Description: At Discovery Corner Childcare & Enrichment Center, our philosophy in operating a child care program is two-fold: to meet the needs of parents for affordable, quality child care; and to insure that a child's individual needs are met through our staffing and programming. Our educational program is based on sound principles of child development. Our goals are to give children a sense of self worth by helping them develop at their own pace while learning. We want the children to feel confident and secure enough to explore and grow in a stimulating educational and social day care environment.
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.
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| 2023-03-13 | 2023-03-31 | 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: Ensure that the safety straps on the bucket seats in room 5 are utilized when occupied by children. |
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| 2023-03-13 | 2023-03-31 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(i) |
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The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing. Centers shall prohibit the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two. Violation Observed: Cease the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two in room 1 |
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| 2023-03-13 | 2023-03-31 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) |
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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, diapering surfaces. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use. |
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| 2023-03-13 | 2023-03-31 | 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 the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. |
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| 2023-03-13 | 2023-03-31 | 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 in room 5 wash their hands immediately after having their diaper changed. |
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| 2023-03-13 | 2023-03-31 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(iii) |
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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 coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. Violation Observed: Ensure that children in room 7 wash their hands immediately after coming into contact with nasal secretions. |
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| 2023-03-13 | 2023-03-31 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii) |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting. Violation Observed: Ensure that staff in room 5 wash their hands immediately after changing a diaper. |
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| 2023-03-13 | 2023-03-31 | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation. Violation Observed: Ensure that the food preparation sink in room 7 is not used for handwashing. |
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| 2023-03-13 | 2023-03-31 | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) |
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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. |
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| 2023-03-13 | 2023-05-05 | 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: Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. |
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| 2023-03-13 | 2023-07-06 | 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: Complete the CHRI background checks for 2 new hired staff and 3 named staff as required for renewal.3/31/2023: 1 received, 4 outstanding. |
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| 2023-03-13 | 2023-03-31 | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) |
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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. |
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| 2023-03-13 | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education Violation Observed: Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. |
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| 2023-03-13 | 2023-03-31 | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) |
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The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's name, address, birth date and date of enrollment. |
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| 2023-03-13 | 2023-05-05 | 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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It took me a while to find this day care. I am so fortunate to have found it. The staff and directors are an amazing team. My child just recently registered for kindergarten and the teachers at the new school were impressed by how advance he is and proficient in all areas. There is such a good mix of table learning, hands on learning and play time that not only do I love it but my son thrives there and loves it. He bonded easily with the teachers and it is easy to see why. They take their care seriously and are at an exceptional level. I hate to admit that price had to play a part in where I sent him, but I have sent him to schools that were almost twice as much and did not stand up to the quality of Discovery Corner. The price, while mattering, I found out after we were there was one of many many amazing things about this school. I wish I could be with my kid all the time, but since I cannot I am so grateful to have this place that has become family and teacher to send him to.