Rainbow Land Learning Center - Newark NJ Regular Child Care Center

67-71 AND 73-77 SOMME STREET , NEWARK NJ 07105
(973) 491-5084
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About the Provider

Description: Rainbow Land Learning Center is a Regular Child Care Center in NEWARK NJ, with a maximum capacity of 135 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 6 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 07RAI0004
  • Capacity: 135
  • Age Range: 2 1/2 - 6 years
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: Jun 17, 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
2022-11-14 2022-11-14 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 at all times throughout the center. Ensure children are not left unsupervised in the hallways getting their coats for outdoor time. Staff walked away from the doorway when children were in the hallway. Violation abated as the staff were told at the time of the inspection to come back into the doorway.
2022-11-14 2023-01-24 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: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Update and submit to OOL.
2022-11-14 2023-01-24 3A:52-4.11(a)(1)
As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Ensure all staff with CHRI clearances prior to 1/1/21 are required to be re-cleared.
2022-11-14 2023-01-24 3A:52-4.8(a)(1)
Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).

Violation Observed: Ensure training records are maintained.
2022-11-14 2023-01-24 3A:52-5.3(n)(1)
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: Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. Documentation unavailable for review.
2022-11-14 2023-01-24 3A:52-5.3(l)(4)
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: Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. Center has not conducted lockdown drills.
2022-11-14 2023-01-24 3A:52-5.2(a)(5)
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 all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Ensure outdoor carpeting outside of rooms 7, 8, & 9 are not secured and are a tripping hazard.
2022-11-14 2023-01-24 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: Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Remove rust from toilet caps and toilet screws in bathrooms.
2022-11-14 2023-01-24 3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(ii)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner.

Violation Observed: Ensure that garbage receptacles are maintained as required, including being covered securely. Covers missing from garbage receptacles.

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Reviews

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Sibele Sep 08, 2021
I have toured this provider's facility, but have not used its services

Good morning. My name and sibele, I would very much like to be able to take my three-year-old daughter to be studying and learning with you. Please let me know if any opportunity arises! thanks

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