Description: Our primary goal at Take My Hand (TMH) is to meet every child's needs: emotionally, socially and physically.
The experienced, warm and caring staff at TMH will encourage your child to explore the world around him/her in a safe, secure and nurturing environment. Our teachers treat each child with respect and understanding and encourage independence.
We promote self-confidence, build self-esteem and foster a lifelong love of learning while instilling the language and social skills they need to express themselves, to develop their capacities, and to grow and thrive.
Our school is bright, spacious and filled with learning tools. The days consist of a variety of activities both indoors and outdoors, including circle-time, free play, arts and crafts, music and story time.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2023-01-24 | 2023-01-18 | 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: The center was utilizing an unapproved apparatus for heating purposes. Staff took immediate action and discontinued use. |
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| 2022-10-19 | 2023-01-06 | 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 all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. Pertains to 10 staff.12/5/22 Pertains to 2 staff. |
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| 2022-10-19 | 2023-01-18 | 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: Secure the wooden barriers a long the fence in the preschool play area. |
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| 2022-10-19 | 2022-12-05 | 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 windows in the toddler room. |
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| 2022-10-19 | 2022-12-05 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) |
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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, diapering surfaces. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces properly after each use. Whereas staff in the toddler room sprayed both the cleaner and disinfectant at the same time. |
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| 2022-10-19 | 2022-12-05 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(2) |
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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 children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time. Violation Observed: Ensure that in the infant room materials are accessible to the children at all times, except during lunch and nap time. |
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| 2022-10-19 | 2022-12-05 | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) |
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The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. Violation Observed: Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury. |
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| 2022-10-19 | 2022-12-05 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) |
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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 three month of age and older wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed. In the infant room. |
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| 2022-10-19 | 2022-12-05 | 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 all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. |
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| 2022-10-19 | 2022-12-05 | 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) |
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The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that documentation or a copy of all materials used are maintained on file at the center. |
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| 2022-10-19 | 2022-12-05 | 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 care plans have the required medications. One care plan was missing Benadryl and a second care plan Benadryl was expired. |
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| 2022-10-19 | 2022-12-05 | 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: Repair the broken tile in room 3 near the carpet on the second floor. |
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| 2022-10-19 | 2022-12-05 | 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: Provide a current fire certificate as required. |
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| 2022-10-19 | 2022-10-19 | 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. This was brought to attention during inspection and removed. |
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| 2022-10-19 | 2022-12-05 | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. Violation Observed: Ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to the children have protective coverings throughout the center. |
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Take My Hand is a glorified baby sitting service. The daycare sits in a rented space of a church and is not structured to house kids, the "classroom" setting is more like a bullpen setting. None of the staff is properly trained in early childhood education nor social work. The owners have absolutely no professionalism, empathy and basic people skills. Michele, one of the asst. Directors is typically rude, very argumentative and defensive when called out on the facilities and staffs incompetency. For the tuition costs of $1,000 per month, I urge you to keep looking. If you are looking for a babysitter this is ok especially as an infant. However, once the child becomes a toddler the lack of the staffs early childhood education training is very harmful to the child. Toddlers are not provided a stimulating, structured environment in which they are encouraged to be engaged. They tend to have a lot of unstructured playtime while some of the 'teachers' sit. Some teachers use negative words about the child and to the child, all very dangerous to a child's emotional health, self esteem and well being. Extremely disappointed and appalled that this daycare facility is still in business. My advice: Do your homework, look around, and ask LOTS of questions!