An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate.

Ensure the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. At time of inspection fire panel was in system trouble mode. The owner fixed the phone line and a call was placed to their monitoring service who confirmed they were able to receive a signal. Upon leaving the center, the fire panel was in normal mode.

3A:52-5.2(b) · Corrected Aug 26, 2025

Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.

Cease the use of pacifier straps in room 3.

3A:52-6.4(i) · Corrected Sep 26, 2025

The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.

Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Policy expired on 1-16-25

3A:52-3.4(a) · Corrected Sep 26, 2025

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.

In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.

Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.

3A:52-4.8(d)(1) · Corrected Oct 24, 2024

For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, the center shall provide for the direct involvement of parents of enrolled children in the center's operation and activities by holding individual parent/staff conferences semi-annually and upon request of the parent or staff member(s) to discuss the child’s needs and progress.

Ensure that the center provides parent/staff conferences semi-annually and upon request.

3A:52-6.8(h)(3)(ii) · Corrected Oct 24, 2024

For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces.

Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use.

3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) · Corrected Oct 24, 2024

For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e)

Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

Ensure that all vent and fan covers are free of dust throughout the center.

3A:52-5.3(a)(15) · Corrected Aug 18, 2023

The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.

Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable in Room #4.

3A:52-5.2(a)(5) · Corrected Jul 14, 2023

The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.

Ensure that all staff complete orientation training annually and that documentation or a copy of all materials used are maintained on file at the center.

3A:52-4.8(g)(1) · Corrected Sep 20, 2023

When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member.

The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.

Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable.

3A:52-5.2(a)(5) · Corrected Apr 11, 2022

The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall reflect the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) through (c) and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.).

As per the directive emailed on 4/23/21, upload to NJCCIS, email or provide written copies of the center's policy on positive guidance and discipline.

3A:52-6.6(e)(1) · Corrected Aug 9, 2021

The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.

As per the directive emailed on 4/23/21, upload to NJCCIS, email or provide written copies of the center's comprehensive general liability policy.

3A:52-3.4(a) · Corrected Aug 9, 2021

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).

As per the directive emailed on 4/23/21, upload to NJCCIS, email or provide written copies of the center's Staff Records Checklist. Ensure that each box is not checked off as complete unless all of the required documents are complete.

3A:52-4.6(a) · Corrected Sep 23, 2021

The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.

The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

Based on complaint, ensure school - aged children and staff wear masks and adhere to proper social distancing practices as required by Executive Order #149.

3A:52-5.3(r) · Corrected Feb 25, 2021

The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

Based on complaint #18887, staff are not encouraging school aged children to wear masks, whenever feasible.

3A:52-5.3(r) · Corrected Feb 25, 2021

The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

Staff in Room 2 reported having 9 children in attendance, however 8 children were present.

3A:52-4.3(a)(1) · Corrected Jan 8, 2021

The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children.

Staff needs to provide adequate supervision in Room 1; 2 school aged children were in an enclosed loft space and the staff were unaware of their activities.

Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.

3A:52-5.3(l)(4) · Corrected May 29, 2019

Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water before intake of food.

Ensure children wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before the intake of food in Classroom 4.

3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) · Corrected May 21, 2019

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.

3A:52-5.3(o)(1) · Corrected May 21, 2019