Description: Kidz at Play Recreation Community Service is a Regular Child Care Center in Newark NJ, with a maximum capacity of 53 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-20 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity of the classrooms at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection there were 8 children in room 5 which has a capacity of 7. |
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| 2023-05-05 | 2023-05-23 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(9) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Violation Observed: Retrain from an outside source on implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. |
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| 2023-05-05 | 2023-05-23 | 3A:52-6.4(a)(1) |
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For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall ensure that each child is initially placed in a face-up sleeping position unless a different position is indicated in writing by the child's health care provider. Violation Observed: Ensure that children under 12 months of age are placed in a face-up position in their sleeping equipment, unless it is contraindicated in writing by the child's health care provider in room 1. |
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| 2023-04-05 | 2023-04-05 | 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: Maintain required staff to meet ratios, there were 2 staff with 9 children ages 0-18 mths in Classroom 1, an additional staff is required. At the time of the inspection center took immediate action moving 1 child into room 7 to maintain staff/ child ratio. |
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| 2023-03-20 | 2023-04-05 | 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: Maintain required staff within in room 1. At the time of the inspection 1 staff left out the room to throw an item into the garbage can located in the hallway leaving 1 staff when 2 staff members where required. Ensure adequate ratio are maintain at all times. |
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| 2023-03-20 | 2023-05-05 | 3A:52-6.8(j)(1)(ii) |
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The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The expulsion policy shall include the method that the center will use to notify parents of concerns that could lead to expulsion, such as written notification or a parent conference. Violation Observed: Based on Complaint # 21921, the center needs to ensure that adequate procedures for expulsion are adhered to at all times including adequate written notification to parents and adhering to the reasons and timeline for expulsion. |
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| 2023-03-20 | 2023-05-05 | 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 in room 1. |
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| 2023-03-20 | 2023-06-20 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i)(2) |
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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 each crib or playpen shall be equipped with a clean, snugly fitting sheet. Violation Observed: Ensure that all cribs and playpens are equipped with all of the required components, including a clean, snugly fitting sheet in room 1. 5/23/2023 Unable to abate, At the time of the inspection a blanket was used in lieu of the required crib sheet in room 1. |
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| 2023-03-20 | 2023-05-23 | 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 Complaint # 21921, the center needs to ensure that adequate procedures are adhered to, including immediate notification to parents when child is bitten and the skin is broken; and when child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. |
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| 2023-01-23 | 2023-02-14 | 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: Based on Complaint # 21745, the center needs to ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. |
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| 2023-01-23 | 2023-02-14 | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iv) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. The use of infant equipment including swings, exersaucers, and bouncers shall be limited to periods of 30 minutes at a time. Violation Observed: Ensure child is transferred into crib once they have fallen asleep in Room 1. At the time of the inspection a named child was sleep in an swing. |
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| 2023-01-23 | 2023-03-20 | 3A:52-6.4(i) |
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Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. Violation Observed: Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in room 1. |
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| 2023-01-23 | 2023-02-14 | 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. |
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| 2023-01-23 | 2023-02-14 | 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: Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. |
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| 2023-01-23 | 2023-02-14 | 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 to the OOL the center’s current staff records checklist. Ensure that the center update and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL to include all current staff and sponsor representative(s). |
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