Description: I believe that all children deserve love, attention, and nurturing. I believe that a safe environment allows children to explore and grow. At Mud Pies, we allow children to have hands-on learning experiences. This fosters age appropriate development. We read to the children everyday. We believe that positive reinforcement is important for children to develop self-esteem. Children need an environment that supports free expression and stimulates learning. Most importantly, however, I believe that children need to have fun! At Mud Pies, we often have ice cream parties, movie days, and play lots of exciting games. Children learn best from experiencing the world around them. Mud Pies limits TV to just one movie, or one hour per day.
At Mud Pies we recognize that you have a difficult schedule and support parents the best we can. We recognize the importance of work, and the stress and demands placed on parents. We strive to make it easier on parents by giving them the knowledge that their children are in good hands.
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| 2022-05-23 | 2022-10-24 | 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 orientation, CHRI and CARI background checks are directly supervised by another staff member. There was a staff without clearances and training with 3 children unsupervised. |
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| 2022-05-03 | 2022-10-24 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(7) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6. Violation Observed: Based on complaint, retrain all staff on implementing the center's discipline policy. |
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| 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-17 | 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 throughout the center. The staff had to leave 11 children napping unsupervised to answer the door. |
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| 2022-04-28 | 2022-04-29 | 3A:52-5.2(b) |
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An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. The system was not communicating with the Central Station. The center attempted to correct the issue during the inspection. |
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| 2022-04-07 | 2022-04-26 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7) |
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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 the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing. Violation Observed: Ensure that the use of television, computers, and other video equipment is for educational and instructional use, is age and developmentally appropriate, is not used as a substitute for planned activities, and is not used for passive viewing. There was a 10 year old playing games on a computer in the infant room. |
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| 2022-04-07 | 2022-04-26 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(i) |
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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 the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing. Centers shall prohibit the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two. Violation Observed: Cease the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two. The center turned the tablet around during the inspection. |
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| 2022-04-07 | 2022-09-08 | 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. There were no staff with current CARIs at this center. |
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| 2022-04-07 | 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.10/21/2022- There is 1 CHRI missing. |
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| 2022-03-21 | 2022-05-17 | 3A:52-4.3(b) |
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There shall be a minimum of two staff members accompanying children on any field trip, outing, or special event involving children away from the center, even when the appropriate staff/child ratios allow fewer than two staff members. Violation Observed: Ensure that a minimum of 2 staff are present at the center as required. There was 1 staff on each floor, there needed to be a second staff at each remote location. 4/26/22- There was 1 staff on the first floor, when a second staff is needed for remote locations.4/28/22- There was 1 staff on each floor, there needed to be a second staff at each remote location. |
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| 2022-03-21 | 2022-04-26 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) |
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The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. Violation Observed: Ensure that all sleeping equipment is free of pillows and soft bedding when occupied by a sleeping child. The blankets were removed from the 11 month old during the inspection. |
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| 2022-03-21 | 2022-04-26 | 3A:52-6.4(i) |
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Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. Violation Observed: Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices. |
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| 2022-03-21 | 2022-07-21 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(11) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all windows and other glass surfaces that are not made of safety glass and that are located within 36 inches above the floor shall have protective guards. Violation Observed: Ensure that all windows on the second floor have protective guards. There are several windows missing the window guards. |
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| 2022-03-21 | 2022-07-21 | 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: Repair/replace the broken door on the second floor leading to the fire escape. |
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| 2022-03-21 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | |
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Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. Violation Observed: Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. |
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| 2022-02-24 | 2022-04-26 | 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 throughout the center. The staff in classroom 2 left 7 children unattended to open the door.3/21/22- The staff in the classrooms were in the far end of the classroom washing dishes , and had 7 infant and toddlers napping unsupervised. 4/7/22- There was a 10 year old on the far end of the center, unsupervised on a computer in the infant room. |
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My niece attends this daycare and it is truly wonderful, from the beautiful wood floors to the loving atmosphere, this daycare feels like home. I have been observing this school for weeks before writing this review and am pleasantly surprised. The children walk in smiling every morning, and the staff greet the children by name with hugs, best of all these babies are learning! My 2 yr old niece knows her numbers and all her colors in English and in Spanish!! I am amazed. Bring your child to Mud Pies you wont be disappointed.
My child has been attending Mud Pies for over 2 years now. Since the daycare has been under new management, there has been such incredible changes. The facility is clean, warm and inviting. And most importantly my child is learning! Everyday she comes home with a new song and happy to tell me all that she has learned for the day. I would recommend this school to anyone looking for quality child care.
This daycare is terrible from the Staff members to the director very unprofessional, not to mention unpleasant not even a good morning when parents are dropping off their children. Many incident reports about children getting hurt and bruised, where is the staff when all this is going on??!! If your looking for a babysitter & don't mind if your child is being well cared for than this is the place for your child