Description: Kiddie Academy of Montville is a Regular Child Care Center in Montville NJ, with a maximum capacity of 170 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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| 2022-11-15 | 2023-04-17 | 3A:52-4.9(a) |
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The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14. Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are adhered to at all times throughout the center, including recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect. Based on findings during the inspection ensure that all staff are retrained in reporting to the hotline. View of video footage and based on interviews two incidents should have been called into the hotline and were not. Center to submit an MOU indicating that they understand that staff are aware of the types of incidents that need to be called into the hotline are done so in a timely manner. Submit to OOL. |
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| 2022-11-15 | 2023-03-13 | 3A:52-6.1(e) |
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The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. Violation Observed: Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking. Two babies were observed crawling while they had their pacifiers in their mouths. |
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| 2022-11-15 | 2023-03-13 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) |
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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, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. Mouthed toys were not removed on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-11-15 | 2023-03-13 | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: the center shall develop mutually with each child's parent(s) and follow a feeding plan regarding the feeding schedule, specific formula, breastfeeding arrangements and accommodations, and/or expressed breast milk, nutritional needs, and introduction of new food for each child. Violation Observed: Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan. Ensure feeding plans are updated routinely as children progress in age and feeding necessities. |
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| 2022-11-15 | 2023-03-13 | 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) |
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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: the name of the injured child. Violation Observed: Complete accident reports as required, including the name of the injured child. Ensure incidents of biting are documented on an accident report. Biting incidents are recorded on a franchise report which does not include all of the elements necessary to comply with the regulation. |
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| 2022-11-15 | 2023-04-17 | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. Submit new chart as credentialed staff has changed. |
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| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-19 | 3A:52-4.6(a) |
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The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Update as there are missing items. |
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| 2022-11-15 | 2023-01-19 | 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. |
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| 2022-11-15 | 2023-03-13 | 3A:52-4.8(c) |
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The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Ensure training documents are updated and maintained. |
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| 2022-11-15 | 2023-03-13 | 3A:52-4.8(d)(3) |
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In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include social-emotional and behavioral development for young children. Violation Observed: Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Ensure training documents are updated and maintained. |
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| 2022-11-15 | 2023-03-13 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. Violation Observed: Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Ensure staff maintain tables clean as there was still left over food from breakfast on the table in room 7. Ensure the classroom is kept clean as well. |
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| 2022-11-15 | 2023-03-13 | 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. Based on complaint #21456 ensure children are supervised at all times. Ensure children are not left out on the playground or wander out from their classroom into the hallway. Retrain staff in proper supervision and tracking and submit retraining document with staff signatures to OOL. |
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| 2022-11-15 | 2023-03-13 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(4) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. Ensure all staff are retrained by an outside source on recognizing and report child abuse and neglect. Staff interviews indicate that they are not completely aware of the requirements. Submit retraining documents with staff signatures to OOL. |
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| 2022-11-15 | 2023-03-13 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) |
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Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. Center has not been consistent in conducting fire drills. |
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| 2022-11-15 | 2023-03-13 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) |
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Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. Center has not conducted lockdowns in the last two years. |
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