Description: The South Branch Reformed Church Preschool was established in 1968 is a nonprofit, interracial, nonpolitical. The Preschool provides a friendly, relaxed, and stimulating atmosphere as well as a secure environment in which children participate in a child-sized world. Play oriented activities are geared to challenge each child to develop socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually at his/her own pace. The aesthetic and moral values and the self-esteem of each child are also developed. institution operating a two-year state certified program for children ages 3-5 years of age. The Preschool espouses the philosophy that education and learning are a part of life rather than a preparation for it. The child learns through active participation with the environment and through real-life experiences with the world around them. The Preschool provides a friendly, relaxed, and stimulating atmosphere as well as a secure environment in which children participate in a child-sized world. Play oriented activities are geared to challenge each child to develop socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually at his/her own pace. The aesthetic and moral values and the self-esteem of each child are also developed. A basic objective of the Preschool is to provide socialization. However, cognitive learning, the acquisition of intellectual or “readiness” skills, is also of primary concern. Opportunities for a variety of meaningful activities are provided on a daily basis, to meet each child’s needs, interests, and abilities.
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| 2022-10-31 | 2023-02-14 | 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: Ensure that all outdoor hazards are removed as required. Clean the bench on the playground. |
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| 2022-10-31 | 2022-12-09 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. Violation Observed: Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). Clean the large climber of dirt. |
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| 2022-10-31 | 2022-12-09 | 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: Ensure that the gate is maintained in good condition. Ensure that the gate is rust free. |
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| 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-31 | 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: Ensure that one staff member submits a CARI background check upon renewal. |
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| 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-31 | 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 one staff member completes a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. |
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| 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-31 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. Violation Observed: Maintain all mechanical ventilation is clean in the boy's hallway bathroom on the first floor. |
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| 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-31 | 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: Repair and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required at the exit door near the center office. |
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| 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-31 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) |
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All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water. Violation Observed: Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting. The staff member omitted the use of the soap and water in the two step process when washing the tables in room 2. |
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| 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-31 | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for director. |
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| 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-31 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) |
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The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. Violation Observed: Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. |
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| 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-31 | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) |
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The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). Violation Observed: Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required. Ensure that a parent signs the special care plan. |
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| 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-31 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) |
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The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. Violation Observed: Ensure that emergency lighting is operable at all times in the playroom in the basement. |
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| 2022-09-22 | 2022-09-22 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) |
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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 that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children throughout the center. The items were removed at the time of the inspection. |
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| 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-31 | 3A:52-6.3(b)(1) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, centers operating for more than three consecutive hours shall have a working refrigerator. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a working refrigerator with a working thermometer. |
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| 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-31 | 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: Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean in the hallway in the basement. There were two light that had multiple insects inside the lights. |
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