Description: Estrella's Early Learning Center #2 is a Regular Child Care Center in Lodi NJ, with a maximum capacity of 59 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.
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| 2022-08-16 | 2022-08-16 | 3A:52-6.1(e) |
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The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. Violation Observed: Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling: Room 3The center took immediate action during this inspection and removed the pacifier from a child that was crawling |
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| 2022-07-26 | 2022-10-05 | 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: Retrain the staff in Room 3 in the following core area: Proper tracking proceduresStaff re-trained on 8.17.2022 |
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| 2022-07-26 | 2022-10-05 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(8) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11. Violation Observed: Retrain staff in Room 2 in the following core area: implementing health practices including proper hand washing techniques for the staff and children Staff re-trained on 8.17.2022 |
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| 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-16 | 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 are aware of the number of children in their care at all times: Staff in Room 3 tracked 9 children ; 10 were present |
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| 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-16 | 3A:52-5.3(f)(1) |
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Toilet facility requirements are as follows: a supply of soap, toilet paper, and individual hand towels or disposable paper towels shall be provided. Violation Observed: Provide a platform or step stool in Room 2 to assist the staff when they are washing the children's hands, as required |
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| 2022-06-21 | 2022-07-26 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(3) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4. Violation Observed: Retrain all staff in the following core area: implementing primary caregiver responsibilities including properly strapping children into high chairsStaff re-trained on 7.12.2022 |
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| 2022-06-21 | 2022-07-26 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(8) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11. Violation Observed: Retrain all staff in the following core area: implementing health practices including cleaning and disinfecting diapering surfaces after each useStaff re-trained on 7.12.2022 |
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| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-21 | 3A:52-4.3(c) |
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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: Room 2 5 children 0-18 months with 1 staff; 2 staff requiredThe center took immediate action during this inspection and a second staff arrived within 5 minutes |
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| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-21 | 3A:52-6.4(a)(1) |
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For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall ensure that each child is initially placed in a face-up sleeping position unless a different position is indicated in writing by the child's health care provider. Violation Observed: Ensure that children under 12 months of age are placed in a face-up position in their sleeping equipment: An infant, under 12 months, was initially placed on their tummy to sleepThe center took immediate action, during this inspection, and placed the child on their back to sleep |
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| 2022-06-21 | 2022-07-26 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use: Room 2 |
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| 2022-06-21 | 2022-08-16 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) |
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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 immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed. Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after having their diaper changed: Room 2 |
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| 2022-06-21 | 2022-08-16 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii) |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting. Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after changing a diaper: Room 2 |
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| 2022-06-21 | 2022-07-26 | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) |
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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) Violation Observed: Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records: 12 children |
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| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-21 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) |
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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 surfaces are kept clean: Provide a barrier to Room 2a, where the floor is being replaced, to ensure the children have no access to the space Note: No active work was being conducted during the center's operating hoursThe center took immediate action during this inspection and provided a gate to block the space to ensure it is inaccessible to the children |
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| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-21 | 3A:52-5.3(p) |
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Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. Violation Observed: Ensure that all indoor equipment is used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions: Ensure children are properly strapped into high chairs with the provided safety strapThe center took immediate action during this inspection and strapped the children into the high chairs |
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