Description: Little Genius Academy is a progressive school for children 6 weeks to Kindergarten, that features programs which encourage learning in an environment that promotes warmth, caring, and mutual respect. Put your child’s future first! We encourage you to come and tour our State of the Art facilities to see what we have to offer in terms of our exceptional Staff and curriculum. As educators we have the opportunity to set the stage for the children's success in school and in life. Our ongoing efforts to value children as individuals and embrace their unique contributions to the classroom community can inspire in them a love of learning that will last a lifetime.
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| 2022-11-14 | 2023-01-10 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(ii) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner. Violation Observed: Ensure that garbage receptacles are maintained as required, including being covered securely. |
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| 2022-10-14 | 2022-10-14 | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) |
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The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. Violation Observed: Based on report, ensure that the staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. |
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| 2022-10-14 | 2022-10-14 | 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 report, retrain the named staff on the center's discipline policy. |
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| 2022-08-15 | 2023-01-10 | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) |
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For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity. Violation Observed: Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.Based on complaint #21110, ensure that the program supervisor meets the requirements. |
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| 2022-08-15 | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education Violation Observed: Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.Based on complaint #21110, ensure that the group teacher meets the requirements. |
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| 2022-08-15 | 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.Based on complaint #21110, ensure head teacher meets the requirements. |
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| 2022-08-15 | 2023-05-08 | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) |
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The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience. Violation Observed: Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.Based on complaint #21110, ensure that the director meets the requirements. |
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| 2022-08-15 | 2023-01-10 | 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. |
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| 2022-08-15 | 2023-01-10 | 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. |
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| 2022-08-15 | 2023-01-10 | 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 updates the Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.Based on complaint-21284, ensure that the Staff Records Checklist is complete. |
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| 2022-08-15 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | |
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As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Violation Observed: Based on complaint-21284, ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required.Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. |
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| 2022-08-15 | 2023-03-03 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2. Violation Observed: Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. |
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| 2022-08-15 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | |
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Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. Violation Observed: Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. |
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| 2022-08-15 | 2022-10-14 | 3A:52-2.1(b) |
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A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license. Violation Observed: Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. |
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| 2022-08-15 | 2023-01-10 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. Violation Observed: Ensure that all outdoor hazards are removed as required. Paint the bucket seats on the swing. |
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Six years ago Little Genius Academy made a good and tender impact on my elder daughter Joy?s life, when she went to the LGA pre-school, from then on the beautiful school with always smiling and kind hearts of teachers and staff of the LGA always stayed on our minds, no matter where we go in the world, we kept the birthday-card from Angela and pictures of kids from LGA, Five years later we returned to the area from overseas and were very happy to find LGA still there and growing, our younger daughter Cindy fortunately became a new member / kid of Little Genius family, located at Edison(good location and fair tuition). Our Cindy becomes a ?social butterfly? at the school with caring and postitive teaching of Ms. Allissa and other, at graduation ceremony both teachers and us are with tears ? for happiness, joy and hope on the faces of kids graduating from LGA. With Agella's help and ideas we successfully registered Cindy in the best elementary school in the area. Thank LGA with our love forever! LGA is the best as we've expeirenced about 8 schools in NJ and other countries.David
My daughter Beth has attended Little Genius Academy (metuchen location) since January 2009. She began in Picasso's Palace, worked her way through Madam Curie's Corner, then Aristotle's Arena and finally through to Einstein's Auditorium. Beth's enrollment at LGA is drawing to a close, and I would like to express some of my thoughts and feeling before she leaves.
I have always said that a school is only good as the staff that runs it. And I am very impressed with the hardworking, dedicated, knowledgeable faculty and staff at LGA. Though all of the teacher's assistants that Beth has had the pleasure of encountering over the years were terrific and made a positive impact on her growth and development, there are two teachers who really stand head and shoulders above the rest.
Donna Delvescovo is a treasure in the classroom. She has the perfect blend of knowledge, energy, professionalism, and experience to make her an invaluable part of Little Genius. Though my interactions with Donna, I find her to be very dedicated, loving caring, and an extremely hard worker. As a certified teacher myself, I have had the opportunity to assess Donna's performance on both a professional and personal level, and excels at both. She is always a cheerful and professional, and has a wealth of knowledge that one can only gain by successfully doing what she does so well. She treats each child as if they were her own, with dignity,respect, and love. I couldn't ask for anything more. My daughter loves Donna as a teacher and as a person, and she loves attending LGA because of her. Little Genius Academy is very lucky to have a head teacher like Miss Donna.
Jill Wagner is an exceptional teacher as well as an administrator. Her unwavering dedication and loyalty to Little Genius is impressive. Jill's classroom is always clean, bright, colorful and inviting, the children are always well supervised, and she provides the children with a rich, stimulating, age appropriate curriculum and activities. It is very apparent to me as a parent and as a former day care center assistant director that Jill is great at what she does. She is always pleasant, insightful, organized and helpful. The fact that my daughter is head over heels in love with Jill should be glowing testimony enough! Miss JIll has definately made a positive contribution to the sucess of LGA and to the wonderful, warm, family oriented atmosphere therein.
In summary I cannot say enough good things about Miss Donna and Miss Jill, and the school that was lucky enough to employ them. I have seen my daughter blossom right before my eyes in Little Genius Academy, and there is no doubt in my mind that these two wonderful teachers had a lot to do with that. And for that, I am forever thankful.
And thank you Miss Rose for everything.
Sincerely,
I completely agree with the previous post. Although the school is clean and new the lack of qualified people working there blew my mind. I don't care how mature a highschool student is, I am sending my child to "school" not to a babysitter. My child was there for 5 months before I took my child out. My child learned nothing there except how to eat, sleep and get a diaper change. They have the daily sheet that should say what the child did that day besides the previously mentioned things and it was always blank. I asked the teacher one day what they did and why this was never filled out and her answer was she didn't have time to do that for every child every day!!! Are you kidding??? My child is now in an amazing school in another part of NJ. It took sending my child there to realise just how bad little genius is. My husband fondly called it Little Dumbass academy. Clean doesn't always mean good! Lesson learned.
They dont have qualified teachers they are high school students, and they just care bout the money not the kids