Description: Happy Scholars Academy is a Temporary Child Care Center in Irvington NJ, with a maximum capacity of 36 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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| 2023-05-30 | 2023-07-06 | 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center. Violation Observed: Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment. |
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| 2023-05-26 | 2023-08-09 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(3) |
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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). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center. Violation Observed: Ensure that 3 staff complete a CHRI background check as required. 8/8/23: 2 received and 1 no longer employed |
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| 2023-05-26 | 2023-07-06 | 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: Repair or cover the crumbing concrete area in the outdoor play area. |
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| 2023-05-26 | 2023-07-06 | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) |
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First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. Violation Observed: Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. |
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| 2023-05-26 | 2023-08-09 | 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 4 named staff provide record of medical exam and Mantoux results. |
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| 2023-05-26 | 2023-07-06 | 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned. Violation Observed: Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers. |
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| 2023-05-26 | 2023-07-06 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) |
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Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. |
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| 2023-05-26 | 2023-07-06 | 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided. Violation Observed: Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. |
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| 2023-05-26 | 2023-07-06 | 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) |
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Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely. Violation Observed: Provide safety caps on all toilets throughout the center. |
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| 2023-05-26 | 2023-07-06 | 3A:52-5.2(c) |
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If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. Violation Observed: Provide a current health certificate from food provider. |
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| 2023-05-26 | 2023-07-06 | 3A:52-5.4(a)(2) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all lally columns in areas used by the children shall have protective padding placed around them from the floor to a height of at least 48 inches. Violation Observed: Ensure that all lally columns in areas used by children have protective padding from the floor to a height of at least 48 inches on the outdoor play area. |
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