Description: First Impressions Preschool is a Regular Child Care Center in Stanhope NJ, with a maximum capacity of 69 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 6 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-09 | 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: Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center and on the playground. Staff were seated several hundred feet away from a group playing in the sandbox instead of interacting with children and did not see children throwing sand at each other. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-09 | 3A:52-6.3(a)(11)(vi) |
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All centers shall comply with the following requirements, unless contraindicated by the parent or health care provider, the center shall ensure that food and beverages are in accordance with minimum Child and Adult Care Food Program's (CACFP) standards, contained in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, 7 CFR 226.20, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained at http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/care/childcare.htm, including portion size and nutritional value. Violation Observed: Ensure that all food and beverages provided by the center comply with the minimum CACFP standards. Only serve cookies for special occasions or celebrations and not as a regular snack in a weekly rotation. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-09 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) |
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Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required, with a commercially prepared disinfectant used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The product used for disinfecting requires it to be on the surface for 1 minute and the staff wiped it away immediately. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-09 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) |
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All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water. Violation Observed: Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting. Ensure blood on a surface is cleaned and disinfected immediately. In Room 2, blood from an injury fell onto the floor and was initially only cleaned with a cleaning agent. Ensure disinfecting of the area follows cleaning after bodily fluids have contaminated the surface. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-09 | 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: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-09 | 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 that children wash their hands before the intake of food. Children in both Rooms 1 and 2 washed their hands and then touched other surfaces before being directed to the tables to ear snack. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-09 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food. Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food. Staff in Room 1 touched children's back packs and snack bags before assisting others with opening food packaging or peels. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-09 | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) |
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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 area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation. Violation Observed: Ensure that the diapering area is within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation or classroom equipment being rinsed. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-09 | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-23 | 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: Ensure that all staff complete re-training on supervising and tracking children. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-09 | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(i) |
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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 the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication. Ensure that parent signs the authorization to administer medication on a named child's special care plan. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-09 | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) |
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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 Benadryl is obtained and kept at the center for the named child who has a special care plan that requires the medication along with the child's Epi-pens. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-09 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. Violation Observed: Ensure that large or heavy toys are not placed on top of toys shelves. in Room 2, a child pulled a wooden play castle from the top of a shelf and it hit the child in the face, causing a nose bleed. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-09 | 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 cleaning equipment ( brooms, dustpans, vacuums, mops and buckets are not stored in the children's bathroom between classes 1 and 2. |
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