Description: Kiddie Care NJ, LLC 2 is a Temporary Child Care Center in Lakewood NJ, with a maximum capacity of 98 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 6 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2021-11-04 | 2021-11-24 | 3A:52-2.6(c) |
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Whenever the Department, through its Office of Licensing, Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit, or local offices, conducts complaint investigations, the center shall cooperate with all Department investigators. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center cooperates with all DCF inspections and investigations as required, and does not refuse to permit an authorized representative of the Department to gain admission to the center or to conduct an inspection or investigation during the center's operating hours. Inspectors arrived at the center at 11:03am and made multiple attempts to gain access to the center by knocking on the main door, classroom windows and multiple phone calls to the center, the sponsor's other center and the sponsor's cell phone. Inspectors were finally granted access to the center at 11:18am. [3A:52-1.1(b)2] Under the laws specified in the Child Care Center Licensing Act, N.J.S.A.30:5B-1, the Department of Children and Families is authorized to inspect and examine the physical plant or facilities, including, but not limited to storage areas and additional floor levels, and program of a child care center without delay or an escort, and inspect all documents, records, files or other data maintained pursuant to the above-referenced law during the center's normal operating hours and without prior notice. | |
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| 2021-11-04 | 2021-11-24 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity of the classrooms at all times throughout the center. In room 2, there were 17 children and the room has a capacity of 15. | |
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| 2021-11-04 | 2021-11-24 | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) |
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The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times. The center had 67 children signed in for the day and 83 children were present. At the time of the inspection, when inspectors asked to see the attendance logs, the Screening and Admittance Logs were provided. |
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| 2021-10-08 | 2021-11-04 | 3A:52-2.3(d)(3) |
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The requirements for co-location of a center within a multi-use building are as follows, during operating hours, the Office of Licensing may require the center to Violation Observed: Ensure that the center adheres to all requirements to prevent co-mingling in multi-use buildings. The door in the hallway that leads to unapproved space was opened by another building occupant and that person attempted to walk into the licensed space, but halted when he saw the OOL inspectors. |
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| 2021-10-08 | 2021-11-04 | 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 infants are not placed in swaddlers in their cribs or pack and plays. |
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| 2021-10-08 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) | |
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The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. Violation Observed: Ensure that sleeping equipment is free of pillows, soft bedding, bumpers and other hazards when occupied by a sleeping child. Pack and play sheets in room 5 and 6 were loose fitting. | 10/8/21-Pack and play sheets in room 5 and 6 were loose fitting. | 11/4/21-Pack and play sheets in room 5 and 6 were loose fitting. | 11/24/21-Although some pack and play sheets appeared to be fit more snug, others were not. Center is making progress |
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| 2021-10-08 | 2021-11-24 | 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: 10/8/21-Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. In room 3, there were 15 children under 2.5 years old with 2 staff members, wherein 3 staff members are needed to maintain ratio. Abated on 11/4/21 | 11/4/21- Ensure staff child ratios are maintained at all times. In room 5, 11 children under 18 months were being supervised by 2 staff members wherein 3 staff members are needed to maintain ratio. |
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| 2021-10-01 | 2021-11-19 | 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. Pertaining to 1 staff member. | 10/1/21- Staff member did not redo her renewal CARI. | 10/8/21- Staff member did not redo her renewal CARI. | 11/4/21-Staff member did not redo her renewal CARI. | |
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| 2021-10-01 | 2021-11-19 | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) |
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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: Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Pertaining to 1 newer staff member. | 10/1/21-Center is missing 1 new hire CARI. (Cleared 10/4). | 10/8/21-Center is missing an additional 5 new hire CARIs. | 11/4/21-Center is missing an additional 2 new hire CARIs. (One new hire CARI cleared). |
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| 2021-10-01 | 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, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Pertaining to 2 staff members. | 10/1/21-Center is missing 2 CHRIs. | 10/8/21-Center is missing an additional 7 CHRIs. | 11/4/21-Center is missing an additional 3 CHRIs. | 11/24/21- Center is missing 6 total CHRIs. |
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| 2021-10-01 | 2021-11-05 | 3A:52-7.6(b)(6)(i) |
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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: a written description of the incident. Violation Observed: Complete accident reports as required, including a written description of the incident. Ensure the incident report is completed, with signatures of the parents and center director. | 10/1/21-Center provided an incomplete incident report. | 10/8/21-Center did not provide a completed incident report. | 11/4/21-Center did not submit a completed incident report. |
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| 2021-10-01 | 2021-11-24 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children. Center needs to provide training documentation for all staff. | 10/1/21-Three staff members did not have orientation training within 2 weeks of hire as indicated on the staff records checklist. | 10/8/21-Five additional staff members did not have orientation training within 2 weeks of hire as indicated on the staff records checklist. In addition, orientation training documentation provided was missing one signature of completion. | 11/4/21-Three additional staff members did not have orientation training within 2 weeks of hire as indicated on the staff records checklist. |
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| 2021-10-01 | 2021-11-24 | 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, ensure that all health and safety guidelines are adhered to as required. Staff shall ensure that visitors are screened prior to entering the center. | 10/1/21- Staff did not screen visitors upon entering, did not ask them if they self-screened themselves and did not add them to the screening log. | 10/8/21-Staff did not screen visitors upon entering, did not ask them if they self-screened themselves and did not add them to the screening log. | 11/4/21-Staff did not screen visitors upon entering, did not ask them if they self-screened themselves and did not add them to the screening log. |
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| 2021-10-01 | 2021-10-08 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity of the classrooms at all times throughout the center. In room 9, there were 8 children, wherein the room capacity is 7. |
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| 2021-10-01 | 2021-11-04 | 3A:52-5.6(a) |
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At least five foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by children during naptime. The illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. Violation Observed: Provide an adequate amount of light in the classroom during naptime. Rooms 5 and 6 were extremely dark. |
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