Jack in the Box School, Inc. - Closter NJ Temporary Child Care Center

302 CLOSTER DOCK RD , CLOSTER NJ 07624
(201) 768-3586

About the Provider

Description: At Jack in the Box, we believe learning should be fun for every child. For more than 60 years, we have been caring, creating, teaching, playing and watching children grow! Our centers provide a nurturing, safe, creative and structured atmosphere for children to blossom and shine.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 02JAC0001
  • Capacity: 49
  • Age Range: 2 1/2 - 6 years
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Expiration Date: Jul 21, 2024
  • 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.)
  • Licensor: Darline Dowdy (ddowdy@cjfhc.org)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2022-10-07 2022-11-15 3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(vi)(4)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include the date, if applicable, that the child returned to the center symptom-free.

Violation Observed: Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components, including the date when the child returned to the center symptom-free.
2022-10-07 2022-11-17 3A:52-4.11(a)(1)
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 all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Missing 1 CHRI background check.
2022-10-07 2022-11-15 3A:52-4.8(g)(3)
The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b).

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that the completion of the training is signed by each staff.
2022-10-07 2022-11-15 3A:52-5.3(n)(1)
Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time.
2022-10-07 2022-11-15 3A:52-5.2(a)(5)
The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the emergency lighting in classroom 2 is operable at all times.
2022-10-07 2022-11-15 3A:52-7.5(b)(3)(i)
The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: all medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. all medication shall be kept in its original container.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all medications are kept in its original container with prescription information.
2022-10-07 2022-11-15 3A:52-7.5(b)(3)(iii)
The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: all medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. unused or expired medication and health care equipment shall be returned to the child’s parent or disposed of safely in a child-resistant waste receptacle when no longer being administered.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all expired medication is returned to the child's parent or disposed of appropriately.
2022-10-07 2022-11-15 3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(i)
The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall maintain on file a record of the following the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication as well as the authorization from the health care provider.
2021-11-09 2022-04-08 3A:52-5.2(a)(5)
The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.

Violation Observed: The center currently has 9 children enrolled on a full time schedule. Submit a MOU indicating that the center will not enroll any more children under 2.5 until these children turn 2.5 per the OOL Child Care license.4/8/22: The center now has only 5 children under the age of 2.5 enrolled.
2021-11-09 2021-11-18 3A:52-5.3(b)(7)(i)
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. centers that take children to a community playground shall ensure that the playground surfacing and all other elements comply with the Playground Safety Subcode before being used by the children.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all community playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). Provide documentation for the free standing slide and if the slide meets the ASTMF code, install in following the Playground Safety Subcode. If documentation can not be obtained, remove the slide from the playground. 11/18/21: The slide was removed from the playground.
2021-11-09 2021-11-18 3A:52-5.3(b)(7)(i)
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. centers that take children to a community playground shall ensure that the playground surfacing and all other elements comply with the Playground Safety Subcode before being used by the children.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all community playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). Provide documentation for the free standing slide and if the slide meets the ASTMF code, install in following the Playground Safety Subcode. If documentation can not be obtained, remove the slide from the playground. | 11/18/21: The slide was removed from the playground.
2021-11-09 3A:52-5.2(a)(5)
The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.

Violation Observed: The center currently has 9 children enrolled on a full time schedule. Submit a MOU indicating that the center will not enroll any more children under 2.5 until these children turn 2.5 per the OOL Child Care license.
2021-03-29 2021-04-12 3A:52-4.10(b)(1)
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. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member.

Violation Observed: Missing Child Abuse Record Information checks for 3 staff.
2021-03-29 2021-03-29 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1)
The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.

Violation Observed: Edit the table of organization to include all of the credential staff approved by the Office of Licensing. Submit a copy to the OOL.
2021-03-29 2021-03-29 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2)
The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.

Violation Observed: Edit the table of organization to include all of the job responsibilities. Submit a copy to the OOL.

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