Description: Kiddie University is the realization of a dream for Founder and Director Lori Pascalli. As a working parent Lori recognized the need for quality childcare. Our center is a unique, state of the art facility that is licensed by the State of New Jersey. The center has large bright classrooms, that are decorated in bright colors to stimulate your child's imagination. we also have two outdoor playgrounds and an indoor gym offering a fun and SAFE playtime environment no matter what the weather outside is like. Visit our new technology room.
We provide your child with a positive learning and social experience along with specially designed programs for you and your child to participate. We have developed a creative and educational curriculum for children 6 weeks through Pre-K. Curriculum includes age appropriate activities in math, science, social studies, reading, writing, art, and music. All children will will be stimulated to learn and retain knowledge by daily repetition of play, music, storytelling, or simply observing events around them. Our aim is to provide your child with a caring and loving environment during his / her formative years.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2022-04-21 | 2022-07-11 | 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) |
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Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit. Violation Observed: The temporary fencing in the outdoor play area doesn't have an egress for the children to be able to exit the playground. |
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| 2022-03-18 | 2022-04-21 | 3A:52-4.3(a) |
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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 throughout the center. There was a school aged child in the center's office alone. The child was moved to the classroom during the inspection. |
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| 2022-03-18 | 2022-04-21 | 3A:52-4.3(d)(1) |
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At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. Violation Observed: Ensure that there is at least one staff physically present in the room or area where children are napping. An infant was napping in a crib room, and no staff was directly supervising the child. |
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| 2022-03-18 | 2022-03-18 | 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 RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that adequate staff/chilld ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. |
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| 2022-03-18 | 2022-08-22 | 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: Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required |
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| 2022-03-18 | 2022-10-20 | 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: Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. The center's supervision policy and 2. Maintaining adequate staff/child ratios. |
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| 2022-03-18 | 2022-05-06 | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) |
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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 throughout the center. The staff stated there were 14 children, when 15 children were present. 4/21/22- The staff in gym stated there were 7 children present, when there were 8.4/21/22- The staff in classroom 5 stated there were 9 children, when 10 were present. |
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| 2022-03-18 | 2022-05-06 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7) |
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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 the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing. Violation Observed: Ensure that the use of television, computers, and other video equipment is for educational and instructional use, is age and developmentally appropriate, is not used as a substitute for planned activities, and is not used for passive viewing. The children were watching television during nap preparation. |
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| 2022-03-18 | 2022-07-11 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: Indoor space requirements for play rooms and sleep rooms are as follows the center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room. Violation Observed: Post a diagram of all approved ares and ensure that all rooms approved for use by the children are labeled. |
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| 2022-03-18 | 2022-07-11 | 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: Remove construction tools form the outdoor play area. |
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| 2021-09-22 | 2022-10-21 | 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: Ensure the playgrounds that were damaged from the storm are repaired. Provide in writing a timeframe in which the playground will be repaired.9/8/2022- The gate is missing, and there was construction equipment on the playground. |
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| 2021-09-22 | 2022-05-06 | 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: Remove the excess storage and materials from the restroom in the gym. |
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| 2021-08-17 | 2022-09-08 | 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 receive an annual orientation training for the renewal.5/6/22- There are 5 staff missing orientation training. |
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| 2021-08-17 | 2021-09-22 | 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 RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 Violation Observed: Ensure there is enough staff to meet staff/child ratios wherein there were 18 school aged children in the gym with one staff member when a second staff member was needed. The ratio was corrected during the inspection. |
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| 2021-08-17 | 2022-09-08 | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) |
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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 job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. Violation Observed: Upload to NJCCIS, the center's table of organization with the written job descriptions for the renewal. |
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