That's My School, Inc. - River Edge NJ Regular Child Care Center

109 CONTINENTAL AVE , RIVER EDGE NJ 07661
(201) 599-2920
4 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: That's My School, Inc. is a Regular Child Care Center in RIVER EDGE NJ, with a maximum capacity of 77 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 6 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 02THA0001
  • Capacity: 77
  • Age Range: 2 1/2 - 6 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Expiration Date: Aug 31, 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.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2022-05-16 2022-05-31 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii)
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 inaccessible to the children at all times, wherein the center was observed using a room that is not a part of the center's licensed space.
2022-04-12 2022-07-18 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 that food provided by the center is stored, prepared and served in a sanitary manner, wherein food requiring refrigeration was observed sitting out in the infant room.
2022-04-12 2022-06-01 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii)
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: Cease the use of blankets for children under 12 months.
2022-04-12 2022-07-18 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i)
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 before intake of food.

Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food.
2022-04-12 2022-07-18 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 having their diaper changed.
2022-04-12 2022-05-16 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3)
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 surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

Violation Observed: Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair. Repair/replace torn diaper changing pad in the main floor bathroom.
2022-04-12 2022-05-16 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1)
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: Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication and that it includes job descriptions and titles.
2022-04-12 2022-05-16 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: Update and submit a copy of the Staff Records Checklist
2022-04-12 2022-07-18 3A:52-4.10(b)(1)
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.
2022-04-12 2022-11-10 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 all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required at current license renewal.9/19/11-Note 1 staff remaining.
2022-04-12 2022-09-19 3A:52-4.8(a)(2)
Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.

Violation Observed: Retrain staff on the center's policies on hand washing. Submit training information with staff signatures to the OOL.
2022-04-12 2022-04-27 3A:52-6.8(a)(1)
The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist.
2022-04-12 2022-07-18 3A:52-7.5(b)(10)
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 medications are current/replace expired medications.
2022-04-12 2022-05-16 3A:52-7.3(a)(2)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e)

Violation Observed: Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required.
2022-04-12 2022-05-16 3A:52-5.4(a)(4)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided.

Violation Observed: Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Reviews

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R C May 26, 2015
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

NO ONE IS drunk in the school I have been taking my kid there for 3 years lol and no loads of mothers and kids and there so good with with kids and teaching them stuff amazing also there is a waiting list u be so lucky to get in ......so that will show you how good they are ....

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Mary Jan 14, 2015

Best school around! All staff are loving, caring and educated! I would never go to any place else for my young children! We love them and all they do!!! 5 Stars!!!!!

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Michael Nov 10, 2014

At least one of the "teachers" is a raging alcoholic who shows up at school unable to care for the children. Run, don't walk away.

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Linda Jan 25, 2012

2 children attend, 18 months and 5.  They are very accomadating.  Had a family emergency and had to place the children quickly, they were compasionate and caring which shows through with the childrens care

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