Shiloh Rainbow Academy, Inc. - Newark NJ Regular Child Care Center

110 DAVENPORT AVE , NEWARK NJ 07107
(973) 482-8888
2 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: Shiloh Rainbow Academy is a daycare, preschool, and aftercare provider and we also offers summer camp. We accept children from birth to 13 years of age. The well being of our children is our top priority, and we always go above and beyond to ensure that of students are well taken care of. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, and at our center, we will not do anything that will make any child or parent feel uncomfortable. We are an non-abbott, pirvate academy but we accept Programs for Pparents.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 07SHI0002
  • Capacity: 45
  • Age Range: 0 - 6 years
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: (732)427-7145 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Bryan Ramirez (bramirez@preventchildabusenj.org)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2020-02-25 2020-02-25 3A:52-5.3(a)(10)
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 children do not have access to cleaners in room 2. Inspector removed.
2020-01-23 3A:52-6.1(g)(3)
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 there are at least five center areas with five types of activities in each center in room 2/3.
2020-01-23 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iv)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. The use of infant equipment including swings, exersaucers, and bouncers shall be limited to periods of 30 minutes at a time.

Violation Observed: Ensure infants are not in bouncers longer than 30 minutes in room 2.
2020-01-23 3A:52-6.1(e)
The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.

Violation Observed: Ensure children do not have pacifiers while walking around.
2020-01-23 2020-02-25 3A:52-5.4(a)(6)(i)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, kitchen facility requirements are as follows: the kitchen facility or food preparation area shall be separated from other areas of the center by a door, gate, screen, or other barrier to prevent accidental access by children.

Violation Observed: Ensure children are not accessing the kitchen area.
2020-01-23 3A:52-5.4(a)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.

Violation Observed: Ensure all outlets have covers in room 3.
2020-01-23 3A:52-4.10(a)(1)
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: Obtain CARI's for five outstanding staff members.
2020-01-23 3A:52-4.11(a)(1)
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: Obtain CHRI for one outstanding staff member.
2020-01-23 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv)
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, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child.

Violation Observed: Ensure toys mouthed by infants are washed and disinfected after use.
2020-01-23 2020-02-25 3A:52-6.3(a)(4)
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 gallons of milk are refrigerated. At the time of inspection they were stored in crates in kitchen.
2020-01-23 3A:52-4.4(a)(2)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.

Violation Observed: Ensure primary caregivers are assigned in rooms 2/3.
2020-01-23 3A:52-4.8(g)(3)
The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b).

Violation Observed: Ensure all staff complete annual orientation.
2020-01-23 2020-02-25 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2)
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 area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation.

Violation Observed: Ensure sink used for food prep is not used for diapering handwashing.
2020-01-23 2020-02-25 3A:52-5.3(a)(2)
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: Secure ceiling tile in girls bathroom.
2020-01-23 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of

Violation Observed: Repair hole in wall in room 3.

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Reviews

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carina Aug 01, 2014

My son loves the school and he has been there for a year and even wants to be there on the weekends!!Also, I`m very satisfied with the school hours of 6am-6pm and if my son is happy so am I and he loves his teacher miss Jasmine.

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Children's Voice Jun 24, 2013

WARNING: DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE!!!! Let explain the reason to substantiate this warning. I am located by the Milbank Park on N17th Street in Bloomfield NJ where this daycare transports their little customers [the kids] to play. Last week I witnessed [2] staff members performing the most outrageous acts of physical, emotional, and mental abuse.

One staff member [an African American, very skinny young lady who appeared burnt out & ratchet] pulled a little girl [est. 2-4yrs old] off a piece of equipment by 1 fragile arm and proceeded to yell " You know better than to go up there; you are too little so stay off of this". I was appalled by how she manhandled the little toddler and yelled at her. This particular staff member yelled at various kids during the entire outing to the point where other staff just shook their heads obviously disappointed.

The second perpetrator [Hispanic, short, stubby young lady] also yelled at kids. However her acts were the reason I had no choice but to take action and report them. A little boy [est. 2-4 yrs. old] had a non-verbal tantrum [he just laid down on the ground during departure]; the staff member angrily picked him up by 1 arm and yelled "Get up off the ground and stop it". The little toddler proceeded to perform the same act again. This time the livid staff member picked the little boy up from the ground by his shirt collar slightly choking him and yelled " Stand up and don't fall down again". His feet left the ground when she did this and that was it for me.

Neither child appeared distraught or upset probably because this is the norm for them at Shiloh Academy. They don't know that it is wrong for the staff to treat them less than human. However, I know it is and I did something about it.

How could staff members mistreat these toddlers who have barely been on this Earth that long in such an inhumane way? I wouldn’t treat my own dog like that let alone someone else’s kids. These staff members are being compensated and trusted to protect and care for these children yet they are the people these kids need protection from.

What's worse are the child abuse procedures in NJ. I contacted the Child Abuse hotline and answered all their questions just to be told that they will document what I reported but they can’t do anything since I didn't provide identifiable information [I provided adequate description of the staff & kids plus I was willing to point them out if needed]. The young lady referred me to licensing where I was cold transferred to a voicemail box. This was too serious for me to leave a message, so I contacted the office of Allison Blake where her secretary directed me to the office of advocacy. I was then advised the same information as the hotline gave me [not enough identifiable info]; I was told to contact licensing again. I finally spoke with Casey who took me seriously and advised an investigator would be sent to the facility or park to observe the staff within 24 hours. I advised her the best way to uncover the truth was to have the investigator just casually sit in the park and observe so the staff would think he/she was just a patron.

As mentioned I have small children who cannot fully communicate yet. As caring adults, we have to protect all children and not just our own from any acts of abuse. They are our future and we need them to grow and develop into healthy adults. Childhood abuse can lead to many issues so when you witness it then report it. I am a mandated reporter and I will be the voice of all children.

FOR PARENTS: IF YOUR KIDS ATTEND THIS FACILITY THEN BE CAUTIOUS. COMMUNICATE TO YOUR KIDS HOW TO HANDLE THESE SITUATIONS AND LET THEM KNOW THAT THEY CAN TELL YOU ANYTHING.

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