionalism. She is just simply not a nice person. And at the end of the day, I think most parents simply want their 0-5 year old child to be under the care of someone who is kind-hearted and professional. Not someone who they feel they need to avoid due to a personality defect/issue. Bottom line: If you want your child to learn a lot, Bell's is good. If you want someone in charge of the place who you will need to avoid at all costs, Bell's is probably not the place for you and your child. Edit: I'm sure Stacie will come on here and try to "bash" me personally in retaliation for writing this review. I don't blame her - she doesn't want to lose prospective business. But I have emails and text conversations to prove everything I said above. You can also check other review sites to see for yourself what actual former employees said about Stacie: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Bells-Little-Learners/reviews?fcountry=US&floc=Paramus%2C+NJhttps://www.indeed.com/cmp/Bells-Little-Learners/reviews?fcountry=US&floc=Paramus%2C+NJ