Description: Small Wonder is a Regular Child Care Center in NORTH ARLINGTON NJ, with a maximum capacity of 65 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 6 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-12 | 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: Per the Updated COVID-19 Standards Child Care Centers, issued 5.26.2021, ensure that group size is followed. On the playground there were 25 toddlers playing together, when the maximum group size is 20. |
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| 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-12 | 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 all staff know how many children are in their care at all times. The staff stated there were 13 children, when 14 were present. |
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| 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-12 | 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: Maintain staff/child ratios at all times. There were 2 staff with 14 toddlers, aged 18m-2.5, a 3rd staff was needed. |
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| 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-12 | 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 the children are directly supervised at all times. A child was left in the vestibule while the staff transitioned the class from the playground. |
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| 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-12 | 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: Per the Updated COVID-19 Standards Child Care Centers, issued 5.26.2021, ensure that all staff in the building have their masks on covering their nose and mouth. Several staff did not have their masks on properly. |
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| 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-12 | 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 Ratio | Under 18 months - 1:4 | 18 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:6 | 2 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:10 | 4 years - 1:12 | 5 years and older - 1:15 Violation Observed: Maintain staff/child ratios at all times. There were 2 staff with 14 toddlers, aged 18m-2.5, a 3rd staff was needed. |
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| 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-12 | 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 all staff know how many children are in their care at all times. The staff stated there were 13 children, when 14 were present. |
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| 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-12 | 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 the children are directly supervised at all times. A child was left in the vestibule while the staff transitioned the class from the playground. |
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| 2021-08-23 | 2021-09-10 | 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: Cease caring for children over the age of 6. The center had children aged 7 in the center. |
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| 2021-08-23 | 2021-09-10 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) |
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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, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. Violation Observed: Wash and disinfect all toys mouthed by the children using the required 2 step process prior to returning the toys to general play. |
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| 2021-08-23 | 2021-11-19 | 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 to the OOL, a copy of all required documentation for water testing. |
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| 2021-08-23 | 2021-10-12 | 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 to the OOL, a copy of the center's current completed staff records checklist including proof of orientation training. |
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| 2021-08-23 | 2022-01-31 | 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 to the OOL, a copy of proof of CPR and First Aid training for at least 2 staff. |
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| 2021-08-23 | 2021-10-19 | 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: Update the Communicable disease policy. |
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| 2021-08-23 | 2021-10-19 | 3A:52-6.6(e)(1) |
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The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall reflect the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) through (c) and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.). Violation Observed: Update the discipline policy to include acceptable staff actions. |
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The staff are amazing and my son adores coming here. When I needed to find a daycare due to unforeseen circumstances they had a spot and took my son in. His speech improved, his behavior improved, his interpersonal skills as well. Everyone is so understanding, the hours are flexible which is huge and the atmosphere is great. I want my child to feel happy going to school, which he does and something you can’t find so easily. They care, there is a structured day and kids are engaged. I love the chill vibes.
I can’t say enough great things about this center. They are so caring and loving towards the kids. It’s clean. They change diapers regularly. My son never once got diaper rash in their care. There is great communication between staff and parents and they communicate regularly. I've seen an incredible improvement in my sons speech and development. Definitely recommend!! Couldn’t be happier
In the past Small Wonder had a very prestigious reputation, therefore parents have entrusted their children with this daycare. Unfortunately, this daycare is not what it was said to be in the past, and did not meet my expectations and requirements, which can only lead me to assume that the quality and service seems to have diminished. A few areas that I have witnessed lacking management: staff members bully each other and parents, diapers are not changed according to infants needs rather they are changed periodically every two hours by watch, leading to diaper rashes, some caretakers do not use gloves or clean the area after changing each child’s diaper, they use a system called cuddlegrams which is a slip to inform parents about the child’s day but this slip is filled out either too early or at the moment the parent arrives giving them misguided information, care takers and management have been seen using their personal electronic devices and gossiping with other care takers leading them to neglect attention to the children, owner and management are constantly in denial when complaints are informed, owner is only present during few hours a day, which makes it difficult for 8am-5pm working parents to find her, furthermore, when owner is found she does not take ownership of the complaints you may have which can lead others to assume she only cares for money rather than the children and improvement of the daycare. When complaints are given to management, they try to micromanage parents complaints and have a rude attitude. In addition, they have a close connection to child services since one of the staff members is affiliated in marriage, leading me to believe that it is all more corrupt. This place does not promote respect and is not what I had believed it to be. Had I noticed before, never would have stepped foot. Very disappointed and disgusted!