Description: Our purpose at Winding Brook School is to create a warm and loving atmosphere for little children to learn and grow. For more than four decades, we have provided a unique and enriching program for children ages two through six years old.
We realize that these early years are the most crucial in the life of a child. Their ability to absorb information is at it's peak, and their curiosity is insatiable. During this period, a child's whole intellectual being is established. We have selected the finest materials and wonderfully dedicated teachers who enable the children to satisfy this need. A child's play at Winding Brook School is purposeful, and aimed at learning rather than simply amusement.
Children should be given every opportunity to gain knowledge. We believe it is the responsibility of the adults in their world to provide them with the experiences necessary for this to happen. Winding Brook School is the perfect place to make this happen. With the support of their parents, and without pressure, our little ones are exposed to a whole new world of reading, math, and science. Music, art, and language are integral parts of their day. The children are successful and confident, and proud of their accomplishments. Not only do we want them to feel safe and nurtured when they are in our care, our goal is for them to learn to love school...and be inspired to learn.
While the nurturing of a child's emotional and social development is the most important aspect of early childhood education, we believe we offer much more than that at Winding Brook School. Our mission is to instill a lifelong love of 'knowledge-seeking' in our little ones, and we invite parents to share in this joy of learning with their children. Together, we'll help each child realize their own wonderful uniqueness, and to respect this quality in all living things.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2022-10-11 | 2022-11-14 | 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: Ensure all expired medications are replaced with current medications. |
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| 2022-10-11 | 2022-11-14 | 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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| 2022-10-11 | 2022-11-14 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) |
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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: Provide CHRIs for 2 staff members. |
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| 2021-06-23 | 2021-09-01 | 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: Submit for pending renewal the new Staff Records checklist complete with recent orientation training dates. |
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| 2021-06-23 | 2021-07-22 | 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: Submit for pending renewal - CARIs. |
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| 2021-06-23 | 2021-07-22 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) |
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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: Submit to NJCCIS filing cabinet - for pending renewal the Chris - fingerprints for all staff and sponsor. |
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| 2021-06-23 | 2021-07-22 | 3A:52-7.11(a)(1) |
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Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: the list of illnesses and symptoms of illness for which a child will be separated from the group and possibly sent home, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1©. Violation Observed: Submit to NJCCIS filing cabinet - for pending renewal the communicable disease policy. |
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| 2021-06-23 | 2021-07-22 | 3A:52-6.5(a)(1) |
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The center shall maintain on file and follow a written policy on the release of children, which shall include the provision that each child may be released only to the child's parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)3, to take the child from the center and to assume responsibility for the child in an emergency if the parent(s) cannot be reached. Violation Observed: Submit to NJCCIS filing cabinet - for pending renewal, the release policy. |
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| 2021-06-23 | 2021-07-22 | 3A:52-6.8(j)(1)(i) |
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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 the circumstances under which a child may be expelled. Violation Observed: Submit to NJCCIS filing cabinet - for pending renewal, the expulsion policy. |
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| 2021-06-23 | 2021-07-22 | 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: Submit to NJCCIS filing cabinet - for pending renewal declarations page of liability policy. |
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| 2021-06-23 | 2021-07-22 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7)(i) |
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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. centers that take children to a community playground shall ensure that the playground surfacing and all other elements comply with the Playground Safety Subcode before being used by the children. Violation Observed: Replenish mulch or provide equipment adhering to the playground safety code for fall zones on all playgrounds. |
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| 2021-06-23 | 2021-07-22 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) |
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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: Clean up sandboxes on playground. |
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| 2021-06-23 | 2021-12-01 | 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: Provide water testing for copper and lead and required paperwork for pending renewal. |
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| 2021-06-23 | 2021-09-01 | 3A:52-5.3(h)(2)(i) |
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Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center is located in a building constructed after 1978. Violation Observed: Provide lead paint testing and submit a lead free certificate for pending renewal. |
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| 2021-06-23 | 2021-07-22 | 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: Submit to NJCCIS filing cabinet - the fire drill log. |
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