Description: A successful preschool experience is for future learning. Children at this level are still unsure of their role at school and are just beginning to understand the learning process.
Many preschoolers experience separation anxiety, have varied experiential backgrounds and are at different levels of readiness. Good preschools provide an appropriate setting that allows each child to develop and flourish at his or her own individual pace. Programs must be diverse so that each child can fit in according to his or her developmental needs. Schools must be ready for all children so that they can proceed in a positive successful manner.
A quality program contributes to all facets of the child’s development: cognitive, physical, social and emotional. No one component can be ignored. All aspects of the young child’s potential should be challenged and enriched. Curriculum content must be relevant to the young child’s interests and should provide for interaction and hand-on experiences in a multi-sensory fashion.
The purpose of these Early Childhood Guidelines is to set forth suggested practices for directors, teachers and staff members. These guidelines will enable educators to provide quality education for the young children in a developmentally appropriate and nurturing 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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| 2019-12-17 | 2020-01-17 | 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) |
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Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit. Violation Observed: Arrange strollers blocking the hallway in a way that provides a 3 foot wide aisle leading to the emergency exit, or remove. |
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| 2019-12-03 | 2020-01-17 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity. Violation Observed: Room 3 had 12 children present, but it is licensed for 11. |
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| 2019-12-03 | 2020-07-13 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval. Violation Observed: There were 31 children present, whereas the center is licensed for 23. |
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| 2019-10-25 | 2020-07-13 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval. Violation Observed: There were 33 children present, but the center only has a capacity of 23. |
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| 2019-10-25 | 2019-11-21 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(ii) |
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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 children are not permitted to sleep in a bouncy seat. |
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| 2019-10-25 | 2019-11-21 | 3A:52-4.3(d) |
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The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in 3A:52-4.3(d) 1, 2, and 3 are met: | Age Staff/Child Ratio | Under 18 months - 1:10 | 18 months to under 2 ½ years - 1:12 | 2 ½ years and above - 1:20 Violation Observed: Ensure adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. There were 3 staff present in room 1 with 14 children ages 0-18, however only some of the children were sleeping, so 4 staff were required. All children under 18 months need to be asleep in order to use naptime ratios. |
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| 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-21 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(1) |
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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 time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries. Violation Observed: Ensure timeframes for kids sitting in high chairs are age and developmentally appropriate in room 3. |
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| 2019-10-10 | 2019-10-25 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(5) |
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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). When a person who is not required to complete a CHRI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children. Violation Observed: There are 2 CHRI clearances outstanding. |
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| 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-21 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) |
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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: Use a 2 step process to wash and disinfect tables and high chairs before meals and snacks. |
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| 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-21 | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(ii)(1) |
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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: for children less than 12 months of age, the feeding plan shall be documented in writing. Violation Observed: Ensure feeding plans for children under 12 months are provided in writing. |
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| 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-21 | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2)(i) |
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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) for children coming from other states or countries in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.6 and 4.7. Violation Observed: Ensure universal health forms are updated annually. |
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| 2019-10-10 | 2019-12-03 | 3A:52-4.8(f)(1) |
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The staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) through (d) shall be clock hours of staff development. Violation Observed: Ensure orientation topics are covered annually. |
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| 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-21 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) |
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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 before intake of food. Violation Observed: Ensure children wash their hands immediately prior to meals and snacks. |
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| 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-21 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) |
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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: Conduct and document at least 1 fire drill per session, per month. |
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| 2019-10-10 | 2019-12-03 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) |
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Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. Violation Observed: Conduct and document at least 2 lockdown drills per year. |
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