Description: La Casa de Don Pedro 35 Elizabeth EHS is a Temporary Child Care Center in Newark NJ, with a maximum capacity of 93 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 6 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2021-11-09 | 2021-11-09 | 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: Ensure that all egress areas are clear and are unobstructed at all times: At the time of inspection 1 bookcases and gate was blocking direct egress area in room 4. Immediate Action was taking removing the bookcase from the direct egress area in room 4. |
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| 2021-09-09 | 2021-10-08 | 3A:52-6.1(e) |
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The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. Violation Observed: Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are walking in room 6 |
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| 2021-09-09 | 2021-10-08 | 3A:52-5.4(a)(6)(i) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, kitchen facility requirements are as follows: the kitchen facility or food preparation area shall be separated from other areas of the center by a door, gate, screen, or other barrier to prevent accidental access by children. Violation Observed: Ensure kitchen door is closed to prevent accidental access by children. |
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| 2021-09-09 | 2021-12-14 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(2) |
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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. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children. Violation Observed: Ensure 1 volunteer staff have received CARI clearances before being left alone to supervise a child or group of children. |
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| 2021-09-09 | 2021-12-14 | 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: Ensure that the Out of State CARI clearances are completed for 4 regular staff. |
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| 2021-09-09 | 3A:52-3.4(a) | |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. Violation Observed: Submit to the OOL a copy of the center’s current comprehensive general liability insurance policy. |
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| 2021-09-09 | 2021-10-08 | 3A:52-4.11(b)(2) |
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When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member from the Department of Human Services, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children. Violation Observed: Ensure 1 volunteer staff have received CHRI clearances before being left alone to supervise a child or group of children. |
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| 2021-09-09 | 2021-12-14 | 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 the CHRI clearances are completed for 1 volunteer staff. |
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| 2021-09-09 | 2021-11-09 | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(ii)(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 children less than 12 months of age, the feeding plan shall be documented in writing. Violation Observed: Ensure feeding plans for child less than 18 months old to include breastfeeding arrangements/accommodations when applicable and maintain in writing for children less than 12 months old in room 4.. |
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| 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-20 | 3A:52-6.8(j)(1)(i) |
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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 circumstances under which a child may be expelled. Violation Observed: Submit a copy of the center’s policy on expulsion. |
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| 2021-09-09 | 2021-10-08 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) |
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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 with soap and running water after diaper change in room 2. |
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| 2021-09-09 | 2021-10-08 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi) |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water after wiping children nose in room 6. |
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| 2021-09-09 | 2021-10-08 | 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: Per the Updated COVID-19 Standards- Child Care Centers shall prohibit toys and items not easily cleaned or disinfected in rooms 6. Limit machine washable cloth toys to use by one child at a time. Launder before use by another child. |
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| 2021-09-09 | 2021-10-08 | 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: Cease the use of blankets for children under 12 months in room 4. On the day of the inspection a blanket was placed on a child while sitting in a bouncy chair. |
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| 2021-09-09 | 2021-10-08 | 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 attachment devices in room 6. |
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