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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| 2023-04-24 | 2023-05-22 | 3A:52-4.3(a) |
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The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Staff in Room 5 was observed texting on her cell phone while the children in her care was resting. |
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| 2023-04-24 | 2023-05-01 | 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) |
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The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff have completed training pertaining to the center's policies and procedures for tracking children and are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. Staff in Room 10 reporting having 8 children in her care while only 7 children were present. |
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| 2023-04-24 | 2023-05-22 | 3A:52-6.4(a)(4)(iii) |
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For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children over the age of 18 months and under the age of four years, the center shall provide an alternative quiet activity for each child who has rested or slept for 30 minutes and does not appear to need additional rest or sleep. Violation Observed: Provide alternative quiet activities for children who have rested or slept for 30 minutes and do not appear to need additional rest or sleep in Room 5. |
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| 2023-03-13 | 2023-04-24 | 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) |
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All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. Violation Observed: Ensure that food provided by the center is stored, prepared and served in a sanitary manner in Room 5. Ensure staff wash their hands prior to putting on gloves to serve food. |
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| 2023-03-13 | 2023-04-24 | 3A:52-6.3(b)(4)(iv)(2) |
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Mealtime and snack requirements for centers serving children 18 months of age or older and those children younger than 18 months of age who are developmentally ready to eat regular meals and snacks are as follows: centers that provide meals shall ensure that lunch and dinner for each child include the following fruits or vegetables. Violation Observed: Ensure that all meals provided by the center meet all of the required nutritional standards, including providing fruits and/or vegetables. Do not withhold any component of the meal for later consumption in Rooms 5 and 7. |
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| 2023-03-13 | 2023-04-24 | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(vi) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: a child who, because of age or developmental readiness, no longer needs to be held for feeding shall be provided with an infant seat, high chair with safety strap, or other age-appropriate seating apparatus, which meets the standards of a recognized safety organization (such as the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, the American Society for Testing and Materials, or the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission). Violation Observed: Ensure that age and developmentally appropriate seating is provided for all children who no longer need to be held for feeding in Room 2. Babies must not have bottles while in a swing. |
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| 2023-01-04 | 2023-01-04 | 3A:52-4.3(a) |
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The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center, including on the playground. A named child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes. She left the playground and was found approximately 60 feet from the road. |
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| 2023-01-04 | 2023-01-04 | 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) |
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The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times. Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center, including on the playground. A named staff was not aware that a named child was left unsupervised on the playground. |
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| 2023-01-04 | 2023-01-04 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). Violation Observed: Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. The center's supervision policy and 2. The center's policies and procedures for tracking children. |
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| 2023-01-04 | 2023-01-04 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that the playground fence is maintained in good condition at all times. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-01-04 | 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: Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. |
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| 2022-03-22 | 2022-04-19 | 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: Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition.Clean all classroom and bathroom vents throughout the center. |
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| 2021-03-30 | 2021-04-09 | 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: Complete a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. |
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| 2021-03-30 | 2021-05-19 | 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: Submit to the OOL a table of organization indicating lines of authority, responsibility and communication. Job descriptions not included. |
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| 2021-03-30 | 2021-03-26 | 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 to the OOL a copy of the center’s current Life Hazard Use Certificate of Registration applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served. |
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This place is god awful. My daughter attended for a while and although I love the teachers. The owners are terrible people. More concerned with money they the children. I've single handily seen her disrespect other parents as well as her staff. The turnover is unreal. New people all the time and the classes are way too full.
I have a granddaughter that goes to this daycare ,and I am really happy with the way she has been learning so much.She has learned so much from the teachers,she can count and do her ABC.I seems like she learns a new song every time I see her.I would send my children to this daycare if i was looking for a place....The teachers and the stuff are all good with the students.Even if its not the teacher that has your child,most likly that teacher would know your childs name.Even the bus driver is so friendly with the little ones.I rate this daycare as a 5 because they are so good with the children
We work hard every day to provide the best environment for the children in our care. Our entire staff from administration to teachers, aides and bus drivers are caring and well qualified. Our policies reflect the best interest of the children in our classes, and we do everything within our capacity to address individual needs while keeping in mind the safety and well being of the whole group. When one specific child is presenting a physical threat to the other children in our care we feel we must address these behaviors in a manner that keeps all of the children safe. Very rarely this results in these disruptive children being removed from our program. As one may imagine, when these types of issues are being addressed with a child's parents, it at times can lead to some upset feelings. It's an extremely hard situation for all involved. We feel it is important for every child to find a child care situation that best fits the needs of their child. We are here to help!
This is a horrible place for children. When I expressed my concerns about the over crowded room my son was in the owner told me "this is a for- profit center" meaning thier bottom line is more important than the wellbeing of the children. When my son fell and broke is arm on thier playground it took them 3 hours to call me!