NJ Promise After School - Leonia NJ Temporary Child Care Center

150 Grand Avenue , Leonia NJ 07605
(201) 461-2600

About the Provider

Description: NJ Promise After School is a Temporary Child Care Center in Leonia NJ, with a maximum capacity of 86 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 - 13 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 190100065
  • Capacity: 86
  • Age Range: 6 - 13 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2019-10-30 2019-11-19 3A:52-5.2(a)(5)
The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.

Violation Observed: 1. REMOVE ALL TOY DEBRIS FROM THE EGRESS PATH LEADING OUT OF ROOM 2 | 2. CUT BACK ALL OVERGROWN VEGETATION TO PROVIDE A CLEAR EGRESS PATH OUT OF THE EXIT DOOR IN ROOM 2 {CENTER HAS ADDITIONAL EXITS THAT ARE CLEAR}
2019-09-26 2019-10-30 3A:52-4.10(b)(1)
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: MAINTIAN ON FILE CURRENT CARI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES FOR: 2 STAFF
2019-09-26 2019-10-30 3A:52-4.11(b)(1)
When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a).

Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE CURRENT CHRI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES FOR: 4 STAFF
2019-09-26 2019-10-30 3A:52-9.4(a)(1)
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: ENSURE ALL DRIVER'S HAVE A CDL WITH PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT
2019-09-26 2019-10-30 3A:52-4.8(a)(1)
Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).

Violation Observed: RE-TRAIN ALL STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: PROPER SUPERVISION | STAFF RE-TRAINED ON 9.30.2019
2019-09-26 3A:52-4.8(g)(3)
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: DOCUMENT NEW HIRE ORIENTATION TRAINING FOR ALL STAFF
2019-09-26 2019-10-30 3A:52-4.3(a)
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 CHILDREN ARE DIRECTLY SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES: SCHOOL AGE CHILD WALKING TO THE WATER FOUNTAIN IN THE HALLWAY OUT OF LINE OF SIGHT OF THE STAFF
2019-09-26 2019-10-30 3A:52-9.7(h)
The center shall obtain written authorization from the parent or guardian before transporting a child to or from the center.

Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE WRITTEN PARENTAL AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSPORT CHILDREN
2019-09-26 3A:52-9.7(a)(2)
When the center transports children in a vehicle other than a private passenger vehicle, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.3(f), or a chartered autobus, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.3(g), the center shall maintain on file the name and address of each driver.

Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE THE NAME & VEHICLE ASSIGNMENT FOR THE ADDITIONAL ADULT ASSIGNED TO EACH VEHICLE USED TO TRNSPORT CHILDREN
2019-09-26 3A:52-9.7(a)(1)
When the center transports children in a vehicle other than a private passenger vehicle, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.3(f), or a chartered autobus, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.3(g), the center shall maintain on file a record of each child transported.

Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE A RECORD OF EACH CHILD TRANSPORTED
2019-09-26 2019-10-30 3A:52-9.7(d)(2)
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: 1. MAINTAIN ON FILE MAINTENANCE RECORDS FOR EACH VEHICLE USED TO TRANSPORT CHILDREN | 2. MAINTAIN ON FILE INSPECTION RECORDS FOR EACH VEHICLE USED TO TRANSPORT CHILDREN
2019-09-26 3A:52-9.3(f)(6)
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: MAINTAIN ON FILE A POLICY TO ENSURE SAFE TRANSPORTATION OF CHILDREN
2019-09-26 3A:52-9.5(i)
The center shall conduct two emergency evacuation drills each year for passengers who ride the Type I or Type II School Bus.

Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE DOCUMENTATION OF 2 EVACUATION DRILLS A YEAR
2019-05-03 2019-06-27 3A:52-4.10(b)(1)
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: MAINTAIN ON FILE CURRENT CARI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES FOR: 1 STAFF
2019-05-03 2019-06-27 3A:52-6.6(e)(3)
The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall be posted in a prominent location within the center.

Violation Observed: POST THE DISCIPLINE POLICY IN A PROMINENT LOCATION

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