Description: Hello Kiddy Childcare NJ is a Temporary Child Care Center in Lakewood NJ, with a maximum capacity of 138 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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| 2023-03-13 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. Violation Observed: Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). Provide documentation for the center's playground equipment ensuring it meets ASTM standards and indicating what age groups can use the equipment. |
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| 2023-02-22 | 2023-03-13 | 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. In room 1 there was 2 staff with 10 children ages 0-12months when 3 staff were needed. |
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| 2023-02-22 | 2023-03-13 | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) |
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The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips. Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. In room 2, staff had to count how many children they had. |
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| 2023-02-22 | 2023-04-27 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) |
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The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. Violation Observed: Ensure that sleeping equipment is free of pillows, soft bedding, bumpers and other hazards when occupied by a sleeping child. In room 1, children under 12 months were not wearing sleep sacks however had them in the crib with them. 3-13-23: In room 1, children under 12 months were not wearing sleep sacks however had them in the crib with them while sleeping. |
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| 2022-11-23 | 2023-12-22 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: Indoor space requirements for play rooms and sleep rooms are as follows the center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room. Violation Observed: Label all rooms approved by the OOL for the children's use. Room 10 is missing a number.Ensure room 9, which is on the center's license for occasional use, is free of storage from another use. |
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| 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-23 | 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: Ensure that food provided by the center is stored, prepared and served in a sanitary manner. Milk was being stored on classroom countertops and in cabinets throughout the center. |
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| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-22 | 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. 10-25-22: In room 11, there was a child sitting on top of a toy shelf in the window. 10-25-22: Ensure infants are supervised at all times during tummy time. In room 2, there were infants on the floor for tummy time without direct supervision. 10-25-22: Ensure children are supervised at all times while in the outdoor play area, there was a child standing on top of the bench looking in the windows and children throwing large pieces of a plastic bench off the climbing equipment. 10-25-22: Ensure children are supervised at all times during nap. Staff in room 3 was on their cell phone. 10-25-22: Ensure children are supervised while toileting by staff. A child was in the bathroom in room 14 with the door closed. 11-23-22: Ensure children are not standing on chairs in room 10. 11-23-22: Ensure that infants are directly supervised during tummy time in rooms 1 and 2. |
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| 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-23 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(2) |
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The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time. Violation Observed: Ensure that materials are accessible to the children at all times, except during lunch and nap time. |
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| 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-23 | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) |
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The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips. Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Staff in room 5 stated they had 11 children but 10 children were present. |
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| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-22 | 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) |
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The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member. |
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| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-22 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(2) |
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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: Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CARI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. |
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| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-22 | 3A:52-4.11(b)(2) |
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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: Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CHRI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. |
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| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-22 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) |
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Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required, and if using a commercially prepared disinfectant that the product is used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The center has a commercial disinfecting product that requires a wait time of 10 minutes however was wiping it immediately. 11-23-22: The center is currently using a sanitizing product and not a required disinfectant product. |
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| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-22 | 3A:52-6.4(a)(4)(iii) |
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For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children over the age of 18 months and under the age of four years, the center shall provide an alternative quiet activity for each child who has rested or slept for 30 minutes and does not appear to need additional rest or sleep. Violation Observed: Provide alternative quiet activities for children who have rested or slept for 30 minutes and do not appear to need additional rest or sleep. |
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| 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-23 | 3A:52-6.1(e) |
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The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. Violation Observed: Ensure that pacifiers and bottles are removed when children are crawling or walking in rooms 6 and 12. |
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