Description: Saddle Acres is a learning center. We believe that children learn best through a rich environment that considers their total development in addition to each child’s individual needs and differences.
Our philosophy is based upon three goals, which we firmly believe prepare each child for future learning experiences:
1. To instill confidence in your young child
2. To keep your child’s mind open to new ideas and experiences
3. To ensure that your child enjoys attending school
To achieve these goals, our educators and caregivers create a variety of learning activities designed to enhance cognitive, physical, and social development.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2023-05-30 | 2023-07-27 | 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 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 information, ensure that the center maintains adequate staff/child ratios at all times throughout the center. A named staff left a 2nd named staff out of ratio to go to the bathroom. Additionally, on 4/11/23, there were 14 infants with 2 staff. |
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| 2023-05-30 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | |
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Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. Violation Observed: Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on 1. Adequate supervision, 2. Adequate procedures for tracking children, 3. Maintaining adequate staff/child ratios 4. Maintaining a safe environment 5. Positive guidance and discipline and 6. Taking the children outdoors daily |
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| 2023-05-30 | 2023-07-27 | 3A:52-6.6(a)(2) |
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The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be consistent with the age and developmental needs of the children. Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. Infants and toddlers are placed in time out in their cribs for approximately 15-20 minutes. |
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| 2023-05-30 | 2023-07-27 | 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: Based on information, ensure that a safe environment is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named child was hit by another child and staff did not intervene. |
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| 2023-05-30 | 2023-07-27 | 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: Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Two named staff failed to adequately supervise the children and a named child was hit by another child, injuring the named child. |
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| 2023-05-30 | 2023-07-27 | 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: Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. On 4/11/2023, the infant room staff were not aware of the number of children in care. |
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| 2023-05-30 | 2023-07-27 | 3A:52-6.1(g)(1) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall provide daily outdoor activities at an outdoor play area, park or playground, or on a walk, weather permitting. Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that children are taken outside daily as required, including infants. |
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| 2023-05-09 | 2023-07-27 | 3A:52-6.4(i) |
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Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. Violation Observed: Based on a complaint 22093, ensure the children's pacifiers are stored separately. Discard any old pacifiers or return to the parents. |
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| 2023-05-09 | 2023-07-27 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) |
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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 children under the age of 12 months do not have blankets. |
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| 2023-05-09 | 2023-07-27 | 3A:52-6.4(a)(2) |
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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: RECITED: Ensure that the children are not placed in the crib's with bibs around their necks. |
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| 2023-05-09 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | |
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Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff in the infant classroom complete training that includes understanding center operations, policies and procedures as it relates to infant feeding safety. |
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| 2023-05-09 | 2023-07-27 | 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: Based on a complaint 22093, replace the rainbow mat in the infant classroom. |
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| 2023-05-09 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(9) | |
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Topics of orientation training shall include implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and safe sleep practices for infants. |
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| 2023-05-09 | 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: Based on a complaint 22093, ensure the children's safety is maintained at all times and staff do not tamper with the children's bottles. |
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| 2022-10-28 | 2022-11-22 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. Violation Observed: Ensure that the toilets are maintained in operating condition. The toilets in rooms 1 & 2 are out of order. |
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