Description: Scotch Plains Montessori provides a quality learning environment that enables children to grow and develop. We build a partnership with parents in the care of their most precious possessions. We have been providing child care services in new jersey for over 10 years, Our teachers are educated and CPR/First aid certified. We are have flexible schedules including full day and half day schedules, to accommodate our busy parents. We provide best quality snacks and vitamin-protein rich meals.
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| 2023-07-10 | 2023-08-03 | 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: Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. There was an infant in a bouncing chair that was covered with a sheet, so the staff could not see the child. |
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| 2023-07-10 | 2023-08-03 | 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: Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. The staff stated there were 8 children, when only 7 were present. |
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| 2023-07-10 | 2023-08-03 | 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: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. There was 1 staff with 5 infants, a second staff was needed. |
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| 2023-07-10 | 2023-08-16 | 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: Retrain staff on implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. |
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| 2023-03-10 | 2023-03-30 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(iii) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center operate in violation of the written conditions on its license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval including, but not limited to, capacity or age restrictions for specific classrooms. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center complies with the conditions of the license including the age restrictions for specific classrooms. There were 13 children under age 2.5 years old, when the licensed capacity is 5. |
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| 2023-01-19 | 2023-03-10 | 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) |
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All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. Violation Observed: Ensure that the snacks provided by the center in room 3 are stored in a sanitary manner. |
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| 2023-01-19 | 2023-03-10 | 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. |
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| 2023-01-19 | 2023-03-10 | 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: Ensure the center maintains accident/incident reports as required. |
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| 2023-01-19 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) | |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use in room 3 and Infant Room. |
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| 2023-01-19 | 2023-05-23 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(ii) |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after toileting. Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after changing a diaper in room 3 and the Infant room. |
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| 2023-01-19 | 2023-03-10 | 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. |
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| 2023-01-19 | 2023-03-10 | 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. Missing 1 staff. |
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| 2023-01-19 | 2023-03-10 | 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. |
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| 2023-01-19 | 2023-03-10 | 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) |
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The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center. Violation Observed: Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including the staff's CARI and CHRI background checks. |
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| 2023-01-19 | 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 complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures. |
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