Featherbed Lane School - Clark NJ Temporary Child Care Center

801 FEATHERBED LA , CLARK NJ 07066
(732) 388-7063

About the Provider

Description: We provide a safe , fun and educationally sound learning environment for your child. Our staff consists of NJ state certified teachers and experienced caregivers. These professionals provide a unique opportunity for your child to grow emotionally, socially and academically. Our goal is to meet the individual needs of the children. We foster a learning and developmental environment which accommodates each child's personal learning style.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 20FEA0001
  • Capacity: 217
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: Jun 10, 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.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2023-04-18 2023-05-17 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii)
Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children.

Violation Observed: Ensure that unapproved space is inaccessible to the children at all times or submit a new space request via njccis.com for room 17 on the 2nd floor in building 1. 5/17/23 Director stated room will not be used by children at any time instead of requesting to add at this time.
2023-04-18 3A:52-7.7(c)(1)(iv)
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 if sick, removed from the area(s) occupied by children, until the pet has been examined by a licensed veterinarian and has been diagnosed as presenting no risk to the children.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center maintains the required documentation for pets kept at the center. 5/17/23 For the bird.
2023-03-09 2023-08-04 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 for renewal for buildings 1-5. 7/11/23 Provide a drinking water testing checklist and statement of assurance signed by the sponsor representative.
2023-03-09 2023-03-29 3A:52-4.10(b)(1)
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 all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal for seven staff and two sponsor representatives.
2023-03-09 2023-04-18 3A:52-4.6(c)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience.

Violation Observed: Provide education documentation for one additional head teacher.
2023-03-09 2023-05-02 3A:52-4.6(c)(3)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education

Violation Observed: Provide education documentation for one additional group teacher.
2023-03-09 2023-07-26 3A:52-5.2(a)(8)
The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center.

Violation Observed: Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served; code ae01.
2023-03-09 2023-03-22 3A:52-5.2(a)(5)
The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout building 5 wherein 3 emergency lights were not operable. 3/20/23 two lights.
2023-03-09 2023-03-20 3A:52-133
Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room.

Violation Observed: Remove any excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room in building 4.
2023-03-09 2023-03-20 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: Wash floor pillows in room 9, brick building.
2023-03-09 2023-03-20 3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(ii)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner.

Violation Observed: Ensure that garbage receptacles are maintained as required, including being covered securely throughout the center.
2023-03-09 2023-03-20 3A:52-5.4(a)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to the children have protective coverings.
2023-03-09 2023-03-20 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

Violation Observed: Replace diapering surface in building 4 which is torn.
2023-03-09 2023-03-20 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: Provide a 2nd epipen for one child and ensure it is not expired.
2023-03-09 2023-03-20 3A:52-7.5(b)(7)
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 maintain on file a record of the following

Violation Observed: Provide prednisolone for one child as per their special care plan.

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