Description: Tibbs is an all day pre-school which provides comprehensive direct care service to children between the ages of 2 ½ and 5. The center is open year round, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The center receives federal funds and state funds under OFC and city funds. The nutrition program provides a daily breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack funded through the Child Care Food Program.
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| 2022-08-25 | 2022-10-06 | 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: Thoroughly clean the center. |
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| 2022-06-08 | 2022-07-22 | 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: Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Clean the pet food from the floor in the room that houses the fire panel. |
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| 2022-06-06 | 3A:52-7.7(c)(1)(iii) | |
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Pets shall be permitted in a center only under the following circumstances: pets kept by or loacted in the center, regardless of ownership, shall be vaccinated, if applicable, as prescribed by law or local ordinance. The record of the vaccinations shall be maintained on file, along with the name and address of the licensed veterinarian providing care for the pet(s). Violation Observed: Ensure that the center maintains the required documentation for pets kept at the center, including applicable vaccinations. |
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| 2022-06-06 | 2022-07-22 | 3A:52-7.7(c)(2) |
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Pets shall be permitted in a center only under the following circumstances: animal waste shall be disposed of in sealed plastic bags in the outdoor garbage receptacle. Violation Observed: Ensure that all animal waste is disposed of in sealed plastic bags and placed in the outdoor garbage receptacle. Remove the cat waste from the center. |
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| 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-06 | 3A:52-5.2(b) |
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An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. It was originally confirmed with the monitoring company that there was no signal being received. Fire officials were contacted. The alarm was pulled and the monitoring company confirmed receiving a signal. Contact was then made with the fire official who visited the center and confirmed the area of trouble. The fire official assumed control. The center needs to ensure that the fire panel is repaired and not in trouble mode. |
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| 2022-03-21 | 2022-12-05 | 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center. Violation Observed: Ensure the classrooms that are used to care for children ages 18 months and up, contain 5 areas with 5 different types of supplies and equipment even if the classroom is not currently in use. |
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| 2022-03-21 | 2022-12-05 | 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: Replace all missing and stained ceiling tiles throughout the center. |
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| 2022-03-21 | 2022-08-20 | 3A:52-6.6(e)(1) |
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The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall reflect the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) through (c) and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.). Violation Observed: Prepare a discipline policy that includes the acceptable actions staff members may take when disciplining a child. Upload the policy to NJCCIS for the renewal. |
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| 2022-03-21 | 2022-12-05 | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include Violation Observed: Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components. Upload the illness log to NJCCIS for the renewal. If the center had no illnesses, indicate this on the document. |
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| 2022-03-21 | 2022-08-15 | 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. Upload the CPR & First Aid cards for at least two staff members to NJCCIS for the renewal. |
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| 2022-03-21 | 2022-08-20 | 3A:52-6.8(j)(1) |
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The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The expulsion policy shall include Violation Observed: Develop and maintain on file an expulsion policy. Upload the expulsion policy to NJCCIS for the renewal. |
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| 2022-03-21 | 2022-08-15 | 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: Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. Upload the current general liability insurance policy to NJCCIS for the renewal. |
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| 2022-03-21 | 2023-04-14 | 3A:52-5.2(d) |
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An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. Violation Observed: Upload the current fire certificate to NJCCIS for the renewal. |
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| 2022-03-21 | 2023-04-25 | 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: Upload the fire drill log to NJCCIS for the renewal. Include 90 consecutive days of fire drills. |
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| 2022-03-21 | 2023-04-25 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) |
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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: Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. Upload the center's radon gas results to NJCCIS for the renewal. |
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I have visited and know of many families that have used this facility which I and the others LOVE. The director and staff went above and behind for my child and the other families. The building has been renovated and is beautiful. The staff is caring and loving. I have never heard the Director raise her voice or get rude either anybody. My children love to go there and look forward to going everyday!
1. The kid just did not wanna be there.
2. The director is so rude and is very difficult to talk to. She's even gone to the extent of getting in my face yelling. Because my son was late 2 days in a row cause I was sick.
I do not think that is reason to raise your voice at me for it. This is a day care.
3.They limit ur acces to check up on your kid.
4.at first i was told that I'd be a 300 a month for part time n whitin the first week the boosted it to 400 dollars a month and retained an extra 200$ from me. It's not right.
5) they are rude to parents and kids. And I had a horrible experience
6) over all, extremely unhappy with this place. Please. Think about it very carefully.