Description: The Learning Ladder Academy is a Temporary Child Care Center in Lakewood NJ, with a maximum capacity of 96 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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| 2023-03-23 | 2023-04-21 | 3A:52-6.4(a)(3) |
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For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: swaddling of children during rest and sleep is prohibited. Violation Observed: Cease swaddling infants. In room 1, an infant had on a sleep sack with a swaddle component. |
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| 2023-02-09 | 2023-04-21 | 3A:52-4.3(a) |
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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. In room 1, three children were sleeping behind a gated area and not visible to staff sitting at a table in the front of the room. 3-23-23: In room 1, ensure that staff can see children sleeping behind the gated area while sleeping. Staff was sitting at the table in the front of the room feeding infants and 2 children were sleeping in cribs which were not visible to staff. |
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| 2023-02-09 | 2023-03-23 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) |
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The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that Violation Observed: In room 5, ensure that crib mattresses are not stacked. A crib in this room had 2 mattresses in it. |
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| 2023-02-09 | 2023-03-23 | 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 cribs used by children are not used for storage. |
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| 2023-02-09 | 2023-04-21 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) |
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The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. Violation Observed: Cease the use of blankets for children under 12 months of age. In room 1, there were 2 children under 12 months sleeping in cribs covered with blankets and an infant sleeping in a car seat covered in a blanket. 3-23-23: In room 1, there was a child sleep in their crib wearing a sleep sack and covered with a blanket. |
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| 2023-02-09 | 2023-03-23 | 3A:52-6.4(a)(2) |
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For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children from 13 to 18 months of age, the center shall provide daily rest and sleep according to the child's physical needs and ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face. Violation Observed: Ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face. In room 1, there was a blanket covering a child's face while sleeping. |
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| 2023-02-09 | 2023-03-23 | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(ii)(2) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for children less than 12 months of age, the feeding plan shall be maintained on file. Violation Observed: Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file. |
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| 2023-02-09 | 2023-03-23 | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in rooms 1 and 5. |
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| 2023-02-09 | 2023-03-23 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water before intake of food. Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food. In room 4, children were playing with toys on the floor and then went to the table to eat lunch without washing hands. |
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| 2023-02-09 | 2023-06-12 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed. Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed in room 1. 3-23-23: Children in room 5 did not wash hands after diaper changes. |
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| 2023-02-09 | 2023-03-23 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(2) |
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The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time. Violation Observed: Ensure that materials are accessible to the children at all times, except during lunch and nap time in room 5. |
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| 2023-02-09 | 2023-03-23 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(4) |
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The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided. Violation Observed: Ensure that both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided in room 5. |
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| 2023-02-09 | 2023-06-12 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) |
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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 a commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required, with a commercially prepared disinfectant used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The center was using a disinfectant product that requires a 10 minute wait time. 3-23-23- Staff were spraying the cleaner and not letting it sit for the required 10 minutes. |
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| 2023-02-09 | 2023-06-12 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) |
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All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water. Violation Observed: In room 1, ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting. 3-23-23- Staff need to ensure they are completing a 2 step process of soap and water first. Staff in room 5 were only doing 1 step of a disinfectant on the diapering surfaces. |
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| 2023-02-09 | 2023-03-23 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(iii) |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after coming into contact with nasal secretions in room 3 and 5. |
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