Description: Precious Moments Academy, Inc. is a Regular Child Care Center in DUNELLEN NJ, with a maximum capacity of 58 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2021-04-01 | 2021-04-13 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) |
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Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. Violation Observed: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s NJ DCF Drinking Water Checklist andStatement of Assurance signed by the sponsor representative. |
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| 2021-04-01 | 2021-04-13 | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. Violation Observed: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s table of organization indicating lines of authority,responsibility and job descriptions of current staff. |
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| 2021-04-01 | 2021-04-13 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) |
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Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. Violation Observed: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s fire drill log for a period of at least 90 days. |
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| 2021-04-01 | 2021-04-13 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) |
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Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. Violation Observed: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s fire drill log for a period of at least 90 days. |
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| 2021-04-01 | 2021-04-13 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) |
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Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. Violation Observed: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s NJ DCF Drinking Water Checklist and | Statement of Assurance signed by the sponsor representative. |
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| 2021-04-01 | 2021-04-13 | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. Violation Observed: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s table of organization indicating lines of authority, | responsibility and job descriptions of current staff. |
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| 2019-12-18 | 2020-02-03 | 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) |
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The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program. Violation Observed: Provide at least four types of children's daily activities and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area in room 5. |
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| 2019-12-18 | 2020-02-03 | 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: Include all current staff on staff records checklist. |
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| 2019-12-18 | 2020-02-03 | 3A:52-4.8(g)(2) |
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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. For staff development provided by another source, the center shall maintain on file documentation of the name of the person or organization that provided the staff development. Violation Observed: Provide all required orientation topics annually to all staff. Provide documentation. |
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| 2019-12-18 | 2020-02-03 | 3A:52-4.8(c) |
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The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Violation Observed: Provide required annual staff development hours for one staff. |
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| 2019-12-18 | 2020-02-03 | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) |
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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 children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure. Violation Observed: Include the daily time of arrival and departure on the children's daily attendance records. |
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| 2019-12-18 | 2020-01-28 | 3A:52-6.8(k)(2) |
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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 e-mail, text messages, and other electronic means of communication with staff and parents. Violation Observed: Provide receipt of social media policy for two staff. |
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| 2019-12-18 | 2020-02-03 | 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: Repair wall which is in disrepair to the left of the refrigerator in the kitchenette. |
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| 2019-12-18 | 2020-02-03 | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. Violation Observed: Provide protective covers for outlets in room 4 and to the right of the refrigerator in the kitchenette. |
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| 2019-12-18 | 2020-02-03 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) |
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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 ceiling vent in the boys' bathroom. |
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