Description: Countryside Childcare and Learning Center is a Regular Child Care Center in RINGWOOD NJ, with a maximum capacity of 140 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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| 2021-06-04 | 2021-06-04 | 3A:52-4.3(d)(1) |
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At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. Violation Observed: Ensure a staff member is present in the nap room while a child is sleeping in Room 2 (infants). |
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| 2021-06-04 | 2021-06-04 | 3A:52-4.3(d)(1) |
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At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. Violation Observed: Ensure a staff member is present in the nap room while a child is sleeping in Room 2 (infants). |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-04 | 3A:52-4.3(d)(1) |
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At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. Violation Observed: Ensure a staff member is present in the nap room while a child is sleeping in Room 2 (infants). |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-13 | 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: Maintain staff child ratios at all times. At the time of inspection, there were 14 children (8 - 5 year olds and 6 4 year olds) with 1 staff member in Room 6. 2 staff were required. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-04 | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) |
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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 Violation Observed: Submit an illness log to OOL |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-04 | 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: Obtain a renewal CARI clearance for 1staff member. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-07 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) |
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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: Submit CHRI clearances for all staff members to OOL. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-04 | 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 documentation of current general liability insurance to OOL. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-04 | 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: Submit a current fire certificate to OOL. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-07 | 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: Submit a copy of the life hazard use certificate to OOL. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-04 | 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 fire drill log to OOL. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-04 | 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: Replace the outlet covers in Room 5 2nd floor. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-04 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. Violation Observed: Clean the vents in Room 2 2nd floor. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-04 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(18) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children. Violation Observed: Secure or remove the tv in Room 5 2nd floor. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-04 | 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 the cracked ceiling in Room 4 2nd floor. |
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I would like to take this opportunity to respond to your review. I apologize if you found this center not up to your standards. We here at Countryside try in every way to meet the needs of our families and to deliver excellent service. I researched our tours and never found anyone that came in during that time frame under your name. Once again, at Countryside we work every so diligently to meet our parent/child needs,
I wanted to write a review on my experience at Countryside since my child is now going off to elementary school and he will no longer be there full time. I have nothing but amazing things to say about Countryside!! My son has been there since he was in the infant room and I have dropped him off every day knowing he is looked out and cared for. The teachers have always gone above and beyond for my son. For the above comment. The layout is fine, it is a beautiful well kept facility. They are just stairs..... Also, it is a daycare with many children in diapers. Sorry to say it might smell like dirty diapers from time to time...:))
I usually don't review but I here I must. HOW RUDE & SECRETIVE is this school with their fees! I did not like the layout of the school and walking up all the stairs especially with young children. It smelt like dirty diapers and they close the school when Skyline closes in the winter. I'm a nurse. I am used to foul smells and need flexibility with childcare.NO THANKS. This is not for me or my kids!