Description: MEL, Inc. is a Regular Child Care Center in CAMDEN NJ, with a maximum capacity of 75 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.
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| 2023-04-28 | 2023-04-28 | 3A:52-6.4(i) |
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Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. Violation Observed: Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in rom A-1. At the time of the inspection, the center took immediate corrective action. This violation was cited and abated. |
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| 2023-04-28 | 2023-04-28 | 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: Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served , wherein a cord to the bottle warmer was hanging low to the ground in room A-1. At the time of the inspection, the center took immediate corrective action. This violation was cited and abated. |
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| 2023-04-28 | 2023-04-28 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. Violation Observed: Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children, wherein a hall closet that contains cleaners was unlocked. At the time of the inspection, the center took immediate corrective action. This violation was cited and abated. |
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| 2023-04-28 | 2023-04-28 | 3A:52-5.4(a)(6)(i) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, kitchen facility requirements are as follows: the kitchen facility or food preparation area shall be separated from other areas of the center by a door, gate, screen, or other barrier to prevent accidental access by children. Violation Observed: Provide a barrier to the kitchen in the hallway to prevent accidental access by the children. This violation could not be abated at the time of this inspection. Ensure children are supervised at all times in the hallway. |
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| 2023-04-28 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | |
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Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete retraining on the center's policies and procedures for keeping the kitchen door closed or inaccessible to children. |
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| 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-15 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) |
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The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. Violation Observed: Ensure that all sleeping equipment is free of pillows and soft bedding when occupied by a sleeping child in room A-1, wherein 2 children under the age of 12 months were in oscillating seats with blankets. At the time of the inspection, the center took immediate corrective action. This violation was cited and abated. |
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| 2023-02-14 | 2023-02-14 | 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: Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served, by ensuring staff purses are not left in the reach of children in room A-1. At the time of the inspection, the center took immediate corrective action. This violation was cited and abated. |
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| 2023-01-25 | 2023-03-15 | 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 RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in room A3 wherein there were 18 children ages 0-18 months old and 4 staff. 1 additional staff was needed. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2022-12-21 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(2) |
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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. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CARI and CHRI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-02-14 | 3A:52-6.4(i) |
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Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. Violation Observed: Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in room A1. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-01-25 | 3A:52-6.4(f) |
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When cribs, playpens, cots, mats or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment are stored with sheets, blankets, or other coverings as single units, at least one item of each unit shall be labeled with child-identifying information. Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name in room A1. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-02-14 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) |
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The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that Violation Observed: Repair and/or replace sleeping equipment that is in disrepair in room A4. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-01-25 | 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) |
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The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child. Violation Observed: Complete accident reports as required, including the name of the injured child. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-02-14 | 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: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-01-25 | 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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