Description: Merriam Avenue School YMCA Before & After School Program is a Regular Child Care Center in Newton NJ, with a maximum capacity of 90 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2023-01-24 | 2023-02-08 | 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: Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A school -aged child was crying and trying to hot another child who took their snack from them and the staff were unaware. |
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| 2023-01-24 | 2023-02-08 | 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 throughout the center. Observation revealed three children who are 3years old, three children who are 4 years old and 55 children who are ages 5- 13. This mixed age group requires 5 staff; whereas 3 staff were present with children and the director was in and out of the rooms for various reasons. The center must ensure adequate staff/child ratios at all times. |
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| 2022-09-30 | 2023-01-24 | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) |
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The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips. Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. When transitioning from the classroom to the playground, staff were unaware of how many children were in their care. One staff stated that 46 children were present; however, after counting 3 times, the staff confirmed that 43 children were going out to the playground. |
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| 2022-09-30 | 2022-11-28 | 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 throughout the center. In the transition from school to the program, there was one staff member was with 25 children. Other staff were present and were walking in and out of the room, thereby leaving the classroom out of ratio. |
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| 2022-09-30 | 2022-11-28 | 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 that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member. |
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| 2022-09-30 | 2022-11-28 | 3A:52-4.4(c)(2) |
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For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply: each group shall be limited to a maximum of 30 children except during meals, outdoor activities, and specially-scheduled events. Violation Observed: Ensure that group size limits for school-age children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. There were 46 children in a single group. |
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| 2022-09-30 | 2023-01-24 | 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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| 2022-09-30 | 2022-11-28 | 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 that the center uses a commercial disinfectant in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The product that is being used needs to remain on the surface for 4 minutes to be effective and that is not the practice at the site. |
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| 2022-09-30 | 2023-01-24 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) |
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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 before intake of food. Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands before the Immediate intake of food. Ensure that hand washing takes place immediately prior to eating. Observation revealed children sitting on the floor after hand washing and before eating. |
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| 2022-09-30 | 2023-01-24 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) |
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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 staff wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food. Gloves and hand sanitizer does not take the place of hand washing with soap and running water. |
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| 2022-09-30 | 2023-03-29 | 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: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. |
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| 2022-09-30 | 2023-03-16 | 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: Ensure that all staff complete and sign orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. Ensure that the training documentation is complete and has a signature confirming that the training has been completed. |
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| 2022-09-30 | 2023-01-24 | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(i) |
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The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall maintain on file a record of the following the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication. |
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| 2022-09-30 | 2023-01-24 | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) |
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The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). Violation Observed: Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan, and that two are present when required. Ensure to follow care plan. |
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| 2022-09-30 | 2023-02-08 | 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: Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. The current insurance documentation is expired. |
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