Description: Since 1983, Excel Learning Center has been the premier early hildhood/daycare facility in South Jersey, serving both Burlington and Camden county families. Whether you choose our Marlton site, or Mt. Laurel, your child aged six weeks thru Kindergarten, or your school-aged child aged six to thirteen years, will explore... grow... and excel, at Excel Learning Center!
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| 2020-03-09 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(2) | |
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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. 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 4 named staff have the CARI clearance on file prior to being left alone with a group of children. |
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| 2020-03-09 | 3A:52-4.11(b)(2) | |
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When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member from the Department of Human Services, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children. Violation Observed: Ensure that 6 named staff have the CHRI clearance on file prior to being left alone with a group of children. |
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| 2020-03-09 | 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 Ratio | Under 18 months - 1:4 | 18 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:6 | 2 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:10 | 4 years - 1:12 | 5 years and older - 1:15 Violation Observed: Maintain the staff/child ratios at all times. In room G there were 5 children under 18 months and 1 staff present. In room A there were 8 children between the ages of 18 months and 2.5 years and 1 staff present. One additional staff member in each classroom was needed to meet the minimum required staff/child ratios. |
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| 2020-03-09 | 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 complaint #1671: Ensure that the children in the infant crib room are directly supervised at all times. A named staff left 2 children without direct supervision to change a diaper in room F1. |
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| 2019-12-09 | 2020-02-11 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(iii) |
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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 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 develop written plans for children with special needs who may benefit from the educational or instruction use of a television, computer, or other video equipment. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center develops a TV policy. |
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| 2019-12-09 | 2019-12-23 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(2) |
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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 children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time. Violation Observed: Ensure that materials are within the reach of children as needed throughout the center. |
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| 2019-12-09 | 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: Ensure that the Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) checks are completed for all staff. | 3/9/2020: 5 remain outstanding. |
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| 2019-12-09 | 3A:52-4.11(b)(1) | |
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When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Violation Observed: Ensure that the Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) checks are completed for all staff. | 3/9/2020: 14 remain outstanding. |
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| 2019-12-09 | 2019-12-23 | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) |
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The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. Violation Observed: Use positive methods of guidance and discipline in room A. Staff were moving toddlers and directing them by grabbing their upper arms and placing the in the chair. |
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| 2019-12-09 | 2019-12-23 | 3A:52-6.6(e)(3) |
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The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall be posted in a prominent location within the center. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center post a copy of the discipline policy in a prominent location within the center. |
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| 2019-12-09 | 2019-12-23 | 3A:52-9.4(a)(1) |
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If a center uses a Type I School Bus, Type II School Bus, or Type S School Vehicle, the center shall meet all applicable rules of the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), Department of Education, and Department of Children and Families. Violation Observed: Ensure that the driver has a valid CDL class C license. |
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| 2019-12-09 | 2020-02-01 | 3A:52-7.7(c)(1) |
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Pets shall be permitted in a center only under the following circumstances: pets kept by or loacted in the center, regardless of ownership, shall be Violation Observed: Maintain documentation and vaccination for the pets at the center and parent notification. |
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| 2019-12-09 | 2019-12-23 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(ii)(1) |
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The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following items shall be washed and disinfected at least daily, toilets and toilet seats. Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash and disinfect the changing table after each use in room F1. |
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| 2019-12-09 | 2020-02-11 | 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) |
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The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center. Violation Observed: Ensure that CARIs and CHRIs are maintained at the center. |
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| 2019-12-09 | 3A:52-3.6(b)(1) | |
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The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document. The center shall maintain on file a copy of the Information to Parents document. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center maintain a copy of the Information to Parents document with each staff member's signature attesting to receipt of the document. |
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