Description: iGo STEM Academy is a Regular Child Care Center in Montgomery Twp NJ, with a maximum capacity of 100 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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| 2023-06-30 | 2023-08-08 | 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 one CARI background check is completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. |
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| 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-30 | 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 in room 4. There were 2 children who were in the bathroom without adult supervision. |
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| 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-30 | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) |
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All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room 4. |
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| 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-30 | 3A:52-6.4(g)(1) |
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When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be labeled for each child. Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's bedding is labeled with the child's name in room 3. |
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| 2023-06-12 | 2023-08-08 | 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: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child in room 3. |
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| 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-30 | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(i)(1) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, staff members shall ensure that staff members shall ensure that each child's diaper is changed when wet or soiled. Violation Observed: Based on complaint #22197, Ensure that the children's diapers are changed when wet or soiled in room 1. An infant was taken home prior to having a soiled diaper changed. |
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| 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-30 | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. Violation Observed: Ensure that diapering surfaces are in good repair in rooms 1 and 2. |
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| 2023-06-12 | 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 the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Ensure that the staff checklist has all current employed staff. |
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| 2023-06-12 | 2023-08-08 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) |
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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). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Violation Observed: Ensure that 1 staff member completes a CHRI background check as required. |
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| 2023-06-12 | 3A:52-4.8(b) | |
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Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). Violation Observed: Ensure that 3 staff members complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. |
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| 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-30 | 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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| 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-30 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) |
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Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC. Violation Observed: Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged as needed. The fire extinguisher in the multipurpose room/room 10 has expired. |
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| 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-12 | 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. There is cleaning chemicals in each toilet throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, the toilets were flushed and the cleaning company will be advised. |
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| 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-30 | 3A:52-6.3(b)(1) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, centers operating for more than three consecutive hours shall have a working refrigerator. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a thermometer in each working refrigerator. |
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| 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-30 | 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: Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair in room 6. |
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