Description: Magic Garden Learning Center is a licensed preschool located in Fair Lawn, New Jersey that teaches self-confidence, self-esteem, cooperation, development of language, logic, sharing and kindness. The Magic Garden has been in business for 17 years and is now open at its new location. The program is run by certified educators with years of experience. The program welcomes all children ages 2-5.
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| 2021-11-19 | 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 NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149, ensure that all health and safety guidelines are adhered to as required. Ensure vaccination cards are kept on site. |
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| 2021-11-19 | 3A:52-4.5(e)(2)(i) | |
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For early childhood programs the head teacher shall be scheduled to work at the center for at least 75 percent of the center's daily operating hours or at least six hours a day, whichever is less. Violation Observed: Ensure that the head teacher is present at the center for at least 75% of the center's daily operating hours or at least six hours a day, whichever is less. Interviews indicate that the head teacher is not on site as required. |
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| 2021-11-19 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) | |
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The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center. Violation Observed: Designate a director designee for whenever the director is not present at the center and ensure that the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times the director is not at the center. |
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| 2021-04-29 | 2021-11-19 | 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: Children were observed using two wheel bikes without helmets. Ensure children wear helmets if they use the bikes and that the helmets are washed and disinfected between uses. |
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| 2021-04-29 | 2021-11-19 | 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 NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149, ensure toys from home are not allowed into the program. On the day of the inspection a child was observed playing with and sharing her stuffed animal while out on the playground. The center does not have means to launder the stuffed animal between uses. |
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| 2021-04-29 | 2021-11-19 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(vii) |
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Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area. Violation Observed: Submit a floor plan that depicts the center's current layout and the exits from the play area. |
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| 2021-04-29 | 2021-11-19 | 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: Update and submit center's table of organization. |
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| 2021-04-29 | 2021-11-19 | 3A:52-4.3(a) |
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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: On the day of the inspection there was only one staff person with 2 different groups of children outside and she was sitting on a chair not supervising any of the children. Ensure that staff are actively and appropriately supervising children at all times. |
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| 2021-04-29 | 2021-11-19 | 3A:52-4.3(c) |
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The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): | Age Staff/Child Ratio | Under 18 months - 1:4 | 18 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:6 | 2 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:10 | 4 years - 1:12 | 5 years and older - 1:15 Violation Observed: On the day of the inspection there was one staff person on the playground with 12 children when two staff were needed to maintain adequate ratios. Ensure ratios are maintained at all times. |
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| 2021-04-29 | 2021-11-19 | 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: On the day of the inspection when staff were questioned about the number of children in their care and their ages they were unable to answer the question. Ensure staff are fully aware of the number of children in their care and the ages of the children at all times. |
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| 2021-04-29 | 2021-11-19 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) |
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The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. Violation Observed: Center's fire certificate has expired. Submit a current certificate. |
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| 2019-07-08 | 2019-10-17 | 3A:52-5.3(k)(5) |
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Swimming pool requirements are as follows: wading pools that are 24 inches or less, are filled as needed, are portable, and do not have a filtration system are prohibited. Violation Observed: On the day of the inspection, observation indicated and interviews revealed that the staff fill the pools with water so that the children and enter into the and have water play. Wading pools are not permissible. Cease the use of wading pools. |
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| 2019-07-08 | 2019-10-17 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children. Violation Observed: On the day of the inspection interviews with the staff indicate that during the year there is a prek classroom conducted on the first floor, and on the day of the inspection a staff person (whom does not work for the center in the summer, as per interview) was observed providing specialized instruction to an enrolled child. Ensure all areas that are used by the children are formally approved by OOL. |
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| 2019-07-08 | 2019-10-17 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) |
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The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center. Violation Observed: On the at of the inspection the director was on vacation, and the director designee was not in. Ensure that there is director designee on site at all times that is completely trained. |
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| 2019-07-08 | 2019-10-17 | 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 are aware of how many children are in their care at all times. |
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