Description: Hope Academy is a Regular Child Care Center in Westampton NJ, with a maximum capacity of 27 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2021-08-09 | 2021-08-23 | 3A:52-6.6(a)(2) |
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The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be consistent with the age and developmental needs of the children. Violation Observed: Staff are unable to diffuse volatile situations or work with children who are exhibiting more challenging behaviors wherein a named 2 ½ year old child was bullying several children throughout the morning and staff were unable to redirect the child and engage him in age-appropriate behaviors or interactions with other children in the room. Ensure staff provide positive guidance and discipline at all times. |
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| 2021-08-09 | 2021-08-23 | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) |
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In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity. Violation Observed: Train all staff, including management, on the following: | a. Positive guidance and discipline, | b. Appropriate and positive interactions between staff and children, | c. Age-appropriate activities, and | d. Working with children who exhibit more challenging behaviors. | |
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| 2021-08-09 | 2021-08-23 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. Violation Observed: Clean all playground equipment, chairs, and tables on the playground. |
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| 2021-08-09 | 2021-08-23 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(2) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water. Violation Observed: Ensure the play equipment on the playground is free from stagnant water. |
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| 2021-08-09 | 2021-08-23 | 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: Remove overgrown weeds and grass from the playground. |
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| 2021-08-09 | 2021-08-23 | 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: Repair or remove broken/rusted toys in the outdoor play area. |
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| 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-23 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(1) |
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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 time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries. Violation Observed: Ensure that the children aren't standing in a line for long periods of time during transitioning. |
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| 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-23 | 3A:52-6.1(g)(1) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall provide daily outdoor activities at an outdoor play area, park or playground, or on a walk, weather permitting. Violation Observed: The center shall provide outdoor activities daily. |
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| 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-23 | 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: Ensure that 1 named volunteer has a completed CARI form. |
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| 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-23 | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) |
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The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. Violation Observed: Use positive methods of guidance and discipline wherein a named staff in room 2 was inappropriately pointing her finger in a named 2 1/2 year old child’s face and spoke to the child in an elevated tone of voice. | |
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| 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-23 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) |
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The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. Violation Observed: Wash and disinfect the tables before meals and follow the instructions on the cleaning product’s label regarding disinfection. |
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| 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-23 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. Violation Observed: Wash and disinfect toys mouthed by the 2 ½ year old children at the center and take action to discourage this behavior as necessary. |
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| 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-23 | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) Violation Observed: Upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Health Record. |
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| 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-23 | 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 are trained on orientation training. |
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| 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-23 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water before intake of food. Violation Observed: Ensure that the children wash their hands before eating wherein a named child wiped her nose after having her hands washed and then started eating in Room 1. |
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