The Rutherford Recreation Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 Program - Rutherford NJ Regular Child Care Center

30 WOODLAND AVE , RUTHERFORD NJ 07070
(201) 935-0014

About the Provider

Description: The Rutherford Recreation Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 Program is a Regular Child Care Center in RUTHERFORD NJ, with a maximum capacity of 30 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 6 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 02RUT0006
  • Capacity: 30
  • Age Range: 2 1/2 - 6 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • 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
2020-01-10 3A:52-4.10(b)(1)
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: MAINTAIN ON FILE CURRENT CARI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES FOR: 1 NEW STAFF
2020-01-10 3A:52-4.8(g)(3)
The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b).

Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE ORIENTATION TRAINING FOR: 1 NEW STAFF
2020-01-10 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: TAKE ACTION TO ELIMINATE AN OUTDOOR HAZARD: REPAIR THE CRACKS ON THE SIDES OF THE EXTERIOR STAIRCASE LANDING FOR THE REAR EXIT TO ENSURE IT IS MAINTAINED IN GOOD CONDITION
2020-01-10 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: KEEP SPECIFIED SURFACES CLEAN: | 1. CLEAN & DISINFECT TTHE BATHROOM FLOORS | 2. STALL WALLS | 3. UNDER THE TOILET BOWELS |
2019-11-21 2020-01-10 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of

Violation Observed: REPAIR/REPAINT WALLS IN THE GIRLS BATHROOM THAT ARE WATER MARKED BY THE SINKS
2019-09-23 2020-01-10 3A:52-4.10(b)(1)
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: MANTAIN ON FILE CURRENT CARI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES FOR: 2 STAFF
2019-09-23 3A:52-3.4(a)
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: MAINTAIN ON FILE A CURRENT LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY
2019-09-23 3A:52-4.11(a)(1)
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: MAINTAIN ON FILE CURRENT CHRI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES FOR: 2 STAFF
2019-09-23 2019-11-21 3A:52-4.8(c)
The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.

Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE THE LAST SCHOOL YEAR ANNUAL STAFF TRAINING DOCUMENTATION FOR THE STAFF
2019-09-23 2019-11-21 3A:52-4.8(d)(2)
In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include special needs programming and program development.

Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE THE LAST SCHOOL YEAR ANNUAL STAFF TRAINING DOCUMENTATION FOR THE CREDENTIALED STAFF
2019-09-23 2020-01-10 3A:52-4.8(g)(3)
The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b).

Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE ANNUAL ORIENTATION TRAINING FOR: ALL STAFF | MAINTAIN ON FILE NEW ORIENTATION TRAINING FOR: 1 NEW STAFF
2019-09-23 2019-11-21 3A:52-5.3(a)(19)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.

Violation Observed: TEST & POST A CURRENT RADON GAS TEST RESULTS IN A PROMINENT LOCATION
2019-09-23 2020-01-10 3A:52-5.3(d)(2)
Heating requirements are as follows: steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.

Violation Observed: REPLACE MISSING COVERS ON THE RADIATORS IN THE MAIN CLASSROOM SPACE
2019-09-23 2019-11-21 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of

Violation Observed: REPAIR/REPAINT SPECIFIED SURFACES: WALL IN THE BOYS BATHROOM
2019-09-23 2019-09-23 3A:52-5.3(r)
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: MAINTAIN THE DOOR TO THE BASEMENT/BOILER ROOM LOCKED AT ALL TIMES | DOOR LOCKED DURING THIS INSPECTION

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