Peppermint Tree Child Care at Raritan - Edison NJ Temporary Child Care Center

165 FIELDCREST AVE , EDISON NJ 08837
(732) 225-7400

About the Provider

Description: Helping Hands was established in 1979 as a pre-school/child care center. Since, it has grown into a family of schools known as Helping Hands/Peppermint Tree Schools with Traditional and Montessori Programs.

It is our mission to foster a good self image and prepare your child to face life with confidence. Our warm, loving, learning environment enhances and develops children's minds where freedom of choice and independence are encouraged. Helping Hands & Peppermint Tree Schools provide an environment that promotes a positive growing experience. All the classrooms are equipped with furniture and materials designed for each specific age group. This provides the child with the ability to move freely and independently with little assistance from the adult This freedom of making choices allows the child to think and act independently and to complete each task successfully.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 12PEP0002
  • Capacity: 120
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Before and After School, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
  • Transportation: Field Trips
  • 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
2023-06-12 3A:52-5.3(b)(1)
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: Remove or replace the torn outdoor green carpet.
2023-06-12 3A:52-7.7(b)(2)
Centers that maintain outside sandboxes or play areas containing sand shall ensure that the sand is maintained in a safe and sanitary manner.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all sand used in the outdoor play areas is maintained in a sanitary manner.
2023-06-12 3A:52-5.3(b)(7)
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487).
2022-10-17 2022-12-14 3A:52-4.4(a)(2)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.

Violation Observed: Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers.
2022-10-17 2023-06-12 3A:52-6.1(b)(1)
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 time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries.

Violation Observed: Ensure that time frames for each activity are both age and developmentally appropriate for the children served. Children in the toddler classroom were sitting for a long period of time while waiting their turn to do an art project.
2022-10-17 2023-06-12 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center.

Violation Observed: Ensure that classrooms that care for children under 18 months of age provide at least four different activity areas and that each area contains at least four types of supplies and equipment.
2022-10-17 2023-06-12 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv)
The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal.
2022-10-17 2023-06-12 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii)
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.
2022-10-17 2023-06-12 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i)
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 before intake of food.

Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food.
2022-10-17 2023-06-12 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii)
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.
2022-10-17 2023-06-12 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i)
Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food.

Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food.
2022-10-17 2023-06-13 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii)
Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting.

Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after assisting a child in toileting.
2022-10-17 2023-06-12 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the diapering area is within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation. Staff were using the sink in the classroom for cleaning dishes.
2022-10-17 2023-06-12 3A:52-4.5(e)(2)(ii)
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.
2022-10-17 2023-06-13 3A:52-4.5(e)(4)(ii)
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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