Description: Our philosophy, here at Discovery Years, is founded on the teachings of the leading pioneers and contemporaries in early childhood education such as Jean Piaget, Maria Montessori and Howard Gardner. Our program recognizes and provides for the whole child: social, emotional, cognitive and physical. We believe that children learn by exploring their surroundings through multi-sensory experiences, starting with the concrete and moving to the more abstract. Children learn and grow when provided with appropriate curriculum materials and a structured environment that stimulates and challenges them.
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| 2022-08-24 | 2022-11-21 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(2) |
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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 children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time. Violation Observed: Ensure that materials are accessible to the children at all times, except during lunch and nap time. |
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| 2022-08-24 | 2022-11-21 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7) |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure that the use of television, computers, and other video equipment is for educational and instructional use, is age and developmentally appropriate, is not used as a substitute for planned activities, and is not used for passive viewing. |
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| 2022-08-24 | 2022-08-24 | 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: Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. |
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| 2021-04-27 | 2021-04-30 | 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: Upload or submit a copy of the center's Positive Guidance and Discipline policy. |
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| 2021-04-27 | 2021-04-30 | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(iii) |
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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 a description of the symptoms of illness manifested by the child. Violation Observed: Upload or submit a copy of the center's Illness Log for a period of at least 90 days. |
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| 2021-04-27 | 2021-04-30 | 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: Upload or submit a copy of the center's Table of Organization. |
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| 2021-04-27 | 2021-04-30 | 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: Upload or submit a copy of the center's Staff Records Checklist. |
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| 2021-04-27 | 2021-04-30 | 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: Upload or submit a copy of at least two staff members certification in CPR. |
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| 2021-04-27 | 2021-04-30 | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) |
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The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked. Violation Observed: Upload or submit a copy of the staff attendance records, including arrival and departure times for the prior two weeks. |
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| 2021-04-27 | 2021-04-30 | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) |
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The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure. Violation Observed: Upload or submit a copy of the children's attendance records, including arrival and departure times for the prior two weeks. |
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| 2021-04-27 | 2021-04-30 | 3A:52-7.11(b) |
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The center shall distribute a copy of the policy on the management of communicable diseases to the parent of each child enrolled and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy. Violation Observed: Upload or submit a copy of the center's Management of Communicable Disease policy. |
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| 2021-04-27 | 2021-04-30 | 3A:52-6.8(j)(3) |
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The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The center shall distribute a copy of the expulsion policy to the parent of each enrolled child and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy. Violation Observed: Upload or submit a copy of the center's expulsion policy. |
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| 2021-04-27 | 2021-04-30 | 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: Upload or submit a copy of the center's current comprehensive general liability insurance policy. |
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| 2021-04-27 | 2021-05-24 | 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: Repair the emergency lighting above the door in Room 4. |
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| 2021-04-27 | 2021-04-30 | 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: Upload or submit the center's current Life Hazard Use Certificate. |
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