Description: The Goddard School is a Regular Child Care Center in Montclair NJ, with a maximum capacity of 162 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-16 | 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: Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed, wherein a cart filled with foam blocks was blocking the rear exit. |
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| 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-16 | 3A:52-5.3(d)(1) |
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Heating requirements are as follows: a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained in all areas used by children, including, but not limited to, classrooms and bathrooms. Violation Observed: Based on complaint #211637, ensure that a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit is maintained in all areas used by the children. |
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| 2022-11-07 | 2022-12-16 | 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned. Violation Observed: Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers in Rooms 102 and 103. |
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| 2022-11-07 | 2022-12-16 | 3A:52-6.1(e) |
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The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. Violation Observed: Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling in room 102. |
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| 2022-11-07 | 2022-12-16 | 3A:52-6.4(a)(2) |
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For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children from 13 to 18 months of age, the center shall provide daily rest and sleep according to the child's physical needs and ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face. Violation Observed: Ensure that the crib sheets are fitted in Room 102. |
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| 2022-11-07 | 2022-12-16 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1) |
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Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes the changing table area with soap and water prior to disinfecting in Room 103. |
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| 2022-11-07 | 2022-12-16 | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) |
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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 under the diapering surfaces is clean in Room 104. |
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| 2022-11-07 | 2022-12-16 | 3A:52-4.6(a) |
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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. |
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| 2022-11-07 | 2022-12-16 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(9) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. |
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| 2022-11-07 | 2022-12-16 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(10) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma. |
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| 2022-11-07 | 2022-12-16 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(12) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include including children with special needs in the center’s program. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on including children with special needs in the center's program. |
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| 2022-11-07 | 2022-12-16 | 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 7 named staff complete a CHRI background check as required. |
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| 2022-11-07 | 2022-12-16 | 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 a second epi-pen is provided as stated on the special care plan for a named child |
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| 2022-11-07 | 2023-02-22 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) |
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Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. |
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| 2022-11-07 | 2022-12-16 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) |
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Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. |
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