Description: My Little Playhouse Daycare Center LLC is a Regular Child Care Center in Belleville NJ, with a maximum capacity of 56 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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| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-20 | 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: Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.***The violation was cited and abated on 6/20/2023 because a Corrective Action Plan was previously submitted to DCF and uploaded to NJCCIS File Cabinet on 5/17/2023. |
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| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-21 | 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 from an outside source on the safe transportation of children. |
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| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-21 | 3A:52-221 |
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Cease the transportation of children in vehicles which violate MVC and DCF regulations. Violation Observed: Based on information, cease the transportation of children not in accordance with MVC and DCF regulations.6/21/2023: (email) A Memorandum of Understanding verifying that the center has ceased providing transportation to the children was submitted and uploaded to NJCCIS File Cabinet. |
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| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-21 | 3A:52-4.8(e) |
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Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d). Violation Observed: Ensure that the newly hired director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL within 90 days of hire. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-13 | 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: Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. 11 children in Room 4/5 were left alone and unsupervised when a staff member escorted 1 child to a bathroom down the hall. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 2023-05-17 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) |
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The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center. Violation Observed: Designate a director designee for whenever the director is not present at the center.4/13/2023: Designate a director designee for whenever the director is not present at the center. Neither the director nor director designee were present at the center. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 2023-06-21 | 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 #21903, ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. 1.) Provide the appropriate number of car seats to accommodate the ages of the children being transported. 7 children, ages 2.5-4 years old, were transported in an unapproved vehicle with only 3 car seats.2.) Ensure that all children being transported have access to their own seatbelt. 2 children shared one seatbelt while being transported from an area public school to the center. 6/21/2023: (email) A Memorandum of Understanding verifying that the center has ceased providing transportation to the children was submitted and uploaded to NJCCIS File Cabinet. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 2023-06-21 | 3A:52-9.3(f)(6) |
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Any center may authorize staff members or parents of enrolled children to utilize their own private passenger vehicles to transport children from the center to and from scheduled center field trips, outings, or special events (such as visits to the zoo, library, or museum) or to transport children from the center to a hospital, clinic, or office for medical treatment, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:39-20.1. However, staff members and parents may be authorized to do so only if the center ensures that the driver and additional adults apply the safety practices, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.5(a) through (d) and (g) through (m). Violation Observed: Based on Complaint #21903, develop written policies and procedures to ensure the safe transportation of children and ensure all drivers and additional adults are trained on the policy.6/21/2023: (email) A Memorandum of Understanding verifying that the center has ceased providing transportation to the children was submitted and uploaded to NJCCIS File Cabinet. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 2023-06-21 | 3A:52-9.5(e)(2) |
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The driver shall not transport more persons, including children and adults, than the occupancy of the Type II School Bus, Type S School Vehicle, or other approved vehicle, as determined by the number of operable seat belts. Violation Observed: Based on Complaint #21903, ensure that the number of people transported does not exceed the manufacturer's prescribed occupancy and/or the number of operable seat belts.6/21/2023: (email) A Memorandum of Understanding verifying that the center has ceased providing transportation to the children was submitted and uploaded to NJCCIS File Cabinet. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 2023-06-21 | 3A:52-9.5(d) |
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All vehicles that are utilized to transport children shall be equipped with car seats (child passenger restraint systems) and booster seats that meet Federal motor vehicle safety standards, as appropriate for the age and weight of the children transported, in accordance with applicable provisions of Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) law, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:3-76.2a and f or 39:3B-10 and 11, as applicable. Violation Observed: Based on Complaint #21903, ensure that all children are transported in seats that meet federal motor vehicle safety standards.6/21/2023: (email) A Memorandum of Understanding verifying that the center has ceased providing transportation to the children was submitted and uploaded to NJCCIS File Cabinet. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 2023-06-21 | 3A:52-9.4(a)(1) |
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If a center uses a Type I School Bus, Type II School Bus, or Type S School Vehicle, the center shall meet all applicable rules of the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), Department of Education, and Department of Children and Families. Violation Observed: Based on Complaint #21903, ensure that each driver of a Type I or Type II School Bus possesses a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) in a least a Class B or Class C, with a passenger endorsement. 6/21/2023: (email) A Memorandum of Understanding verifying that the center has ceased providing transportation to the children was submitted and uploaded to NJCCIS File Cabinet. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 2023-06-21 | 3A:52-9.7(d)(2) |
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The center shall maintain on file inspection and maintenance records for each vehicle, other than a private passenger vehicle or chartered autobus, used by the center to transport children. The center shall ensure that the inspection and maintenance records for each vehicle meet the requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 13:20-30.3. Violation Observed: Based on Complaint #21903, maintain transportation records on file at the center, including but, not limited to, the inspection and maintenance records for each vehicle, written authorization from the parent or guardian to transport the child, the name and address of each driver, and a copy of each driver's valid driver's license.6/21/2023: (email) A Memorandum of Understanding verifying that the center has ceased providing transportation to the children was submitted and uploaded to NJCCIS File Cabinet. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 2023-06-21 | 3A:52-9.3(a)(1) |
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The center shall ensure that each vehicle used to provide transportation of enrolled children to and from the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.1(a), except private passenger vehicles, is equipped with the following: three triangular portable red reflector warning devices. Violation Observed: Based on Complaint #21903, ensure that each vehicle used to transport children is equipped with three triangular portable red reflector warning devices, a fully charged and securely mounted fire extinguisher, a seat belt cutter, and a removable first aid kit that is easily accessible. 6/21/2023: (email) A Memorandum of Understanding verifying that the center has ceased providing transportation to the children was submitted and uploaded to NJCCIS File Cabinet. |
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| 2023-03-17 | 2023-05-17 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(1)(ii) |
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For newly-constructed buildings, for existing buildings whose construction code group classification would change from that which it had been, or for existing buildings that require major alteration or renovation, the center shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) issued by the municipality in which it is located, reflecting the center's compliance with the provisions of the NJUCC, and submit a copy of the CO to the Office of Licensing, for the following group classification: I-4 (Institutional) for buildings accommodating one or more children less than 2 ½ years of age. Violation Observed: Cease providing care for children under 2.5 years of age. 3/24/2023: (RECITE) Cease providing care for children under 2.5 years of age. 5/17/2023: A Memorandum of Understanding was submitted and uploaded to NJCCIS File Cabinet. |
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| 2023-03-17 | 2023-05-17 | 3A:52-221 |
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Cease the transportation of children in vehicles which violate MVC and DCF regulations. Violation Observed: Based on Complaint #21903, cease the transportation of children in vehicles which violate MVC and DCF regulations.3/24/2023: (RECITE) Based on Complaint #21903, cease the transportation of children in vehicles which violate MVC and DCF regulations.5/17/2023: A Memorandum of Understanding was submitted and uploaded to NJCCIS File Cabinet. |
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