Description: Mission: Cornerstone Montessori School is dedicated to enriching the lives of children through the following guidelines: - To provide a safe, healthy, nurturing, and positive learning environment by stimulating their learning ability to its maximum potential. - To prepare the children to be respectful, responsible, and independent citizens. - To help the children to become reasonable thinkers, problem solvers, and lifelong learners.
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| 2021-04-26 | 2021-08-11 | 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: Submit a copy of the center's current comprehensive general liability insurance policy. |
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| 2021-04-26 | 2021-08-11 | 3A:52-6.6(e)(1) |
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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: Submit a copy of the center's discipline policy including acceptable actions that staff members may take. |
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| 2021-04-26 | 2021-08-11 | 3A:52-7.7(c)(1)(i) |
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Pets shall be permitted in a center only under the following circumstances: pets kept by or loacted in the center, regardless of ownership, shall be domesticated and non-aggressive. Violation Observed: Ensure the children's health, safety and well being. | 2 dogs on site submit documentation they have current health clearances |
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| 2021-04-26 | 2021-09-10 | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(ii) |
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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 date and time the illness, symptoms of illness or diseases were observed at the center. Violation Observed: Submit the center's illness log for a period of at least 30 days. |
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| 2021-04-26 | 2021-08-11 | 3A:52-7.11(a)(3) |
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Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: assurance that during any outbreak of an excludable disease at the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(d), each parent whose child may have been exposed to the disease shall receive a written notice of the outbreak. Violation Observed: Submit to the OOL the center's written policy on the management of communicable diseases which include the list of illnesses and symptoms of illness for which a child will be separated from the group and possibly sent home; the list of diseases for which a child will not be readmitted to the center unless accompanied by a statement from the child's health care provider; and assurance that during any outbreak of an excludable disease at the center, each parent whose child may have been exposed to the disease shall receive a written notice of the outbreak. |
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| 2021-04-26 | 2021-08-11 | 3A:52-6.8(j)(1)(ii) |
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The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The expulsion policy shall include the method that the center will use to notify parents of concerns that could lead to expulsion, such as written notification or a parent conference. Violation Observed: Submit to the OOL a copy of the center's expulsion policy which includes circumstances, methods to notify parents, sufficient time limits,and reasons for immediate expulsion. |
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| 2021-04-26 | 2021-04-26 | 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 all toxic substances and medications are inaccessible to children. | Bathroom room #1 |
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| 2021-04-26 | 2021-06-29 | 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 parents drop off children at the front door, staff meet the children as they are dropped off, and drop off and pick up times are staggered to avoid people congregating outside the facility. |
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| 2021-04-26 | 2021-09-10 | 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: Replenish mulch and sand on playground to comply with the playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code as specified in N. J. A. C. 5:23-11 | |
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| 2021-04-26 | 2021-08-11 | 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: Submit a copy of the center's fire drill log for each session provided at the center for a period of at least 90 days. |
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| 2021-04-26 | 2021-09-10 | 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: Submit a copy of the center's NJ Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance along with documentation that the center (supplied by a community water system) completed water testing conducted by a Department of Environmental Protection. |
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| 2021-04-26 | 2021-08-11 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2. Violation Observed: Submit a copy of the center's radon testing report conducted within 5 years in every room on the lowest floor used by children. |
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| 2021-04-26 | 2021-08-11 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) |
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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, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. Violation Observed: Submit a copy of the center's Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH for centers: a)co-located with a dry cleaner or nail salon; b) with one of the prior uses: F, H, S, B (dry cleaner, nail salon), (funeral home) or M (gas station); c) located in a building built in 1978 or earlier; or d) located near a known hazardous area. |
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| 2021-04-26 | 2021-09-10 | 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: Submit documentation indicating that at least 2 staff members present at the center have current basic knowledge of first aid principles and CPR. |
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| 2021-04-26 | 2021-08-11 | 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: Submit the center's current staff records checklist. Ensure that all staff submitted a CARI for the center's renewal and indicate the date cleared(or date submitted if not cleared) |
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