Description: Little Bears Day Care II is a Regular Child Care Center in HILLSIDE NJ, with a maximum capacity of 95 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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| 2022-01-31 | 2022-01-31 | 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) |
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Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit. Violation Observed: Ensure that egresses remain clear at all times. The egress leading to the walkway was blocked in room 4. The ramp was cleared of snow upon request. |
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| 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-10 | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) |
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The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. A named staff grabbed a named child by the upper back of his shirt, scratching the child. |
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| 2021-06-10 | 2021-12-30 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(7) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6. Violation Observed: Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy. |
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| 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-08 | 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 many children are in their care at all times. Staff in room 5 stated there were 6 children, wherein 7 children were present. |
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| 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-08 | 3A:52-4.3(d) |
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The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in 3A:52-4.3(d) 1, 2, and 3 are met:Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:1018 months to under 2 ½ years - 1:122 ½ years and above - 1:20 Violation Observed: Ensure that enough staff are present at all times. One staff member was present with 13 children aged 18 months to 2 1/2 wherein 2 staff members were required in room 1. |
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| 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-08 | 3A:52-6.4(i) |
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Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. Violation Observed: Cease the use of pacifier straps in room 4. |
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| 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-08 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) |
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The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. Violation Observed: Ensure sleeping infants do not have blankets in their cribs in room 4. |
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| 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-10 | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) |
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The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. A named staff grabbed a named child by the upper back of his shirt, scratching the child. | |
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| 2021-06-10 | 2021-12-30 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(7) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6. Violation Observed: Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy. |
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| 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-08 | 3A:52-6.4(i) |
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Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. Violation Observed: Cease the use of pacifier straps in room 4. |
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| 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-08 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) |
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The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. Violation Observed: Ensure sleeping infants do not have blankets in their cribs in room 4. |
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| 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-08 | 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 many children are in their care at all times. Staff in room 5 stated there were 6 children, wherein 7 children were present. |
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| 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-08 | 3A:52-4.3(d) |
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The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in 3A:52-4.3(d) 1, 2, and 3 are met: | Age Staff/Child Ratio | Under 18 months - 1:10 | 18 months to under 2 ½ years - 1:12 | 2 ½ years and above - 1:20 Violation Observed: Ensure that enough staff are present at all times. One staff member was present with 13 children aged 18 months to 2 1/2 wherein 2 staff members were required in room 1. |
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| 2021-05-24 | 2021-06-10 | 3A:52-5.2(b) |
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An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate. Violation Observed: Ensure all smoke detectors are fully operational, pertaining to detectors in the hallway outside classroom 1. |
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| 2021-05-24 | 2021-06-10 | 3A:52-5.2(b) |
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An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate. Violation Observed: Ensure all smoke detectors are fully operational, pertaining to detectors in the hallway outside classroom 1. |
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This place is absolutely horrible. Not only are they very unprofessional the director is rude and does not like children. Please don’t leave your children in her card. They also use state and government subsidies your their own personal leisure and threatens your kid from being removed if you and 3 days late on your payment. PLEASE AVOID THIS PLACE!!!! I wish I listened to the reviews.