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. 11-6-23 Ensure a physical and required testing is provided for 1 named staff.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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. Ensure the documentation is submitted into the NJCCIS file cabinet.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

Category: ratio. 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. Ensure the document is submitted into the NJCCIS file cabinet.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

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.

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

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2023

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.

Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. Ensure the document is submitted into the NJCCIS file cabinet.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-6.1(b)(7) · The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing.

Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers and other technology by children at the center.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-6.6(g)(1) · For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply: the center shall permit children to participate in the development of the discipline rules and procedures.

Ensure that school-age children are involved in the development of discipline rules and procedures.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023

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.

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 Corrected by Nov 6, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. Ensure the document is submitted into the NJCCIS file cabinet.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-6.8(a)(3) · 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 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.

Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the names, addresses and contact information for any authorized individuals allowed to visit and/or take the child from the center. Ensure the emergency contact information is provided for 1 named child.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-4.6(d)(1) · 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.

Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Ensure the program supervisor is associated with the center in NJCCIS.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(vi) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: a child who, because of age or developmental readiness, no longer needs to be held for feeding shall be provided with an infant seat, high chair with safety strap, or other age-appropriate seating apparatus, which meets the standards of a recognized safety organization (such as the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, the American Society for Testing and Materials, or the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission).

Ensure that age and developmentally appropriate seating is provided for all children who no longer need to be held for feeding.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

1. Ensure that all cribs meet CPSC standards and that the CPSC documentation is maintained on file at the center. 2. Provide one evacuation crib for every four non-ambulatory infants and toddlers.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(h)(2) · 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

Submit a lead free certificate as required.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

Complete and submit the chain of command and analytical report for each sink.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 for the additional space.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

Category: health medication. 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 surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Ensure the sink is fully operational in the yellow crib room.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 all staff complete orientation training annually and that documentation or a copy of all materials used are maintained on file at the center. 1/31/25 Ensure orientation is provided for 2 staff.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 Feb 14, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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 Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-6.4(b)(2) · The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, 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 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements:

Ensure that all cribs meet CPSC standards and that the CPSC documentation is maintained on file at the center. Ensure pack-n-plays and bassinet meet the JPMA requirements. 1/31/25 Ensure documentation is provided for the Dream on Me pack-n- plays indicating they meet the JPMA requirement.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(viii) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: when a child is bottle-feeding while resting, the bottle shall be removed when the child falls asleep.

Ensure that bottles are removed when a child falls asleep.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-7.7(a)(1) · 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

Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required to include the changing table after each diaper change.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-7.8(a)(4) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately

Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water after each diaper change.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-221 · Cease the transportation of children in vehicles which violate MVC and DCF regulations.

Cease the transportation of children in vehicles which violate MVC and DCF regulations. At the time of the inspection on 1/31/25 the center was observed transporting 6 school age children in non-conforming van driven by Wilbert and Margie's Precious Jewels staff.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.