Respond, Inc. - Infant Center - Camden NJ Regular Child Care Center

309 VINE STREET , CAMDEN NJ 08102
(856) 966-8282

About the Provider

Description: Respond, Inc. Child Development Centers serve families with affordable, high quality childcare services in Camden City and County. We provide for more than 1,000 infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and Camden Board of Education 3-and 4-year olds. In addition, before and after school and summer camp programs provide care for another 100 youngsters from age 5 through 12.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CCC115388
  • Capacity: 80
  • Age Range: 0 - 6 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: Oct 21, 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
2023-05-09 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 complete a CHRI background check as required, wherein the custodian does not have a cleared CHRI. Additionally, the center submitted a letter indicating that the schedule for the custodian's duties was adjusted so they would not be in the classroom while children are present until the issue is resolved and they can provide a cleared CHRI. 6/14/23-Staff member was advised this needed to be resolved soon and a new CHRI clearance is needed.
2023-05-09 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, submits and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
2023-05-09 3A:52-4.8(g)(1)
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 the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that documentation or a copy of all materials used are maintained on file at the center.
2023-05-09 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 and Submits 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.
2023-05-09 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 and submits at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file.
2023-05-09 2023-08-08 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 emergency lighting in room 3 is operable at all times.
2023-05-09 2023-08-08 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. Ensure the wall in the bathroom by the sink is clean.
2022-05-17 2022-06-30 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 on room 3.
2022-05-17 2022-10-25 3A:52-6.1(b)(4)
The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided.

Violation Observed: Ensure that both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided in rooms 1 and 2.
2022-05-17 2022-10-25 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(i)
The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use,

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the diaper changing table after each use throughout the center.
2022-05-17 2022-10-25 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i)
Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water before intake of food.

Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food in rooms 1 and 2.
2022-05-17 2022-10-25 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii)
Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed.

Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed in rooms 1 and 2.
2022-05-17 2022-10-25 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i)
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 wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food throughout the center.
2022-05-17 2022-10-25 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii)
Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting.

Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after assisting a child in toileting in rooms 1 an 2.
2022-05-17 2022-08-16 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.

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