Description: Kids' Choice Academy is… a preschool serving the students of Atlantic County. At Kids' Choice Academy, we understand our important role in supporting your child's development and learning. We are proud of the high quality care given to our students. We respect the dignity, worth, and uniqueness of each child.
At Kids' Choice Academy, our goal is to help each child acheive their full potential. We recognize that the first five years of life are critical to a child's development. We nurture your children while providing them with a rigorous curriculum to challenge them and produce a well-educated, well- rounded child.
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| 2022-06-07 | 2022-08-17 | 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: Complete and maintain on file a current Staff Records Checklist. |
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| 2022-06-07 | 2022-08-17 | 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: Maintain and distribute to all families and staff a copy of the current Information to Parents document and maintain on file signatures of all staff and families attesting to the receipt of the policy. |
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| 2022-06-07 | 2022-08-19 | 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: Repair/replace inoperable emergency lighting in room 4. |
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| 2022-06-07 | 2022-07-08 | 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 children's books are maintained in good condition in Room 1. |
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| 2022-06-07 | 2022-07-08 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint. Violation Observed: Repair and/or paint the wall in Room 2. |
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| 2022-06-07 | 2022-08-19 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. Violation Observed: Replace missing hardware on the outdoor playground equipment. |
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| 2021-12-22 | 2021-01-14 | 3A:52-5.3(p) |
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Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. Violation Observed: Ensure that computer equipment and cords are secure and that they do no provide a tripping hazards to children and staff. |
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| 2021-12-22 | 2021-01-14 | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) |
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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: Ensure that incident reports are completed as required and that parents are notified immediately of head and facial injuries as required by OOL. |
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| 2021-12-22 | 2021-01-14 | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) |
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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: Ensure that incident reports are completed as required and that parents are notified immediately of head and facial injuries as required by OOL. |
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| 2021-12-22 | 2021-01-14 | 3A:52-5.3(p) |
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Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. Violation Observed: Ensure that computer equipment and cords are secure and that they do no provide a tripping hazards to children and staff. |
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| 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-27 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2. Violation Observed: Submit a copy of the center’s radon testing report conducted within 5 years in every room on the lowest floor used by children. |
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| 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-27 | 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: Submit a Staff Records Checklist indicating that the center has obtained the required documentation for the sponsor/sponsor representative and each individual staff member. |
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| 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-27 | 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: Complete a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) background check as required and submit results for 5 staff members. On 10/5/2021, 1 result provided. On 10/15/2021, 1 outstanding. |
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| 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-15 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) |
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The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center. Violation Observed: Designate someone to be on the premises at all times when the center is operating that does not have full-time classroom responsibilities when the director is not present at the center. |
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| 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-05 | 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: Complete a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check for the center’s license renewal as required for 4 staff members. |
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