Rainbow World Preschool Center - Howell NJ Regular Child Care Center

106 WINDELER RD , HOWELL NJ 07731
(732) 370-3222

About the Provider

Description: Rainbow World Preschool Center is a fully licensed day care and preschool learning center operating under the guidelines and supervision of the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services. We utilize the educational facilities of the Jewish Community Center, although we are non-sectarian. Our aim is to provide a stimulating and safe environment for children to learn and grow in well balanced programs that combine learning and play. Since being established in 1986, Rainbow World has provided quality care for children of working parents as well as preschool classes for the important early childhood years.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 13RAI0001
  • Capacity: 87
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: Sep 03, 2025
  • 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
2023-06-29 2023-08-07 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii)
Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children.

Violation Observed: Ensure that unapproved space is inaccessible to the children at all times. There were 11 children ages 5-13 years using a room belonging to the church (across from room A), which is unapproved/unlicensed space.
2023-06-29 2023-08-07 3A:52-5.2(a)
A person seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23 (hereinafter referred to as the “NJUCC”).

Violation Observed: Ensure the number of children present at the center does not exceed the maximum occupancy as indicated on the center's CO. As per the center's CO the center is only permitted 81 children and 83 children were present at the time of inspection.
2023-06-29 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii)
Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity of the classrooms at all times throughout the center. There were 15 children in the multipurpose room when the room capacity is 11. 8-7-23: The center needs to ensure that the number of children in a room does not exceed the licensed capacity. There were 15 children in room F when the licensed capacity is 13.
2023-06-01 2023-06-29 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. The center needs to ensure that children are supervised in the hallways and bathrooms. There was a child waiting to have their diaper changed on a bench where staff could not see them while she was assisting other children and another child ran out of the multipurpose room and into the hallway bathroom alone.
2023-06-01 2023-06-29 3A:52-4.3(c)
The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15

Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. In room B, there was 1 staff left with 9 children ages 12 to 18 months when the second staff left to change diapers, and 2 staff were needed.
2023-02-03 2023-03-06 3A:52-4.3(c)
The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15

Violation Observed: Based on complaint # 21752, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center.
2023-02-03 2023-03-28 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)
Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center

Violation Observed: Based on complaint # 21752, the center will adhere to the licensed capacities of the classrooms as required. On the day of the inspection, classroom F had 17 children present when only 13 are permitted.3-6-23: The multipurpose room had 19 children present when only 11 children are permitted.
2023-01-18 2023-02-03 3A:52-4.3(c)
The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15

Violation Observed: Based on complaint # 21727,ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Classrooms A and B did not have adequate staff present for the number of children present. Based on complaint # 21807, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. The center failed to maintain the required ratios on 2/7/23.
2023-01-18 2023-02-03 3A:52-4.3(a)(1)
The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Ensure staff are aware of the number and ages of the children in their care.
2023-01-18 2023-02-03 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date.
2023-01-18 2023-02-03 3A:52-6.4(i)
Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.

Violation Observed: Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices.
2023-01-18 2023-02-03 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii)
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: Ensure that all children under 12 months of age do not utilize blankets for coverings.
2023-01-18 2023-02-03 3A:52-6.4(a)(2)
For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children from 13 to 18 months of age, the center shall provide daily rest and sleep according to the child's physical needs and ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face.

Violation Observed: Ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face.
2023-01-18 2023-02-03 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi)
Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions.

Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash their hands after coming into contact with nasal excretions or other bodily fluids.
2023-01-18 2023-02-03 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, prepared and served in a sanitary manner. Maintain the refrigerator in a clean and sanitary manner.

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