Description: Merry Go Round Early Education Center, LLC is a Regular Child Care Center in TEANECK NJ, with a maximum capacity of 37 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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| 2022-08-17 | 2022-09-09 | 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, wherein a named staff member was observed several times on her phone while she was supervising a group of children. |
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| 2022-08-17 | 2022-09-09 | 3A:52-7.6(b)(6)(iv) |
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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: a written description of the follow-up action taken by the center, including Violation Observed: Complete accident reports as required, including time of parental notification. |
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| 2022-08-17 | 2022-11-16 | 3A:52-7.6(e)(1) |
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The center shall develop and follow a written policy for parental notification if a method other than a telephone call is used at the center for parental notification. The center shall distribute a copy of this policy to the parent of each enrolled child and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of this policy. Violation Observed: Develop a written policy for parental notification if the center uses methods other than a telephone call and maintain on file the signatures of staff and parents acknowledging receipt of the policy. |
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| 2022-08-17 | 2022-09-09 | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. Violation Observed: Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire for one named staff member. |
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| 2022-08-17 | 2022-12-06 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). Violation Observed: Re-train staff on the center's policy of supervising children, including cell phone use while working. Submit training information with staff signatures to OOL. |
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| 2022-08-17 | 2022-12-06 | 3A:52-4.8(c) |
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The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually and credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Submit updated training logs to OOL. |
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| 2022-08-17 | 2022-09-09 | 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. |
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| 2022-08-17 | 2022-12-06 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. Violation Observed: Ensure that all shelving is secured to a stable surface. |
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| 2022-08-17 | 2022-10-13 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. Violation Observed: Ensure that the fence surrounding the outdoor play area is maintained in good condition; secure broken area of fencing. |
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| 2022-08-17 | 2022-10-13 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. Violation Observed: Ensure climber has a minimum of 6 feet fall zones around entire play structure, wherein one section of the climber is 5 feet from the fence. |
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| 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-10 | 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: Provide adequate staff to meet ratios, wherein the infant room had five children present with only one staff member. An additional staff member was required. |
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| 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-10 | 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 anyone without a cleared CARI and CHRI are not left alone to care for children, wherein an outside therapist was observed unsupervised with a child. |
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| 2021-07-19 | 2021-12-06 | 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: Ensure renewal CARIs are completed for all staff and sponsor.NOTE: 8/10/21- CARIS for staff completed. Sponsor outstanding. |
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| 2021-07-19 | 2021-10-29 | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) |
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The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience. Violation Observed: Ensure director is present for at least 50% of the center's operating hours or hire a new director. |
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| 2021-07-19 | 2021-10-29 | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience. Violation Observed: Hire a head teacher. |
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