Description: Rutherford Montessori School (RMS) is an early childhood center nurturing and teaching children from infancy to Kindergarten. Our facility is a bright, warm, and inviting environment filled with art, music, and books. The class areas are filled with intriguing learning materials, mathematical models, maps, charts, and computers. RMS has an open environment that is organized into several curriculum areas including: language arts (reading, literature, grammar, creative writing, spelling and handwriting), mathematics and geometry, everyday living skills, sensory awareness, puzzles, geography, history, science, art, music, and movement. Each section is made up of shelf units and display tables with a wide variety of materials on open display, ready for use as the children select them.
RMS students study a curriculum that includes both Montessori and traditional methods. This hybrid teaching style prepares students to continue learning in various environments after graduation.
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| 2022-12-14 | 2023-01-18 | 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 in Room 6. |
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| 2022-12-14 | 2023-01-18 | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) |
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The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). Violation Observed: Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required.Note:Pertains to (4) named children |
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| 2022-12-14 | 2023-02-27 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) |
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Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC. Violation Observed: Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually in Room7. |
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| 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-14 | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. Violation Observed: Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair in Room 1A.Note:The center took immediate action and cleaned the diaper surface. |
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| 2022-12-14 | 2023-01-18 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) |
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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: Repair/replace the stained ceiling tile in Room 7. |
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| 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-14 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. Violation Observed: Remove the overgrown vegetation from the walkway of the exit door in Room1A.Note:The center took immediate action and trimmed the tree branches. |
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| 2021-06-25 | 2021-06-29 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(ii) |
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Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the results reveal elevated levels of lead or copper as defined by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, which pose risk of harm to children, the center shall Violation Observed: POST A SIGN OVER THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK AND THE CLASSROOM HAND WASHING SINK TO ENSURE THEY ARE FLUSHED FOR 30 SECONDS, OR MORE, PRIOR TO USE DUE TO THE ELEVATED WATER TEST RESULTS |
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| 2021-06-25 | 2021-07-23 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(ii)(3) |
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Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the results reveal elevated levels of lead or copper as defined by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, which pose risk of harm to children, the center shall provide bottled water for food preparation with approval from the local health official. Violation Observed: SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION THAT THE CENTER HAS RECEIVED APPROVAL, FROM THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE BOTTLED WATER FOR FOOD PREPERATION |
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| 2021-06-25 | 2021-07-09 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(ii)(4) |
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Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the results reveal elevated levels of lead or copper as defined by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, which pose risk of harm to children, the center shall notify parents of the children in attendance at the center. Violation Observed: SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION CONFIRMING THAT THE CENTER HAS NOTIFIED STAFF AND THE PARENTS OF THE CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE AT THE CENTER, IN WRITNG, OF THE ELEVATED WATER TESTS RESULTS |
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| 2021-06-25 | 2021-07-09 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(8) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11. Violation Observed: RE-TRAIN ALL STAFF IN THE SINK/WATER FAUCET PROCEDURES AND RESTRICTIONS DUE TO ELEVATED WATER TESTING RESULTS |
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| 2021-06-25 | 2021-07-09 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(8) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11. Violation Observed: RE-TRAIN ALL STAFF IN THE SINK/WATER FAUCET PROCEDURES AND RESTRICTIONS DUE TO ELEVATED WATER TESTING RESULTS |
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| 2021-06-25 | 2021-06-29 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(ii) |
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Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the results reveal elevated levels of lead or copper as defined by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, which pose risk of harm to children, the center shall Violation Observed: POST A SIGN OVER THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK AND THE CLASSROOM HAND WASHING SINK TO ENSURE THEY ARE FLUSHED FOR 30 SECONDS, OR MORE, PRIOR TO USE DUE TO THE ELEVATED WATER TEST RESULTS | |
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| 2021-06-25 | 2021-07-09 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(ii)(4) |
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Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the results reveal elevated levels of lead or copper as defined by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, which pose risk of harm to children, the center shall notify parents of the children in attendance at the center. Violation Observed: SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION CONFIRMING THAT THE CENTER HAS NOTIFIED STAFF AND THE PARENTS OF THE CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE AT THE CENTER, IN WRITNG, OF THE ELEVATED WATER TESTS RESULTS |
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| 2021-06-25 | 2021-07-23 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(ii)(3) |
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Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the results reveal elevated levels of lead or copper as defined by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, which pose risk of harm to children, the center shall provide bottled water for food preparation with approval from the local health official. Violation Observed: SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION THAT THE CENTER HAS RECEIVED APPROVAL, FROM THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE BOTTLED WATER FOR FOOD PREPERATION |
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| 2021-05-11 | 2021-05-27 | 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: PER THE NJ DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER NO 149: ENSURE STAFF PROHIBIT TOYS THAT ARE NOT EASILY CLEANED OR DISINFECTED OR LIMIT MACHIINE WASHABLE CLOTH TOYS TO USE BY ONE CHILD AT A TIME IN THE INFANT ROOM RE-TRAIN ALL INFANT ROOM STAFF IN PROPER PROCEDURES FOR THE USE OF TOYS THAT ARE NOT EASILY CLEANED OR DISINFECTED 5.27.2021NOTE: STAFF RE-RAINED ON 5.13.2021 |
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