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Home › NJ › Cape May › Lower Township Day Care Program - Maud Abrams
714 Townbank Road, Cape May NJ 08204 · License #170800107 · 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 Mar 3, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(l) · (l) Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating: i. The location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies; ii. The name, address and telephone number of the physician retained by the center or of the health facility to be used in emergencies; iii. An alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall: (1) Select an alternate indoor location within safe walking distance; or (2) Develop a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location; iv. The hospital or clinic to which injured or ill children will be taken; v. The telephone numbers for obtaining police, fire, ambulance and poison control services, including the National Poison Emergency Hotline at (800) 222-1222; vi. The location of written authorization from parent(s) for emergency medical care for each child; vii. A diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area; viii. The location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers; and ix. Procedures for ensuring children’s safety and communicating with parents in the event of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies. The procedures shall indicate: (1) The plan for informing parents of their children’s whereabouts; and (2) The local law enforcement agency or emergency management office that has been notified of the center’s identifying information, as specified in (l)3 below. 2. The emergency procedures shall be readily accessible in a designated location within the center. 3. The center shall ensure that the appropriate local law enforcement agency or emergency management office is notified of: i. The center’s name and location; ii. The number, ages, and special needs of children enrolled; iii. The number of staff; iv. The need for emergency transportation; v. The location to which children will be evacuated; vi. The plan for a lockdown; and vii. The plan for reuniting children with their parents.
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Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.11(a) · 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.
Provide a cleared CHRI for 1 named staff.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Mar 3, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · 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. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.
Provide a cleared CARI for 1 named staff.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.3(b)(4)(iv) · Centers that provide meals shall ensure that lunch and dinner for each child include the following meat, poultry, fish or a protein alternative; fruits or vegetables; bread or bread products; milk, juice or water. Centers that provide snacks shall ensure that the snack includes one juice, milk, or fruit and one food supplement selected from the lunch and dinner choices specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)4iv, except on special occasions, such as holidays and birthdays.
Ensure that all snacks provided by the center include one juice, milk or fruit and one supplement. .
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2026
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 before the intake of food.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
Category: nutrition. 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.
Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 and that staff signatures attesting to the training are maintained on file.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.1(b)(2) · 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 children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time.
Ensure that materials are accessible to the children at all times.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 center director and director designee complete the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2025
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.
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Conduct and document fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.7(a)(2) · All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.
Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 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 upon renewal. Pertains to 1 staff.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 submit a CARI background check upon renewal. Pertains to 1 staff.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
Category: background checks. 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 before the intake of food.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. Pertains to morning fire drills.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
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.
Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Pertains to the sponsor rep.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 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.
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Pertains to the sponsor rep.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2023
Category: background checks. 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 adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2023
Category: supervision. 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 and maintain on file staff signatures attesting to the training.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2023
Category: supervision. 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.
Upload CPR certificate into NJCCIS
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2021
Category: health medication. 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 staff records checklist is uploaded into NJCCIS.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2021
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.
Develop of table organization and upload it into NJCCIS.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.8(j)(1) · The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The expulsion policy shall include
Upload policy into NJCCIS.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2021
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©.
Upload policy into NJCCIS
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2021
Category: health medication. 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.
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2019
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(d)(2) · 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 special needs programming and program development.
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.