Description: Ridge School Before School Program is a Regular Child Care Center in Ridgewood NJ, with a maximum capacity of 75 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-02-20 | 2020-03-10 | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) |
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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 staff are aware of how many children are in their care at all times. At the time of inspection, the staff member stated there were 21 children present. There were 22 children present. |
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| 2020-02-20 | 2020-03-10 | 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 children are supervised at all times. At the time of inspection, staff were allowing children to walk in the hallways alone to use the bathroom. |
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| 2020-02-06 | 2020-02-20 | 3A:52-4.3(c) |
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The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): | Age Staff/Child Ratio | Under 18 months - 1:4 | 18 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:6 | 2 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:10 | 4 years - 1:12 | 5 years and older - 1:15 Violation Observed: Maintain staff child ratios. At the time of inspection, there were 19 children with 1 staff member. 2 staff members were required. |
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| 2020-02-06 | 2020-02-20 | 3A:52-4.3(b) |
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There shall be a minimum of two staff members accompanying children on any field trip, outing, or special event involving children away from the center, even when the appropriate staff/child ratios allow fewer than two staff members. Violation Observed: Ensure there are a minimum of 2 staff members present when there are 6 or more children present. At the time of inspection, there were 19 children present and 1 staff member. |
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| 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-10 | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) |
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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 staff are aware of how many children are in their care at all times. At the time of inspection, the staff member stated there were 18 children present. There were 19 children present. |
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| 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-10 | 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 children are supervised at all times. At the time of inspection, staff were allowing children to walk in the hallways alone to use the bathroom. |
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| 2020-01-22 | 2020-03-10 | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) |
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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 staff are aware of how many children are in their care at all times. At the time of inspection, the staff member stated there were 24 children present, then 20 children. There were 21 children present. |
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| 2019-12-09 | 2020-02-20 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) |
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When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Violation Observed: Obtain an outstanding CARI clearance for 1 staff member. |
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| 2019-12-09 | 2020-03-10 | 3A:52-3.4(a) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. Violation Observed: Provide documentation of current general liability insurance. |
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| 2019-12-09 | 3A:52-4.8(e) | |
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Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d). Violation Observed: Provide documentation that the director designee attended the Understanding Licensing workshop. | 3/10/20 - staff have been enrolled in the April class. |
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| 2019-12-09 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | |
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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: Provide documentation that all staff members were trained in the annual orientation topics. |
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| 2019-12-09 | 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 documentation that all staff have training hours in staff development. |
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| 2019-12-09 | 2020-01-22 | 3A:52-5.3(r) |
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The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Violation Observed: Ensure children are not kicking or throwing balls against a wall directly next to children sitting at tables. |
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| 2019-12-09 | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) | |
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The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience. Violation Observed: Identify the director/program supervisor. |
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| 2019-12-09 | 2020-01-22 | 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 children are supervised at all times. At the time of inspection, 2 children were allowed to return to their classrooms unsupervised to retrieve something they had forgotten. |
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