Description: Little Hands And Feet Learning Center in Maplewood, NJ offers development programs designed to nurture and educate a child as an individual. Our patient and skilled staff play a major role in guiding children's development by providing them with experiences that nurture their social, cognitive, and physical abilities. We have experienced school directors and special education teachers in our staff. Our curriculum are developmentally appropriate for all age groups.
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| 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-26 | 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, issued 5.26.2021 ensure all staff wear masks at all times, whereas a named staff was without a mask for the duration of the inspection. |
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| 2021-08-16 | 2021-10-18 | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. Violation Observed: Based on complaint #19501 ensure all staff and sponsors have a valid CARI check on file. At the time of inspection, no staff present had a current CARI clearance as the sponsor's CARI was over 3 years old and the new staff did not submit the CARI application. | 8/17/21: One Sponsor CARI received. |
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| 2021-08-16 | 2021-08-17 | 3A:52-3.4(a) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. Violation Observed: Submit a copy of the current General Liability Insurance coverage. |
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| 2021-08-16 | 2021-10-18 | 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: Submit all staff and sponsor CHRI clearances. | 8/17/21: One Sponsor CHRI received. |
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| 2021-08-16 | 2021-09-23 | 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) |
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The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center. Violation Observed: Ensure all required clearances and documentation remains on file at the center. |
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| 2021-08-16 | 2021-10-18 | 3A:52-4.8(b) |
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Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). Violation Observed: Submit annual orientation training documentation for all returning staff and new hire orientation for all new staff. |
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| 2021-08-16 | 2021-10-26 | 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: Cease use of the outdoor play area until all hazards are removed. At the time of the inspection the neighbor's access doors to their basement were open and their personal property was observed throughout the play area including a grill, a bird cage with a pet bird inside, shoes and clothing, tools, electrical cords and debris. |
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| 2021-08-16 | 2021-09-23 | 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: Ensure the refrigerator is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, and discard any open food/drink containers throughout the center. |
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| 2021-08-16 | 2021-10-26 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: Indoor space requirements for play rooms and sleep rooms are as follows the center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room. Violation Observed: Submit a copy of the center's floorplan/ evacuation diagram. |
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| 2021-08-16 | 2021-08-17 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) |
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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, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. Violation Observed: Submit a current NJDOH Safe Building Interior Certificate. |
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| 2021-08-16 | 2021-10-26 | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) |
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First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. Violation Observed: Submit CPR and First Aid certifications for a minimum of 2 staff present at the center at all times. |
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| 2021-08-16 | 2021-08-17 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) |
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Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. Violation Observed: Submit the fire drill log for a minimum period of 90 days. |
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| 2021-08-16 | 2021-10-26 | 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) |
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The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed. Violation Observed: Ensure staff have completed their CARI check, CHRI clearance and orientation training prior to being left alone with children. A new staff was alone in Room 1 with 4 children without the required clearances and training. | 9/23/21: Two named staff without completed clearances and orientation were alone in Room #1 with 3 children. |
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| 2021-08-16 | 2021-10-18 | 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: Hire and submit the required documentation for the head teacher/group teacher. |
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| 2021-08-16 | 2021-10-18 | 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: Submit an updated Staff Record's Checklist. |
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