Description: Tiny Town Learning Center is a Regular Child Care Center in SPARTA NJ, with a maximum capacity of 84 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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| 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-06 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) |
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The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal in Room 1. |
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| 2022-01-06 | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) | |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation. Violation Observed: Ensure that the diapering area is within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation in Room 2. |
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| 2022-01-06 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(iii) | |
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the building structure shall be maintained to prevent infestation from rodents and insects. Violation Observed: Maintain the building structure to prevent infestation from rodents and insects. Remove dead insects from the lighting fixtures throughout the center. |
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| 2021-12-17 | 2022-01-06 | 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 all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required. |
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| 2021-12-17 | 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: Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. |
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| 2021-12-17 | 2022-01-06 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) |
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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, diapering surfaces. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use. Ensure all sides of the diapering surface are cleaned and disinfected in Room 3. |
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| 2021-12-17 | 2022-01-06 | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) Violation Observed: Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required. Ensure that the required information is obtained by the center immediately, as the 30 day grace period has ended for a named child. |
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| 2021-12-17 | 2022-01-06 | 3A:52-133 |
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Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room. Violation Observed: Remove any excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room. |
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| 2021-12-17 | 2022-01-06 | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) |
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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: Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. |
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| 2021-12-17 | 2022-01-06 | 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: Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. Ensure that fire drills are conducted in accordance with all requirements set forth in the fire code. |
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| 2021-12-17 | 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: Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. |
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| 2021-12-17 | 2022-01-06 | 3A:52-5.3(d)(3) |
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Heating requirements are as follows: the center shall not use portable liquid fuel-burning or wood-burning heating appliances or electric space heaters. Violation Observed: Cease the use of electric space heaters, portable liquid fuel-burning or wood burning heating appliances. |
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| 2021-12-17 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(4) | |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. Violation Observed: Ensure that all carpeting is securely fastened to the floor in the center's lobby. |
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| 2021-12-17 | 2022-01-06 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(18) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children. Violation Observed: Ensure that the television in the lobby is secured to a stable surface. |
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| 2021-12-17 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint. Violation Observed: Repair and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required in Room 3. |
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