Description: Kiddie Academy of Springfield is a Regular Child Care Center in Springfield NJ, with a maximum capacity of 180 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.
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| 2022-08-29 | 2022-09-15 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) |
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The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. At the time of the inspection, the fire panel was reading trouble from the pull box in room 6. The center called the monitoring company, USA Central, which the operator confirmed they were receiving a signal. |
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| 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-29 | 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: Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CARI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. At the time of the inspection, there was an individual who is not affiliated with the center, alone and unsupervised with a child without a CARI clearance. |
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| 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-29 | 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 that all staff who do not have a completed CHRI background check are directly supervised by another staff member.At the time of the inspection, there was an individual who is not affiliated with the center, alone and unsupervised with a child without a CHRI clearance. |
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| 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-15 | 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned. Violation Observed: Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers. |
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| 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-29 | 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: Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children in infant room 1. A child was dressed in winter pajamas and was sweating. The temperature of the room was reading 81 degrees. |
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| 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-29 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) |
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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 Infant Room 1. |
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| 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-29 | 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 that the center uses a commercial disinfectant in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. |
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| 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-29 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water Immediately after each diaper change in Infant Room 1. |
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| 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-15 | 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 that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required. 1 child is missing their 2nd EpiPen prescribed by their physician. 3 children have expired special care plans. |
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| 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-15 | 3A:52-3.6(b)(1) |
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The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document. The center shall maintain on file a copy of the Information to Parents document. Violation Observed: Afford parents of enrolled children the opportunity to visit the center at any time during the center's hours of operation to observe its operation and program activities without having to secure prior approval as indicated in the Information to Parents document. 8/29/22 - At the time of the inspection, the Director indicated that although she was aware that the parents must be permitted to enter the center, she is not going to allow them to enter until at least 9/6/22.Following the inspection, the director emailed a copy of an announcement that was sent to families indicating that they may enter the building for drop off and pick up starting the following day. |
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| 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-15 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii)(1) |
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Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall select an alternate indoor location within safe walking distance. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center chooses an alternate indoor location within a safe walking distance of the center. The center was unaware of the alternate indoor location. |
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| 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-15 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(5) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l). Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete training , including evacuating the center to the alternate indoor location. |
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| 2021-04-15 | 2021-04-15 | 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 NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149, Children over the age of 2 shall be encouraged to wear masks when appropriate and safe; masks shall be removed during rest or sleep. At the time of the inspection, the children were not being encouraged to wear masks throughout the building. The center took immediate action and encouraged the children to wear their masks. |
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| 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-21 | 3A:52-6.6(e)(1) |
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The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall reflect the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) through (c) and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.). Violation Observed: Provide documentation of the Discipline Policy. |
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| 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-21 | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include Violation Observed: Provide documentation of center's Illness Log. |
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