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714 Herbertsville Road, Brick NJ 08724 · License #170800229 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.2(d) · An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file 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, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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3A:52-4.1(d)(1) · The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: 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.
Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including CARI and CHRI background check clearances.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.10(a)(2) · As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to conset to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediation terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Center is missing 1 initial CARI.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.11(a)(3) · 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.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Center is missing 2 initial CHRIs and 2 CHRIs need to be updated because they are dated before 1/1/21.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(b) · Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(a)(9) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Maintain toilets, sinks, any and other plumbing fixtures in sanitary and operable condition. Provide missing protective caps on the exposed rusty screws on the urinal.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(b)(6) · Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.
Provide and maintain in good condition a fence for the outdoor play area. Fence surrounding playground has broken and rotting wood slats.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 the hanging cords in room 5, 6, 7 and 9 are secured and out of reach from the children..
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Ensure the mechanical ventilation in the bathroom and rooms 5, 8 and 9 is free of dust and debris.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 light fixtures are free of dust and debris.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.2(d) · An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file 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, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.8(k)(5) · The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the guidelines for appropriate conduct by staff members.
Ensure that the center's social media policy includes guidelines for appropriate conduct by staff.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.11(a)(1) · Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: the list of illnesses and symptoms of illness for which a child will be separated from the group and possibly sent home, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1©.
Maintain at the center and distribute to all families, the center's communicable disease management policy and ensure that it includes the list of symptoms for which a child will be excluded from the center.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 by state and local laws and regulations.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.6(b)(6) · The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: a written description of the following: the incident; the injury to the child; the names of witnesses to the incident; and the follow-up action taken by the center, including: application of first aid; and consultation or treatment by a licensed physician or other health care provider, if applicable.
Ensure accident report description includes: the incident; the injury to the child; the names of witnesses to the incident; and the follow-up action taken by the center including the type of notification to the parent and the time of notification.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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; the name(s), home and work address(es), home and work telephone number(s) and signature(s) of the parent(s); the name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of any person(s) authorized by the parent(s) to visit the child at the center and/or take the child from the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1; and the name, address, and telephone number of the child's health care provider; signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment; the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b); the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b).; health information for each child, as follows: for early childhood programs, a record of the child’s health examination and immunizations, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a); and for school-age child care programs, a record of the parent’s statement concerning the child’s health, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(b).
Complete and maintain on file a Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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; 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.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.6(e)(1) · The center shall develop and follow a written policy for parental notification if a method other than a telephone call is used at the center for parental notification. The center shall distribute a copy of this policy to the parent of each enrolled child and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of this policy.
Develop a written policy for parental notification of injuries if the center uses methods other than a telephone call; maintain on file a record of the signatures of staff and parents acknowledging receipt of the policy.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(l)(1) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating
Ensure that the center has complete written emergency plan that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Provide documentation for 1 lockdown drill.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 in room 7 are secured.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. There are 3 needed CHRI clearances. 5-1-23: 1 needed.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by May 1, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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).
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. Documentation for 4 staff needed. 5-1-23: 1 needed.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jul 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 within two weeks of hire. There are 2 needed CARI clearances.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Upload into center's file cabinet in NJCCIS, the sponsor and all current staff CHRI background checks.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2021
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.9(a) · The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14.
Per the NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order #149, ensure that children wash their hands with soap and water after each meal and before going home at the end of the day.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Upload into center's file cabinet in NJCCIS, a current fire certificate.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Upload into center's file cabinet in NJCCIS, a current Life Hazard Certificate.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Conduct radon testing in all classrooms used by children on the lowest level and upload results into center's file cabinet in NJCCIS,
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Upload into center's file cabinet in NJCCIS, proof of the center's current liability insurance policy.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Conduct water testing upon renewal for lead and copper and upload into center's file cabinet in NJCCIS, the test results and the checklist and Statement of Assurance.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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).
Complete and maintain on file a staff records checklist.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2019
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 stained ceiling tiles throughout the center.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2019
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Pertains to 1 staff.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2019
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.11(b)(2) · When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member from the Department of Human Services, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children.
Ensure that staff have cleared CARI and CHRI before being left alone to supervise children.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 child/staff ratios are maintained at all times wherein a staff left the room, leaving the other staff alone with 14 children ages 3-4 years old.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2019
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Complete and maintain on file children's daily time sheets to include the arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2019
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(vii) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area.
Add the playground area to evacuation route to include exits and post.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2019
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Complete and maintain on file a children's records checklist for all children enrolled at the center.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2019
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) · Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions.
Disinfectants should be used in accordance with the manufactures instructions.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2019
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(i) · The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use,
Ensure that diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2019
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) · The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.
Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2019
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) · 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 that children wash their hands with soap and water before each meal.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2019
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food.
Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and water immediately before preparing or serving food.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2019
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Pertains to 1 staff.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2019
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(a)(4) · Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9.
Provide orientation training for newly hired staff within two weeks of hire and annually for all other staff and maintain on file staff signatures attesting to the training.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2019
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 2 staff members trained in first aid and CPR are on the premises at all times.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2019
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 epi-pens are in the original box with the prescription.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2019
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Ensure that staff are aware of the number of children in their care at all times, wherein staff stated 10 children were present when there were 8.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Paint steps where paint in peeling on the climbing structure.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2019
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.