Montessori Learning Center

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(2) — Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training.

Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training. Regulation: The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee: shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center and shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office of Licensing.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. At time of inspection, diaper cream was found in the bathroom by Room 1. Per inspector's request, diaper cream was moved out of reach of the children.

Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. At time of inspection, diaper cream was found in the bathroom by Room 1. Per inspector's request, diaper cream was moved out of reach of the children. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) — Test for the presence of radon gas as required in playroom on basement level.

Test for the presence of radon gas as required in playroom on basement level. Regulation: 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed. Bookshelves in Room 2 and Room 5 are obstructing the exit doors.

Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed. Bookshelves in Room 2 and Room 5 are obstructing the exit doors. Regulation: Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) — Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary.

Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(2) — Repair or replace torn sleep mats in Room 1.

Repair or replace torn sleep mats in Room 1. Regulation: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. ii. Each cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. An additional covering shall be provided for use as a covering for each child. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be:(1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)1.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(4) — Ensure that all people who work with the children and are not required to complete a CARI background check are directly supervised by a cleared staff member and not left alone with the children. A therapist was observed to be w

Ensure that all people who work with the children and are not required to complete a CARI background check are directly supervised by a cleared staff member and not left alone with the children. A therapist was observed to be working alone with a child in room 5. Regulation: When a person who is not required to complete a CARI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(5) — Ensure that all people who work with the children and are not required to complete a CHRI background check are directly supervised by a cleared staff member and not left alone with the children. A therapist was seen to be worki

Ensure that all people who work with the children and are not required to complete a CHRI background check are directly supervised by a cleared staff member and not left alone with the children. A therapist was seen to be working alone with a child in room 5. Regulation: 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). When a person who is not required to complete a CHRI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) — Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head.

Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. Regulation: The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) — Based on complaint #23679 this center needs to ensure appropriate staff action at all times throughout the center.

Based on complaint #23679 this center needs to ensure appropriate staff action at all times throughout the center. Regulation: The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive.