Divine Direction Learning Center - Irvington NJ Temporary Child Care Center

219-223 ORANGE AVENUE , IRVINGTON NJ 07111
(908) 884-3642

About the Provider

Description: Divine Direction Learning Center is a Temporary Child Care Center in IRVINGTON NJ, with a maximum capacity of 69 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 130500183
  • Capacity: 69
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2023-05-19 2023-06-06 3A:52-4.3(a)(2)
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: Recited: Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center, wherein a named staff stated there were 8 children in her care and there were 9 children present in Room 2.
2022-12-09 2023-02-02 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)
The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, 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 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that

Violation Observed: Ensure that all cribs used by the center comply with the CPSC Federal Safety Standards and appropriate size mattresses are provided in Room 1.
2022-12-09 2022-12-27 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(i)
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 3.
2022-12-09 2023-06-06 3A:52-4.5(c)(1)
The director shall be scheduled to work at the center at least 50 percent of the center’s daily operating hours.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours. Ensure that the director signs in and out daily.
2022-12-09 2023-02-02 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: Replace the missing crib wheel in Room 1.
2022-11-01 2022-12-09 3A:52-4.10(b)(2)
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. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

Violation Observed: Ensure that 1 named staff submits a CARI background check within 2 weeks of hire.
2022-11-01 2022-12-09 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: Ensure that all flooring is kept in good repair in the boy's bathroom.
2022-11-01 2023-05-19 3A:52-5.3(b)(1)
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.

Violation Observed: Repair turf, wherein it is a tripping hazard.
2022-09-06 2022-09-30 3A:52-4.3(a)
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, when a named child is walking through the hallway.
2022-07-27 2022-09-30 3A:52-4.11(a)(1)
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: Ensure that 2 named new hires complete a CHRI background check as required.9/6/22: Received 1, 1 outstanding.
2022-07-27 2022-09-06 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)
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 is not used for passive viewing in Rooms 2 and 3.
2022-07-27 2022-09-06 3A:52-5.3(n)(1)
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: Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time.
2022-07-27 2022-09-30 3A:52-5.3(h)(2)
Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center

Violation Observed: Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required, wherein your "LEAD FREE" certificate is for the interior only. Exterior must be tested.
2022-07-11 2022-07-11 3A:52-4.9(a)
The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14.

Violation Observed: Based on complaint#20891, ensure that staff maintain appropriate staff actions at all times, where a named staff member allowed a school age child go onto the neighbor's property, climb on a car an over the chain link fence to retrieve a ball.
2022-07-11 2024-07-27 3A:52-4.3(c)
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: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center, wherein 9 children under 18 months were present with 2 staff in Room 1.

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