Description: Ponds Valley Preschool, located in Oakland, New Jersey, is a non-sectarian preschool that has been operating under the sponsorship of Ponds Reformed Church for 40 years. Ponds Preschool works cooperatively with parents to maintain a high quality, early childhood program. Our primary goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children. Our staff strives to help each child to develop his or her own unique abilites. Our atmosphere is one of love for, and basic understanding of, the young child and his world.
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| 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-13 | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) |
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The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). Violation Observed: Ensure that Benadryl prescribed on special care plan is present when required. In Room 3, two children are missing Benadryl. |
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| 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-13 | 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 that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Replace stained ceiling tile near lally column in Room 2. |
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| 2023-01-06 | 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 that the exit door in Room 3 that leads into the church is only accessible for entry by staff members.4/25/23 - center working with guidelines given from the fire inspector and getting estimates.6/5/23 - the center is meeting with an architect for drawing and to obtain permits and hoping the work can be done over the summer.7/5/23-contractor waiting for doors to come in and applying for permits.8/18/23 - contractor waiting for last few installation pieces. |
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| 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-13 | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) |
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The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center. At the time of inspection some staff members were missing arrival time. |
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| 2021-07-19 | 2021-09-09 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) |
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The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. Violation Observed: Ensure the capacity on the life hazard use certificate reflects the centers licensed capacity. |
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| 2021-07-19 | 2021-09-09 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) |
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The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. Violation Observed: Ensure the capacity on the life hazard use certificate reflects the centers licensed capacity. |
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| 2019-04-03 | 2019-05-08 | 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: Repair the emergency light in Room 3. |
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| 2019-04-03 | 2019-05-08 | 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: Repair the emergency light in Room 3. |
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