Teach Your Children, Inc. - Sewell NJ Regular Child Care Center

4 BLACKWOOD BARNSBORO RD , SEWELL NJ 08080
(856) 464-0101
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About the Provider

Description: Teach Your Children, Inc. is a Regular Child Care Center in SEWELL NJ, with a maximum capacity of 39 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: 08TEA0001
  • Capacity: 39
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: Jun 23, 2025
  • 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: Dana Duvall (Dana.duvall@avanzarnow.org)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2023-05-11 2023-05-15 3A:52-4.9(a)
The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14.

Violation Observed: Submit a Memorandum of Understanding regarding building limitations.
2023-05-11 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)
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

Violation Observed: Provide one evacuation crib for every four non-ambulatory children and submit documentation.6/16/2023: One wooden evacuation crib on site. Sponsor indicated that they will submit documentation for metal evacuation cribs.
2023-05-11 2023-06-15 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)
Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately

Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water after coming into contact with nasal secretions.
2023-05-11 2023-06-15 3A:52-4.6(a)
The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d).

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
2023-05-11 2023-06-15 3A:52-4.10(a)(1)
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 2 named staff.
2023-05-11 2023-06-21 3A:52-4.11(a)(1)
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 6 named staff complete a CHRI background check as required.6/15/2023: One CHRI remains outstanding.
2023-05-11 3A:52-4.8(g)(1)
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 annually and that documentation or a copy of all materials used are maintained on file at the center.6/15/2023: Maintain staff signatures on site for the orientation training.
2023-05-11 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. Current certificate is expired.6/15/2023: Ensure document indicates new ownership of center.
2023-05-11 2023-06-15 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: Ensure that vent in Room #2 is repaired.
2023-05-11 2023-06-15 3A:52-2.4(a)(13)
The Office of Licensing may deny an application or suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval for good cause, including failure to comply with the provisions of P.L. 1998, c. 35, which prohibit smoking in child care centers, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(d).

Violation Observed: Post a sign in a prominent location prohibiting smoking during the center's operating hours.
2023-05-11 2023-06-15 3A:52-5.3(a)(18)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.

Violation Observed: Ensure that neither the three-part sink nor the toaster oven is in use while children are present as per MOU.
2023-05-11 2023-06-15 3A:52-5.3(m)(2)
Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.

Violation Observed: Ensure that a three-foot egress isle is maintained at all times in SACC room as per MOU.
2023-05-11 2023-06-15 3A:52-5.3(o)(1)
First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present.

Violation Observed: Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. Received one staff member, still need second staff members certification.
2023-05-11 2023-07-25 3A:52-6.2(a)(1)
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. Classrooms with children under the age of 18 months need to have 4 areas of play and classrooms with children above the age of 18 months need to have 5 areas of play.
2023-05-11 2023-07-25 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)
Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center operates within space limitations as per MOU.6/15/2023: Ensure that the slop sink is inaccessible at all times. Limit the use of room 3 to children 2.5 to 13 years only.

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Reviews

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RUTH A PATTON Mar 29, 2022
I am an employee

THIS DAYCARE CENTER WAS A GREAT LEARNING EXPIRENCE FOR ME. IAM TRYING TO HAVE MY OWN IF I CAN I LIVE IN NORFOLK VIRGINIA AND WOULD LIKE SOME HELP WITH THIS. IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE THAT CAN HELP ME PLEASE LET ME KNOW.IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!

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