Description: The Learning Path provides both a preschool program, and a preschool program within a full day format. We educate children between the ages of two and six. Our not-for-profit school is housed in the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Chatham, New Jersey.
The Learning Path provides an environment that focuses on values such as respect for others, a willingness to help others, acceptance of diversity and a basic knowledge of traditions of all children represented in the school. The diversity of our children, parents and staff are celebrated. Families and staff of all backgrounds are welcome here.
The Learning Path is governed by a board comprised of parents, community and church members. The school has been here for 15 years and began new sponsorship on June 29, 2009. Our teachers are certified and experienced in the field of early childhood education. The Learning Path has a very intimate atmosphere created by small ratios and nurturing teachers.
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| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-15 | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(i) |
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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 maintain on file a record of the following the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center provide information on required medication on "as needed" symptoms to administer medication for 1 known child. |
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| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-15 | 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 a special care plan is provided for 1 known child and is signed by they parent. |
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| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-15 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. Violation Observed: Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition, refers to the bathroom fans in room 1 and the men's bathroom fan in the hallway. |
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| 2023-05-16 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) | |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. Violation Observed: Ensure that all of the children's cubbies in the main hallway are secured to a stable surface. |
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| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-15 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) |
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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: Ensure that toilet in room 1 is maintained in operating condition. |
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| 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-14 | 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: The center shall submit CARIs for the licensing renewal for all staff and the sponsor representative. |
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| 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-01 | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) |
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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: The center shall submit or upload a table of organization to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS. |
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| 2021-08-12 | 2021-08-24 | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) |
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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 job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. Violation Observed: The center shall submit or upload job descriptions and titles for center staff to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS. |
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| 2021-08-12 | 2021-08-24 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) |
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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: The center shall replace the stained ceiling tile in the hallway. |
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| 2021-08-12 | 2021-08-24 | 3A:52-2.1(b) |
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A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license. Violation Observed: The center shall ensure completion of a renewal attestation form. |
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| 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-04 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) |
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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, 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: the center shall submit an updated renewal application for the drinking water from DOH and the required support documents of statement of assurance and the water checklist. |
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| 2021-08-12 | 2021-08-24 | 3A:52-2.1(b) |
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A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license. Violation Observed: The center shall ensure completion of a renewal attestation form. |
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| 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-14 | 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: The center shall submit CARIs for the licensing renewal for all staff and the sponsor representative. |
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| 2021-08-12 | 2021-08-24 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) |
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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: The center shall replace the stained ceiling tile in the hallway. |
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| 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-04 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) |
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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, 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: the center shall submit an updated renewal application for the drinking water from DOH and the required support documents of statement of assurance and the water checklist. |
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