Leap Preschool, LLC - Ramsey NJ Regular Child Care Center

55 Wyckoff Avenue , Ramsey NJ 07446
(201) 934-9282

About the Provider

Description: Leap Preschool, LLC is a Regular Child Care Center in Ramsey NJ, with a maximum capacity of 119 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 110800169
  • Capacity: 119
  • Age Range: 2 1/2 - 13 years
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2022-11-21 2022-12-22 3A:52-5.3(a)(10)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

Violation Observed: Keep personal belongings out of reach of children in Room 203.
2022-11-21 2022-12-22 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1)
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. Update table of Organization to include Group Teacher.
2022-11-21 2022-12-22 3A:52-4.8(b)
Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. Provide proof of Orientation and Training for one staff member.
2022-11-21 2022-12-22 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i)
The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center. There was one member of staff who had no record of daily hours worked.
2022-11-21 2022-12-22 3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(iii)
The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall maintain on file a record of the following the condition for which the medication or health care procedure is being used.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the condition for which the medication is being used. Resubmit parent's permission letter providing clarification for the use of the Benadryl in the TK Room.
2022-11-21 2022-12-22 3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(ii)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner.

Violation Observed: Ensure that garbage receptacles are maintained as required, including being covered securely. Provide covers for garbage receptacles throughout the building.
2022-11-21 2022-12-22 3A:52-5.3(b)(7)
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

Violation Observed: Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. Redistribute woodchips to refill landing area under the slide in the outdoor play area.
2022-11-21 2022-11-21 3A:52-4.6(c)(3)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education

Violation Observed: Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. At the time of inspection the selected Group Teacher's credentials were verified.
2022-11-21 2022-11-21 3A:52-5.6(c)(1)(iv)(2)
For rooms and areas used by children, except as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.6(e), the following monitoring requirements shall apply: the center shall equip every room or area designated for use by children, except for kitchen and toilet facilities, with one of the following options in order to promote maximum visibility and audibility: at least one interior door leading to every room designated for use by children, which shall meet one of the following conditions, provided that such conditions are not in conflict with applicable provisions of the NJUCC and the NJUFC: have uncovered and unobstructed windows or cutouts.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center provides one of the four monitoring options listed in the manual, including using an interior door that has uncovered and unobstructed windows or cutouts. Keep at least one interior door window uncovered in Room 202.
2021-05-06 2021-10-27 3A:52-5.3(i)(8)
Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located.

Violation Observed: Obtain a current safe building interior certificate and upload to NJCCIS file cabinet for review.6/10/21 - center submitted the required documentation to DOH.7/14/21 - center is taking care of some required tasks by DOH9/18/21 - center was notified of approval but waiting for the certificate to be issued.
2021-05-06 2021-10-27 3A:52-5.3(i)(8)
Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located.

Violation Observed: Obtain a current safe building interior certificate and upload to NJCCIS file cabinet for review. | 6/10/21 - center submitted the required documentation to DOH. | 7/14/21 - center is taking care of some required tasks by DOH | 9/18/21 - center was notified of approval but waiting for the certificate to be issued.
2019-11-15 2019-12-18 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(iii)
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 coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions.

Violation Observed: Ensure children wash their hands with soap and running water after coming into contact with nasal secretions.
2019-11-15 2019-12-18 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi)
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 staff wash their hands with soap and running water after coming into contact with nasal secretions.
2019-11-15 2019-12-18 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi)
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 staff wash their hands with soap and running water after coming into contact with nasal secretions.
2019-11-15 2019-12-18 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(iii)
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 coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions.

Violation Observed: Ensure children wash their hands with soap and running water after coming into contact with nasal secretions.

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