Description: Grace Treehouse Preschool is a Regular Child Care Center in Teaneck NJ, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-25 | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include Violation Observed: Ensure that the illness log contains date when child returns symptom free. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-25 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(1) |
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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. Submit documentation for additional on-site director. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-25 | 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 new Epi-pens are obtained for 2 named children whose are expired. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-25 | 3A:52-5.3(d)(1) |
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Heating requirements are as follows: a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained in all areas used by children, including, but not limited to, classrooms and bathrooms. Violation Observed: Ensure that a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit is maintained in all areas used by the children; fellowship hall and hallway. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-25 | 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: Secure shelves in Room 2. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-16 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. Violation Observed: Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children; cleaners were moved from the bathroom during inspection. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-25 | 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: Remove refrigerator from bathroom stall. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-05-16 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) |
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Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. Violation Observed: Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-25 | 3A:52-5.3(h)(2) |
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Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center Violation Observed: Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required. |
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| 2022-04-25 | 2022-08-15 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) |
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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 all licensed space is available for inspection and set up as a classroom or remove the rooms from the center's licensed capacity. Room A was locked and unable to inspect and Room B was not set up as a classroom. NOTE: Sponsor submitted a decrease request through NJCCIS. |
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| 2022-04-25 | 2022-08-10 | 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 all cubbies and shelving are secured to a stable surface in Room #4. |
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| 2022-04-25 | 2022-06-03 | 3A:52-5.5(a)(1) |
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For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply, all lally columns in areas used by the children shall have protective padding around them from the floor to a height of at least 72 inches. Violation Observed: Securely fasten the protective padding around all lally columns. |
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| 2021-08-10 | 2021-12-06 | 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: Submit CARI clearances for church office staff with access to center space. |
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| 2021-08-10 | 2021-10-04 | 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 church storage is secure or stored away in the fellowship hall as it is a safety hazard during gross motor play. |
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| 2021-08-10 | 2021-12-06 | 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: Submit CARI clearances for church office staff with access to center space. |
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