Description: Little Friends 2 is a Regular Child Care Center in Rochelle Park NJ, with a maximum capacity of 56 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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| 2022-02-10 | 2022-05-24 | 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: On the day of the inspection observation indicated that children were being walked across an active driveway without safety systems in place. There is a very active car wash behind the building, and the exit is the driveway in which the center uses to walk back to their approved playground and to cross when going for a walk. Center had previously submitted a safety procedure plan for walking back to their playground but it was not followed on the day of the inspection. Interviews with the sponsor indicated that the staff are required to wear safety vests and use a stop sign, but those items were not available nor accessible at the time of the inspection. Ensure that a safety procedure is formulated and followed, and submitted in writing to OOL. |
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| 2022-02-10 | 2022-04-27 | 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) |
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The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff have completed training pertaining to the center's policies and procedures for tracking children and are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. |
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| 2022-02-10 | 2022-04-27 | 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: Ensure that all staff are retrained on correctly tracking children. On the day of the inspection staff in the infant room were asked how many children they had and they did not have the correct number. Submit retraining document with staff signatures to OOL |
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| 2022-02-10 | 2022-04-27 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. On the day of the inspection staff were observed removing toys from a toddlers mouth and placing on the floor back into the environment without washing and disinfecting. |
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| 2022-02-10 | 2022-04-27 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff are retrained in correct procedures on washing and disinfected toys mouthed by children before another child can use the toy. Submit retraining document with staff signatures to OOL. |
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| 2021-12-14 | 2022-02-10 | 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 NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149, ensure that all health and safety guidelines are adhered to as required. Ensure all staff that are preparing and/or serving food/bottles wear gloves. On the day pf the inspection staff were observed not wearing gloves while assisting children during lunch. |
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| 2021-12-14 | 2022-02-10 | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. Violation Observed: Ensure that the ripped diapering mat in the bathroom in the rear of the building is replaced. |
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| 2021-12-14 | 2022-02-10 | 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: Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. On the day of the inspection the staff person in the infant room walked out of the classroom numerous times and left the children in the classroom. When she leaves the classroom to change a child's diaper she does keep the remaining children within her line of site. This staff person should call for assistance in order to maintain proper supervision. |
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| 2021-12-14 | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. Violation Observed: Ensure that the ripped diapering mat in the bathroom in the rear of the building is replaced. |
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| 2021-12-14 | 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: Per the NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149, ensure that all health and safety guidelines are adhered to as required. Ensure all COVID positive cases are reported to local health officers. Ensure that all close contacts are required to quarantine for the time which is directed by the CDC. Center had a positive case in which close contacts were allowed to test the day after being notified of a positive case and return to school with a negative test. Children would have needed to be out of school for a minimum of 7 days only to return on the 8th day after testing negative on days 5-7. Center to retain a copy of the negative test results. |
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| 2021-12-14 | 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: Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. On the day of the inspection the staff person in the infant room walked out of the classroom numerous times and left the children in the classroom. When she leaves the classroom to change a child's diaper she does keep the remaining children within her line of site. This staff person should call for assistance in order to maintain proper supervision. |
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| 2021-08-02 | 2021-12-14 | 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) |
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The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times. Violation Observed: Ensure staff know how old the children are in their care at all times. On the day of the inspection the children knew the ages of their classmates better than the staff. Retrain staff and ensure they are aware of the ages of the children in their care. |
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| 2021-08-02 | 2021-12-14 | 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: Per the Updated COVID-19 Standards- Child Care Centers shall ensure that staff wear masks appropriately. On the day of the inspection a staff person in room 2 was wearing her mask below her nose because the masks does not fit properly. The mask falls when she speaks. Ensure that masks wore fit and are worn properly. |
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| 2021-08-02 | 2022-02-10 | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. Violation Observed: Ensure that the infant classroom is equipped with 4 learning areas and 4 activities within each learning area. |
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| 2021-08-02 | 2021-12-14 | 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center. Violation Observed: Ensure there are batteries for all toys that require batteries to operate. |
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This day care accepts children from zero to thirteen years old and also accepts children enrolled in subsidize care program. Its facility phone number is 201-968-5196. You can schedule a visit weekdays and Saturdays.