Description: My Special Spot is a child-centered quality all-day nursery school which is proud of its...
Mission: To offer a home away from home, in cooperation with parents, where children enjoy positive experiences while building their own self-image, appreciating others and understanding the world around them.
Facilities: Cheerful, spacious, sanitary, child-friendly. Safety and security are a priority - monthly fire drills are conducted.
Environment: Separate indoor areas and outdoor fenced playgrounds are provided for each suite with safe, specialized equipment to enhance play and learning.
Staff: The center offers an outstanding team of professionals. Each person is experienced, creative, credentialed, and caring. Our staff has been well screened and well trained, including CPR, First Aid, and numerous on and off site workshops.
Parent/Staff Rapport: Parents and teachers exchange daily verbal and written communication. This shared focus is meaningful for everyone and helps assure smooth transitions and happy times. Parents are encouraged to participate in center activities and visit at any time. There are monthly newsletters, a parent bulletin board and parent groups.
Program: Children learn from play as well as benefit from many teacher-planned and guided multi-sensory activities. These include music, art, cooking, literature, dance, science, computers, listening center, gym, dramatic play, cultural celebrations, circle time, sharing time, onsite "field trips" and many more.
Enrichment: Special afternoon enrichment programs such as Dance, Music with Big Jeff, Music 'n' Fun, Special Spanish, Merry Musicians (c), The Fun Bus, "Sign Language Fun," Stretch 'n Grow, Computer Time and Gym 'n' More are included. As members of The Learning Resource Center and The Morris Museum School Loan Program, we are able to provide many extra valuable, hands-on experiences.
Approach: Developmentally appropriate practices are observed. Small groups with excellent ratios allow for each child's individual needs. Children are given praise and positive reinforcement and helped to develop a sense of respect for themselves and others.
Summer Camp: Eight fun-filled theme weeks in an innovative outdoor setting. Tents, sprinklers, camp shows and more are added to our program. Exciting days and special events add up to a memorable summer experience.
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| 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-7.6(b)(6) | |
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The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: a written description of Violation Observed: Complete accident reports as required, including a written description of the incident. The center shall include the time of the notification to parents for head injuries and the time at pickup notification was made. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 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 sleeping equipment is free of pillows, soft bedding, bumpers and other hazards. Remove the stored items in the crib in Room 2. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) | |
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The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b). Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that the completion of the training is documented with the staff signatures as well. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-01 | 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. When on the playground, many staff congregated and were talking with each other and one looking at their cell phone. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 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: Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. Ensure the times are being recorded on the immediate notification to parents on the accident report as required. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) | |
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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, diapering surfaces. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use. In Room 3 ensure staff wash and disinfect he diapering area after the paper is removed from the table. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 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 using the toilet or having their diaper changed. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(v) | |
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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 outdoor play. Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after outdoor play. Observation revealed children coming inside and going for their water bottles prior to washing hands. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-4.5(e)(2)(i) | |
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For early childhood programs the head teacher shall be scheduled to work at the center for at least 75 percent of the center's daily operating hours or at least six hours a day, whichever is less. Violation Observed: Ensure that the head teacher is present at the center for at least 75% of the center's daily operating hours or at least six hours a day, whichever is less. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-4.5(e)(4)(i) | |
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For early childhood programs the group teacher(s) shall be scheduled and have the authority and responsibility to work at the center for at least 75 percent of the center's daily operating hour or at least six hours a day, whichever is less. Violation Observed: Ensure that the group teacher is present at the center for at least 75% of the center's daily operating hours or at least six hours a day, whichever is less. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(1) | |
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The director shall be scheduled to work at the center at least 50 percent of the center’s daily operating hours. Violation Observed: Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-4.5(e)(2)(ii) | |
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For early childhood programs the head teacher shall be scheduled to plan, discuss and observe the implementation of program activities by staff members for all groups of children. Violation Observed: Ensure that the head teacher is able to spend time in each classroom in order to plan, discuss and observe the implementation of the program. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-4.5(e)(4)(ii) | |
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For early childhood programs the group teacher(s) shall be scheduled and have the authority and responsibility to assist the head teacher in implementing the center's child development and activities program. Violation Observed: Ensure that the group teacher assists the head teacher in implementing the center's program. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 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: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | |
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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. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. Renewal CARIs for 15 staff. |
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