Description: The Learning Depot is a Regular Child Care Center in TRENTON NJ, with a maximum capacity of 126 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 6 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2022-12-13 | 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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| 2022-12-13 | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | |
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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: Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff. Updated CARI needed for 2 staff members. |
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| 2022-12-13 | 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 all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. 9 CHRI background checks missing. |
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| 2022-12-13 | 2023-03-09 | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) |
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First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. Violation Observed: Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. 1 first aid and CPR card needed. |
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| 2022-12-13 | 2023-03-09 | 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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| 2022-12-13 | 2023-03-09 | 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 all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required. Special care needed for epi pen for 1 named child. |
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| 2022-12-13 | 2023-04-25 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) |
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Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. Violation Observed: Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. |
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| 2021-04-12 | 2021-05-21 | 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 children do not have pacifiers in their mouth while walking around in the Infant Room. |
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| 2021-04-12 | 2021-05-21 | 3A:52-6.4(g)(2) |
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When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be stored separately for each child. Violation Observed: Ensure that all children's sheets and blankets are stored separately and labeled in bins, cubbies, or bags. |
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| 2021-04-12 | 2021-05-21 | 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 every room has both a soap and water and disinfectant or bleach and water solution to complete the 2 step cleaning process and ensure that bleach and water solution is made each morning. |
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| 2021-04-12 | 2021-08-11 | 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: Provide a copy of the staff records checklist. |
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| 2021-04-12 | 2021-08-13 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) |
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When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Violation Observed: Provide renewal CARI checks for all staff. |
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| 2021-04-12 | 2021-09-14 | 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: Provide copies of CHRI clearances for all staff. |
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| 2021-04-12 | 2021-05-21 | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) |
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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 staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked. Violation Observed: Provide copies of staff sign in and out sheets. |
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| 2021-04-12 | 2021-05-21 | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) |
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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: Provide copies of children's sign in and out sheets. |
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The inside is absolutely disgusting! When you walk downstairs, it has a strong mildew/mold. They try so hard spraying stuff to make the smell go away. No child deserves to be in this setting. The "basement" infant/toddler room has carpet. Please think about all the spilled milk, pees, poops, throw-ups, and everything you could think of sits in that carpet for decades! How is that safe and healthy for young babies and especially children with asthma!
I've seen staff smoking outside then come back to care for the babies. Staff aren't trained to control the kids. Every morning I drop my kid off, kids are all over the place, out of control. They be running around in the office and the staff be yelling at them. It's a mess! And when I bring my kid to wash hands, there are BUGS in the back window! I dont know how this school is still running. They need a serious clean up!
My one year old child has attended the school in the baby room since September of 2014. She was injured yesterday (02-05-2015). All I was told when I arrived to pick her up at the end of the day is that she fell on the floor. She has a gash inside of her mouth. She was not offered any kind of first aid whatsoever. Her mouth was rinsed out w/ water and that was it. No ice was applied to the injury. I was offered ice upon exiting the building. No course of action was taken against the teachers responsible for watching her. They have no cameras in the building so you will never know exactly what goes on with your child. The director was told my child was fine but the director never actually saw that my child wasn't ok until I brought her upstairs upon me finding out about the incident. If you have a child that can't speak, I suggest you not have them attend this particular school. This is just a job to the females that work in the baby/toddler room.Those kids are yelled at, called names, picked up by one arm & ignored most times. This I have seen with my own eyes & have heard w/ my own ears. I'm outraged by what happened to my daughter.