Description: Welcome to Precious Moments Childcare & Preschool Learning Center, please consider this your child's home away from home. We will offer your child the best care possible; the same as we want for our own children. My center is licensed. We offer your child plenty of individual attention. The important things we can offer your child are love, security, a good self-image, and an educational and progressive environment.
Early years of positive and physical development will benefit your child throughout his/her life. Since children learn best through play and fun, activities will be directed to entertain and educate children at their developmental level. Our play is directed to achieve Cognitive, Social, Emotional, and Physical Development.
Owner and on-site Director, Diane Waher-Sala has been working in the childcare field, since 1978. We have been taking pride in serving the Toms River area, since 1996. Diane, as well as the rest of her staff is certified in both CPR and First Aid.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-19 | 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: Ensure that children are supervised at all times to include children resting in cribs. At the time of the inspection, the staff put an infant in the cribs and walked over to the next room at which time the inspector observed the infant having taken off an elastic headband and was chewing on it. | 7/26/2019 A child sleeping in his crib was left unsupervised. |
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| 2019-07-10 | 2019-08-19 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) |
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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 rewash their hands with soap and water as needed when assisting a child eating. |
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| 2019-07-10 | 2019-07-26 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) |
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The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. Violation Observed: Cease the use of blankets for children under 12 months of age. |
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| 2019-07-10 | 2019-07-26 | 3A:52-6.4(i) |
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Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. Violation Observed: Cease the use of pacifier attachments. |
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| 2019-07-10 | 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: Ensure that children are supervised at all times to include children resting in cribs. At the time of the inspection, the staff put an infant in the cribs and walked over to the next room at which time the inspector observed the infant having taken off an elastic headband and was chewing on it. |
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| 2019-05-28 | 2019-08-19 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) |
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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 diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each diaper change |
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| 2019-05-28 | 2019-08-19 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) |
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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 high chairs are washed and disinfected before each meal. |
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| 2019-05-28 | 2019-08-19 | 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: Ensure that staff complete the required 12 hours of training and 20 hours for credentialed staff. |
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| 2019-05-28 | 2019-08-19 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) |
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Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. Violation Observed: Conduct 2 lockdown drill annually. |
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| 2019-05-28 | 2019-08-19 | 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: Conduct monthly fire drill and maintain document on file at the center. |
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| 2019-05-28 | 2019-12-31 | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) |
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First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. Violation Observed: Ensure that 2 staff members trained in CPR and first aid are scheduled at all times. |
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| 2019-05-28 | 2019-08-19 | 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: Repair fan in bathroom. |
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| 2019-05-28 | 2019-08-19 | 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: Provide a current Life Hazard Certificate to OOL. |
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Worst ever! The owner is a nightmare they scream at ur children. Mine was 18 mos old and she told the workers not to pick him up when he cried, he was terrified of being dropped off because of how mean she was. . I can't believe she's still in business. Those poor kids!
I wish they would close her down!!!
They don't even deserve 1 star!
worst child care i have been to. while my son attended, they never feed him while he was there and they scream at them all day long and the owner is the worst at that, caught her numerous times. and they don't teach anything there either. would not recommend....