Big Smiles Learning and Care

3A:52-5.3(p) · Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors.

Ensure that all indoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions in Toddler room 2. Secure the white bookcase and repair or replace the removable shelving.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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3A:52-3.4(a) · 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.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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3A:52-7.3(a) · (a) For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 1. Each child not enrolled in a public or private school shall have had a health examination performed by a health care provider within: i. Six months prior to admission, for children who are 2½ years of age or younger; or ii. One year prior to admission, for children above 2½ years of age. 2. 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): i. For children coming from other states or countries in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.6 and 4.7; and ii. For children who are in foster care or experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2). 3. For children enrolled in a public or private school, the center shall obtain a written statement from each child's parent indicating: I. That the child is in good health and can participate in the normal activities of the program; and ii. Any conditions or specific needs that may require special accommodations. 4. If immunizations are contraindicated for medical reasons, the center may choose to admit the child, provided that the parent submits to the center a written statement from a health care provider attesting to the following: i. The reason the immunization is medically contraindicated; and ii. The specific time period that the immunization is medically contraindicated. 5. A child shall be exempted from a physical examination, immunization, or medical treatment if the parent objects thereto in a written statement submitted to the center, signed by the parent, explaining how the examination, immunization, or medical treatment conflicts with the child’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. i. Religiously-affiliated centers shall have the authority to withhold or grant a religious exemption from the required immunization for children entering or attending their centers without challenge by any secular health authority, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.4. ii. The center shall maintain the parent’s written statement on file as part of the child’s record. 6. Those children with immunization exemptions may be excluded from the center by the Office of Licensing or the Department of Health during a vaccine-preventable disease outbreak or threatened outbreak, as determined by the State Commissioner of Health.

Ensure health records are maintained on file as required including Special Care Plans for 4 children.

Corrected by Jan 12, 2026

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3A:52-6.6(e) · The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall: 1. Reflect the provisions specified in (a) through (c) above and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.); 2. Be distributed to every staff member; and

Prepare a discipline policy that includes acceptable actions staff members may take when disciplining a child including, but not limited to, requiring children to remain silent or inactive for inappropriately long periods of time.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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3A:52-5.2(c) · If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. 6.3(a)2 If the center chooses to provide food, the center shall ensure that all food served to children is prepared by either: i. The center on-site or off-site; or ii. A caterer who is licensed, registered, certified, or otherwise approved, as appropriate, by the local or county health department or State Department of Health, as applicable.

Provide a current health certificate as required for the current food vendor.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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3A:52-4.6(d) · For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity.

Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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3A:52-4.6(b) · The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience.

Provide documentation that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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3A:52-4.1(d) · the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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3A:52-7.8(a)(4) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food; after toileting; after assisting a child in toileting; after caring for a child who appears to be sick; after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. 7.8(d)3- Staff members hands are washed after changing each diaper.

Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after assisting a child with toileting and after each diaper change in Toddler rooms 1 and 2.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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3A:52-7.8(a)(1) · 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; immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed; immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions; immediately after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and immediately after outdoor play. (2)for children under three months of age or for those children three months of age and older wherein hand washing with soap and running water may not be developmentally appropriate, the center may use an alternate means for hand washing, including but not limited to disposable baby wipes.

Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after having their diapers changed or using the toilet in Toddler rooms 1 and 2.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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3A:52-6.1(g)(2) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply:centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center.

Provide at least four different activity areas with at least four types of supplies and equipment for children under 18 months in the Infant room.

Corrected by Feb 25, 2026

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3A:52-5.3(m)(2) · Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.

Ensure that the emergency exit from the playground area is unobstructed.

Corrected by Jan 12, 2026

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3A:52-5.3(l)(4) · 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.

Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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3A:52-5.3(i)(8) · at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.

Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.

Corrected by May 15, 2026

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3A:52-5.3(d)(1) · a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained in all areas used by children, including, but not limited to, classrooms and bathrooms.

Ensure that a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit is maintained in all areas used by the children throughout the center.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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3A:52-5.3(a)(1) · (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the hole in the wall in the bathroom in room PK 4.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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3A:52-4.6(c)(3) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education

Provide documentation that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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3A:52-4.6(c)(1) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: or all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience.

Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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3A:52-4.5(a)(3) · 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; and job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.

Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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3A:52-4.4(a)(2) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age):a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.

Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers in the infant room.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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3A:52-4.11(a)(5) · When a person who is not required to complete a CHRI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

Ensure staff without a cleared CHRI are not left alone to supervise children at any time.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) · In addition to the items specified in (a)3 above, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use: iii. Diapering surfaces;

Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use in Toddler room 1.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(iii)(4) · Staff members who use disposable gloves during a diaper change shall dispose of these gloves after each use and shall wash their hands.

Ensure that staff using disposable gloves for diaper changes dispose of the gloves after each use and wash their hands after each diaper change in Toddler rooms 1 and 2.

Corrected by Jan 12, 2026

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3A:52-5.3(a)(1) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage.

Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks or seepage from the ceiling of the Toddler 2 Room.

Corrected by Jan 18, 2024

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3A:52-4.6(c)(1) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience.

Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

Corrected by May 29, 2024

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3A:52-4.6(a) · 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).

Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file an updated Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. The staff files were reviewed and are complete.

Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

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3A:52-5.2(a)(5) · 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.

Provide a current fire certificate as required.

Corrected by Sep 13, 2023

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3A:52-4.8(g)(1) · 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 documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used and the training topics reviewed by staff members during the annual orientation training are maintained on file at the center.

Corrected by Aug 17, 2023

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3A:52-5.2(c) · If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate.

Provide a current health certificate as required.

Corrected by Oct 23, 2023

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3A:52-5.2(a)(8) · The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center.

Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.

Corrected by Oct 23, 2023

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3A:52-5.3(a)(10) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children, specifically, the assorted chemical cleaners being stored under the sinks in both the Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 bathrooms.

Corrected by Sep 22, 2023

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3A:52-5.3(a)(13) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children.

Ensure that blinds are maintained in good repair and that all blind cords are inaccessible to the children. Replace the broken blinds in the Pre-K 3 Room.

Corrected by Aug 17, 2023

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3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · 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). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Ensure that all staff members and the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. 1/18/2024: Ensure that 1 staff member completes a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal.

Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

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3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · 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.

Ensure that all staff members and the sponsor representatives submit a CARI background check upon renewal.

Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

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3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) · 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.

Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.

Corrected by Jan 18, 2024

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3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) · The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office.

Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.

Corrected by Jul 20, 2023

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3A:52-6.8(a)(1) · The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment.

Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's name, address, birth date and date of enrollment. Obtain and maintain on file at the center all documents listed on the children's records checklist, specifically, the signed enrollment applications, health care provider's information, signed proof of receipt of policies, signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment, and a record of the parent's statement concerning the child's health.

Corrected by Aug 17, 2023

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3A:52-7.3(a)(2) · 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)

Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required.

Corrected by Jan 18, 2024

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3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · 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 store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1).

Ensure that the special care plan for 1 child's emergency medication is signed by the child's parent(s) and maintained on file at the center.

Corrected by Aug 17, 2023

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3A:52-3.4(a) · 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.

Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.

Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

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3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in the Toddler 1 Room.

Corrected by Sep 22, 2023

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3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) · 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

Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center.

Corrected by Oct 23, 2023

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3A:52-5.3(l)(4) · 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.

Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file.

Corrected by Oct 23, 2023

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3A:52-5.3(o)(1) · 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.

Ensure that at least two staff members have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center.

Corrected by Jan 18, 2024

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3A:52-5.3(p) · Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors.

Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Securely fasten the wall shelf located in the Pre-K 3 bathroom.

Corrected by Aug 17, 2023

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3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) · All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.

Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in the Pre-K 4 Room.

Corrected by Aug 17, 2023

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3A:52-5.3(b)(1) · Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.

Remove the overgrown vegetation from the outdoor play area.

Corrected by Aug 17, 2023

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3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.

Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Replace the stained ceiling tile in the Toddler 2 Room.

Corrected by Sep 22, 2023

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3A:52-5.3(a)(19) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.

Post the radon test results in a prominent location.

Corrected by Jan 18, 2024

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3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) · Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.

Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. 1/29/2025: Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance. A copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection was submitted and uploaded to the center's NJCCIS File Cabinet.

Corrected by Feb 12, 2025

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3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) · The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center.

