The Gateway School
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2025-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: Observed 11/12/2025 child #2 were missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file was dated 11/7/2024. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Received the updated health form and it's attached. A copy is now in the child's file. |
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| 2025-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Observed 11/12/2025 Child # 1 albuterol Inhaler were not in its original container and was placed in a zipped locked bag without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We asked the parents to provide a new inhaler in its original container with its prescription. A photo is attached to the correction. |
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| 2025-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Observed 11/12/2025 staff #1 file did not contain out of state clearances from the state of New Jersey. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #-1may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 submitted online clearances for NY child abuse, NY Criminal Record check and NY Sex Offender Registry online on 11/12/2025. Staff #1 will not be working with children as of 11/13/2025 until their clearances have been returned which could be 4-6 weeks. We have made coverage schedule to cover their teaching duties. They had their fingerprints done on 11/13/2025. Staff#1 notarized interstate criminal background check on 11/13/2025 to Albany, NY. We now await arrival of the records |
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| 2025-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.75(a)/3270.124(c) - In child care spaces/Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a)/3270.124(c) Description: In child care spaces/Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Observed 11/12/2025 emergency contact information and first aid kit was not located in the childcare space where children receive care while playing outdoors. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will have first aid kits and emergency contact information boxes on each of our playgrounds. Teachers will be carrying our first aid bags until these waterproof kits arrive on Monday 11/17/2025. All teachers will know where the kits will be kept, and they will be located so that they are easily accessible in case of accident or emergency. |
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| 2025-04-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-04-08 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Observed 11/18/2024 child #1 file health insurance coverage information were missing from emergency contact from. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were emailed to correct form. They provided corrected information and filled out name of health insurance provider. |
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| 2024-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Observed 11/18/2024 child file # 2 emergency contact form were missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were contacted and are correcting the form. |
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| 2024-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: Observed 11/18/2024 staff #1 health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member reached out to their doctor to fill out the correct form |
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| 2024-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Observed 11/18/2024. Staff #2 file did not contain a completed DHS required FBI clearance on file. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employee scheduled appointment for 11/19/2024. Received background check on 11/20/2024 stating she is eligible to work. |
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| 2024-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.51/3270.113(a) - Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.113(a) Description: Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Observed 11/18/2024 staff #3 were observed supervising 11 children of the age of 3-year-olds supervising exceeding the capacity of the group size of 10. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There will be correct ratio of students and teachers at all times. One teacher will only have 10 maximum students. |
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| 2024-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed 11/18/2024 in the Junior's bathroom near the toilet there was an open hole where the cap comes from, and a tile border dislocated from the wall that children's hands can be accessible to and not free from visible hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plumber has ordered and will be installing cap by 12/1/2024. The baseboard piece will be reaffixed with glue at the same time. |
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| 2023-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Observed 11/15/2023 child #1,3,4, and 6 files health insurance coverage policy number were missing from the emergency contact from. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were provided the form to complete all areas that were missing information. Documents were checked for completion. |
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| 2023-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Observed 11/15/2023 child file #1 2,3,4,5,6 and 7 emergency contact forms were missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All forms were returned to parents to add missing information. |
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| 2023-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: Observed 11/15/2023 child #4 file did not contain an updated health report on file. Child #4 last physical was 8/9/2022. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were notified of missing physical and required to submit documentation of an up-to-date exam. |
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| 2023-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Observed On 11/15/2023 child #1&4 files did not contain an exemption letter for the vaccination (influenza) not completed in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents will be notified of missing influenza documentation and asked to provide proof of vaccine or exemption letter. |
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| 2023-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: Observed 11/15/2023 Child #2 EPI Pen was not in its original container it was placed in a zipped locked bag without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were notified and asked to provide original packaging for EPI Pens. |
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| 2023-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Observed 11/15/2023 staff #1 health assessment was not completed. Staff # 2 medical assessment on file was dated for 11/5/2021, the medical assessment exceeded the 24-month of the signature date. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employees were required to complete a new health assessment form. |
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| 2023-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Observed11/15/2023 The file of staff person #1 does not contain the mandated reporter training. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The employee completed the approved mandated reporter training, and the certificate is in their file and a copy is attached. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Observed 11/10/2022 staff #2 file did not contain verification of education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We had the above staff member provide transcripts and copies of their diploma. It was placed in their file and sent to our Cert rep. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Observed 11/10/2022 staff files # 3, 4, and 5 were missing their annual 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The above-mentioned staff completed a 3-hour training with Kinesthetic learning certificates were acquired and posted in files and copies sent. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Observed 11/10/2022 Staff # 1 did not include a copy of their National Sex Offender Registry in their file, a copy of the completed clearance information is required under the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). .LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The above staff member brought the NSOR certificate from home and it was placed in her file a copy was sent to our Cert rep. |
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| 2021-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: On 11/10/21, an updated health assessment was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #2. The health assessment on file was dated 9/4/19. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 will obtain an updated health assessment. |
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| 2021-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 11/10/21, during renewal inspection, a completed FBI clearance issued by DHS as required by CPSL was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #1 (hire date 9/10/20). The FBI clearance on file dated 1/23/20 was issued by DPE. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will not work at the facility during DHS hours (12pm-3pm) until the DHS FBI clearance is obtained. Staff #1 is waiting for results after being fingerprinted on 11/12/21. |
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