Woodfern School Afterschool Program
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
AddressWoodfern Rd, Hillsborough, NJ, 08876
CountySomerset
Phone908-369-3491
Operating details
Capacity30
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/9/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High11
- Medium-High6
- Medium2
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
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Woodfern Rd, Hillsborough, NJ, 08876, HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 08876
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/9/2024
- High4
- Medium-High4
- Medium0
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2024
- High risk9/9/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) — Maintain medication records that include the following: child's name; parental authorization; name of medication or health care procedure; illness being treated; instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequenc
Maintain medication records that include the following: child's name; parental authorization; name of medication or health care procedure; illness being treated; instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency; the date and time medication was administered and the name or initials of the staff member who administered it; and any adverse effect the medication can have or has had on the child. A child has an inhaler which did not have a special care plan and ensure that the medication is out of the reach of other children. Regulation: 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 maintain on file a record of the following: the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures; the name of the medication or health care procedure; the condition for which the medication or health care procedure is being used; the instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency; the date and time medication or a health care procedure was administered to a child and the name or initials of the staff member who administered it; and any adverse effect the medication can have or has had on the child.
Corrected 11/13/2024 - Medium-Low risk9/9/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(f) — Ensure that the center has a written outline of daily activities.
Ensure that the center has a written outline of daily activities. Regulation: The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b) shall prepare and maintain on file a written outline of the center's daily activities, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(a) through (d) and (g) and (h).
Corrected 11/13/2024 - High risk9/9/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(2) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. The CARI clearances were no available at the program.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. The CARI clearances were no available at the program. Regulation: As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to conset to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediation terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Corrected 10/11/2024 - Medium-High risk9/9/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(vii) — Post a diagram depicting how the center is to be evacuated during emergencies from each classroom and the outdoor play area, and ensure that a copy is included in the center's emergency plan.
Post a diagram depicting how the center is to be evacuated during emergencies from each classroom and the outdoor play area, and ensure that a copy is included in the center's emergency plan. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area.
Corrected 10/11/2024 - Medium-High risk9/9/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii)(2) — Ensure that the center's written emergency plan includes a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location.
Ensure that the center's written emergency plan includes a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall develop a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location.
Corrected 11/13/2024 - Medium-High risk9/9/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) — Ensure evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location for evacuation that operates during the same operating hours as the center, and is within a safe walking distance or includes a written procedure for obtaini
Ensure evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location for evacuation that operates during the same operating hours as the center, and is within a safe walking distance or includes a written procedure for obtaining transportation to the location. Provide an alternate indoor location, include it on the emergency evacuation policy and train all staff. Ensure that the plan includes the 1st and last names of the staff. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall
Corrected 11/13/2024 - Medium-High risk9/9/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — Ensure that at least two staff member who have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at the center at all times. The 1st aid/CPR certificates were not available at the program.
Ensure that at least two staff member who have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at the center at all times. The 1st aid/CPR certificates were not available at the program. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 10/11/2024 - Medium-Low risk9/9/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(a) — Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. The staff checklist was not available at the program.
Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. The staff checklist was not available at the program. Regulation: 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).
Corrected 10/11/2024 - High risk9/9/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children. the training was not available at the program.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children. the training was not available at the program. Regulation: Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).
Corrected 10/11/2024 - High risk9/9/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(3) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. The CHRI clearances were not available at the program.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. The CHRI clearances were not available at the program. 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). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.
Corrected 10/11/2024
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$999/month
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About this daycare
- Location: HILLSBOROUGH, Somerset County
- Capacity: 30
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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