Designate a director designee for whenever the director is not present at the center. Neither the director nor the director designee were present at the center.

Corrected by Jan 18, 2024

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3A:52-5.3(a)(15) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Clean the ceiling vents in all bathrooms throughout the center.

Corrected by Oct 24, 2024

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3A:52-5.3(a)(10) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children, specifically, the assorted chemical cleaners being stored in the Pre-K 3 bathroom. While the inspector was present, the assorted chemical cleaners were relocated to an area where they were inaccessible to the children.

Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

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3A:52-5.2(a)(5) · 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 at all times throughout the center. Repair or replace the inoperable emergency lighting located above the front emergency exit door by the Toddler 1 Classroom.

Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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3A:52-4.8(c) · The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.

Ensure that all staff members complete 12 hours of staff development annually.

Corrected by Nov 26, 2024

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3A:52-4.8(d)(1) · 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.

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

Corrected by Nov 26, 2024

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3A:52-4.6(a) · 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).

Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Obtain and maintain on file at the center all documents listed on the staff records checklist, specifically, the Mantoux test results and medical clearance for one staff member.

Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.

Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Replace the stained ceiling tiles located in the Toddler 2 Classroom and in the Infant Room.

Corrected by Oct 24, 2024

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3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: the center shall develop mutually with each child's parent(s) and follow a feeding plan regarding the feeding schedule, specific formula, breastfeeding arrangements and accommodations, and/or expressed breast milk, nutritional needs, and introduction of new food for each child.

Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan.

Corrected by Oct 24, 2024

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3A:52-6.8(a)(1) · The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment.

Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's name, address, birth date and date of enrollment.

Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

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3A:52-5.3(r) · 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.

Per the Updated COVID-19 Standards - Child Care Centers, ensure that information collected during the entry screening process is recorded on OOL’s Daily Log of Entry Health Screenings and Attendance Form and that staff, children, and visitors are denied entrance into the facility, as required. The COVID-19 screening questions are not being asked of anyone prior to entering the center and, consequently, the responses are not being recorded on the OOL’s Daily Log of Entry Health Screenings and Attendance Form.

Corrected by Feb 10, 2022

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3A:52-4.3(c) · The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): Age Staff/Child Ratio Under 18 months - 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:10 4 years - 1:12 5 years and older - 1:15

Based on Complaint #20146, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. 3/14/2022: (Recite) Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. There were 5 children, ages 4-8 months old, in the Infant Room being supervised by 1 staff member when 2 staff members were actually required.

Corrected by Feb 10, 2022

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3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) · The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center.

Ensure that the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times the director is not at the center.

Corrected by Feb 28, 2022

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3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) · The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office.

Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2022

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3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) · The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.

Based on Complaint #20146, ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times. The departure times for children are not being recorded on the center's daily time sheets.

Corrected by Feb 10, 2022

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3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) · The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked.

Based on Complaint #20146, ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center. The arrival and departure times for the director are not being recorded on the center's daily time sheets.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2022

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3A:52-4.5(c)(1) · The director shall be scheduled to work at the center at least 50 percent of the center’s daily operating hours.

Based on Complaint #20146, ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours. 2/10/2022 (Recite): Based on Complaint #20174, ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours. 2/28/2022: (Recite) Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours. 3/14/2022: (Recite) Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2022

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3A:52-5.2(a)(5) · 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. All three rear emergency exit egress areas leading from the center and the emergency exit egress area leading from the outdoor play area to the public walkway are obstructed due to snow cover. Remove the accumulated snow from all four emergency exit egress areas to ensure that they are unobstructed.

Corrected by Feb 1, 2022

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3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) · The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center.

Based on Complaint #20174, ensure that the director designee is on site at all times when the director is absent.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2022

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3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · 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). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the CHRI clearances for all newly hired staff members. 4/5/2022: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the CHRI clearances for 2 staff members.

Corrected by Nov 7, 2022

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3A:52-4.10(a)(1) · The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check.

Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff members within two weeks of hire. 4/5/2022: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the CARI clearances for both sponsor representatives.

Corrected by May 19, 2022

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3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) · 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.

Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s table of organization indicating lines of authority, responsibility and job descriptions of current staff and submit required documentation for any credentialed staff on the table of organization that have not been approved in NJCCIS.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2022

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3A:52-4.8(e) · Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d).

Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL within 90 days of hire.

Corrected by May 19, 2022

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3A:52-5.2(a)(5) · 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.

Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s current Fire Safety Inspection Certificate.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2022

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3A:52-5.2(a)(8) · The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center.

Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s current Life Hazard Use Certificate of Registration applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served.

Corrected by May 19, 2022

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3A:52-4.6(a) · 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).

Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s staff records checklist. Ensure Orientation training includes all required components and the date for completion of Orientation Training is documented; staff 18 years of age and older that do not have a cleared CHRI have an appointment date documented; and that all staff, including the sponsor/sponsor representative submitted a CARI for Renewal and indicate the date cleared (or date submitted if not yet cleared). 4/5/2022: A current staff records checklist was submitted and uploaded to the NJCCIS File Cabinet. Ensure that 7 staff members complete and submit their Mantoux Test Results. Ensure that 6 staff members complete and submit their record of a medical exam. Ensure that 1 staff member completes and submits their receipt of center policies sign-off form.

Corrected by Nov 7, 2022

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3A:52-4.6(b)(1) · The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience.

Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the education credentials for the new center director.

Corrected by May 19, 2022

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3A:52-5.3(r) · 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.

Per the Updated COVID-19 Standards - Child Care Centers, submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center's written COVID-19 Screening Policy. 4/5/2022: Based on the Updated COVID-19 Standards for Child Care Centers dated March 4, 2022, this violation is no longer applicable.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2022

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3A:52-5.3(n)(1) · Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable.

Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s fire drill log for a period of at least 90 days.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2022

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3A:52-5.3(b)(7) · Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. The mesh fabric underneath the resilient surfacing on the outdoor play area is visible and presents a potential tripping hazard for the children. 3/14/2022: Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. The mesh fabric underneath the resilient surfacing on the outdoor play area is visible and presents a potential tripping hazard for the children.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2022

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3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(ii) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include the date and time the illness, symptoms of illness or diseases were observed at the center.

Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s illness log for a period of at least 30 days.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2022

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3A:52-3.4(a) · 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.

Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s current comprehensive general liability insurance policy.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2022

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3A:52-5.2(a)(5) · 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 at all times throughout the center. Repair or replace the inoperable emergency lighting above the emergency exit door in the Toddler 2 Classroom.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2022

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3A:52-4.3(c) · The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): Age Staff/Child Ratio Under 18 months - 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:10 4 years - 1:12 5 years and older - 1:15

Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. There were 5 children, ages 7-12 months old, in the Infant Room being supervised by 1 staff member when 2 staff members were actually required.

Corrected by Jun 9, 2022

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3A:52-5.3(i)(8) · Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located.

Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.

Corrected by Sep 8, 2022

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3A:52-7.6(a)(1) · The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child is bitten and the skin is broken.

Based on Complaint #21412, ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child is bitten and the skin is broken. Submit a signed Memorandum of Understanding acknowledging that, going forward, parents will be notified immediately when a child is bitten and the skin is broken. 11/12/2022: The violation has been abated as it is not applicable to Complaint #21412.

Corrected by Nov 12, 2022

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3A:52-7.6(a)(2) · The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head.

Based on Complaint #21412, ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. Submit a signed Memorandum of Understanding acknowledging that, going forward, parents will be notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head.

Corrected by Dec 8, 2022

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3A:52-4.8(a)(2) · Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.

Based on Complaint #21412, retrain all staff members on instances of when the immediate notification of an injury to a child's parent(s) is required, specifically, when a child has been bitten and the skin is broken, as well as, when a child sustains a head or facial injury.

Corrected by Dec 8, 2022

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3A:52-5.3(c)(1) · Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields.

Replace the missing ceiling light cover located in the kitchenette.

Corrected by Oct 4, 2021

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3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.

Replace the bowing and stained ceiling tile located in the toddler 2 bathroom.

Corrected by Oct 4, 2021

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3A:52-5.3(c)(2) · Lighting requirements are as follows: during program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source.

Replace the missing fluorescent tubes to the ceiling light fixture located in the kitchenette.

Corrected by Oct 4, 2021

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3A:52-4.6(a) · 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).

Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet an updated staff records checklist which indicates the date in which the CARI's for renewal were submitted for 4 staff members.

Corrected by Apr 12, 2021

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3A:52-5.2(a)(5) · 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.

Repair or replace the inoperable emergency lighting above the 2 front entrance doors in the waiting area and above the Toddler 2 Classroom door.

Corrected by Apr 12, 2021

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3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · 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). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the CHRI clearance for 1 staff member.

Corrected by Apr 12, 2021

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3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · 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 renewal CARI clearances for 4 staff members are currently pending.

Corrected by Apr 12, 2021

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3A:52-5.3(a)(19) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.

Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s Radon Testing Report, conducted within 5 years in every room on the lowest floor used by children.

Corrected by Jan 20, 2022

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3A:52-5.3(b)(7) · Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

Secure the exposed areas of mesh lining under the resilient surfacing located on the playground as it poses a potential tripping hazard for the children.

Corrected by Apr 23, 2021

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3A:52-5.3(c)(2) · Lighting requirements are as follows: during program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source.

Repair or replace the inoperable ceiling lights located in the second floor emergency egress stairwell.

Corrected by Apr 12, 2021

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3A:52-5.3(h)(2)(i) · Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center is located in a building constructed after 1978.

Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s lead paint inspection report or current lead paint risk assessment.

Corrected by Sep 14, 2021

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3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) · Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.

Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s NJ DCF Drinking Water Checklist and Statement of Assurance along with documentation that the center (supplied by a community water system) completed water testing conducted by a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) certified lab for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50% of all indoor water faucets used by the center. 9/14/2021: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s NJ DCF Drinking Water Checklist. The center's NJ DCF Drinking Water Statement of Assurance along with documentation that the center completed water testing were submitted and have been uploaded to the center's NJCCIS File Cabinet.

Corrected by Oct 4, 2021

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3A:52-5.3(b)(7) · Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

RECITE: Secure the exposed areas of mesh lining under the resilient surfacing located on the playground as it poses a potential tripping hazard for the children.

Corrected by Oct 4, 2021

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3A:52-5.3(b)(1) · Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.

Remove the overgrown vegetation from the emergency exit egress for the outdoor play area.

Corrected by Oct 4, 2021

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3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i) · the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering.

Identify the source of the leak in the toddler 2 children's bathroom and take necessary action to repair the leak.

Corrected by Oct 19, 2021

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3A:52-7.6(a)(1) · The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child is bitten and the skin is broken.

Based on Complaint #19539, submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a Memorandum of Understanding which states that the center shall immediately notify a child's parent(s) when a child is bitten and the skin is broken.

Corrected by Sep 14, 2021

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3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) · The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center.

Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a Memorandum of Understanding reaffirming the center's adherence to the requirement that the director or the director's designee shall be on premises at all times when the center is operating and that the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center.

Corrected by Sep 14, 2021

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3A:52-5.2(a)(5) · 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 the emergency exit egress for the outdoor play area is unobstructed and that access to a three-foot-wide aisle is provided. There are storage items and supplies from a neighboring business obstructing access from the emergency exit egress to the public walkway.

Corrected by Oct 4, 2021

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3A:52-4.8(a)(2) · Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.

Based on Complaint #19539, retrain all staff members on incident reporting and documentation and of instances of when the immediate notification of a child’s injury to a parent is required.

Corrected by Sep 14, 2021

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3A:52-4.3(a)(1) · 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.

Develop and implement a method to keep track of all children and ensure that staff members are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. A staff member in the Toddler 2 classroom was unaware of the number of children in their care.

Corrected by Oct 19, 2021

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3A:52-5.3(m)(2) · Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.

Arrange the cribs to provide access to an unobstructed 3-foot wide aisle.

Corrected by Oct 19, 2021

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3A:52-4.8(c) · The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.

Ensure that 1 regularly scheduled staff member completes a total of 12 hours of annual training.

Corrected by Feb 22, 2021

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3A:52-4.8(d)(1) · 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.

Ensure that the center's director, head teacher, and group teacher complete a total of 20 hours of annual training.

Corrected by Feb 22, 2021

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3A:52-4.8(a)(2) · Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.

Based on a complaint, retrain all staff members on the center's TV/computer/video policy.

