Description: Miss Barbara's Schoolhouse is a Regular Child Care Center in HAMILTON NJ, with a maximum capacity of 73 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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| 2023-05-26 | 2023-06-30 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. Violation Observed: Remove bugs from light fixtures in throughout the center. |
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| 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-26 | 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. Classroom 1 had 13 children ages 3-4 years old with 1 staff present. The 2nd teacher assigned to the classroom was in the rest room then returned to the classroom during the inspection. |
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| 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-26 | 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 Benadryl is provided for 2 children. |
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| 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-08 | 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: Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. |
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| 2021-04-12 | 2021-05-13 | 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: Based on complaint # 19127, ensure that the center is meeting the needs of the children at all times throughout the center. |
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| 2020-02-27 | 2020-06-23 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity. Violation Observed: Ensure that the classroom does not have more children in the room than the licensed capacity. Room 3 had 13 children, wherein it is licensed for 12. |
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| 2020-02-27 | 2020-06-23 | 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: Update special care plan for 1 child. |
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| 2020-02-27 | 2020-06-23 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) |
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Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC. Violation Observed: Ensure that fire extinguishers are tagged yearly. |
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| 2020-02-27 | 2020-06-23 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. Violation Observed: Replace stained ceiling tile in room 3 bathroom. |
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| 2019-04-18 | 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: 4/18/19; 1) Ensure that expired epi-pen is replenished for 1 child. 4/18/19; 2) Ensure that expired Benadryl is replenished for 1 child. |
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| 2019-04-18 | 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: Ensure that emergency light is operable in hallway across from room 1. |
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| 2019-04-18 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. Violation Observed: Replace stained ceiling tile in room 4 bathroom. |
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| 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-20 | 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: 4/18/19; 1) Ensure that expired epi-pen is replenished for 1 child. 4/18/19; 2) Ensure that expired Benadryl is replenished for 1 child. |
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| 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-20 | 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: Ensure that emergency light is operable in hallway across from room 1. |
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| 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-20 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. Violation Observed: Replace stained ceiling tile in room 4 bathroom. |
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Miss Barbara's Schoolhouse is an amazing, wonderful school with a fun yet educational curriculum and with caring certified teachers. My child looks forward to school each day and I can rest comfortably knowing she is in an excellent facility with the best care possible. The only complaint I have? They don't go up to 12th grade!