Just Children Developmental Center

Facility staff #2, whose date of hire was 7/21/2025 did not have a completed State Police clearance on file at the time of inspection or verification that the clearance was requested at the time of hire. A State Police clearance was submitted on 8/21/2025 that was still pending. Facility staff #9 did not have the correct State Police and Child Abuse clearances. The State Police clearance on file was a volunteer clearance and the Child Abuse was for family childcare household members. There was not verification of a National Sex Offenders Registry clearance on file for facility staff #10. The disclosure statement for facility staff #13 was not dated as required.

At the time of inspection on 9/9/2025, facility staff #11 did not know the the names of the children in their assigned group.

A questionable health assessment was submitted during the renewal inspection for facility #1. It was determined the health assessment was not authentic and a health assessment was not conducted on the date listed on the health form.

At the time of inspection on 9/9/2025, Certification Representative observed electrical outlets missing a protective cover in rooms #1 and #4.

At the time of inspection on 9/9/2025 several areas in the facility that cleaning materials or other toxic materials were not kept in an area that was locked or made inaccessible to children. In room #1 there was hand sanitizer left out and reachable to children. In room #2 there was cleaning supplies in a cabinet near the back door that were not locked or made inaccessible. In room #7 there was disinfectant wipes that were left out and reachable to children. The closet in the indoor play area was unlocked and there was cleaning products that were on the floor and not made inaccessible.

At the time of inspection on 9/9/2025, Certification Representative observe a cabinet in room #3 that had mice excrement in it.

At the time of inspection on 9/9/2025, Certification Representative observed a tile by the back exit that was broken up and had small pieces.

Facility staff #2 and #3 did not have completed health assessments at the time of initial service at the childcare facility. The health assessments on file were completed after the staff began working with children. At the time of inspection, there was not verification of a current health assessment completed at least ever 24 months on file for facility staff #8, #11 and #12.

The health assessment on file for facility staff #4 did not include the health providers assessment of staff's suitability to provide childcare.

The fire drill logs on file did not specify the names of the facility persons who participated in the fire drills.

At the time of inspection on 9/9/2025, Certification Representative observed that a stove had been used and was still warm to touch. The area did not have a barrier to prevent children from entering the space where the stove is located.

At the time of inspection, there was not verification that facility staff #10 and #11 completed the required health and safety training within the first 90 days of hire.

At the time of inspection there was not verification of the completion of child service reports or another approved developmental assessment in the records of facility children #1 - #9.

The agreement forms for facility children #1, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

At the time of inspection the emergency contact and agreement forms were not updated at least once every six months for facility children #1, #4, #6, #7 and #8.

At the time of inspection, there was not verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility for facility staff #13.

At the time of inspection, the record for facility staff #4 did not include acceptable verification of education.

At the time of inspection there was not two written, nonfamily references in the file for facility staff #13

At the time of inspection, there was not verification that facility staff #4, #5, #8 and #9 had completed pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR as required.

At the time of inspection, there was not verification that facility staff #1, #5, #6, #7, #8, #10 and #11 completed 12 hours of childcare training annually.

At the time of inspection on 3/4/2025, Certification Representative observed that facility staff #1 who had a hire date of 12/16/2024, did not have a signed disclosure statement or an FBI clearance on file. There was not a receipt for the FBI clearance request and the NSOR clearance on file for facility staff #1 was completed until 2/25/2025. There was not an NSOR clearance on file for facility staff #3 who had a hire date of 8/19/2024. There was not a disclosure statement in the file for facility staff #2 and #4.

At the time of inspection on 3/4/2025, Certification Representative observed that a drawer in the back kitchen area had a chef style knife which was not properly locked or made inaccessible to children. * On 5/2/2025, Certification Representative observed a drawer in the front kitchen area that contained two knives which were not locked or made inaccessible to children. *On 5/15/2025, Certification Representative observed a chef style knife on the counter in the back kitchen area that was not properly locked or made inaccessible to children.

At the time of inspection on 3/4/2025, Certification Representative observed several electrical outlets in the indoor play space that did not have protective receptacle covers on them while children were playing in the area.

At the time of inspection on 3/4/2025, Certification Representative observed several areas in the child care facility that had cleaning supplies and other toxic materials that were not locked or made inaccessible to children. These areas included the front kitchen, back kitchen and the closet in the toddler room which contained cleaning products. Hand sanitizer on the desk in a preschool room and paint in a closet near the back kitchen.

At the time of inspection on 3/4/2025, Certification Representative observed two classrooms that were missing emergency contact information for two children who were in the room.

At the time of inspection on 3/4/2025, Certification Representative observed that emergency contact information in several classrooms was not updated at least once every six months as required.

At the time of inspection on 7/30/2024, Certification Representative observed a side door propped open and unattended with no barrier to prevent entry or exit of the building.

At the time of inspection, both facility staff #1 and #2 were beyond the provisional hire period and did not have out-of-state clearances on file. There was documentation in both records that indicated a New Jersey address within the past 5 years. Facility staff #3 and # 4 did not have a completed FBI clearances on file. Facility staff #3 did not have the results of the FBI clearance and the FBI clearance for facility staff #4 was missing the rap sheet. The State Police clearance for facility staff #4 was still pending. * During a follow-up visit on 9/12/2024, Facility staff #3 was working in the facility and there was not a completed FBI clearance on file.

At the time of inspection on 7/30/2024, Certification Representative observed a preschool child was not properly supervised. The child left the classroom to use a bathroom that was in another area without being supervised by a staff person.