Corrected by Sep 5, 2019

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3A:52-5.3(i)(8) · Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located.

Corrected by May 14, 2019

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3A:52-4.3(a) · 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.

Based on a complaint, ensure that children are directly supervised by a staff member at all times throughout the center. 4/18/19: Ensure that children are directly supervised by a staff member at all times throughout the center. A staff member in the Pre-K-3 Room was observed leaving seventeen 2 1/2 to 4 year old children unattended as she escorted 1 child to the bathroom during nap time.

Corrected by May 24, 2019

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3A:52-4.3(d) · The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in 3A:52-4.3(d) 1, 2, and 3 are met: Age Staff/Child Ratio Under 18 months - 1:10 18 months to under 2 ½ years - 1:12 2 ½ years and above - 1:20

Maintain required staff to meet ratios in the Toddler 2 Room. There were fourteen 1.5 to 2 year old children being supervised by 1 staff member during nap time when 2 were actually required.

Corrected by May 24, 2019

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3A:52-4.6(c)(1) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience.

Hire and submit education/training experience for the Head Teacher.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2019

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3A:52-4.3(c) · The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): Age Staff/Child Ratio Under 18 months - 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:10 4 years - 1:12 5 years and older - 1:15

RECITE: Based on a complaint, maintain required staff to meet ratios in the Infant Room, the Toddler 2 Room, and the Pre-K-4 Room at all times. 3/28/19: Based on a complaint, maintain required staff to meet ratios in the Infant Room, the Toddler 1 Room, the Toddler 2 Room, and the Pre-K-4 Room at all times. 5/24/19: Maintain required staff to meet ratios in the Infant Room at all times. There were seven 6 to 11 month old children being supervised by 1 staff member when 2 were actually required. 7/11/19: Based on information, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2019

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3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) · The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center.

RECITE: At the time of the inspection the director was not present at the center nor was the director's designee. Ensure that either the director or director's designee is present at the center at all times and that the director's designee has access to the center files.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2019

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3A:52-4.3(a) · 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.

Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named staff failed to adequately supervise a named child and the named child placed discarded food from the garbage can into his mouth unnoticed.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2019

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3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · 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). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

RECITE: There is 1 CHRI clearance currently pending for 1 newly hired staff member. 7/11/19: There are 6 CHRI clearances currently pending.

Corrected by Jul 30, 2019

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3A:52-4.8(a)(1) · Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).

Based on a complaint, retrain all staff members on supervision. 7/11/19: Based on information, retrain all staff members on the center's supervision policy.

Corrected by Sep 5, 2019

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3A:52-4.6(a) · 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).

Obtain and maintain on file at the center all documents listed on the staff records checklist, specifically, the Mantoux test results, medical clearances, signed employment applications and criminal disclosure statements for 4 newly hired staff members. 7/11/19: 1.) Obtain and maintain on file at the center all documents listed on the staff records checklist, specifically, the Mantoux test results, medical clearances, signed employment applications and criminal disclosure statements for all staff members. 2.) Update the staff records checklist to include all of the center's current staff members.

Corrected by Sep 5, 2019

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3A:52-4.8(a)(3) · Topics of orientation training shall include implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4.

Based on a complaint, retrain all staff members on staff/child ratios. 7/11/19: Based on information, retrain all staff members on maintaining adequate staff/child ratios.

Corrected by Sep 5, 2019

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3A:52-4.10(a)(1) · The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check.

There are 10 CARI clearances currently pending. 7/30/19: There are 8 CARI clearances currently pending.

Corrected by Sep 5, 2019

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3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) · The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child.

Cease the use of blankets in sleeping equipment for children under 12 months of age in the Infant Room.

Corrected by Sep 5, 2019

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3A:52-4.6(c)(3)(i) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education one year of teaching experience in a group program for children under six years of age, which may include supervised practice teaching and/or student teaching.

Provide education/training experience for the Group Teacher.

Corrected by Sep 14, 2019

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3A:52-4.8(g)(3) · 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. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b).

Obtain and maintain on file at the center the signatures of all staff members attesting to their completion of the required annual orientation training.

Corrected by Sep 30, 2019

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3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) · The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office.

Ensure that the director's designee completes staff development in Understanding Licensing Regulations within 90 days of hire.

