Top-Notch Prep Academy LLC

Observed there were 2 cribs, which were being used by infants, which had loose crib sheets increasing the risk for SIDS.

Observed staff file #2 contained a criminal background clearance which was listed as request pending and an FBI fingerprint clearance which was applied for after starting in a facility person position. Observed staff file #3 contained a child abuse clearance which was dated more than 60 months ago.

Observed disinfecting spray accessible on the desk in the entrance way of the facility. Observed in the preschool room/area glass cleaner and disinfectant accessible to children due to an unlocked office door. Observed shaving cream, labeled "keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children on a low shelf in an unlocked closet. Observed bleach accessible to children in an unlocked room and gate not latched closed next to the eating area. Observed diaper cream, labeled "keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children in the unlocked diaper changing table in the older toddler diapering area.

Observed damaged drywall by the eating area used by children.

Observed in the older toddler room, 2 wooden chairs which had loose backs and legs.

Observed an infant sleeping in a pack n play which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides because of toys next to the pack n play.

Observed child files #3 and #4 did not contain written verification of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Observed hot dogs and string cheese in preschool lunches stored in their preschool cubbies and not refrigerated.

Observed a bottle in the infant/young toddler room which was not labeled with the child's name.

Observed staff file #1 and #4 did not contain documentation of 2 years of child care experience.

Observed the child service report for child file #4 did not have documentation of parental review of the service report.

Observed the agreements in child files #1 and #2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Observed child file #1did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Observed the infant/toddler room and in the small infant room did not have the emergency transportation plan posted conspicuously in the child care space.

Observed staff file #4 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Observed staff file #3 did not contain 12 clock hours of child care training within the previously completed anniversary year.

Observed staff files #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 contained incomplete disclosure forms or the facility used the wrong version of the disclosure statement. Observed staff file #1 contained a DHS FBI fingerprint clearance which was applied for after staff #1 first day working in a childcare position. Observed staff file #5, contained a NSOR verification letter which was applied for after staff #5 first day working in a childcare position. Observed staff file #6 contained an application for the NSOR verification letter which was dated on staff #6 first day working in a childcare position. Staff file #6 does not have a copy of the completed NSOR verification letter at the time of the inspection.

Observed sunscreen and shaving cream, both labeled "keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children in the preschool room in the bottom of a cubby and on a low shelf.

Observed the preschool room did not have a closed-plastic lined receptacle for tissues used by the children. Observed tissues and paper towels used by the staff and children in the infant/toddler room were placed in a trash receptacle which did not have a lid.

Observed the entrance door to the infant/toddler room did not close completely creating a pinch point when the door is not securely shut.

Observed a toy shelf in the infant/toddler room which was not securely anchored to the wall.

Observed staff files #1 and #5 did not contain an initial health assessment and have started providing initial service in the childcare setting. Observed staff file #6 contained an initial health assessment which was dated after staff #6 began providing initial service in the childcare setting.

Observed the most recent documented fire drill was conducted more than 60 days ago (12/13/24).

Observed staff files #2, #3, and #7 did not contain documentation of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years' experience with children.

Observed staff file #1, #2, #3, #5, and #6 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Observed staff files #4 and #7 did not contain documentation of completion of training in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Observed staff file #2 contained a CPSL required disclosure statement which wasn't dated to document that it was signed prior to providing care in the child care setting. Observed staff file #1 and #4 contained a criminal background clearance which was still in the request pending status. Observed staff file #1 contained a child abuse clearance and a NSOR verification letter which were both dated after providing care in the child care setting.

Observed the measured hot water temperature was 113 degrees in the bathrooms used by the children.

Observed 2 low shelves in the young toddler room which were not securely anchored. Observed 4 wooden chairs in the preschool room which had loose top back rungs.

Observed plastic bags accessible to older toddlers in an unlocked diaper changing table.

Observed child file #2 did not contain an exemption from immunization letter, which is written, signed, and dated by the parent for a missing set of immunizations.

Observed the plastic lined, hands-free cover can in the infant and the young toddler changing area were located in a position which did not allow the staff to immediately discard the soiled diaper.

Observed staff files #2 and #3 contained initial health assessments which were obtained after each staff had begun providing initial service in a childcare setting.

Observed the facility did not have a complete formula and infant feeding schedule obtained from the parent for the infants receiving care.

Observed child file #2, who has been in attendance for more than 60 days, did not contain an initial health assessment. Observed child file #4 contained an initial health assessment which was dated more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.

Observed children's files #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained original agreements.

Observed the emergency contact form for child file #4 did not contain the complete address for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Observed the emergency contact forms for the children were not in the gross motor room when the children were receiving care in that location.

Observed the rooms in the facility did not have an emergency transportation plan posted and the emergency transportation plan was not with the emergency contact forms which accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Observed an incident report in a child file which had not been copied and a copy placed in the facility incident report file.

The file for staff person #2 was observed to lack a New Jersey child abuse clearance. Staff person #2's file was also observed to lack a certificate of completion for Mandated reporter training. The file for staff person #3 was observed to lack a signed and dated Disclosure statement.

The facility was observed to have first aid kits in the Troll Land, Snack Tank, Infant room, Aerie Room, and Lego Land rooms that lacked soap. The facility was observed to lack a first aid kit in the upstairs conference room.

The facility was observed to have 6 glass door panels in the front lobby, and one in their Infant room that lacked a visual strip or other visual identification placed on the glass.

The files for staff persons #1, #2 and #3 were observed to lack a written health assessment, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis

The file for staff person #2 was observed to lack a certificate of completion of the Health and Safety (CCDBG) training.

The files for staff persons #1 and #3 were observed to lack verification of age.

The files for staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to lack a current certificate of competence in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

The files for staff persons #1 and #3 were observed to lack documentation of their address and telephone number.