Description: Montessori Enrichment Center is a Regular Child Care Center in HOWELL NJ, with a maximum capacity of 30 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 6 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2022-09-13 | 2022-09-13 | 3A:52-4.9(a) |
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The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14. Violation Observed: Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required. |
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| 2022-09-13 | 2022-09-21 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(2) |
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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. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CARI and CHRI background checks are directly supervised by another staff member with the required clearances. |
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| 2022-09-13 | 2022-09-13 | 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: Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center, including on the playground. Two named staff would position themselves in one corner of the playground where it is difficult to actively supervise all of the children. The two named staff left some children outside unsupervised for brief periods of time. |
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| 2022-09-13 | 2022-09-21 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) |
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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 supervision policy, 2. Securing classroom doors and 3. Safe and appropriate use of the playground equipment. |
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| 2022-09-13 | 2022-09-13 | 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: Based on information, ensure that all outdoor equipment is used in accordance with the manufacture's instructions. Children were standing on support bars, walking across support bars and jumping off the top of the slide. Multiple children would also crawl onto the slide at the same time. |
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| 2022-09-13 | 2022-09-22 | 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: Provide documentation of education and experience to credential a center onsite director. Other credential requirements will be determined when center license capacity finalized. |
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| 2022-09-13 | 2022-09-21 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of Violation Observed: Paint the vent by the rear exit door. |
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| 2022-09-13 | 2022-10-06 | 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 all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged as needed. Ensure fire extinguishers are mounted appropriately. |
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| 2022-09-13 | 2022-10-06 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. Violation Observed: Maintain and comply with the manufacturer's instructions for maintenance of the portable sink in Room #18. |
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| 2022-09-13 | 2022-09-21 | 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: Complete and maintain a current staff records checklist. |
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| 2022-05-04 | 2022-06-08 | 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 intake of food. |
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| 2022-05-04 | 2022-06-08 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii) |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting. Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after every diaper change. |
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| 2022-05-04 | 2022-06-08 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1) |
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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 Violation Observed: Ensure that the center staff wash and disinfect tables before children use them for eating. |
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| 2022-05-04 | 2022-06-08 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) |
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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 immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed. Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after having their diaper changed. |
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| 2022-05-04 | 2022-06-01 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) |
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Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. |
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This school is phenomenal. The individualized attention that each child receives is what sets this school above the rest. If you are looking for an actual learning environment not a daycare situation for your toddler or preschooler this is the place to send your child. The teachers here give your child the tools and skills necessary to succeed not just in school academically, but in practical life. I have seen first hand how this school builds self- confidence, self-discipline and social awareness in their students. It is such a nurturing environment and at the same time a very structured environment in which a child can flourish and learn with the sky as the limit.