Phillipsburg Head Start - Phillipsburg NJ Regular Child Care Center

535 FISHER AVE , PHILLIPSBURG NJ 08865
(908) 454-5936

About the Provider

Description: NORWESCAP’s mission is to improve the lives of low income individuals and families in need in Northwest New Jersey.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 21PHI0003
  • Capacity: 50
  • Age Range: 2 1/2 - 6 years
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Expiration Date: Jun 01, 2024
  • 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
2023-01-17 2023-02-23 3A:52-5.3(a)(1)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage.

Violation Observed: Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks or seepage in the children's bathroom in Room 1.
2023-01-17 2023-02-23 3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i)
the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering.

Violation Observed: Maintain the building structure to prevent water from entering the children's bathroom in Room 1.
2022-11-15 2023-01-17 3A:52-5.3(a)(2)
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: Clean and maintain the children's bathroom in room 1.
2022-11-15 2023-01-17 3A:52-5.3(a)(9)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

Violation Observed: Ensure that toilets and wash basins are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. Replace the toilet seat in room 2.
2022-11-15 2023-01-17 3A:52-5.3(a)(15)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

Violation Observed: Clean and maintain the mechanical ventilation in the children's bathroom in room 2.
2022-11-07 2023-01-17 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 that adequate supervision is maintained in room 2. At the time of the inspection, a child was left unattended in the bathroom.
2022-11-07 2023-01-17 3A:52-6.3(a)(4)
All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner.

Violation Observed: Ensure that food provided by the center is stored in a sanitary manner in room 1.
2022-11-07 2022-11-07 3A:52-5.3(a)(10)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all toxic substances are locked and inaccessible to the children. At the time of the inspection, toxic substances were accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in room 2. The staff took immediate action by locking the cabinet door.
2022-11-07 2023-01-17 3A:52-5.3(a)(2)
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: Repair/replace the stained ceiling tiles in room 1.(Center emailed a picture of the replaced ceiling tile).
2022-11-07 2023-01-17 3A:52-5.3(a)(9)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

Violation Observed: Ensure that toilets and wash basins are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. Replace the toilet seat in room 1.
2022-11-07 2023-01-17 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv)
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, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by children in room 1.
2022-11-07 2023-01-17 3A:52-5.3(a)(15)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

Violation Observed: Clean and maintain the mechanical ventilation in the children's bathroom in room 1.
2022-11-07 2023-01-17 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: Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required.
2021-05-06 2021-05-10 3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(iv)(2)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include the action taken by the center to assist the director in determining if exclusion of the child from the center is necessary.

Violation Observed: Upload to NJCCIS or submit to the assigned OOL inspector the center's illness log for a period of at least 30 days.
2021-05-06 2021-05-10 3A:52-4.6(a)
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: Submit to the assigned OOL inspector or upload to NJCCIS the Sponsor Representative's CHRI clearance.

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