Description: Alpine Montessori of Millburn f/k/a The Montessori School of Milburn-Short Hills was established in 1978. This location is licensed for 89 children and is comprised of 6-7 smaller classrooms with a low teacher-student ratio. There is a large community classroom where children get together for circle time, arts and crafts and additional activities. We also have a seperate reading/library where children can select books and spend time with the reading materials. There is also a playground/outdoor area for the children to play during outdoor time.
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| 2022-10-20 | 2022-12-09 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7)(i) |
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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. centers that take children to a community playground shall ensure that the playground surfacing and all other elements comply with the Playground Safety Subcode before being used by the children. Violation Observed: Replenish munch surrounding play equipment. |
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| 2022-10-20 | 2022-12-09 | 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 the center has the required medication (epi pen) as per thes special care plan for 2 named children. |
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| 2022-10-05 | 2022-10-20 | 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: Operate within each room's capacity. There were 9 children in room 8 which has a capacity of 5. |
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| 2022-10-05 | 2022-10-20 | 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided. Violation Observed: Ensure there is hot water in the bathrooms. |
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| 2022-10-05 | 2022-10-20 | 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 the children wash their hands with soap and running water before the intake of food wherein the children did wash their hands but then children was instructed to sit on the rug on the floor and did not wash their hands again in room 5. |
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| 2022-10-05 | 2022-10-20 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food. Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food in room 5. |
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| 2022-10-05 | 2022-10-20 | 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: Ensure staff clean children’s faces when they have nasal secretions in room 3. At the time of the inspection there were several children’s faces with nasal secretions in room 3. |
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| 2022-10-05 | 2022-10-21 | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) |
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The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. Violation Observed: Notify parents immediately of any head injury wherein a child was accidently hit in the head with a toy bin and no phone call or report was written in room 4. |
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| 2022-10-05 | 2022-10-20 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) |
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All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water. Violation Observed: Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting in room 5. At the time of the inspection staff disinfected the tables only when cleaning the tables for lunch. |
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| 2022-10-05 | 2022-10-20 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(iii) |
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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 coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. Violation Observed: Ensure children wash their hands after nose wipes in room 3. |
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| 2022-10-05 | 2022-10-20 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi) |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash their hands after coming into contact with nasal excretions in room 1. |
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| 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-29 | 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: Submit to the OOL the center’s current staff records checklist. Ensure that all staff submitted a CARI for the center’s renewal and indicate the date cleared (or date submitted if not yet cleared). |
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| 2022-10-05 | 2022-12-20 | 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 for the center's license renewal. 11/7/2022 1 regular staff and sponsor representative(s) complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. 11/17/2022 sponsor representative(s) complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. 11/28/2022 sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. . |
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| 2022-10-05 | 2022-10-20 | 3A:52-6.8(a)(4) |
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The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the name, address, and telephone number of the child's health care provider. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the name, address and telephone number of the child's health care provider. |
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| 2022-10-05 | 2022-10-20 | 3A:52-6.8(a)(5) |
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The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including signed authorization from the parent for emergency medical treatment. |
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