Description: Montessori Kids Universe of Chester is a Regular Child Care Center in Chester NJ, with a maximum capacity of 100 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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| 2023-05-09 | 2023-05-09 | 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 when children are sleeping in their cribs in the sleep area in room 2. Staff took immediate action and supervised the crib area while the children slept. |
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| 2023-05-09 | 2023-07-13 | 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. (Waiting for 2 staff). |
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| 2023-05-09 | 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) |
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As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required.(Waiting for 1 staff clearance). |
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| 2023-05-09 | 2023-07-13 | 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 orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours.(Waiting for 3 staff trainings). |
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| 2023-05-09 | 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) |
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The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the Director worked at the center. |
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| 2023-05-09 | 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) |
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The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times. |
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| 2023-05-09 | 2023-07-13 | 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 the cement step outside the exit door of room 8 is secure. |
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| 2023-05-09 | 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-5.6(b) |
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Doors in all interior rooms designated for use by children shall remain unlocked. Violation Observed: Ensure that the children cannot lock themselves in the hallway bathroom outside of room 8 and the bathroom inside of room 8. |
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| 2023-05-09 | 2023-05-09 | 3A:52-6.2(a)(2) |
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The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are non-toxic and safe for use by children in the age groups served. Violation Observed: Ensure that all materials used by the children are non-toxic and safe for use by children in room 5. Room 5 had an apple cutter, 2 sharp apple slicers and a screw driver accessible to children. Upon inspector's request, staff moved the sharp objects out of reach of children. |
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| 2023-05-09 | 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(i) |
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The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required in room 6 using the 2 step cleaning and sanitizing process. |
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| 2023-05-09 | 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. Violation Observed: Provide a barrier to the air-conditioning unit outside of the exit door in room 8. |
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| 2023-05-09 | 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-5.3(p) |
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Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. Violation Observed: Repair and/or remove the ripped deflated bouncy balls from the outdoor play area. |
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| 2023-05-09 | 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-6.4(g)(2) |
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When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be stored separately for each child. Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's bedding is stored separately throughout the center. |
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| 2023-05-09 | 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(v) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, bottles, nipples, and other feeding equipment. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the feeding equipment including plates, bowls, cups and utensils after each use throughout the center |
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| 2023-05-09 | 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) |
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The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials and activities to meet the daily activity needs of the children for the school-age program. |
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