Kidoodle Learning Center - Butler NJ Regular Child Care Center

1360 ROUTE 23 NORTH , BUTLER NJ 07405
(973) 850-6570

About the Provider

Description: Located in Butler, New Jersey, Kidoodle Learning Center is a licensed childcare facility where your child is able to develop and learn. We provide a fun and nurturing atmosphere which allows your child to grow socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively. Our educators and staff are highly qualified and experienced and this becomes apparent right when you walk through our doors!

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 14BUT0001
  • Capacity: 75
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: Sep 24, 2024
  • 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
2022-06-27 2022-07-19 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 throughout the center. On the day of the inspection supervision was not adequate. Staff were not in areas of the room where children were present and another child repeatedly walked out of the classroom into another empty classroom because the doors were left open.
2022-06-27 2022-07-19 3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v)
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: Label all rooms approved by the OOL for the children's use. Ensure all rooms are properly labeled.
2022-06-27 2023-01-12 3A:52-6.1(g)(3)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.

Violation Observed: Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment. On the day of the inspection classrooms were not complete with 5 areas and 5 activities as required, Ensure shelves with activities and supplies are not turned around unless it is lunch or nap time.
2022-06-27 2022-07-19 3A:52-6.3(a)(4)
All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner.

Violation Observed: Ensure that food provided by the center is stored, prepared and served in a sanitary manner. Ensure food is not left out until ready to be consumed. Food should be either stored in a refrigerator or in a lunch box equipped with a cold pack.
2022-06-27 2022-07-19 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date.
2022-06-27 2022-07-19 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii)
All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.

Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name.
2022-06-27 2022-08-30 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 #20862 center shall ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. Review of documentation indicated that not all accidents are recorded, and some accident reports do not reflect that parents have been notified or notified in a timely manner.
2022-06-27 2022-08-30 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: Complete accident reports as required, including the name of the injured child. Ensure full names are recorded as well as all required information.
2022-06-27 2022-07-19 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i)
Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food.

Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food. A staff person was observed preparing to feed an infant and did not wash her hands prior to feeding the infant.
2022-06-27 2022-07-19 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(ii)
Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after toileting.

Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after toileting. Ensure staff wash their hands after changing an infant's diaper.
2022-06-27 2022-07-19 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii)
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 immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed.

Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed.
2022-06-27 2022-07-19 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

Violation Observed: Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair. Ensure diapering tables are kept clean at all times.
2022-06-27 2022-07-19 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1)
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. Update the organizational chart is updated indicating all credentialed positions and director designees.
2022-06-27 2023-01-10 3A:52-4.6(a)
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. Review of the checklist indicated that required documents have not been secured in the staff files.
2022-06-27 2023-01-10 3A:52-4.10(a)(1)
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.

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