Kiddie Academy of Colonia - Colonia NJ Regular Child Care Center

302 W Inman Ave , Colonia NJ 07067
(732) 800-8818

About the Provider

Description: Kiddie Academy of Colonia is a Regular Child Care Center in Colonia NJ, with a maximum capacity of 120 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CCC118714
  • Capacity: 120
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2024-09-16
  • 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
2023-07-19 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: Based on Complaint #22298, ensure that the center properly cleans sippy cup after a child has drank from the wrong cup.
2023-07-19 3A:52-4.3(a)
The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children.

Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times in Room 5. Observed staff on cell phone while assisting with toileting.
2023-07-19 3A:52-4.3(a)(1)
The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times in Room 8.
2023-07-19 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: Ensure that both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided in Room 5.
2023-07-19 3A:52-7.6(a)(2)
The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head.

Violation Observed: Based on Complaint #22319, ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury.
2023-07-19 3A:52-7.6(b)(1)
The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child.

Violation Observed: Based on Complaint #22319, complete accident reports as required.
2023-07-19 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: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use in Room 5.
2023-07-19 3A:52-4.8(a)(8)
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: Retrain all staff on centers policies on reporting and completing accident/injury reports.
2023-07-10 3A:52-4.3(a)
The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children.

Violation Observed: Based on Complaint #22274, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Observed children hitting each other, jumping off of cots and eating stickers during lunch and nap time preparation. Staff were unaware of the children's actions.
2023-07-10 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i)
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 before intake of food.

Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food in Room 6.
2023-07-10 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii)
Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting.

Violation Observed: Based on Complaint, #22274, ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after diaper changes throughout the center.
2023-07-10 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi)
Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions.

Violation Observed: Based on Complaint #22274, ensure that staff wash their hands after coming into contact with nasal excretions or other bodily fluids throughout the center.
2023-07-10 3A:52-4.5(e)(2)(ii)
For early childhood programs the head teacher shall be scheduled to plan, discuss and observe the implementation of program activities by staff members for all groups of children.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the head teacher is able to spend time in Room 6 in order to plan, discuss and observe the implementation of the program.
2023-07-10 3A:52-4.8(a)(2)
Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.

Violation Observed: Retrain all staff on center's health practices, including handwashing and washing and disinfecting surfaces.
2023-07-10 3A:52-7.7(e)(3)(ii)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers that toilet train children shall ensure that toilet training chairs are not used in kitchens or in the immediate area where meals are being served.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal in Room 6.

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