Description: Jefferson School Extended Day Program is a Regular Child Care Center in West Caldwell NJ, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 - 13 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2021-10-14 | 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: Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the renewal CARI clearance for the sponsor representative. |
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| 2021-10-14 | 3A:52-3.4(a) | |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintain the documentation on file at the center. |
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| 2021-10-14 | 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 all staff members and the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the CHRI clearances for all staff members and the sponsor representative. |
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| 2021-10-14 | 3A:52-4.8(e) | |
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Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d). Violation Observed: Ensure that the director and the director's designee complete the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL within 90 days of hire. |
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| 2021-10-14 | 3A:52-5.3(r) | |
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The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Violation Observed: Per the Updated COVID-19 Standards - Child Care Centers, screen staff, children and visitors for fever and other COVID-19 symptoms prior to entry to the morning program each day using one of the two DCF approved screening methods in an | outdoor area or in the immediate entryway of the facility. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a Memorandum of Understanding verifying that, going forward, all staff members, children, and visitors will be screened for fever and other | COVID-19 symptoms prior to entry to the morning program each day using one of the two DCF approved screening methods in an outdoor area or in the immediate entryway of the facility. |
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| 2021-10-14 | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | |
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First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. Violation Observed: Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet documentation indicating that at least 2 staff members present at the center have current basic knowledge of first aid principles and CPR. |
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| 2021-10-14 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | |
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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 (AM & PM) provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of both the AM program and PM program's fire drill log for a period of at least 90 days. |
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| 2021-10-14 | 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: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet documentation from the public school's drinking water test for non-profit and for-profit centers operating in a public school concurrently used as a public school. |
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| 2021-10-14 | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) | |
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For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity. Violation Observed: Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the program supervisor's education/training experience. |
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| 2021-10-14 | 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: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s staff records checklist. Ensure Orientation training includes all required components and the date for completion of Orientation Training is documented; staff 18 years of age and older that do not have a cleared CHRI have an appointment date documented; and that all staff, including the sponsor/sponsor representative submitted a CARI for Renewal and indicate the date cleared (or date submitted if not yet cleared). |
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| 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-29 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) |
| 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. | ||
| 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-29 | 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 Ratio | Under 18 months - 1:4 | 18 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:6 | 2 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:10 | 4 years - 1:12 | 5 years and older - 1:15 Violation Observed: At the time of the inspection, there were 34 children present with 2 staff and 3 staff were needed. |
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| 2019-03-06 | 2019-05-29 | 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: Staff was alone supervising a group of children with out CARI and CHRI clearances. |
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| 2019-03-06 | 2019-05-29 | 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 staff use a cleaning and disinfecting solution when washing the tables. |
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| 2019-03-06 | 2019-05-29 | 3A:52-6.3(a)(11)(vii) |
| All centers shall comply with the following requirements, unless contraindicated by the parent or health care provider, the center shall provide a variety of both fruits and vegetables and high portion of whole grains. | ||
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