Description: The Leah Sokoloff Nursery School (LSNS), on-site at Shomrei Torah in Fair Lawn, offers developmentally appropriate programs for children ages two throughPre-Kindergarten in a nurturing, Orthodox environment. We also provide a summer program with fun and diverse activities for children.
The nursery school provides age-appropriate activities in art, music, language, science and math, while enhancing the children's appreciation for their Jewish heritage and connection to Israel.
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| 2023-01-18 | 2023-04-12 | 3A:52-2.6(c) |
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Whenever the Department, through its Office of Licensing, Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit, or local offices, conducts complaint investigations, the center shall cooperate with all Department investigators. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center cooperates with all DCF inspections and investigations as required. Based on report center shall submit an incident report which includes required information and is correctly completed. |
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| 2023-01-06 | 2023-01-27 | 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 information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Two named children engaged in inappropriate behavior and staff were not aware. |
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| 2023-01-06 | 2023-01-27 | 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 the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Based on information, provide a corrective action plan. |
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| 2023-01-06 | 2023-01-27 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). Violation Observed: Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's supervision policy. |
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| 2023-01-06 | 2023-03-22 | 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. Ensure that staff with CHRI clearances prior to 1/1/21 have their fingerprints retaken. |
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| 2022-11-07 | 2023-01-06 | 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 immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed. On the day of the inspection staff were observed putting a baby down for nap after changing their diaper and not ensuring that the child's hands were washed as required. |
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| 2022-11-07 | 2023-01-06 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii) |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting. Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after assisting a child in toileting. On the day of the inspection staff were observed putting a baby down for nap after changing their diaper and not ensuring that the staff washed their hands as required. |
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| 2022-11-07 | 2023-01-06 | 3A:52-4.8(c) |
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The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Ensure staff are retrained in handwashing after diapering. Submit retraining document with staff signatures to OOL . |
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| 2022-07-27 | 2023-01-06 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(ii) |
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Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a self-made solution consisting of one-quarter cup of household bleach to each gallon of water (one tablespoon per quart), which shall be prepared daily and placed in a labeled, sealed container. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center uses a self made solution of bleach and water made in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. On the day of the inspection interviews with staff indicate that the bleach and water solution is only made every two weeks. Bleach and water solutions are required to be made on a daily basis. Retrain staff and submit retraining document with staff signatures to OOL. |
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| 2022-07-27 | 2023-01-06 | 3A:52-4.3(j) |
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Staff members who are under 18 years of age shall be directly supervised by and visible to a staff member who is 18 years of age or older. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff under 18 years of age are directly supervised by a staff member who is 18 years of age or older. On the day of the inspection a 16 year old staff person was observed in the hallway with a child alone. Ensure that only staff over the age of 18 are allowed to supervise children alone. |
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| 2022-07-27 | 2023-01-06 | 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) |
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The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member. Summer staff do not have orientation training documentation, cleared CARI's and CHRI's on file. |
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| 2022-07-27 | 2023-11-07 | 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 exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. On the day of the inspection a rabbits' cage was found in the basement egress hallway. Ensure that nothing is kept or stored in the hallways. |
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| 2022-07-27 | 2022-11-07 | 3A:52-7.7(c)(1)(iii) |
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Pets shall be permitted in a center only under the following circumstances: pets kept by or loacted in the center, regardless of ownership, shall be vaccinated, if applicable, as prescribed by law or local ordinance. The record of the vaccinations shall be maintained on file, along with the name and address of the licensed veterinarian providing care for the pet(s). Violation Observed: Ensure that the center maintains the required documentation for pets kept at the center, including applicable vaccinations. On the day of the inspection the center acquired two new rabbits. When documentation from the vet was requested the sponsor stated that she did not have any documentation for them at the center. Submit veterinary documentation to OOL or remove rabbits from center. |
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| 2022-04-26 | 2022-07-27 | 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. On the day of the inspection children's lunch was found in a cabinet and not stored with a cold pack or in a refrigerator. Ensure all lunches and snacks are stored appropriately. |
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| 2022-04-26 | 2022-07-27 | 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 Nespresso coffee machine and tea kettles are kept out of the reach of children. Observed in basement classroom. Staff indicated that they make coffee and tea during the day when children are present. |
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