Description: Individuality, creativity and communication are the keys to our educational endeavor. Children are encouraged to grow at their own pace in a stress-free, stimulating environment. Classrooms are designed with a variety of learning centers, each with a hierarchy of materials. These areas include fine motor and sensorial, language, math, and imaginative play as well as a quiet corner and an art area.
We focus on each child's developmental needs and promote a positive, secure, and accepting environment, enabling each child to grow with a sense of joy and wonderment.
This is a place where your child is recognized and cared for both as an individual as well as part of our family. We’ve had 26 successful years of innovative, enriching growth fueled by an experienced team of staff members as well as parental input.
The Iris Family Center welcomes more than children into our play-based program. We offer programs and supports for entire families, especially helpful to those whose parents, grandparents and siblings live far away. As we are located in a diverse neighborhood filled with people from around the country, we understand how important it is for the entire family to make connections and lifelong friends.
We strive to promote in our children a positive self-image and self-confidence. Children learn to be responsible for their actions and for themselves as well as learning the social skills that foster care and consideration for their peers.
We are very proud of our reputation in the community as a school where individuals with all learning styles and physical challenges are welcome.
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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| 2023-07-13 | 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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| 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-31 | 3A:52-3.4(a) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) | |
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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. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b). Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 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 and director designee complete the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. 7/31/2023 Director designee completed the course, director still needs to complete. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education Violation Observed: Provide documentation of credentials for 2 group teachers. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-31 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center Violation Observed: Ensure that the center operates within its licensed capacity at all times. At the time of inspection, there were 9 children present in room 8 when the licensed capacity is for 8 children. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) | |
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Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely. Violation Observed: Provide safety caps on toilet in room 22. |
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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: Ensure fan in bathroom in room 22 is free of dust. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-31 | 3A:52-5.3(c)(2) |
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Lighting requirements are as follows: during program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. Violation Observed: Replace broken light ballast in room 6. |
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| 2022-05-19 | 2022-06-09 | 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. At the time of the inspection staff in room 6 stated there were 13 children when 12 children were present. |
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| 2022-05-19 | 2022-06-09 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children. Violation Observed: Ensure that unapproved space is not used for children. At the time of the inspection, 18 children were sitting at tables in the lobby of the building eating lunch. |
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| 2022-04-19 | 2023-02-27 | 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. Provide CARI clearances for 19 staff. |
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| 2022-04-19 | 2022-08-01 | 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. Replace the stained ceiling tile in room 14. |
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| 2022-04-19 | 2022-05-19 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be Violation Observed: Ensure that garbage receptacles used for food in room 6 are covered. |
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| 2021-06-03 | 2022-05-19 | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) |
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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 a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. Violation Observed: Provide a table of organization for the Center |
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