Description: St. Matthew's Nursery School provides a nurturing environment for young children where they learn about the world around them. Our program provides a place where children can develop mentally, physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually.
St. Matthew' Nursery School was established in 1975 and has developed through the years with each generation of families.
We follow the "All about Preschoolers" curriculum through Kaplan. There are five guiding principles:
1. Understanding how children learn.
2. Understanding child development.
3. Trusting children.
4. Respecting children as individuals.
5. Sharing knowledge with children.
Our school is a licensed program, supervised by a degreed teacher and experienced CDA certified assistant teachers.
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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| 2021-04-21 | 2021-06-24 | 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: That all staff, including the sponsor/sponsor representative submitted a CARI for Renewal and indicate the | date cleared (or date submitted if not yet cleared). | |
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| 2021-04-21 | 2021-06-24 | 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: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s current comprehensive general liability insurance policy. |
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| 2021-04-21 | 2021-06-24 | 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: Staff 18 years of age and older that do not have a cleared CHRI have an appointment date documented. |
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| 2021-04-21 | 2021-08-25 | 3A:52-6.6(e)(2) |
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The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall be distributed to every staff member. Violation Observed: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s policies on discipline. |
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| 2021-04-21 | 2021-08-25 | 3A:52-7.11(a)(1) |
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Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: the list of illnesses and symptoms of illness for which a child will be separated from the group and possibly sent home, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1©. Violation Observed: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s policies on communicable | disease management. |
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| 2021-04-21 | 2021-08-25 | 3A:52-6.8(j)(1)(i) |
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The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The expulsion policy shall include the circumstances under which a child may be expelled. Violation Observed: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s policies on expulsion. |
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| 2021-04-21 | 2021-06-24 | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) |
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First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. Violation Observed: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet documentation indicating that at least 2 staff members present at | the center have current basic knowledge of first aid principles and CPR. |
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| 2021-04-21 | 2021-06-24 | 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: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s fire drill log for a period of at least 90 days. |
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| 2021-04-21 | 2021-06-24 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(9) |
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Environmental condition precautions are as follows: the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center. Violation Observed: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the | DOH for centers: a) co-located with a dry cleaner or nail salon; b) with one of the prior uses: F, H, S, B (dry | cleaner, nail salon), A (funeral home) or M (gas station); c) located in a building built in 1978 or earlier; or d) | located near a known hazardous area. | |
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| 2021-04-21 | 2021-08-25 | 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: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s NJ DCF Drinking Water Checklist and | Statement of Assurance along with documentation that the center (supplied by a community water | system) completed water testing conducted by a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) certified | lab for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and sources used for drinking water or food | preparation and at least 50% of all indoor water faucets used by the center. | |
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| 2021-04-21 | 2021-08-25 | 3A:52-5.3(h)(2) |
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Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center Violation Observed: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s lead paint inspection report or current lead | paint risk assessment. |
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| 2021-04-21 | 2021-06-24 | 3A:52-4.9(a) |
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The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14. Violation Observed: Per the NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149 Groupings shall not exceed 15 children and be separated by no less than 10 feet in all directions from other | groups or separated by walls or other physical partitions. Interactions between groups will not be permitted. |
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| 2021-04-21 | 2021-08-25 | 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: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s staff records checklist. Ensure Orientation training | includes all required components and the date for completion of Orientation Training is documented; staff | 18 years of age and older that do not have a cleared CHRI have an appointment date documented; and | that all staff, including the sponsor/sponsor representative submitted a CARI for Renewal and indicate the | date cleared (or date submitted if not yet cleared). | |
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| 2021-04-21 | 2021-06-24 | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) |
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The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked. Violation Observed: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the staff’s and children’s daily time sheets with arrival and | departure times for the prior 2-week period. |
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| 2019-06-05 | 2019-11-22 | 3A:52-5.3(h)(2) |
| Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center | ||
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