The Community School In Nutley, Inc. - Nutley NJ Regular Child Care Center

10 ST PAUL'S PL , NUTLEY NJ 07110
(973) 661-0788

About the Provider

Description: The Community School in Nutley was founded in 1967.Our goal is to provide a safe, nurturing and academically appropriate educational environment for young children. We teach them the skills and provide them with the tools they will need to succeed in elementary school and beyond. Since 1967, we have developed a reputation for providing superior care in a healthy, stimulating environment where children between the ages of three months and six years old are encouraged to explore their interests and express themselves After they graduate and move on to local elementary schools, our children excel in Kindergarten and parents are thrilled with the skills and knowledge they have acquired at CSN. We are open 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday, with an optional late pick up time. We are conveniently located in three separate locations, with ample play areas for children to enjoy. Parents are always welcome to stop by.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 07COM0001
  • Capacity: 56
  • Age Range: 2 1/2 - 6 years
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: Jun 06, 2024
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Michael Peralta (mperalta@preventchildabusenj.org)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2021-04-13 2021-04-15 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i)
Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.

Violation Observed: Submit the Drinking Water Checklist and Statement of Assurance.
2020-12-17 2020-02-26 3A:52-5.3(a)(2)
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: Replace the damaged and wet ceiling tiles in Falcon Hall.
2020-02-26 2020-09-14 3A:52-4.8(a)(1)
Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).

Violation Observed: Based on information, retrain all staff on: | 1. The center's supervision policy; | 2. The center's policies and procedures for tracking children.
2020-02-26 2020-09-14 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii)
The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.

Violation Observed: Maintain daily attendance records for the children, including arrival and departure times, wherein there was 9 children signed in but 14 children present in Room 11.
2020-02-26 2020-02-26 3A:52-4.3(a)(1)
The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center, including during drop off times. A named child left the classroom and was found unsupervised 0.3 miles away from the center approximately 15 minutes later.
2020-02-26 2020-02-26 3A:52-4.3(a)(2)
The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times.

Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center, including during drop off times. Two named staff were not aware that a named child had left the classroom and center unsupervised.
2019-12-17 2020-01-24 3A:52-4.10(a)(1)
The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check.

Violation Observed: Complete and maintain on file the CARI check for 1 staff.
2019-12-17 2020-01-24 3A:52-4.11(a)(1)
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: Complete and maintain on file the CHRI clearance for 2 new staff.
2019-12-17 2020-01-24 3A:52-7.3(a)(2)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e)

Violation Observed: Obtain annually updated Universal Health Records or appropriate exemption paperwork for 6 named children.
2019-12-17 2020-01-24 3A:52-133
Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room.

Violation Observed: Remove the storage and equipment from the HVAC closet in the Falcon Room, and ensure it is locked to prohibit access by children.
2019-12-17 2020-09-14 3A:52-4.8(e)
Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d).

Violation Observed: Ensure the new director completes staff development in understanding licensing.
2019-12-17 2020-01-24 3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i)
the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering.

Violation Observed: Take necessary action to remediate the building to prohibit water from entering the structure in Falcon Hall.
2019-12-17 2020-01-24 3A:52-5.3(a)(1)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage.

Violation Observed: Take necessary action to eliminate the moisture from the leak in Falcon Hall.
2019-12-17 2020-01-24 3A:52-5.3(p)
Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors.

Violation Observed: Secure the wires accessible to the children in Room 11.
2019-12-17 2020-02-26 3A:52-5.3(a)(17)
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: Secure the metal coat racks in the hallways.

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