Head Start Community Program of Morris County - Morristown NJ Regular Child Care Center

125 Speedwell Avenue , Morristown NJ 07950
(973) 292-2080

About the Provider

Description: Head Start Community Program of Morris County is a Regular Child Care Center in Morristown NJ, with a maximum capacity of 45 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 6 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 190400121
  • Capacity: 45
  • Age Range: 2 1/2 - 6 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • 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.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2020-01-16 2020-02-19 3A:52-7.6(b)(6)(iv)
The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: a written description of the follow-up action taken by the center, including

Violation Observed: Ensure accident/injury reports are completed in their entirety as dictated by individual circumstances, including completion of information regarding parental notification when required. Conduct staff training.
2020-01-16 2020-02-19 3A:52-7.6(a)(2)
The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head.

Violation Observed: Ensure that parents are notified immediately of any head/facial injury: conduct staff training on center's policy/procedures.
2020-01-16 2020-02-19 3A:52-4.8(a)(2)
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: Conduct staff training on the center's policies and procedures for recognizing and responding to injuries to children, including procedures for notifying parents immediately when required and procedures for completion of follow-up accident/injury reports. | Submit content of training to Office of Licensing with documentation of attendance by all staff.
2019-11-21 2020-01-16 3A:52-4.10(b)(2)
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. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

Violation Observed: District resource staff was observed providing services to 2 children in a classroom coatroom/area separate from the main classroom: Obtain and maintain on file a CARI clearance for district resource staff, or ensure oversight of resource staff by a center staff member with background clearances.
2019-11-21 2020-01-16 3A:52-4.11(b)(2)
When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member from the Department of Human Services, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children.

Violation Observed: District resource staff was observed providing services to 2 children in a classroom coatroom/area separate from the main classroom: Obtain and maintain on file a CHRI clearance for district resource staff, or ensure oversight of resource staff by a center staff member with background clearances.
2019-11-21 2020-01-16 3A:52-5.3(p)
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 outdoor play equipment is specifically age-appropriate for the ages served: Children ages 3 to 5 years were observed using playground equipment certified for use by children ages 5 to 12 years of age.
2019-09-27 2020-01-16 3A:52-6.8(a)(1)
The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment.

Violation Observed: Complete and maintain the Children's Records Checklist. | 11/21/19: Obtain/Maintain Emergency Medical Authorization for Children.
2019-09-27 2019-11-21 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(vii)
Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area.

Violation Observed: Include outdoor play area with evacuation route on diagram.
2019-09-27 2019-11-21 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: Obtain criminal disclosure statement for all staff.
2019-08-07 2020-01-16 3A:52-5.3(b)(1)
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: Eliminate the rusty, sharp metal areas on the steps of the preschool climber in the playground. | Repair or replace the deteriorated metal cable on the swinging step component of the preschool climber. | Provide a cover for the sandbox on the preschool playground. | Remove the rusty spike on the gate to the preschool playground. (Abated 9/27/19) | Ensure the playground is free from stagnant water. (Abated 9/27/19) | Re-wrap the insulated pipes under the windows in classrooms as needed. (Abated 11/21/19) |

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