Description: The mission of The Circle of Life Learning Center and its staff, parents, friends and community is to foster a love for learning in a caring environment where every child is respected and is given the opportunity to develop positive morals and values. It is our goal that each child will reach their full academic and social potential as we encourage excellence for lifelong learning in an ever changing world.
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| 2022-02-28 | 2022-04-13 | 3A:52-3.4(a) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. |
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| 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-09 | 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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| 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-03 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) |
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Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. |
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| 2022-02-28 | 2022-04-04 | 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: Repair/replace the stained ceiling tiles throughout the center. |
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| 2021-03-26 | 2021-04-20 | 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 the children are supervised at all times wherein children were standing on the chairs and climbing on the toy box. |
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| 2021-03-26 | 2021-04-20 | 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 all staff are aware of how many children are present in their classroom. When asked how many children were present, staff had to count and gave the wrong number. |
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| 2021-03-26 | 2021-04-20 | 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: Per the NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149, ensure that all staff, children and visitors are screened prior to entry. |
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| 2021-03-26 | 2021-05-06 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) |
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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, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. Violation Observed: Ensure that toys mouthed by children are immediately removed, washed and disinfected before returning those items back to the play area. |
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| 2021-03-26 | 2021-05-06 | 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 with soap and running water before the intake of food wherein children did wash their hands but then continued to touch other surfaces and toys while eating. |
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| 2021-03-26 | 2021-04-20 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food. Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water prior to preparing and serving food wherein staff did wash their hands but touched other items in between helping the children with their food. |
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| 2021-03-26 | 2021-04-21 | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(i) |
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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 child's name. Violation Observed: Provide a copy of the center's illness log. |
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| 2021-03-26 | 2021-04-01 | 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: Provide an updated Staff Records Checklist. |
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| 2021-03-26 | 2021-04-21 | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) |
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First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. Violation Observed: Provide a copy of each staff's First Aid and CPR certification. |
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| 2021-03-26 | 2021-04-01 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) |
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The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. Violation Observed: Provide a current copy of the center's Life Hazard Use Registration Certificate. |
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| 2021-03-26 | 2021-04-26 | 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: Provide a current Water Test, Water Assurance and Water Test Checklist for the center's renewal. |
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