Description: Golden Gate is a Temporary Child Care Center in Vineland NJ, with a maximum capacity of 137 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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| 2023-07-25 | 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 orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children. Retrain all staff on the centers supervision policy. |
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| 2023-07-25 | 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. Retrain all staff on staff/child ratios. |
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| 2023-07-25 | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(5) | |
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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, formula or breast milk that is served, but not completely consumed or refrigerated, shall be discarded. Violation Observed: Ensure that formula or breast milk that has been served, but not completely consumed or refrigerated, is discarded. Ensure bottles and sippy cups of milk are immediately discarded if not consumed in room 1. |
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| 2023-07-25 | 2023-07-25 | 3A:52-4.3(d) |
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The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in 3A:52-4.3(d) 1, 2, and 3 are met:Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:1018 months to under 2 ½ years - 1:122 ½ years and above - 1:20 Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center, including during nap and rest time. The center is operating out of ratio during the hours of 6:30am and 7:50 am in room 3. |
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| 2023-07-25 | 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. At the time of the inspection a named staff in room 13 was not adequately supervising a child that resulted in the child's hand being pinched in the door while it was closing. |
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| 2023-07-25 | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | |
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All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room 1. |
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| 2023-07-25 | 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. Ensure the handwashing sink is not used to rinse dishes or bottles in room 1. |
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| 2023-07-25 | 2023-07-25 | 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) |
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All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. Violation Observed: Based on complaint 22345, Ensure that food provided by the center is stored, prepared and served in a sanitary manner. Food brought from outside of the center for a child shall be inspected by a staff member for spoilage before it is served. The center shall ensure that milk provided from the vendor is inspected prior to being served. The center took immediate corrective action this violation was cited and abated. |
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| 2023-07-25 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(4) | |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. Violation Observed: Ensure that all carpeting is securely fastened to the floor. Ensure the flooring in room 5 is free from gaps to prevent tripping. |
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| 2023-06-20 | 2023-07-25 | 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. At the time of the inspection staff from classroom 5 left the playground area leaving 7 children, under 18 months=1, 18-24 months=4, 3 years=2 with 1 staff. |
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| 2023-06-20 | 2023-07-25 | 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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| 2023-06-20 | 2023-07-25 | 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 the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. At the time of the inspection non ambulatory children were on the ground in bouncy seats on the playground, while ambulatory children pushed cars and were actively playing with children moving with ride on toys. Ensure the children's safety by providing an inactive space for non ambulatory children while on the playground. |
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| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-20 | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) |
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The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. Violation Observed: Ensure that the staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff grabbed a named child's wrist area, dragging him from the playroom back to the classroom. At the time of the inspection positive interaction was observed. This violation was cited and abated. |
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| 2023-06-20 | 2023-07-25 | 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. Retrain all staff on the centers policy to ensure the children's health, safety and well being of non ambulatory children while on the playground. |
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| 2023-06-20 | 2023-07-25 | 3A:52-5.4(a)(7)(i) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, outdoor space requirements for children over the age of 10 months are as follows: for children in attendance for three or more consecutive hours, existing center(s) shall provide a minimum of 150 square feet of net outdoor space. When more than five children are using such a space at one time, there shall be 30 square feet of net outdoor space for each additional child in addition to the required minimum of 150 square feet. New and relocating centers licensed on or after September 1, 2013, shall provide a minimum of 350 square feet of net outdoor space. When more than 10 children are using such a space at one time, there shall be an additional 35 square feet of net outdoor space for each additional child in addition to the required minimum of 350 square feet. Violation Observed: Ensure that the outdoor play area meets the required minimum square footage. At the time of the inspection there were 40 children on the first gated playground that has space for 32 Children at one time. Ensure the capacity of the playground is maintained at all time. Provide an MOU. |
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