Christian Family Day Care Center - Orange NJ Regular Child Care Center

17 N ESSEX AVE , ORANGE NJ 07050
(973) 673-9200

About the Provider

Description: Christian Family Day Care Center is a Regular Child Care Center in ORANGE NJ, with a maximum capacity of 76 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 07CHR0006
  • Capacity: 76
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2025-03-16
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2022-01-19 2022-03-31 3A:52-4.11(a)(1)
As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a renewal CHRI background check as required, and submit to the OOL.
2021-12-17 2022-01-19 3A:52-4.3(a)
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 throughout the center. Staff in Room 9 was unable to adequately supervise 15 children, 0-4y, due to a lack of staffing and inadequate staff/child ratios.
2021-12-17 2022-01-19 3A:52-4.3(c)
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. There were 9 children, 18- 30 months, with 1 staff in Room 10. An additional staff was required.
2021-12-17 2022-01-19 3A:52-6.1(b)(2)
The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time.

Violation Observed: Ensure that materials are accessible to the children at all times, except during lunch and nap time.
2021-12-17 2022-01-19 3A:52-6.2(a)(1)
The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of age appropriate materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program. Age appropriate materials were not supplied to the 3 children, 18 months and younger, in Room 9.
2021-12-17 2022-01-19 3A:52-6.2(a)(2)
The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are non-toxic and safe for use by children in the age groups served.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all materials used by the children are age appropriate, non-toxic and safe for use by children. Age appropriate furniture or play equipment was not provided to 3 children, 18 months and younger, in Room 9.
2021-12-17 2022-01-19 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(ii)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. Staff members shall ensure infants have age-appropriate, supervised tummy time at least twice per day.

Violation Observed: Ensure that infants are provided age-appropriate, supervised tummy time at least twice per day. The center could not provide 3 children, 18 months and younger, with a safe and adequate space on the floor for tummy time or other activities.
2021-12-17 2022-01-19 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iv)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. The use of infant equipment including swings, exersaucers, and bouncers shall be limited to periods of 30 minutes at a time.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the use of infant equipment, including swings, exersaucers and bouncers, is limited to 30 minutes at a times. Three children, 18 months and younger, were strapped into bouncers/exersaucers for over 30 minutes.
2021-12-17 2022-01-19 3A:52-6.6(e)(1)
The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall reflect the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) through (c) and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.).

Violation Observed: Prepare a discipline policy that includes the acceptable actions staff members may take when disciplining a child. Submit a copy to the OOL.
2021-12-17 2022-01-19 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii)
The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all sleeping equipment is free of pillows and soft bedding when occupied by a sleeping child. Cease use of blankets for children under 12 months old, and remove bibs, toys, stuffed animals from the children and cribs before the child enters the sleeping equipment.
2021-12-17 2022-01-19 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(i)
The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, the center shall provide for each child a crib that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, the center shall provide for each child a crib that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level.

Violation Observed: Ensure that approved sleeping equipment is provided for each child as required. Two children under 18 months old in Room 9 were not provided with appropriate sleeping equipment.
2021-12-17 2022-01-19 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iii)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. Staff members shall provide all children who are developmentally able with opportunities to leave their cribs, playpens or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment to crawl, toddle, walk, and play.

Violation Observed: Ensure that children are provided opportunities to leave their sleeping equipment to crawl, walk and play. Children in Rooms 2 and 9 were restricted to exersaucers, cribs and bouncers for extended periods of time without being provided a safe floor space for movement.
2021-12-17 2022-01-19 3A:52-7.9(a)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include

Violation Observed: Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components. Submit a copy to the OOL.
2021-12-17 2022-01-19 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(i)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, staff members shall ensure that staff members shall ensure that each child's diaper is changed when wet or soiled.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the children's diapers are changed when wet or soiled. Children in Room 9 were not provided with diaper changes within a timely manner.
2021-12-17 2022-01-19 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1)
The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. Submit a copy to the OOL.

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