Description: Lyndhurst Before and After Care - Columbus School is a Regular Child Care Center in Lyndhurst NJ, with a maximum capacity of 101 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-02-27 | 2020-02-27 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity. Violation Observed: ENSURE TO MAINTAIN ROOM CAPACITIES AT ALL TIMES: 36 CHILDREN PRESENT IN THE ALL PURPOSE ROOM; ROOM CAPACITY IS 21 | CHILDREN MOVED TO ANOTHER APPROVED CLASSROOM, DURING THIS INSPECTION, TO ENSURE THE PROGRAM IS MAINTAINING REQUIRED LICENSED ROOM CAPACITIES AT ALL TIMES |
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| 2020-01-30 | 2020-06-08 | 3A:52-4.11(b)(1) |
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When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE CURRENT CHRI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES FOR: 2 NEW STAFF | NOTE: 2.27.2020 | 1 NEW STAFF | NOTE: 6.8.2020 | STAFF NO LONGER EMPLOYED AT THE PROGRAM |
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| 2020-01-29 | 2020-02-27 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) |
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When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE CURRENT CARI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES FOR: 2 NEW STAFF |
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| 2019-10-04 | 2020-01-29 | 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: MAINTAIN ON FILE DOCUMENTATION OF THE CENTER'S CURRENT LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY |
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| 2019-10-04 | 2020-02-27 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) |
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The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. Violation Observed: WASH & DISINFECT: TABLES BEFORE EACH MEAL |
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| 2019-10-04 | 2020-02-27 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) |
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Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions. Violation Observed: ENSURE THE COMMERCIAL DISINFECTANT BEING USED TO SANATIZE THE TABLES IS USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS |
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| 2019-10-04 | 2020-02-27 | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) |
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The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b). Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR'S ANNUAL STAFF TRAINING DOCUMENTATION |
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| 2019-10-04 | 2020-02-27 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(8) |
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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. Violation Observed: 1. RE-TRAIN ALL STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: PROPER HAND WASHING | STAFF RE-TRAINED ON 10.18.2019 | 2. RE-TRAIN ALL STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: PROPER WASHING & DISINFECTING | STAFF RE-TRAINED ON 10.18.2019 | |
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| 2019-10-04 | 2020-02-27 | 3A:52-6.8(e)(1) |
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The center may utilize a blanket permission slip for taking children on walks only if walks are within the center's neighborhood. Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE A WALKING TRIP PERMISSION SLIP FOR ALL ENROLLED CHILDREN |
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| 2019-10-04 | 2020-02-27 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(v) |
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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 outdoor play. Violation Observed: ENSURE CHILDREN WASH THEIR HANDS WITH SOAP AND RUNNING WATER IMMEDIATELY AFTER OUTDOOR PLAY |
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| 2019-10-04 | 2020-03-11 | 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: ENSURE THERE ARE 2 STAFF PRESENT AT THE CENTER AT ALL TIMES THAT HAVE CURRENT CPR & FIRST AID TRAINING; SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION |
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| 2019-02-14 | 2019-05-30 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) |
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Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE: WRITTEN PERMISSION FOR THE USE OF THE CENTER'S DESIGNATED ALTERNATE EMERGENCY EVACUATION LOCATION IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY EVACUATION |
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| 2019-02-14 | 2019-10-04 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(ii) |
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Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating the name, address and telephone number of the physician retained by the center or of the health facility to be used in emergencies. Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES THAT INCLUDE: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR INJURY & ILLNESSES |
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| 2019-02-14 | 2020-02-27 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) |
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Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. Violation Observed: CONDUCT 2 LOCKDOWN DRILLS ANNUALY |
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| 2018-11-20 | 2019-05-30 | 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: UPDATE CURRENT POLICY ON FILE TO INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED COMPONENTS |
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