Countryside Daycare and Preschool

An unannounced complaint inspection occurred at the facility. Through staff interviews, it was revealed that on 5/29/26, Staff #1 intervened when they thought Child #1 was going to attack another child. During this intervention, it was determined that Staff #1 pushed the child to the ground, resulting in Child #1 hitting their head off a child bouncer in the outdoor play area.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The CPSL and regulation require staff to update their clearances at least every 60 months. Staff #2 did not update their clearances at least every 60 months and worked in child care during the lapse in clearances: state police (previous 9/27/20, current 10/2/25), child abuse (previous 10/1/20, current 10/8/25), FBI (previous 10/3/20, current 10/6/25) and the NSOR (previous 11/6/19, current 1/23/25).

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Regulation requires staff to participate in annual fire safety training. Staff #1 did not participate in annual fire safety training (previous 1/17/25, current 2/11/26). Staff # 3 completed fire safety training on 10/30/25. This training was not completed within this staff's annual date of hire.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The CPSL requires staff to update their clearances every 60 months. The following staff did not update their clearances every 60 months: Staff #1 NSOR (previous 11/19/19, current 1/15/25), Staff #2 NSOR (previous 11/6/19, current 1/23/25). The CPSL requires staff to apply for and receive appropriate clearances before being hired as a provisional hire. Staff #3 did not apply for or receive the state police clearance or the NSOR prior to being hired as a provisional hire. Staff #3 did not receive their state police clearance until 8/7/24 and did not apply for the NSOR until 7/30/24 and did not receive the NSOR until 8/6/24. Staff #4 did not apply for or receive the NSOR clearance prior to being hired appropriately as a provisional hire. Staff #4 did not apply for the NSOR until 8/12/24 and did not receive the NSOR until 8/21/24. Staff #6 did not receive did not apply for or receive the child abuse clearance prior to being hired appropriately as a provisional hire. Staff #6 did not apply for the child abuse clearance until 10/8/24 and did not receive the…

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training. Staff #5 completed this training on 9/25/24.

An inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire safety system testing log was conducted. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least every 30 days. The following test did not occur at least every 30 days: 8/11/23 - 9/11/23 12/8/23 - 1/8/24.

An inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to renew their pediatric first aid and CPR training before it expires. Staff #1 had pediatric first aid/CPR training that expired on 3/22/23 and this staff did not update their training until 6/6/23.

During unannounced complaint investigation on 10/20/22 upon arrival at 1:18 pm, CR spoke with Staff Person # 1 on the playground. Staff # 1 told CR that the director was on lunch break. Staff # 1 let CR into the facility to check on the groups that were resting/napping. CR went to the infant room first. The door was closed. When CR entered the room, the lights were off and there were 3 infants in Pack & Plays and no staff person in the room. Staff person # 2 came into the infant room while CR was in the room. CR explained purpose of visit and asked Staff # 2 why the infants were alone in the room. Staff # 2 stated that a staff person recently resigned and there was not enough staff to cover breaks. CR explained to Staff # 2 that none of the children can be left alone at any time. Staff # 2 stated that the toddler teacher was supervising the infants in addition to the toddlers. The door to the toddler room was also closed. CR went in and spoke with Staff # 3 who was in the room alone with 2 YT, 5 OT, and 3 PS totaling 10 children that were napping. Staff # 3 stated that they would look in on the infants every 5 minutes.

During unannounced complaint investigation on 10/20/22, STAFF #2,3,4 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #2&3 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS-approved trainer and a PQAS-approved curriculum. Staff #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: CCDBG Health & Safety and Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS-approved trainer and a PQAS-approved curriculum.

During unannounced complaint investigation on 10/20/22 CR reviewed all new staff files. Staff #2 (see code sheet for start date) lived in NJ within the past 5 years and does not have required out of state clearances. Staff #1,2,4 (see code sheet for start dates) do not have verification letter from NSOR or a copy of request application for NSOR. Staff # 1 does not have an FBI clearance or a receipt confirming application for the fingerprinting. STAFF # 2&3 are employed more than 45 days (see code sheet for start dates).

During unannounced complaint investigation on 10/20/22 during naptime there were 10 cots being used The cots did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides of each cot. The space between cots varied from 6 inches to 18 inches.

Staff # 4 (see code sheet for start date) did not have a health assessment or results of a tuberculin skin test in file.

STAFF #2 & 3 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS-approved trainer and a PQAS-approved curriculum. STAFF #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet): CCDBG Health & Safety and Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS-approved trainer and a PQAS-approved curriculum.