Mighty Oaks Learning Center - Newark NJ Regular Child Care Center

96 S. 6th Street , Newark NJ 07107
(973) 242-6251

About the Provider

Description: Christ is the cornerstone of education at MOLC, where teachers and staff work together to understand and meet the needs of each child. In every classroom, children learn, play and build on Biblical truths that will guide them for life. All children as recognized as individuals whose developmental milestones are celebrated equally. Just as acorns are the fruit of oak trees, Mighty Oaks students are the product of deep Biblical truths and solid academics that will honor God in their future endeavors.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 120300141
  • Capacity: 48
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • Rate Range 135-165
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time
  • Transportation: , Field Trips
  • Current License Expiration Date: Oct 01, 2024
  • 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
2022-09-30 2022-12-19 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 that children who fall asleep in high chairs are moved to their cribs or cots.
2022-09-30 2022-10-27 3A:52-7.6(a)(4)
The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when an injury requiring professional medical care occurs.

Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that parents are notified of injuries occurring at the center as required and that center administration is notified as per center policy.
2022-09-30 2022-10-27 3A:52-7.10(b)(4)
The director, sponsor, or sponsor representative shall report the following occurrences to the Office of Licensing by the next working day after the center learns of the occurrence and shall submit documentation to the Office of Licensing within one week of the occurrence of the incident, the occurrence of an injury or illness that results in a call to 911, on-site medical or transported emergency care, or urgent care.

Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that OOL is notified of all reportable injuries and illnesses occurring at the center as required.
2022-09-30 2023-01-04 3A:52-4.8(a)(2)
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: Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. The center's policies and procedures for incidents and 2. Notifying OOL of reportable injuries and illnesses.
2022-09-30 2022-10-27 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 that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, a staff member was in the bathroom with children while others were alone in the classroom.
2022-09-30 2022-12-20 3A:52-4.7(a)(1)
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 in room 2.
2022-09-30 2022-12-19 3A:52-6.1(b)(1)
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 time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries.

Violation Observed: Ensure that time frames for each activity are both age and developmentally appropriate for the children served. At the time of the inspection, children were seating for over 30 minutes.
2022-09-30 2022-12-19 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iv)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. The use of infant equipment including swings, exersaucers, and bouncers shall be limited to periods of 30 minutes at a time.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the use of infant equipment is limited to 30 minutes at a times. Children were seating in high chairs for an extended period of time in room 1.
2022-09-30 2022-10-27 3A:52-6.3(a)(4)
All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner.

Violation Observed: Ensure that food provided by the center is stored, prepared and served in a sanitary manner. Milk stored in the refrigerator was expired.
2022-09-30 2022-10-27 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 unused food is labeled and stored appropriately and discarded by the end of the day if not consumed. A milk cup that was not consumed was stored in a cubby.
2022-09-30 2022-12-19 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii)
All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.

Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name.
2022-09-30 2022-10-27 3A:52-6.1(e)
The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.

Violation Observed: Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking.
2022-09-30 2022-10-27 3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(vi)(4)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include the date, if applicable, that the child returned to the center symptom-free.

Violation Observed: Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components, including the date when the child returned to the center symptom-free.
2022-09-30 2022-10-27 3A:52-7.6(b)(6)(iv)
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 the follow-up action taken by the center and the time the parent was notified.
2022-09-30 2022-12-19 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv)
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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