Description: The Vineyard Schools is a Temporary Child Care Center in Paramus NJ, with a maximum capacity of 153 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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| 2023-07-11 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. Violation Observed: Submit documentation from a certified playground inspector stating that the newly installed climbers in the outdoor playground meet all playground safety standards. Center must cease use of playground equipment until documentation is received and approved by OOL. |
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| 2023-06-20 | 2023-07-11 | 3A:52-4.3(d) |
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The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in 3A:52-4.3(d) 1, 2, and 3 are met:Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:1018 months to under 2 ½ years - 1:122 ½ years and above - 1:20 Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center, including during nap and rest time; wherein Room 2 had five infants present (2 napping) with only one staff member present. For children under 18 months, all children must be asleep to be counted as naptime ratios. |
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| 2023-06-20 | 2023-07-11 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. Violation Observed: In the outdoor playground, provide a lock to the door that leads to a room under construction. |
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| 2023-05-03 | 2023-06-20 | 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 and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Ensure that the emergency exit off of Room 10 is free of storage and baby carriers. NOTE: Baby carriers were moved during inspection to allow a three foot wide isle. |
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| 2023-05-03 | 2023-07-11 | 3A:52-5.6(a) |
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At least five foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by children during naptime. The illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. Violation Observed: RECITE: Provide an adequate amount of light in the classroom during naptime throughout the center. 6/20/23-Unable to abate as several classrooms were too dark during naptime. Center must ensure that adequate light is provided during naptime. |
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| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-13 | 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) |
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The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff who have not cleared CARI and fingerprints on file are directly supervised by another staff member with all required clearances; wherein a new staff member without the required clearances was observed supervising a classroom of children. |
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| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-13 | 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 diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair; remove cloth diaper changing pad covers. |
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| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-13 | 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: Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. The indoor play room's emergency exit door contained a towel breeze blocker and metal piece laying in front of it. Items were removed during inspection but violation with remain open as this is the second time being cited. |
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| 2022-12-21 | 2023-03-13 | 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 cribs contain tight fitted sheets, wherein several crib sheets were too loose fitting. |
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| 2022-12-21 | 2022-12-21 | 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 and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. The indoor play room's emergency exit door contained a towel breeze blocker. Towel was removed during inspection. |
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| 2022-11-18 | 2023-03-13 | 3A:52-4.8(c) |
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The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours and credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually, including annual orientation training. Submit training logs to OOL. |
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| 2022-11-18 | 2023-01-30 | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) |
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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. |
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| 2022-11-18 | 2023-03-13 | 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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| 2022-11-18 | 2023-03-13 | 3A:52-2.4(a)(13) |
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The Office of Licensing may deny an application or suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval for good cause, including failure to comply with the provisions of P.L. 1998, c. 35, which prohibit smoking in child care centers, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(d). Violation Observed: Post a sign in a prominent location prohibiting smoking during the center's operating hours. |
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| 2022-11-18 | 2023-03-13 | 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: Securely fasten illuminated exit signs near the rear exit. |
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