Description: Golden Gate Childcare Development Center is a Regular Child Care Center in Bridgeton NJ, with a maximum capacity of 30 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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| 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-27 | 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. Based on information, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios at all times throughout the center. On 4/18/2023, there were 7 infants with 1 staff in the infant room. At the time of the inspection adequate ratios were maintained. This violation was cited and abated. |
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| 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-27 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity of the classrooms at all times throughout the center. Based on information, ensure that the center adheres to the licensed capacities of the classrooms at all times throughout the center. The Toddler B3 room was over its licensed capacity and had 16 children present. At the time of the inspection rooms were within licensed capacity. This violation was cited and abated. |
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| 2023-06-27 | 3A:52-4.9(a) | |
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The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14. Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are adhered to at all times throughout the center, including recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect. Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required. |
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| 2023-06-27 | 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) | |
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The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that documentation or a copy of all materials used are maintained on file at the center. Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. Maintaining adequate staff/child ratios and 2. The center's licensed capacities of the classrooms. |
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| 2023-06-27 | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) | |
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The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience. Violation Observed: Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. |
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| 2023-05-24 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | |
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Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures. Ensure all staff are retrained on staff/child ratios to include nap time ratios for children under 18 months. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-05-23 | 3A:52-4.3(d)(3) |
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Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping. Violation Observed: Based on complaint # 222142 the center needs to ensure that all naptime preparations have been completed, all children over 18 months are resting or sleeping and all children under 18 months are sleeping prior to assuming nap time staff/child ratios. At the time of the inspection, ratios were maintained. This allegation was cited and abated. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-12 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. Violation Observed: The center needs to ensure that all staff are retrained on encouraging appropriate play and actions that are to be taken when inappropriate play is observed. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-16 | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. Violation Observed: Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. 5/18/23- CARI clearance needed for 1 staff. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-15 | 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) |
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The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that documentation or a copy of all materials used are maintained on file at the center. 5/12/23 Orientation needed for 4 staff. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-15 | 3A:52-4.6(a) |
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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. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-18 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) |
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As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. 5/12/23 CHRI clearance for 1 staff. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-18 | 3A:52-4.5(e)(7)(iii)(1) |
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For early childhood programs for centers using a consulting head teacher, the center shall maintain on file a written record of the date, time, purpose, and nature of each visit by the consulting head teacher. Violation Observed: Ensure that the consulting head teacher makes at least two on-site visits to the center per month and that the center documents the date, time, purpose and nature of each visit. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-12 | 3A:52-5.3(r) |
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The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Violation Observed: Ensure tools are provided to allow staff to remove uneaten food from the floor in the infant room. |
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| 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-15 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. Violation Observed: Ensure that all outdoor hazards are removed as required. The center needs to ensure that the blacktop on the playground is level to prevent tripping. |
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