Description: Diamond Hill Montessori School and Long Hill Montessori School provide rich environments for children to cultivate their own desire to learn. Our private school helps children to become self-motivated and independent as they learn about themselves and their world within an atmosphere of caring and positive support. Preschool children experience the excitement of learning, explore their creativity, develop at their own pace and actively share in the learning process. Through purposeful activities, children acquire a sense of well being and confidence that will meet their inner needs and help them to reach out and meet challenges throughout life. Children in our schools are encouraged to seek answers to their questions, to follow their interests, and to develop to their fullest potential. They are provided with hands-on materials that enable them to learn math, language, science and history while at the same time, developing intellectual curiosity, self-respect, and respect for the world around them. The curriculum serves to answer each child's needs, rather than bind each child to a rigid sequence. Children are motivated to learn and to excel, and consequently are empowered by feelings of intrinsic satisfaction and self-confidence. We consider it a privilege to educate independent, happy, capable children in a warm, supportive, peaceful, non-competitive setting.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date Cited | Date Abated | Regulation Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-05 | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | |
|
All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name. |
||
| 2023-06-05 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) | |
|
The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal. Ensure the mats are disinfected after cleaning. |
||
| 2023-06-05 | 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. |
||
| 2023-06-05 | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | |
|
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience. Violation Observed: Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. The staff is missing the proof of Bachelor's degree. |
||
| 2023-06-05 | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | |
|
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) Violation Observed: Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required. |
||
| 2023-06-05 | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | |
|
The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). Violation Observed: Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required. Ensure that the medication listed is what is provided. A child had a different allergy medication than what was on the Special Care Plan. |
||
| 2023-06-05 | 3A:52-5.3(o)(3)(ii) | |
|
First aid requirements are as follows: the following equipment shall be placed in a location that is convenient and accessible to staff members the American Red Cross First Aid Manual or its equivalent. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a copy of the American Red Cross First Aid Manual or its equivalent. |
||
| 2023-06-05 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | |
|
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 life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. |
||
| 2023-06-05 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(2) | |
|
Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. Violation Observed: Ensure that children are evacuated from the center within three minutes during each fire drill. |
||
| 2023-06-05 | 3A:52-7.5(b)(3)(iii) | |
|
The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: all medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. unused or expired medication and health care equipment shall be returned to the child’s parent or disposed of safely in a child-resistant waste receptacle when no longer being administered. Violation Observed: Ensure that all expired medication is returned to the child's parent or disposed of appropriately. |
||
| 2023-06-05 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | |
|
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: Sand and paint the rusted bathroom stall dividers, handicap handles and escutcheon in the first floor bathrooms. |
||
| 2023-06-05 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(ii) | |
|
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: each cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. An additional covering shall be provided for use as a covering for each child. Violation Observed: Ensure that each cot or mat used for rest and sleep is covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. |
||
| 2023-06-05 | 3A:52-5.3(p) | |
|
Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. Violation Observed: Repair and/or remove rust from the blue tubes and the bench from the outdoor play area. |
||
| 2023-06-05 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(12) | |
|
Topics of orientation training shall include including children with special needs in the center’s program. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on including children with special needs in the center's program. |
||
| 2023-06-05 | 3A:52-7.11(a)(1) | |
|
Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: the list of illnesses and symptoms of illness for which a child will be separated from the group and possibly sent home, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1©. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families the center's communicable disease policy and that it includes the list of symptoms for which a child will be excluded from the center. |
||
If you are a provider and you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Diamond Hill Montessori School. Let other families know what’s great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
