Maggie's Kidz Early Childhood and Enrichment Academy, Inc. - South Orange NJ Regular Child Care Center

410 Irvington Avenue , South Orange NJ 07079
(973) 821-5584

About the Provider

Description: Maggie's Kidz Early Childhood and Enrichment Academy, Inc. is a Regular Child Care Center in South Orange NJ, with a maximum capacity of 20 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 150200145
  • Capacity: 20
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2020-03-02 3A:52-5.6(a)
At least five foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by children during naptime. The illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source.

Violation Observed: Provide additional lighting in room #2 when the infants are napping.
2020-03-02 3A:52-4.3(a)
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 infants are supervised in room #2. The room was completely darkened and the children could not be observed.
2020-02-13 2020-03-02 3A:52-6.1(e)
The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.

Violation Observed: Remove pacifiers when children are walking in Room #1.
2020-02-13 3A:52-6.1(b)(2)
The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time.

Violation Observed: Ensure that materials are accessible at all times, wherein 3 children were left in the bucket seat table in room #1 without being given activities.
2020-02-13 3A:52-6.6(a)(1)
The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive.

Violation Observed: Use positive methods of guidance, wherein a named staff used a harsh tone multiple times. The name staff shouted in a 4 year old child's face, " give her her toy back". Also, the named staff shouted from the kitchen, "no toys".
2020-02-13 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(i)
The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use,

Violation Observed: Wash and disinfect the tables before each meal in Room #1.
2020-02-13 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(v)
All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: unused portions of food shall be labeled with the child's name, date, and type of food. The food shall be stored in the refrigerator, returned to the parent, or discarded with the parent's consent. All unused food shall be discarded if not consumed by the end of the day.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the unused food is stored properly, wherein an open food pouch was left out on top of the stacking drawers in Room #2.
2020-02-13 3A:52-6.3(a)(11)(vi)
All centers shall comply with the following requirements, unless contraindicated by the parent or health care provider, the center shall ensure that food and beverages are in accordance with minimum Child and Adult Care Food Program's (CACFP) standards, contained in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, 7 CFR 226.20, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained at http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/care/childcare.htm, including portion size and nutritional value.

Violation Observed: Ensure the center offers milk with meals.
2020-02-13 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(5)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, formula or breast milk that is served, but not completely consumed or refrigerated, shall be discarded.

Violation Observed: Ensure that bottles which are not completely consumed are discarded immediately or refrigerated, wherein multiple partially consumed bottles were sitting out on top of the stacking drawers in room 2.
2020-02-13 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i)
Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the staff wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food in Room #1.
2020-02-13 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii)
Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the staff wash their hands with soap and running water after a diaper change in Room #2.
2020-02-13 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i)
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 before intake of food.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the children wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before the intake of food in Room #1.
2020-02-13 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii)
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 using the toilet or having diapers changed.

Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water after having a diaper change in Room #2.
2020-02-13 2020-02-13 3A:52-5.3(p)
Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the staff's purse is out of the reach of children in Room #2.
2020-02-13 3A:52-5.3(r)
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: Ensure the children's health and well-being, wherein multiple children refused to eat the components of the lunch served and an alternate was not provided in room #1.

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