Description:
Our philosophy is based upon 21st century learning as it provides newly expanding ideas that are student driven rather than teacher centered, and incorporates students connecting with one another as the teacher observes, asks questions to provoke critical thinking, and guides each student to comprehend the world around them. We also have a vision of Kids Connect preschoolers being introduced to technology through software that provides developmental progression and will ultimately allow them to network with others of a wider global community!
Another goal at Kids Connect is providing a healthy environment through the use of movement and exercise. At different stages of a baby and toddler's growth, there will be a number of physical, mental, and emotional changes that Kids Connect will play a major role in developing. Physical activities build flexibility and strength, develop balance and coordination, and encourage agility, rhythm and overall fitness to launch a lifetime of healthy habits. Through physical activity, your child will establish a love for learning and begin to foster listening skills as well as prolonged concentration. As minute as these attributes may seem, they become the foundation of life long skills including sharing, group work, attentiveness, and leadership - composing the greatest well-rounded individual.
Please visit us at www.kidsconnectnj.com for more information, to view additional photos of our facility, and to meet our staff! We can also be found on Facebook by searching @kidsconnectnj where we share an abundance of information regarding our school, family events, helpful articles for teachers and parents alike, and much more!
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.
| Date Cited | Date Abated | Regulation Number |
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| 2023-01-25 | 2023-01-25 | 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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| 2023-01-25 | 2023-01-25 | 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: Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are adhered to at all times, including notifying parents of incidents that occur at the center as required. |
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| 2023-01-25 | 2023-01-25 | 3A:52-7.6(b)(6) |
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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 Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are adhered to at all times, including completing incident reports as required. |
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| 2023-01-25 | 2023-02-08 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. Violation Observed: Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's policies and procedures for incidents, including notifying parents and completing incident reports as required. |
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| 2022-05-13 | 2022-08-16 | 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. Pertains to named newly hired staff. |
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| 2021-10-20 | 2022-05-13 | 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: Based on information center shall complete accident reports as required, including the name of the injured child for all accidents that occur at the center. |
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| 2021-10-15 | 2022-05-13 | 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 crib mattresses are not propped. |
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| 2021-10-15 | 2022-05-13 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(2) |
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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 children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time. Violation Observed: Ensure that materials are accessible to the children at all times, except during lunch and nap time. |
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| 2021-10-15 | 2022-05-13 | 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) |
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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 milk is kept in the refrigerator until ready to be consumed and placed back into the refrigerator when no longer serving children. On the day of the inspection milk was observed out for a long period of time. |
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| 2021-10-15 | 2022-08-16 | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) |
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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: 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. |
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| 2021-10-15 | 2022-08-16 | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) |
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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. |
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| 2021-10-15 | 2022-09-26 | 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 crib sheets are tight fitting. |
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| 2021-10-15 | 2022-08-16 | 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. |
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| 2021-10-15 | 2022-05-13 | 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. Pertains to two staff |
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| 2021-10-15 | 2022-05-13 | 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. Pertains to one staff. |
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