The Learning Experience - East Rutherford NJ Temporary Child Care Center

201 HACKENSACK STREET , EAST RUTHERFORD NJ 07073
(201) 933-0044

About the Provider

Description: We believe that each child deserves to grow and learn at their own pace. TLE provides the tools that help our children develop to their greatest potential. State of the art early learning centers located in eighteen states offering a comprehensive curriculum, high tech security, professional staff in an inviting environment.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 140400246
  • Capacity: 158
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2024-08-12
  • 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.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2022-08-01 2022-10-12 3A:52-5.3(b)(1)
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: Remove overgrown vegetation from the outdoor play area.
2022-08-01 2022-10-12 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: Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair in rooms 103 and 202.
2021-04-23 2021-05-11 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: MAINTAIN REQUIRED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS AT ALL TIMES: ON THE DAY OF THIS INSPECTION, IN ROOM 206 THERE WERE 10 4 YEAR OLDS AND 2 THREE YEAR OLDS PRESENT; BASED ON THE MIXED RATIO 2 STAFF WERE REQUIRED; 1 WAS PRESENT
2021-04-23 2021-07-30 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1)
The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.

Violation Observed: UPDATE THE CURRENT TABLE OF ORGANIZATION TO INCLUDE ALL STAFF
2021-04-23 2021-07-30 3A:52-4.11(b)(1)
When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a).

Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE CURRENT CHRI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES FOR 4 NEW STAFFNOTE: 5.11.20211 STAFF
2021-04-23 2021-05-11 3A:52-5.3(o)(1)
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: SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION, INDICATING THAT AT LEAST 2 STAFF WITH CURRENT CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING, ARE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES
2021-04-23 2021-04-23 3A:52-5.2(a)(5)
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: MAINTAIN ALL EGRESS AREAS UNOBSTRUCTED AT ALL TIMES: REMOVE EXCESS STORAGE FROM BEHIND THE GATE THAT EXITS THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREATHE CENTER DIRECTOR TOOK IMMEDIATE ACTION, DURING THIS INSPECTION, AND REMOVED ALL OF THE EXCESS STORAGE FROM BEHIND THE GATE TO ENSURE THE EGRESS AREA IS CLEAR
2021-04-23 2021-05-11 3A:52-5.2(a)(8)
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: MAINTAIN ON FILE A CURRENT LIFE HAZARD USE CERTIFICATE THAT IS APPLICABLE TO THE AGES SERVED
2021-04-23 2021-05-11 3A:52-5.3(a)(9)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

Violation Observed: REPAIR/REPLACE THE TOILET IN ROOM 105 TO ENSURE IT IS IN FULL OPERATING CONDITION
2021-04-23 2021-04-23 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: REMOVE THE 2 CRIBS, IN ROOM 110, THAT ARE IN DISREPAIR THE DIRECTOR TOO IMMEDIATE ACTION, DURING THIS INSPECTION, AND REMOVED THE 2 CRIBS THAT ARE IN DISREPAIR FROM ROOM 110
2021-04-23 2021-05-11 3A:52-5.3(b)(6)
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.

Violation Observed: REPAIR THE GATE IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA TO ENSURE IT OPENS AND CLOSES EASILY
2021-04-23 2021-05-11 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 DCF WATER STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE & DRINKING WATER CHECKLIST
2021-04-23 2021-07-30 3A:52-5.3(i)(8)
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 CURRENT SAFE BUILDING INTERIOR CERTIFICATE
2020-01-02 2020-01-21 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces.

Violation Observed: ENSURE STAFF WASH & DISINFECT DIAPERING SURFACES AFTER EACH USE: ENSURE STAFF ARE USING A 2 STEP PROCESS WHICH INCLUDES WASHING THE SURFACE AND THEN DISINFECTING THE AREA
2020-01-02 2020-01-21 3A:52-7.6(b)(2)
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: the date, time and location of the incident.

Violation Observed: ENSURE STAFF DOCUMENT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT ON ALL ACCIDENT REPORTS: A REVIEW OF ACCIDENT REPORTS REVEALED THAT THE STAFF DO NOT CONSISTENTLY DOCUMENT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT

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