Description: Smarty Pants jr Academy is a Regular Child Care Center in Irvington NJ, with a maximum capacity of 25 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2023-02-02 | 2023-03-20 | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) |
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The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. Violation Observed: Ensure that the staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. At the time of inspection, a named school age child was in time out facing the wall in Room 1. |
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| 2023-02-02 | 2023-03-20 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7) |
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The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing. Violation Observed: Ensure that the use of television, computers, and other video equipment is for educational and instructional use and is not used for passive viewing in Room 1. |
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| 2023-01-17 | 2023-02-02 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i) |
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the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering. Violation Observed: Maintain the building structure to prevent water from entering, wherein water stains were visible on the ceilings in Room 1 and 2. |
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| 2023-01-17 | 2023-02-17 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. Violation Observed: Remove the grill from outdoor play area. |
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| 2023-01-17 | 2023-02-02 | 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: Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served, wherein construction was taken place during hours of operation in Room 1. |
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| 2022-11-09 | 2022-12-13 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of Violation Observed: Replace rotten wood on deck/steps. |
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| 2022-11-09 | 2022-12-13 | 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 all extension cords are inaccessible to children in room 2. |
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| 2022-11-09 | 2022-12-13 | 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: Clean ceiling fans throughout the center. |
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| 2022-11-09 | 2022-12-13 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1) |
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Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required throughout the center. |
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| 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-13 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint. Violation Observed: Repair the chipped paint in room 1. |
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| 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-13 | 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: Repair and/or remove all broken and/or rusted toys from the outdoor play area. |
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| 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-13 | 3A:52-6.4(g)(2) |
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When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be stored separately for each child. Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's bedding is stored separately. |
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| 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-13 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. Violation Observed: Repair broken fence. |
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| 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-13 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be Violation Observed: Ensure that the garbage receptacle is covered in room 2. |
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| 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-13 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(5)(ii) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner and located in an outdoor area. Violation Observed: Provide a lid for the outdoor garbage. |
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All I can say is WOW!!!
The staff here is outstanding, very attentive, caring as if my child was their own. My daughter is doing things she has never imagined and crys to go to school. It is clean, with nutritional meals. They have a custom curriculum that makes smartypants the perfect name. Ms Nixon and Ms. Muhammad both make you feel at home in a small setting environment, your child will receive One on One attention right from the start. I absolutely love this place and wish more daycare were like this ????