Just Children - Mount Laurel NJ Regular Child Care Center

1001 BRIGGS RD SUITE 260, MOUNT LAUREL NJ 08054
(856) 840-0880

About the Provider

Description: Just Children was founded in 1983 and operates 11 schools throughout Bucks and Chester Counties, Philadelphia and New Jersey. We offer a unique environment for children ages 2 months through Kindergarten. Our programs are year round and designed to develop methods of exploration, reading and math readiness. Every Just Children school offers an elaborate outdoor playground designed to promote gross motor skill development and an indoor playroom for large muscle activities. Our programs are filled with stimulating themes where children learn as they play. There is a computer in each classroom to teach children basic skills to begin their journey of learning technology. Summer at Just Children brings the children outdoors to enjoy water play, organized sports, trips, nature study and special picnics and barbecues.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 03JUS0002
  • Capacity: 99
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • 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.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2019-06-07 2019-07-26 3A:52-6.1(b)(4)
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 both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided.

Violation Observed: Staff in Room 5 were just trying to redirect the children to the carpet area for free play and did not offer the children any staff directed activities.
2019-06-07 2019-07-26 3A:52-6.1(b)(2)
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 children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time.

Violation Observed: Room 5 materials are in the closet and some of the cubbies are not accessible.
2019-06-07 2019-07-26 3A:52-5.4(a)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.

Violation Observed: As needed throughout the center.
2019-06-07 2019-09-04 3A:52-7.5(b)(10)
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: Return or discard the expired epi-pen in Room 4. Ensure that the epi-pen is stored in the original box, and has a special care plan.
2019-06-07 2019-07-26 3A:52-4.10(a)(1)
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: For 2 staff members.
2019-06-07 2019-09-24 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: For 11 staff members. 7/26/19 3 staff members remaining. 9/4/19 1 staff member remaining.
2019-06-07 2019-07-26 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv)
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: In Room 5.
2019-06-07 2020-02-03 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii)
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, diapering surfaces.

Violation Observed: In Room 2.
2019-06-07 2020-02-03 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv)
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: In Room 2.
2019-06-07 2019-10-07 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii)
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 the sippy cups are labeled with the children's names as needed throughout the center.
2019-06-07 2019-09-04 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the bottles in Room 2 are labeled with the names and dates.
2019-06-07 2019-07-26 3A:52-4.8(b)
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: Orientation training for all the current staff annually.
2019-06-07 2019-07-26 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3)
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: Repair or replace the diaper pad in Room 2.
2019-06-07 2019-11-22 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(1)
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, diapering shall not take place in an area or on a surface used for food preparation, service, or eating.

Violation Observed: In Room 2.
2019-06-07 2019-11-22 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii)
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 immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed.

Violation Observed: In Room 2.

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