Description: White Meadow Lake Preschool is a Regular Child Care Center in ROCKAWAY NJ, with a maximum capacity of 35 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 6 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2023-05-23 | 3A:52-4.6(a) | |
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The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 3A:52-6.8(a)(7) | |
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The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of health information for each child, as follows: Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's health information. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 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. The center shall ensure the Universal Health Records are updated annually. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-15 | 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. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 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 toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. The center shall remove storage items or ensure that if used as storage that items are secured and covered. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) | |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children. Violation Observed: Ensure that blinds are maintained in good repair and that all blind cords are inaccessible to the children. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) | |
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Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. Violation Observed: Ensure that all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs have protective coverings. Ensure the fan lights and hallway hanging lights have shattered proofed bulbs or have them removed. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-15 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(2) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water. Violation Observed: Ensure that the outdoor play area is free from stagnant water. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-15 | 3A:52-5.3(p) |
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Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. Violation Observed: Repair and/or remove all broken and/or rusted toys from the outdoor play area. Remove the broken wooden stove. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-15 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. Violation Observed: Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). The center shall remove all the standing sliding boards and purple see saw. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-15 | 3A:52-7.7(b)(2) |
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Centers that maintain outside sandboxes or play areas containing sand shall ensure that the sand is maintained in a safe and sanitary manner. Violation Observed: Ensure that all sand used in the outdoor play areas is maintained in a sanitary manner. The center shall put caution tape around the stand box area indicating it is not in use at the current time. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 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: Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 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 Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. The center indicated it is going after the grant for the water testing for renewal. |
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| 2023-05-23 | 3A:52-5.3(h)(7)(i) | |
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Lead paint precautions are as follows: if a previous lead paint inspection indicates the presence of lead, or a lead paint risk management plan is in progress at the center, the center shall ensure that a lead paint risk assessment is conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, upon renewal of the center’s license. Violation Observed: Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required. |
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| 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-21 | 3A:52-5.3(r) |
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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: Per the Updated COVID-19 Standards Child Care Centers, issued 5.26.21, the center shall ensure that parents and children should maintain social distancing when in the outdoor screening area. |
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