Description:
The Children's Campus at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) is a child and professional development center. Enrollment is open to RVCC students, staff and faculty, as well as families from the surrounding community when space is available. Part or fulltime enrollment is accepted and billed on a monthly basis. The specially designed building -- off parking lot #4 on campus -- includes four classrooms, a kitchen, teacher's worksroom and administrative office. There are two enclosed playgrounds attached to the facility. As part of the larger college community, the children are able to take walking trips on campus, as well as field trips to the RVCC Planetarium and Theatre. The Children's Campus is proud of its supervision and service-learning commitment for teaching assistants, student teachers and service learning. We participate actively in supporting the development of high quality childcare in New Jersey. We welcome children who speak different languages, celebrate different traditions, and have diverse abilities. We provide an accepting, diverse environment for children of varying culture, ethnicity, gender and family composition.
College faculty and staff, student parents, and student teachers will discover at The Children's Campus highly educated and expereinced administrators and teachers in early care and education of young children, and to mentoring students enrolled in the early childhood, elementary education, psychology and other related disciplines. They also will discover open minded employees who value and respect the diversity that is an integral part of RVCC. All who enter The Children's Campus will experience a warm, welcoming, enriching and inclusive environment that supports children and students to reach their highest potential. The program and curriculum focus on the whole child and are designed to meet the diverse social, physical, emotional and cognitive needs of individual children, as well as to promote curiosity, persistence, creativity and initiative as approached to learning. Additionally, we foster a sense of self-respect, concern for others, independence and environmental awareness. The Children's Campus at RVCC follows the Creative Curriculum, a neationally- and state-recognized curriculum for young children. Teacher observations and documentation of individual development are used to adjust the program to better challenge individual development, as well as to conference with parents.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2023-06-23 | 2023-06-28 | 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 the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. the fire panel was in trouble due to a low battery and the director called the monitoring company to confirm that the fire company was monitoring the center for 24 hours for 7 days a week. A tech from the company was called and director will provide documentation that the work was completed. |
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| 2023-02-07 | 2023-04-25 | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: the center shall develop mutually with each child's parent(s) and follow a feeding plan regarding the feeding schedule, specific formula, breastfeeding arrangements and accommodations, and/or expressed breast milk, nutritional needs, and introduction of new food for each child. Violation Observed: Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan in the infant room. |
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| 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-07 | 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 1 staff completes a CHRI background check as required. |
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| 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-07 | 3A:52-4.8(b) |
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Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). Violation Observed: Ensure that 4 staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. |
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| 2023-02-07 | 2023-02-09 | 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: Provide a current fire certificate as required. |
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| 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-07 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) |
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The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. Violation Observed: Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. |
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| 2023-02-07 | 2023-05-24 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: Indoor space requirements for play rooms and sleep rooms are as follows the center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room. Violation Observed: Post and label the OOL approved rooms on the diagram. |
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| 2023-02-07 | 2023-02-07 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. Violation Observed: Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in room 1C. The item was removed at the time of the inspection. |
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| 2023-02-07 | 2023-04-25 | 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) |
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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. Room 1A does not have hot water in the children's bathroom. |
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| 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-07 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. Violation Observed: Ensure that all flooring and carpeting are kept clean and in good repair in room 1B. |
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| 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-07 | 3A:52-5.4(a)(3) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, crawl spaces, attic spaces, and all doors and windows used for natural ventilation shall be provided with insect screening. Violation Observed: Provide screens on all windows used for ventilation in room 1C. |
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| 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-07 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. Violation Observed: Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean in the bathroom in room 1A. |
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| 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-07 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. Violation Observed: Ensure that all computer monitor are secured to a stable surface in room 1C. |
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| 2023-02-07 | 2023-06-23 | 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: Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). Secure the 2 steering wheels on the large climber. |
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| 2022-02-08 | 2022-03-08 | 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 six toddlers in room 1B. |
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