Description: Little Red Apple Learning Center - Bergenfield is a Temporary Child Care Center in Bergenfield NJ, with a maximum capacity of 53 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-27 | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) |
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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 store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). Violation Observed: Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required. Medication for 1 child was removed from the center while the child's attendance dropped to part time. |
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| 2023-03-31 | 2023-04-20 | 3A:52-4.3(b) |
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There shall be a minimum of two staff members accompanying children on any field trip, outing, or special event involving children away from the center, even when the appropriate staff/child ratios allow fewer than two staff members. Violation Observed: Ensure that a minimum of 2 staff are present at the center as required. There were 7 children present with only 1 staff in the building. |
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| 2023-03-31 | 2023-06-27 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(1)(ii) |
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For newly-constructed buildings, for existing buildings whose construction code group classification would change from that which it had been, or for existing buildings that require major alteration or renovation, the center shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) issued by the municipality in which it is located, reflecting the center's compliance with the provisions of the NJUCC, and submit a copy of the CO to the Office of Licensing, for the following group classification: I-4 (Institutional) for buildings accommodating one or more children less than 2 ½ years of age. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center obtains a Certificate of Occupancy that corresponds with the ages of the children receiving care. The center currently has permission to care for children 2.5 years and older. There were 3 children under the age of 2.5 at the time of the inspection. Submit a Memorandum of Understanding to the OOL indicating that the sponsor understands that they can't enroll any more children under the age of 2.5 years unless an updated Certificate of Occupancy is obtained from the local construction office and a request is made for an age change in NJCCIS and OOL approves.5/23/23: 1 child under 2.5 present at the time of the inspection. Submit a Memorandum of Understanding to the OOL indicating that the sponsor understands that children under the age of 2.5 are not permitted at the center unless an updated Certificate of Occupancy is obtained from the local construction off and a request is made for an age change in NJCCIS and OOL approves. |
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| 2023-03-31 | 2023-05-23 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7) |
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The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing. Violation Observed: Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers and other technology by children at the center. |
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| 2023-03-31 | 2023-05-23 | 3A:52-6.6(e)(1) |
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The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall reflect the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) through (c) and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.). Violation Observed: Prepare a discipline policy that includes the acceptable actions staff members may take when disciplining a child. Edit the discipline policy and redistribute for signatures. |
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| 2023-03-31 | 2023-04-20 | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) |
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All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in classroom 2. |
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| 2023-03-31 | 2023-05-23 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) |
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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, diapering surfaces. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use. The staff in classroom 2 was observed only using 1 step between diaper changes. |
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| 2023-03-31 | 2023-04-20 | 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 in classroom 2. |
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| 2023-03-31 | 2023-04-20 | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) |
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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 area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation. Violation Observed: Ensure that the diapering area is within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation. The staff in classroom 2 was observed washing her hands in the food preparation sink instead of the bathroom sink which has been designated as the hand washing sink. |
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| 2023-03-31 | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) | |
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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 job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. Edit the table of organization to include the credential staff and the director designee and ensure that the job descriptions are posted for each job tile. |
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| 2023-03-31 | 2023-04-20 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) |
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The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center. Violation Observed: Designate a director designee for whenever the director is not present at the center and ensure that the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times the director is not at the center. |
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| 2023-03-31 | 2023-06-27 | 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. Missing a medical clearance and TB result for 1 staff. 5/23/23: The staff missing the medical clearance and TB results is no longer employed. Submit a copy of the staff records checklist. |
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| 2023-03-31 | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience. Violation Observed: Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Provide educational documentation for the head teacher. |
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| 2023-03-31 | 2023-05-23 | 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 complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including all of the required components. Missing orientation logs for all staff. |
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| 2023-03-31 | 2023-08-11 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) |
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The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. Violation Observed: Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. |
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