Description: Little Scholars Playhouse II is a Regular Child Care Center in Montclair NJ, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 6 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-11-20 | 2019-12-09 | 3A:52-5.4(a)(6)(i) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, kitchen facility requirements are as follows: the kitchen facility or food preparation area shall be separated from other areas of the center by a door, gate, screen, or other barrier to prevent accidental access by children. Violation Observed: Provide a barrier to the kitchen area. |
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| 2019-11-20 | 2019-12-09 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. Violation Observed: Replace missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen. |
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| 2019-11-20 | 2019-12-09 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i) |
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the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering. Violation Observed: Repair the leak in the ceiling above the sink in the kitchen. |
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| 2019-11-20 | 2019-12-09 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. Violation Observed: Ensure that the mold is removed from and around the leaking pipe in the kitchen ceiling. |
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| 2019-10-24 | 2019-11-20 | 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 the sippy cups are labeled with the children's names. |
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| 2019-10-24 | 2019-11-20 | 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 the children are directly supervised at all times, wherein a named staff left the room multiple times to get supplies and the children were unsupervised on Room 3. |
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| 2019-09-20 | 2019-10-15 | 3A:52-6.8(k)(1) |
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The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the use of social networking sites and other websites. Violation Observed: Provide a copy of the center's Social media and technology policy. |
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| 2019-08-29 | 2019-10-15 | 3A:52-6.8(d)(2) |
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Staff member(s) shall inform the parent(s) of enrolled children in advance of any field trip(s), outing(s), or special event(s) involving the transportation of children away from the center. The center shall inform parents whether a school bus, other approved school vehicle, or private passenger vehicle will be used, and whether the driver will be a staff member, a parent, or another person. The center shall provide each parent with the name and telephone number of any bus company providing service. Before taking a child on such a | field trip, outing, or special event, the center shall post a notice of a proposed individual field trip, outing or special event in a place of prominence within the center, on which the parent shall be asked to sign consent for his or her child to attend. Violation Observed: Based on complaint #726: Maintain on file permission slips from parents for field trips which include information on type of vehicle used, designated drivers and the name and name of the bus company providing transportation. Provide a MOU. |
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| 2018-09-20 | 2019-06-03 | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) |
| For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. | ||
| 2018-09-20 | 2019-09-05 | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) |
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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 maintain on file a record of the following Violation Observed: Cease the use of blanket medication authorization forms. Ensure the medication records include the name of medication, parental authorization, illness being treated, dosage, frequency and other instructions. |
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| 2018-09-20 | 2019-12-09 | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) |
| For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) | ||
| 2018-09-20 | 2019-10-24 | 3A:52-3.6(b)(1) |
| 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. | ||
| 2018-09-20 | 2019-09-20 | 3A:52-4.8(f)(1) |
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The staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) through (d) shall be clock hours of staff development. Violation Observed: Provide annual orientation training for all staff. |
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| 2018-09-20 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(9) | |
| Topics of orientation training shall include implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. | ||
| 2018-09-20 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(8) | |
| Topics of orientation training shall include implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11. | ||
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