Description: Sweet Peas Learning Center is a Regular Child Care Center in BERGENFIELD NJ, with a maximum capacity of 75 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.
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| 2023-07-13 | 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 in a clean and operating condition. Ensure that the mechanical ventilation is free of dust in the yellow bathroom. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 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: Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Secure the loose tile in room 2. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-10 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. Violation Observed: Ensure that toilets are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. Replace toilet seat in the pink/yellow bathroom. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-10 | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) |
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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: Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Three staff were missing CARI's. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) | |
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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 all diapering stations are within 15 feet of a sink in classroom 7. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-10 | 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 adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center, in classroom 7 a child climbed up on a toy and pushed another toy forcefully off the cubby onto the floor without the staff intervening. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-10 | 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 adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. The staff in classroom 2 was unable to say how many children was under her care. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-10 | 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: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in 3. There were 12 children age 2.5 to 3 with one staff when 2 is required. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) | |
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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 that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-10 | 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) |
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The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program. In classroom 7 it was observed that 2 children were standing looking at staff engaging with other children. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(6)(iii) | |
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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 provided with daily structured and unstructured developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor energetic physical activity as follows whenever feasible, and unless the child is eating, sleeping, needs to complete a seated activity, or is ill, children shall not be inactive for more than 30 minutes. Violation Observed: Ensure that children are not inactive for more than 30 minutes unless they are eating, sleeping, or feeling ill. Classrooms 2 and 3 children were observed sitting at the tables for the duration of the inspection. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-10 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(i) |
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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. Centers shall prohibit the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two. Violation Observed: Remove T.V. from classroom 7. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-10 | 3A:52-6.4(i) |
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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 classroom 7. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-10 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(ii) |
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The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, the center shall provide for each child a crib that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: each cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. An additional covering shall be provided for use as a covering for each child. Violation Observed: Ensure that each cot or mat used for rest and sleep is covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering in classroom 2. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-10 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) |
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The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. Violation Observed: Ensure that sleeping equipment is free of pillows, soft bedding, bumpers and other hazards when occupied by a sleeping child. Ensure that there are no toys in the crib while occupied. |
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The rudest most unprofessional group of people I have ever met. We toured 3 other places and this one was the worst as far as staff. Nasty people
The facility is ok but the air you will be breathing indoor is thick. My child is in toddler section and they’re doing great except that everytime my child comes home with her arts and craft it’s clear as daylight that she never put her hand on it, not a bit. And every time I ask her who made that project, and her answer would be the teacher and I just throw it in the garbage. My point being is, kids will never learned unless they’re doing it themselves, it doesn’t matter if it looks abstract or whatsoever for as long as it’s little ha DDS doing it. So, I got the chance to watch the camer and yes, that particular teacher, she sat on the table and make projects and if she happens to have the kids next to her, the kids can only WATCH. My child needs to do some hands on arts and crafts and learn from it. Not the teachers beautiful projects.