Description:
St. James Preschool offers a secular program for preschool age children, which is designed to foster the development of the whole child — emotionally, socially, intellectually and physically. Through its nurturing and stimulating preschool environment, St. James helps its students make the transition from the protected family atmosphere to the expanded community in which they live. Nestled in the heart of Upper Montclair, St. James Preschool is fully licensed by the State of New Jersey and has served area families for over 30 years.
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-02-07 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children. Violation Observed: Ensure that unapproved space is inaccessible to the children at all times. Room F in unapproved space and 6 children were present. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-01-06 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) |
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The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. Violation Observed: Update the current life/hazard use registration certificate to reflect the correct center's licensed capacity. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-01-06 | 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: Provide Benadryl as per the special care plan for 2 named children. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-01-06 | 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center. Violation Observed: Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment in Room B, C and D. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-01-06 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. Violation Observed: Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children, wherein a) Clorox wipes were within reach of children in Room D,b) cleaning solutions were store on the changing table in the bathroom by the director's office and c) hand sanitizer wipes and liquid pump were within reach of children in Room 2. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-01-06 | 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: Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean in the kindergarten bathroom. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-01-06 | 3A:52-5.3(p) |
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Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. Violation Observed: Ensure that Little Tykes slide in the gym is used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-01-06 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. Violation Observed: Clean all mechanical ventilation in the bathrooms throughout the center. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-01-06 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(4) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. Violation Observed: Ensure that the blue carpeting in Classroom 1 is securely fastened to the floor. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-01-06 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) |
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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, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for one named staff member. |
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| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-10 | 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: Provide the renewal CARI check for 1 named staff. |
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| 2021-04-19 | 2021-10-14 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) |
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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: Provide the CHRI clearances for all staff.9/22/21: Received 16, 2 outstanding. |
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| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-10 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) |
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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: Provide the center's monthly fire drill log. |
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| 2021-04-19 | 2021-10-14 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) |
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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 facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. Violation Observed: Provide the drinking water test results and 2 OOL forms.9/22/21: Water results received, OOL forms outstanding. |
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| 2021-04-19 | 2022-05-27 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) |
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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, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. Violation Observed: Provide a current Safe Building Interior Certificate. |
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