Description: The Kathy Dunn Cultural Center has been owned and directed by Judith King-Graney and Janice Traficante-Bothe since 1999. Mrs. Graney has a Kindergarten-8th grade certification and 30 years teaching experience. Mrs. Traficante has a Pre-Kindergarten – 8th grade certification and 20 years teaching experience. Having been classroom teachers we feel it is important to fully prepare our pre-school children for Kindergarten and First Grade. This is why our program has a balance of academic preparation, social skills and emotional growth. It is our goal for every child to leave our center with all skills necessary to move to the next grade level. More importantly we strive to instill a love of school, high self esteem and the confidence to believe in themselves.
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| 2019-07-09 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. Violation Observed: TAKE ACTION TO REMOVE OUTDOOR HAZARDS: | 1. REPAIR/REPLACE OUTDOOR CARPET ON THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA TO ELIMINATE ANY POSSIBLE TRIPPING HAZARDS | 2. REPAIR/REPLACE WOODEN RAILROAD TIES THAT ARE SPLINTERED ON THE SIDE OF THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA ABATED 8.23.2019 | 3. REPAIR/ENCLOSE GAPS IN BETWEEN THE WOODEN RAILROAD TIES LOCATED AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA | NOTE: 8.23.2019 | PROVIDE A BARRIER TO THE GAP BELOW THE FENCE IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA |
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| 2019-07-01 | 2019-08-23 | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) |
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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: MAINTAIN ON FILE DOCUMENTATION OF THE 2018-2019 ANNUAL STAFF ORIENTATION | NOTE: 7.9.2019 | 1 STAFF |
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| 2019-07-01 | 2019-07-09 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(8) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11. Violation Observed: 1. RE-TRAIN ALL STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: IMPLEMENTING THE CENTER'S DOCUMENTATION OF REQUIRED PARENTAL NOTIFICATION OF INJURIES POLICY | STAFF RE-TRAINED ON 6.27.2019 | 2. RE-TRAIN NAMED STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: PROPER HAND WASHING | STAFF RE-TRAINED ON 6.27.2019 | 3. RE-TRAIN NAMED STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: PROPER WASHING AND DISINFECTING | STAFF RE-TRAINED ON 6.27.2019 |
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| 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-09 | 3A:52-5.4(a)(6)(i) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, kitchen facility requirements are as follows: the kitchen facility or food preparation area shall be separated from other areas of the center by a door, gate, screen, or other barrier to prevent accidental access by children. Violation Observed: REPAIR/REPLACE THE LATCH ON THE KITCHEN DOOR IN BUILDING 2 TO ENSURE CHILDREN DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE KITCHEN |
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| 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-09 | 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided. Violation Observed: ENSURE HOT TAP WATER DOES NOT EXCEED 110 DEGREES: HOT WATER IN BUILDING 2 WAS 114 DEGREES AT THE TIME OF THIS INSPECTION |
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| 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-09 | 3A:52-5.5(a)(1) |
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For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply, all lally columns in areas used by the children shall have protective padding around them from the floor to a height of at least 72 inches. Violation Observed: PAD ALL LALLY COLUMNS TO AT LEAST A HEIGHT OF 72 INCHES: ROOM 108 |
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| 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-09 | 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: ENSURE EPI PENS ARE NOT EXPIRED: DISCARD/REPLACE EXPIRED EPI PEN FOR 1 NAMED CHILD | NOTE: 7.9.2019 | CHILD NO LONGER ATTENDS PROGRAM | |
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| 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-23 | 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: MAINTAIN A CURRENT CARI BACKGROUND CLEARANCE ON FILE FOR: 1 NAMED STAFF |
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| 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-09 | 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: ENSURE STAFF, WHO DO NOT HAVE CURRENT CARI BACKGROUND C,EARANCES ON FILE, ARE NOT LEFT ALONE WITH THE CHILDREN: OBSERVATION ON THE DAY OF THIS INVESTIGATION REVEALED A NAMED STAFF, IN ROOM 201 {BUILDING 2}, SUPERVISING A GROUP OF CHILDREN, ALONE, WITHOUT HAVING A CURRENT CARI BACKGROUND CLEARANCE ON FILE |
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| 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-09 | 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: MAINTIAN ON FILE PROOF OF CURRENT GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE |
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| 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-23 | 3A:52-4.11(b)(1) |
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When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE A CURRENT CHRI BACKGROUND CLEARANCE FOR: 1 NAMED STAFF |
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| 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-09 | 3A:52-4.11(b)(2) |
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When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member from the Department of Human Services, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children. Violation Observed: ENSURE STAFF, WHO DO NOT HAVE CURRENT CHRI BACKGROUND C,EARANCES ON FILE, ARE NOT LEFT ALONE WITH THE CHILDREN: OBSERVATION ON THE DAY OF THIS INVESTIGATION REVEALED A NAMED STAFF, IN ROOM 201 {BUILDING 2}, SUPERVISING A GROUP OF CHILDREN, ALONE, WITHOUT HAVING A CURRENT CHRI BACKGROUND CLEARANCE ON FILE |
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| 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-09 | 3A:52-2.4(a)(13) |
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The Office of Licensing may deny an application or suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval for good cause, including failure to comply with the provisions of P.L. 1998, c. 35, which prohibit smoking in child care centers, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(d). Violation Observed: POST A NO SMOKING SIGN IN BUILDING 1 AND BUILDING 2 |
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| 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-09 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) |
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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: ENSURE STAFF WASH & DISINFECT TABLES BEFORE EACH MEAL: ROOM 201 {BUILDING 2} STAFF DID NOT WASH & DISINFECT THE TABLES BEFORE SERVING LUNCH |
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| 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-09 | 3A:52-2.2(e) |
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The license shall be posted in a prominent location within the center and in each building associated with the center. Violation Observed: POST A COPY OF THE CENTERS CURRENT LICENSE IN BUILDING 2 |
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