Description: The Learning Experience is a Temporary Child Care Center in Hoboken NJ, with a maximum capacity of 161 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.
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| 2021-08-03 | 2021-09-09 | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. Violation Observed: Based on a complaint, provide alternate activities for children that do not participate in the class scheduled activity. Children were observed outside during water play running around on the concrete ramp, stairs and play equipment when not participating in water play. |
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| 2021-08-03 | 2021-09-09 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) |
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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, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. Violation Observed: Based on a complaint, ensure all staff are following the center's policies and procedures for cleaning and disinfecting mouthed toys. |
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| 2021-08-03 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | |
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Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. Violation Observed: Based on a complaint, retrain all staff on the center's policies and procedures for cleaning and disinfecting mouthed toys. |
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| 2021-08-03 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(5) | |
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Topics of orientation training shall include evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l). Violation Observed: Based on a complaint, retrain all staff on the center's procedures for evacuations and firedrills. |
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| 2021-08-03 | 2021-09-09 | 3A:52-5.3(r) |
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The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Violation Observed: Based on a complaint, ensure all staff use appropriate language in front of all children at all times. Ensure staff use appropriate language during interactions with other staff when speaking in front of children. |
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| 2021-08-03 | 2021-09-09 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) |
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Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. Violation Observed: Based on a complaint, ensure firedrills are completed monthly, as required. |
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| 2021-08-03 | 2021-09-09 | 3A:52-4.3(c) |
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The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): | Age Staff/Child Ratio | Under 18 months - 1:4 | 18 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:6 | 2 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:10 | 4 years - 1:12 | 5 years and older - 1:15 Violation Observed: Room 117 had 14 children 17 months old- 2 years old with 2 staff when 3 staff were required. Ensure staff/child ratios are met at all times. |
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| 2021-06-29 | 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: Upload to NJCCIS the sponsor's CARI clearance. |
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| 2021-06-29 | 3A:52-3.4(a) | |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. Violation Observed: Upload to NJCCIS the center's liability insurance. |
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| 2021-06-29 | 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: Upload to NJCCIS the sponsor's CHRI clearance. |
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| 2021-06-29 | 2021-09-09 | 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: Upload to NJCCIS the center's floor plan. |
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| 2021-06-29 | 2021-09-09 | 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: Upload to NJCCIS the center's Life Hazard registration certificate. |
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| 2020-12-09 | 2020-12-08 | 3A:52-4.3(c) |
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The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): | Age Staff/Child Ratio | Under 18 months - 1:4 | 18 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:6 | 2 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:10 | 4 years - 1:12 | 5 years and older - 1:15 Violation Observed: Room 123 had 9 children under the age of 18 months with only 2 staff when 3 staff were needed. |
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| 2020-01-23 | 3A:52-6.1(g)(1) | |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall provide daily outdoor activities at an outdoor play area, park or playground, or on a walk, weather permitting. Violation Observed: Provide daily outdoor activities, weather permitting. |
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| 2020-01-23 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(i) | |
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The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, Violation Observed: Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use. |
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