Description: The Pennington Children's Academy is a childcare facility that serves the needs of children six weeks to six years of age. The school is open from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday, all year round. Our school has an open door policy, which welcomes parents to come in any time of the day.
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| 2020-01-28 | 2020-03-12 | 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 the water temperature in the Preschool room (1) does not exceed 110 degrees. |
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| 2020-01-28 | 2020-03-12 | 3A:52-2.1(b) |
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A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license. Violation Observed: Complete the renewal application and attestation form on NJCCIS. |
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| 2020-01-28 | 2020-03-12 | 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: Complete updated renewal CARI's for all staff. |
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| 2020-01-28 | 2020-03-12 | 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 CHRI checks are completed as required for all staff. There is 1 missing CHRI check. |
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| 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-12 | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) Violation Observed: Ensure all children have an updated Universal Health Record on file. |
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| 2020-01-28 | 2020-03-12 | 3A:52-6.8(k)(1) |
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The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the use of social networking sites and other websites. Violation Observed: Develop a social media policy for both parents and staff, distribute the policy, and maintain signatures on file attesting to the receipt of the policy. |
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| 2020-01-28 | 2020-03-12 | 3A:52-5.3(h)(2) |
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Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center Violation Observed: Complete updated lead testing for renewal. |
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| 2020-01-28 | 2020-03-12 | 3A:52-5.3(d)(1) |
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Heating requirements are as follows: a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained in all areas used by children, including, but not limited to, classrooms and bathrooms. Violation Observed: Ensure a minimum temperature of 68 degrees is maintained throughout the center including in room 5. |
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| 2020-01-28 | 2020-03-12 | 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: Ensure the doorways in the Toddler Room (4) and the Infant Room (2) are free of spider webs. |
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| 2020-01-28 | 2020-03-12 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. Violation Observed: Repair or replace the broken wooden border in the outdoor play space. |
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| 2020-01-28 | 2020-03-12 | 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 all components of the staff records checklist are maintained onsite including staff TB/physicals. |
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| 2020-01-28 | 2020-03-12 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) |
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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 complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. Violation Observed: Ensure the new director completes the Understanding Licensing training course. |
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| 2020-01-28 | 2020-03-12 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) |
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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: Ensure the emergency lighting above the back door in the Infant room (room 2) is operable. |
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| 2019-12-19 | 2020-01-28 | 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: Based on the information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center, including during transitions. A named child was left unsupervised for approximately 45 minutes on the playground when the class transitioned back to the classroom. |
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| 2019-12-19 | 2020-01-28 | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) |
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The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips. Violation Observed: Ensure staff know the number of children in their care at all times. Staff stated they had 11 children when 10 were present. | 1/3/2020: Staff in room 4 did not know how many children were present and had to count. |
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