Description: RSA was founded by two women who wanted to create a preschool program in which there is room for structured learning time as well as lots of play and socializing time, where children come in with joy and excitement; where the school works together with the families for the future of the child; where the teachers love coming in every morning and are excited about their day and what they teach; where the environment is open and positive. It was imperative to us to create a preschool that had a stable staff situation and mature and dedicated teachers.
We are a school where fun and learning intermingle, where we respect the child as an individual and take care of the whole child.
RSA is an educational year round program for children 2.5-6 years old. We incorporate structured time and playtime daily. We believe all children need both, in order to thrive and grow into well balanced human beings.
Rising Stars Academy provides a safe and healthy environment, fresh air playground, where children of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds can work, learn and play in harmony and peace. Our nurturing staff helps children to develop independence, self discipline, self respect, respect for others and respect for the environment. We help children aquire an excitement and love for learning.
In order to help families we offer an optional, healthy lunch and snack program 5 days of the week.
We understand and respect the many needs and demands on today's families.
Our student/teacher ratio is well below what licensing requires. This allows us to give each child very specific individual attention.
We are a NJ licensed, nut free, green environment practicing preschool.
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| 2023-06-29 | 2023-08-10 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) |
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Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center uses a commercial disinfectant in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Per the instructions, the staff need to use a 3 step process when washing and disinfecting tables before meals, whereas, the staff was only following 2 steps. |
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| 2023-05-18 | 2023-08-10 | 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) |
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The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training, CARI, CHRI are directly supervised by another staff member. |
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| 2023-05-18 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2) | |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center Violation Observed: Ensure that classroom 6 (music room) and the school age room are set up with a least five learning centers or request a decrease in NJCCIS. |
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| 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-29 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7) |
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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 the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing. Violation Observed: Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers and other technology by children at the center. The policy was not available during the inspection. |
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| 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-29 | 3A:52-6.6(e)(1) |
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The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall reflect the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) through (c) and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.). Violation Observed: Prepare a discipline policy that includes the acceptable actions staff members may take when disciplining a child. The policy was not available during the inspection. |
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| 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-29 | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) |
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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. |
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| 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-29 | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) |
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All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name. |
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| 2023-05-18 | 2023-08-10 | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include Violation Observed: Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components. The policy was not available during the inspection.6/29/23: The illness logs were available but missing all of the required components. |
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| 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-29 | 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) |
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The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child. Violation Observed: Complete accident reports as required, including the name of the injured child. The policy was not available during the inspection. |
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| 2023-05-18 | 2023-08-10 | 3A:52-7.6(e)(1) |
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The center shall develop and follow a written policy for parental notification if a method other than a telephone call is used at the center for parental notification. The center shall distribute a copy of this policy to the parent of each enrolled child and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of this policy. Violation Observed: Develop a written policy for parental notification of injuries if the center uses methods other than a telephone call and maintain on file the signatures of staff and parents acknowledging receipt of the policy. The policy was not available during the inspection. |
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| 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-29 | 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 the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal. Only one-step was observed. |
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| 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-29 | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. The policy was not available during the inspection. |
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| 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-29 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) |
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The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center. Violation Observed: Designate a director designee for whenever the director is not present at the center and ensure that the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times the director is not at the center. |
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| 2023-05-18 | 2023-08-10 | 3A:52-4.6(a) |
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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. The checklist and files was not available. 6/29/23: The checklist was provided, however, ensure that all of the staff files are maintained. |
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| 2023-05-18 | 2023-08-10 | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. Violation Observed: Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. 6/29/23: Missing CARI background checks for 2 staff. |
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Teachers are overly strict on the children. Definitely a great learning experience. Directors are never there and the place seems really filthy! Overall good place for kids to learn but not really the best idea if you have saftey first in mind.