At the time of inspection on 7/30/2024, Certification Representative observed that there were cabinets in both of the kitchen areas and a cabinet under a bathroom sink near the infant room that had cleaning products that were not locked or made inaccessible. *During a follow-up visit on 9/12/2024, Certification Representative observed the mop closet was unlocked with cleaning products on the floor and a closet in the hallway was unlocked with building/house paint that was not made inaccessible.

At the time of inspection on 7/30/2024, Certification Representative observed three different diapering situations with three different staff and staff did not wash their hands or the child's hands after diaper changes.

At the time of inspection, facility staff #5 did not have a current health assessment on file as required at the time of initial service.

At the time of inspection, facility staff #3 did not complete the required health and safety training with 90 days of hire.

The facility has more than 90 children enrolled and only has two qualified group supervisors. *At a follow-up visit on 9/12/2024, it was noted the facility still did not have the required number of group supervisors working at the facility.

The emergency contact form for facility child #3 did not include the addresses of all release individuals.

At the time of inspection on 7/30/2024, Certification Representative observed several emergency contact forms in a few classrooms that were not updated at least every 6 months. * During the follow-up visit on 9/12/2024, Certification Representative observed some children's emergency contact forms in classrooms that were missing or not updated within the last 6 months.

The emergency contact forms for facility children #1, #2 and #4 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first-aid.

Facility staff #2 did not have acceptable pediatric first aid and pediatric cpr training within 90 days of hire.

At the time of inspection, facility staff #2 and #3 did not have a minimum of 12 clocks hours of child care training on file.

Based on investigation on 8/31/2023, it was determined that a staff person's child under the age of 16 was assisting with children in classrooms.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 observed staff person #1's state police clearance is for volunteer purposes. Observed staff person #2's child abuse clearance is for volunteer purposes. Corrected on site 7/12/2023.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 observed a first aid kit child accessible in room #7 Pre K1. Corrected on site 7/12/2023.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 observed a broken mirror on the wall in room #2 Young 3's.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 observed damaged paint in room #7 Pre K 1.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 observed the couch was ripped in room #5 Pre Toddler.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 observed child #2 and #3's agreement did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Corrected on site 7/12/2023.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 observed child #1's agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Corrected on site 7/12/2023.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 observed child #1, #3 and #4's agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission. Corrected on site 7/12/2023.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the health insurance policy number and the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Corrected on site 7/12/2023.

During the complaint investigation conducted on 4/12/20 the director stated that staff person #1 was heard by another staff person smacking child #1's back aggressively as he cried loudly.

During the complaint investigation conducted on 2/17/2023 observed there are 72 children enrolled at the facility. The director is in the Preschool room from 9:00AM to 12:00PM daily. During the physical site review observed there were 51 children present at the facility.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 1/19/2023 observed staff person #1 did not have child abuse clearance, National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) and mandated reporter training on file at the facility. Observed staff person #4 did not have FBI clearance, National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) and mandated reporter training on file at the facility.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 1/19/2023 observed a child asleep in a crib unsupervised while the two staff persons were at a different area feeding other children lunch.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 1/19/2023 observed staff in the infant room #8 both named the same child when asked who they were responsible for supervision of.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 1/19/2023 observed staff person #1 and #4 did not have individual records on file at the facility.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 1/19/2023 observed staff person #2's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 1/19/2023 observed staff person #3 did not have verification of professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire on file.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/7/2022 observed staff person #1's file contained the FBI clearance from the department of education and did not include the National Sex Offender Registry. Observed staff person #2's file did not contain the FBI clearance.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/7/2022 observed a large bouncy slide pool in the parking lot being used by children with no lifeguard on site.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/7/2022 observed staff #2's file contained the last emergency plan training conducted on 5/9/2021.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/7/2022 observed room #1 had a power surge extension cord that did not have protective receptacle covers placed in the outlets. Observed the gym did not have protective receptacle covers in the electrical outlet.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/7/2022 observed the first-aid kit in room #7 did not contain nonporous gloves.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/7/2022 observed room #2 had a broken tile on the floor. Observed room #5 is currently having the tile and carpet re-done.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/7/2022 observed the blue wall outside of the infant room had peeling pain. Observed chipped pain on the blue walls in room #8. Observed the gym bathroom had peeling paint above the sink.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/7/2022 observed the high chair table in the infant room's safety strap was not in use with a child sitting in it.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/7/2022 observed the refrigerators in the kitchen/resource room and room #6 did not contain thermometers.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/7/2022 observed room #10 did not have the written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space and a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/7/2022 observed child #6's health report did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/7/2022 observed staff person #3's adult health assessment did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/7/2022 observed staff person #4's adult health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/7/2022 observed staff person #2's Pediatric first-aid and CPR was done completely online. Observed staff person #5's Pediatric first-aid and CPR training expired on 2/18/2021.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/7/2022 observed child #5's agreement was not signed by the operator.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/7/2022 observed child #1's file did not contain a emergency contact information form.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/7/2022 observed child #2 and #6's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/7/2022 observed child #2 and #3's emergency contact information did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/7/2022 observed child #3's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/7/2022 observed child #4's emergency contact information was last signed on 12/17/2021. Observed child #6's emergency contact information was last signed on 1/3/2022.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/7/2022 observed child #6's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff and consent for transportation.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/7/2022 observed staff person #3's file contained 10 clock hours of child care training and staff person #5's file contained 8 clock hours of child care training.

During complaint investigation conducted on 4/22/2022 the assistant director stated that a child's mother walked in on staff person #1 restraining the child during nap time with her legs.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 4/20/2022 observed the facility does not currently have a director. Assistant director stated that the facility has not had a director since 1/2022.