Description: The Learning Experience is a Regular Child Care Center in Williamstown NJ, with a maximum capacity of 184 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.
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| 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-30 | 3A:52-4.3(c) |
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The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 Violation Observed: Based on complaint # 21248 ,ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. |
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| 2022-06-08 | 2022-07-19 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) |
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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: Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. Adequate staff/child ratios and 2. The center's discipline policy. |
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| 2022-06-08 | 2022-06-08 | 3A:52-4.3(c) |
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The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. |
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| 2022-06-08 | 2022-06-08 | 3A:52-5.3(r) |
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The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Violation Observed: Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required. |
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| 2022-06-08 | 2022-06-08 | 3A:52-6.6(a)(2) |
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The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be consistent with the age and developmental needs of the children. Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. A named staff was observed grabbing the named child and other children by the arm and addressing them in a loud tone of voice. The named staff had been previously counseled on similar concerns in August 2021. |
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| 2022-04-05 | 2022-06-08 | 3A:52-6.5(a)(1) |
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The center shall maintain on file and follow a written policy on the release of children, which shall include the provision that each child may be released only to the child's parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)3, to take the child from the center and to assume responsibility for the child in an emergency if the parent(s) cannot be reached. Violation Observed: Based on report, ensure that adequate procedures for the release of children are adhered to at all times. |
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| 2022-04-05 | 2022-07-19 | 3A:52-6.4(i) |
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Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. Violation Observed: Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices. |
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| 2022-04-05 | 2022-04-05 | 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. |
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| 2022-04-05 | 2022-06-08 | 3A:52-5.3(r) |
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The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Violation Observed: Ensure bibs are taken off of children prior to being placed in cribs. |
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| 2022-04-05 | 2022-06-08 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(11) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions. Violation Observed: Based on report, retrain the named staff on the center's policy for the release of children. |
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| 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-05 | 3A:52-4.3(a) |
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The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. Violation Observed: Based on complaint # 20282, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. |
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| 2022-03-04 | 2022-06-08 | 3A:52-7.6(b)(6)(i) |
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The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: a written description of the incident. Violation Observed: Complete accident reports as required, including a written description of the incident. |
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| 2022-03-04 | 2022-06-08 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(11) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions. Violation Observed: Provide documentation that all staff have been retrained on completing accident reports completely. |
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| 2021-08-06 | 2022-01-25 | 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 2 CHRIs for staff are completed and maintained on file. |
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| 2021-08-06 | 2022-01-25 | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) |
| 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). | ||
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