Description: Learning Garden Academy of Montville, LLC is a Regular Child Care Center in Pine Brook NJ, with a maximum capacity of 180 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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| 2023-06-05 | 2023-06-05 | 3A:52-3.6(b)(1) |
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The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document. The center shall maintain on file a copy of the Information to Parents document. Violation Observed: Based on complaint #22136, ensure center adheres to the Information to Parents at all times. |
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| 2023-06-05 | 2023-05-26 | 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: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. On the day of the inspection 2 staff were needed in room 5 and only 1 was present. Staff stated they made a mathematical mistake an corrected the ratio at the time of inspection. Violation abated. |
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| 2023-02-14 | 2023-02-14 | 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 that infants are not placed in a weighted sleep sack. Removed at the time of the inspection. |
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| 2023-02-14 | 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 information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named staff person a left a child in an infant carrier unattended on the changing table and then the named child kicked their legs and the carrier fell to the ground. |
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| 2023-02-14 | 2023-05-05 | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(vi) |
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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: a child who, because of age or developmental readiness, no longer needs to be held for feeding shall be provided with an infant seat, high chair with safety strap, or other age-appropriate seating apparatus, which meets the standards of a recognized safety organization (such as the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, the American Society for Testing and Materials, or the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission). Violation Observed: Ensure that age and developmentally appropriate seating is provided for all children who no longer need to be held for feeding. Ensure infants can feed themselves that they do not do so in a bouncy seat. |
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| 2023-02-14 | 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. |
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| 2023-02-14 | 2023-05-05 | 3A:52-6.4(g)(1) |
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When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be labeled for each child. Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's crib is labeled with the child's name. |
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| 2023-02-14 | 2023-05-05 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) |
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The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal. |
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| 2023-02-14 | 2023-05-05 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(v) |
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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 outdoor play. Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after outdoor play. |
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| 2023-02-14 | 2023-05-05 | 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. |
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| 2023-02-14 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) | |
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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 before intake of food. Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food and bottle feeding. |
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| 2023-02-14 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) | |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food. Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food. |
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| 2023-02-14 | 2023-05-05 | 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. Ensure staff remove dirty gloves into the dirty diaper so as to not cross contaminate. Children were placed into bucket seats without staff washing hands first. |
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| 2023-02-14 | 2023-05-26 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(4) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. Violation Observed: Ensure that all carpeting is securely fastened to the floor. Area rugs are not secured causing a tripping hazard. |
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| 2023-02-14 | 2023-08-08 | 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. Update chart due to change of sponsor. |
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