Description: The Learning Experience at Hopewell is a Regular Child Care Center in Pennington 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.
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.
| Date Cited | Date Abated | Regulation Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-03 | 2023-03-03 | 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) |
|
All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. Violation Observed: Based on complaint #21853, ensure that the center uses clean water pitchers when serving drinks. |
||
| 2023-03-02 | 2023-07-12 | 3A:52-6.6(e)(1) |
|
The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall reflect the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) through (c) and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.). Violation Observed: Based on complaint #21853, retrain all staff on the discipline policy that includes the acceptable actions staff members may take when disciplining a child and submit staff signature's. |
||
| 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-02 | 3A:52-4.3(a) |
|
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 information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. On 4/12/22, staff were observed leaving children unsupervised for a few minutes at a time. |
||
| 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-02 | 3A:52-4.9(a) |
|
The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14. Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are adhered to at all times, including recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect. |
||
| 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-02 | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) |
|
The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. A named staff had been previously coached on her volume and tone of voice. |
||
| 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-02 | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) |
|
The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that parents are notified of head injuries occurring at the center immediately as required. |
||
| 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-02 | 3A:52-7.6(b)(6)(i) |
|
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: Based on information, ensure that incident reports are completed and provided to the parents as required. |
||
| 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-02 | 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 from an outside source on recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect. |
||
| 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-27 | 3A:52-4.3(c) |
|
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. On 4/12/22, two classrooms were out of ratio. Additionally, some staff were unaware of the ratios that are appropriate for the age groups they served. On 6/2/22, two classrooms were out of ratio. |
||
| 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-27 | 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: Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. |
||
| 2022-02-16 | 2022-03-16 | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) |
|
The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. Violation Observed: Ensure that the staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center.Ensure staff use appropriate comments to the children at all times. |
||
| 2021-11-30 | 2021-11-30 | 3A:52-4.3(a) |
|
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: Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center.Observation on 11/30/2021 @9:20am confirmed Staff in Twaddler Room on cell phone texting and not providing adequate supervision. |
||
| 2021-11-30 | 3A:52-4.3(a) | |
|
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: Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. | Observation on 11/30/2021 @9:20am confirmed Staff in Twaddler Room on cell phone texting and not providing adequate supervision. |
||
| 2021-10-12 | 2021-11-30 | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) |
|
The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. Violation Observed: Ensure that the staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center.Toddler Room Staff Voice Too Harsh. |
||
| 2021-10-12 | 2021-11-08 | 3A:52-6.6(e)(1) |
|
The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall reflect the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) through (c) and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.). Violation Observed: Prepare a discipline policy that includes the acceptable actions staff members may take when disciplining a child. |
||
If you are a provider and you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about The Learning Experience at Hopewell. Let other families know what’s great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
