Description: Circle Time is a Temporary Child Care Center in Lakewood NJ, with a maximum capacity of 300 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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| 2023-04-20 | 2023-08-01 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. Violation Observed: Ensure that the fence surrounding the outdoor play area is maintained in good condition. Replace the missing fence piece behind the climber. |
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| 2023-04-20 | 2023-08-01 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) |
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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 Violation Observed: Ensure that the center uses 1 evacuation crib for every 4 non-ambulatory infants when conducting fire drills. At the time of the inspection, the center was conducting a fire drill and had 6 children in evacuation cribs. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-20 | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(iv) |
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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 the action taken by the center to assist Violation Observed: Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components, including the actions taken by the center. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-20 | 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 throughout the center. Staff in room 109 stated they had 9 children but 10 children were present. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-20 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) |
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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 Violation Observed: Ensure that children who fall asleep in a swing are immediately placed in proper sleeping equipment. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 2023-06-22 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(i) |
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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, toilet training chairs and potty seats that have first been emptied into a toilet. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toilet training chairs and potty seats after each use and that toilet training seats are not stored on the floor in bathrooms. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-20 | 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 110, children were picked up from playing on the floor and placed in high chairs to eat. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-20 | 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: Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-20 | 3A:52-5.3(f)(1) |
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Toilet facility requirements are as follows: a supply of soap, toilet paper, and individual hand towels or disposable paper towels shall be provided. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of toilet paper in bathrooms throughout the center. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-20 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. Violation Observed: Ensure the toilet paper holder in room B4 is free of rust. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-20 | 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) |
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Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely. Violation Observed: Replace the bolt cover on the toilet in the room B4 bathroom. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-20 | 3A:52-5.4(a)(3) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, crawl spaces, attic spaces, and all doors and windows used for natural ventilation shall be provided with insect screening. Violation Observed: Repair or replace the window screens in room B4. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-20 | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. Violation Observed: Repair or replace the broken light switch cover in room B9 by the door. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 2023-06-22 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint. Violation Observed: Repair and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required in rooms 110 and B3. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-20 | 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: Replace the ceiling tiles that are missing in room B6. |
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