Step by Step Day Care - Woodland Park NJ Regular Child Care Center

561-567 MCBRIDE AVE , Woodland Park NJ 07424
(973) 278-7600

About the Provider

Description: Step by Step Day Care is a Regular Child Care Center in Woodland Park NJ, with a maximum capacity of 41 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 16STE0003
  • Capacity: 41
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Amanda Persaud (Apersaud@cjfhc.org)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2023-01-03 2023-05-04 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. There was one bottle with missing date in Room 4.
2023-01-03 2023-01-03 3A:52-6.4(i)
Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.

Violation Observed: Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in Room 4. At the time of inspection, the pacifier strap was removed by a member of staff.
2023-01-03 2023-02-16 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii)
Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed.

Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed in Room 4.
2023-01-03 2023-02-16 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi)
Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions.

Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash their hands after coming into contact with fecal matter, urine or other bodily fluids in Room 4 despite the use of gloves.
2023-01-03 2023-02-16 3A:52-4.8(b)
Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours.
2023-01-03 2023-02-16 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i)
The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center. Punch Cards were missing for two staff members.
2023-01-03 2023-01-03 3A:52-5.2(a)(5)
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 all exits and egress areas are unobstructed. At the time of inspection a cone was blocking the exit leading to the playground. The said cone was removed by a member of staff.
2023-01-03 2023-02-16 3A:52-5.2(a)(8)
The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center.

Violation Observed: Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
2023-01-03 2023-01-03 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 that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. In Room 4, bleach was being stored in the cupboard under the sink with the doors unlocked. At the time of inspection the said bleach was removed by a member of staff.
2023-01-03 2023-02-16 3A:52-5.3(f)(2)
Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the outer door leading to the bathroom in Room 4 top hinges are fastened securely.
2023-01-03 2023-02-16 3A:52-5.3(a)(4)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the carpeting is securely fastened to the floor in Room 2 Reading Area to prevent accidental tripping.
2023-01-03 2023-02-16 3A:52-5.3(a)(15)
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 in a clean condition throughout the center.
2023-01-03 2023-02-16 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: Secure the door to central air filtration room in the Library Area of Room 2 to prevent accidental access by children.
2021-07-22 2021-11-30 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 the children's bottles are refrigerated until served.
2021-07-22 2021-11-30 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

Violation Observed: Label and date the bottles in the infant room.

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