Flanders Valley Country Day School - Flanders NJ Regular Child Care Center

6 BARTLEY - CHESTER RD , FLANDERS NJ 07836
(973) 927-7372
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About the Provider

Description: The mission of the Flanders Valley Country Day School is to provide with the highest quality early learning childhood education program to your child, at an affordable rate.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 14FLA0001
  • Capacity: 82
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2025-04-13
  • 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: Darline Dowdy (ddowdy@cjfhc.org)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2022-06-09 2022-06-09 3A:52-6.4(i)
Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.

Violation Observed: Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices: pacifier attachment device removed in the presence of the inspector.
2022-06-09 2022-08-04 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: Provide and maintain the use zones under all play equipment as required: relocate the brown and green playhouse next to the climber to ensure adequate use zone.
2022-06-09 2022-06-09 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 egress areas are unobstructed: floor cleaning equipment and supplies were removed from the rear egress area in the presence of the inspector.
2022-06-09 2022-09-16 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: Ensure that all flooring and carpeting are kept clean and in good repair: observation revealed dog waste in the hallway at rear door. The center was unaware of its presence.Develop and implement an action plan to include procedures that ensure the center dog is not defecating in the building.
2022-04-11 2022-04-11 3A:52-4.3(c)
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.At the time of the inspection, there was 1 staff member with 7 children (ages 2-3). A second staff member was required. The center shall ensure that classroom ratios are maintained at all times.
2022-04-11 2022-09-16 3A:52-4.5(c)(1)
The director shall be scheduled to work at the center at least 50 percent of the center’s daily operating hours.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours.The center Director has not been present at the center the last 3 inspections. Staff sign in sheets have not been available for inspection. The center Director shall provide proof for attendance.
2022-02-07 2022-02-22 3A:52-6.2(a)(1)
The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.The center shall reorganize all 4/5 stations for all classrooms throughout the center.
2022-02-07 2022-02-22 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center.

Violation Observed: Ensure that classrooms that care for children under 18 months of age provide at least four different activity areas and that each area contains at least four types of supplies and equipment.
2022-02-07 2022-02-22 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(i)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. Staff members shall provide periodic activity or learning opportunities to stimulate the five senses of non-ambulatory children.

Violation Observed: Ensure that staff interact with non-ambulatory children in a manner that provides periodic activity and/or learning opportunities to stimulate the five senses.
2022-02-07 2022-02-22 3A:52-6.1(b)(6)
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 provided with daily structured and unstructured developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor energetic physical activity as follows

Violation Observed: Ensure that opportunities for structured and unstructured developmentally appropriate active play are provided for the children each day.
2022-02-07 2022-02-22 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date.
2022-02-07 2022-09-16 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1)
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.
2022-02-07 2022-08-04 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i)
The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center.

Violation Observed: Designate a director designee for whenever the director is not present at the center and ensure that the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times the director is not at the center.
2022-02-07 2022-02-22 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 completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
2022-02-07 2022-06-09 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.Provide a copy of the cleared CARI.

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Reviews

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Sad parent 2017-07-03 02:56:54
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Horrible. My child was locked in the owners off with her dog and bitten. If you do not send snacks WATER included there's a 90% you'll pick up a cranky and hungry child.

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