Description: International Academy of Arts & Sciences is a Regular Child Care Center in CLOSTER NJ, with a maximum capacity of 80 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-22 | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) |
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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 store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). Violation Observed: Pertaining to room 8 |
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| 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-22 | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) |
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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 Violation Observed: A) As per the special care ensure Benadryl is available throughout the center. | B) Ensure all special care plans are signed by the parents. |
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| 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-22 | 3A:52-6.8(a)(3) |
| 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 name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of any person(s) authorized by the parent(s) to visit the child at the center and/or take the child from the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1. | ||
| 2019-09-06 | 2019-10-22 | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) |
| For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education | ||
| 2019-09-03 | 2019-10-22 | 3A:52-2.1(b) |
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A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license. Violation Observed: Pertaining to the renewal. |
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| 2019-09-03 | 2019-12-05 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) |
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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. 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: Pertaining to the renewal. |
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| 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-06 | 3A:52-6.6(e)(3) |
| The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall be posted in a prominent location within the center. | ||
| 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-06 | 3A:52-9.4(a)(1) |
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If a center uses a Type I School Bus, Type II School Bus, or Type S School Vehicle, the center shall meet all applicable rules of the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), Department of Education, and Department of Children and Families. Violation Observed: The vans that are currently being used are not registered with the MVC. Cease using the vans until they are in compliance with all MVC regulations. |
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| 2019-09-03 | 2019-10-22 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) |
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Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. Violation Observed: Pertaining to the renewal. |
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| 2019-09-03 | 2019-10-22 | 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. | ||
| 2019-09-03 | 2019-10-22 | 3A:52-6.5(b) |
| The center shall distribute a copy of the release policy to the parent of each enrolled child and each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy. | ||
| 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-06 | 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 is using the most current staff records checklist. |
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| 2019-09-03 | 2019-10-22 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) |
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The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. Violation Observed: Ensure that the director designee attends the 5 hour understanding licensing workshop offered by the Office of Licensing. |
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| 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-06 | 3A:52-9.3(f)(3) |
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Any center may authorize staff members or parents of enrolled children to utilize their own private passenger vehicles to transport children from the center to and from scheduled center field trips, outings, or special events (such as visits to the zoo, library, or museum) or to transport children from the center to a hospital, clinic, or office for medical treatment, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:39-20.1. However, staff members and parents may be authorized to do so only if the vehicle has a valid motor vehicle inspection sticker issued by the MVC or by an approved out-of-State motor vehicle agency for the state in which the vehicle is legally registered. Violation Observed: The vans that are currently being used are not registered with the MVC. Cease using the vans until they are in compliance with all MVC regulations. |
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| 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-06 | 3A:52-9.3(b) |
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The center shall ensure that each Type I School Bus has school vehicle Type I, "S1" designated license plates and a valid School Bus inspection sticker issued by the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). Violation Observed: The vans that are currently being used are not registered with the MVC. Cease using the vans until they are in compliance with all MVC regulations. |
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