Corrected by Nov 25, 2019

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3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(iii) · Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center operate in violation of the written conditions on its license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval including, but not limited to, capacity or age restrictions for specific classrooms.

Operate within each room’s capacity and comply with written conditions on the license. There were 32 children ages 2.5-4 years old on the second floor when, as is specified on the written conditions of the license, the center is only permitted to have a total of 28 children occupy the second floor at any given time.

Corrected by Nov 25, 2019

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3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) · The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center.

RECITE: Designate someone in the center to carry out the director’s responsibilities when the director is absent, and ensure that the director’s designee is on site at all times and does not have full-time classroom responsibilities when the director is not present.

Corrected by Nov 25, 2019

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3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(iii) · Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center operate in violation of the written conditions on its license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval including, but not limited to, capacity or age restrictions for specific classrooms.

RECITE: Operate within each room's capacity and comply with written conditions on the license. There were 30 children, ages 2.5-4 years old, on the second floor when, as is specified on the license, the center is only permitted to have a total of 28 children occupy the second floor at any given time.

Corrected by Jan 21, 2020

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3A:52-4.3(c) · The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): Age Staff/Child Ratio Under 18 months - 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:10 4 years - 1:12 5 years and older - 1:15

RECITE: Maintain required staff to meet ratios. There were 14 four year old children in the Pre-K-4 Room being supervised by 1 staff member when 2 staff members were actually required. 1/21/2020: Maintain required staff to meet ratios. There were 6 children, ages 8-12 months old, in the Infant Room being supervised by 1 staff member when 2 staff members were actually required. There were 17 children, ages 3.5-4 years, in the Pre-K-4 Room being supervised by 1 staff member when 2 staff members were actually required.

Corrected by Feb 20, 2020

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3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) · The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center.

RECITE: Designate someone in the center to carry out the director’s responsibilities when the director is absent, and ensure that the director’s designee is on site at all times and does not have full time classroom responsibilities when the director is not present.

Corrected by Feb 20, 2020

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3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) · The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office.

RECITE: Ensure that the director’s designee completes staff development in Understanding Licensing Regulations within 90 days of hire.

Corrected by Feb 20, 2020

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3A:52-6.4(b)(1) · The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that

Provide 1 evacuation crib for every group of 4 or less non-ambulatory children currently enrolled at the center. Ensure that the evacuation crib complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2020

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3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) · Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity.

RECITE: Operate within the center’s licensed capacity and within each room’s capacity. Comply with written conditions on the license. There were 31 children, ranging in ages from 2.5-5 years old, occupying the second floor when only 28 children are permitted to occupy the second floor at any given time.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2020

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3A:52-5.3(m)(2) · Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.

Ensure that all Pack N' Plays used for rest or sleep located in the Infant Room are arranged so as to provide a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2020

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3A:52-4.5(c)(1) · The director shall be scheduled to work at the center at least 50 percent of the center’s daily operating hours.

Corrected by Sep 11, 2020

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3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) · The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked.

Provide daily attendance records including the arrival and departure times for the center director and the director's designee.

Corrected by Sep 11, 2020

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3A:52-4.8(c) · The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.

Ensure that 3 newly hired staff members complete a total of 12 hours of annual training. 7/11/19: Ensure that all regularly scheduled staff members complete a total of 12 hours of annual training.

Corrected by Feb 17, 2021

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3A:52-4.8(d)(4) · 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 legal issues, including ADA guidelines.

Ensure that the center's director, director's designee, head teacher, and group teacher complete a total of 20 hours of annual training.

Corrected by Feb 17, 2021

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3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) · The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center.

RECITE: Ensure that the director's designee does not have full time classroom responsibilities when the director is not present. Ensure that the director’s designee has access to the center’s records and files when the director is not present. Submit to the Office of Licensing a written Memorandum of Understanding which communicates that, going forward, the director's designee will not have full-time classroom responsibilities when the director is not present and that the director's designee will have access to the center’s records and files when the director is not present. 2/20/2020: Submit to the Office of Licensing a written Memorandum of Understanding which communicates that, going forward, the director's designee will not have full-time classroom responsibilities when the director is not present and that the director's designee will have access to the center’s records and files when the director is not present.

Corrected by Feb 1, 2021

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