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| 2023-03-17 | 2023-03-17 | 3A:52-6.4(a)(3) |
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For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: swaddling of children during rest and sleep is prohibited. Violation Observed: Cease swaddling infants. Staff removed the swaddle from infant while inspector was present. |
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| 2023-02-24 | 2023-02-24 | 3A:52-4.9(a) |
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The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14. Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are adhered to at all times, including recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect. |
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| 2023-02-24 | 2023-02-24 | 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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| 2023-02-24 | 2023-02-24 | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) |
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The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. A named staff grabbed a named child by the back of the neck, forcefully pushing her while doing her hair and smacking her in the face. Additionally, the named staff took the named child's clothes and left the named child naked in the classroom and dumped water on her as punishment. |
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| 2023-02-24 | 2023-03-29 | 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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| 2023-02-24 | 2023-03-29 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(4) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9. Violation Observed: Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect. |
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| 2023-02-24 | 2023-03-29 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(7) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6. Violation Observed: Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on positive methods of guidance and discipline. |
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| 2023-02-24 | 2023-05-02 | 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: Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. |
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| 2023-02-24 | 2023-05-02 | 3A:52-5.2(c) |
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If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. Violation Observed: Provide a current health certificate as required. |
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| 2023-02-24 | 2023-05-02 | 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: Provide a current fire certificate as required. |
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| 2023-02-24 | 2023-05-02 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) |
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The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. Violation Observed: Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. |
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| 2023-02-24 | 2023-05-02 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) |
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Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. |
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| 2023-02-24 | 2023-05-18 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) |
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Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. |
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| 2023-02-24 | 2023-03-17 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. Violation Observed: Ensure that toilet in room 5 is in operating condition. |
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| 2023-02-24 | 2023-05-02 | 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: Repair stained ceiling tile in room 6. |
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This is the WORST day care in the world. If you want your kids to be mistreated, then go to this place. The staff is very unprofessional though they may claim they have been in the profession for many years. I went there to enroll my 4-year-old kid. I witnessed how badly the kids are being treated first hand. I would definitely not want any of these folks near my kid. Unfortunately, I had enrolled and paid the deposit and first-week payment before I could witness it. They would not return the money nor would they give me a receipt for the money I paid. The staff was very rude. Now, I don't wonder why many "informed" parents are ignoring this place routinely and enrolling their kids elsewhere. There are a lot of other better places in the neighborhood. I enrolled my kid in another place and she is a happy camper. DO NOT waste your time, money and RISK having your kids mistreated here. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!!!!