Education Partners Early Learning Academy - Westville NJ Temporary Child Care Center

20 COBBLESTONE LANE , WESTVILLE NJ 08093
(856) 853-8822
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About the Provider

Description: Recognizing that early childhood is a critical period of human development that lays the foundation for future learning and also recognizing the essential role families play in this process, it is the mission of Education Partners Early Learning Academy to engage Parents as partners in their child's care and education. We provide safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments that address child development and learning from a "whole child" point of view. Our child centered approach respects unique individual characteristics, values play as a vehicle for learning and encourages learning by doing. As learners explore and interact with the environment, the Teacher, and each other they develop the social/emotional competencies, behaviors, attitudes, and values needed to help them succeed in school and in life. Education Partners Early Learning Academy is committed to our mission of providing quality professional child care at an affordable price.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 80300184
  • Capacity: 130
  • Age Range: 0 - 6 years
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: Aug 15, 2024
  • 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.)
  • Licensor: Stephanie Sergeant (smaldonado.rosario@gmail.com)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2023-06-22 2023-07-31 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv)
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: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal in room 1.
2023-06-22 2023-07-31 3A:52-4.6(a)
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: Ensure that the center updates and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
2023-06-22 2023-07-31 3A:52-5.3(l)(4)
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: Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file.
2023-06-22 2023-07-31 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii)
Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff members are trained on the emergency evacuation procedures and are aware of alternate indoor location.
2023-06-22 2023-07-31 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 stained ceiling tiles throughout the center.
2023-06-22 3A:52-5.3(b)(6)
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the lattice fence surrounding the outdoor play area is secured properly and zip tie ends are not accessible to children.
2023-06-22 3A:52-5.3(b)(7)
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

Violation Observed: Recertify resilient surfacing on the outdoor play areas.
2023-06-22 2023-07-31 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 and resurface outdoor stairway.
2023-06-22 2023-07-31 3A:52-2.1(b)
A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.

Violation Observed: Resubmit a DCF Renewal Attestation to indicate corrections.
2023-06-22 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i)
Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.

Violation Observed: Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection.
2023-06-22 2023-07-31 3A:52-7.5(b)(10)
The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1).

Violation Observed: Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required.
2023-06-22 2023-07-31 3A:52-6.2(a)(2)
The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are non-toxic and safe for use by children in the age groups served.

Violation Observed: Ensure that room 3 is set up for use and all materials used by the children are age appropriate.
2023-06-22 2023-07-31 3A:52-4.8(g)(1)
The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training annually and that documentation is signed by each staff member and maintained on file at the center.
2022-10-06 2022-11-03 3A:52-4.3(a)(1)
The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Staff in the infant room and room 6 needed to count the amount of children in their care as they were unaware.
2022-09-20 2022-11-03 3A:52-4.10(a)(1)
The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check.

Violation Observed: Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for three named staff.

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Reviews

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Catherine Marchesano Mar 08, 2018
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

I would recommend this facility, the teachers and staff are very involved in children's progress. My granddaughter was very shy when she started, she now knows her name,the days of the week, the months and the alphabet. Very pleased, thank you

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