Featherbed Lane School

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 in room 8/9, building 3.

Corrected by Apr 29, 2026

View state record

3A:52-5.3(a)(3) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: stairways shall be free of tripping hazards, such as toys, boxes, loose steps, uneven treads, torn carpeting, raised strips, or uneven risers.

Remove or secure the rainbow rug in Cabin 2 so it does not pose a tripping hazard.

Corrected by Apr 29, 2026

View 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 vent and surrounding area is free of dust in room 11, building 2.

Corrected by Apr 29, 2026

View state record

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

Secure projector cords in Cabin 3, rooms 2 and 8/9, in building 3, and room 1/2, building 1.

Corrected by Apr 29, 2026

View state record

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.

Make baseboard where there is a bolt protruding inaccessible to children in room 11, building 2.

Corrected by Apr 29, 2026

View state record

3A:52-5.3(h)(7) · Lead paint precautions are as follows: if a previous lead paint inspection indicates the presence of lead, or a lead paint risk management plan is in progress at the center, the center shall: ensure that a lead paint risk assessment is conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, upon renewal of the center’s license; and submit the results of the risk assessment to the Office of Licensing and the local department of health.

Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the center's license renewal.

Corrected by Apr 29, 2026

View state record

3A:52-5.3(m)(3) · 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 one evacuation crib for every 4 non-ambulatory children.

Corrected by Apr 29, 2026

View state record

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.

Repair or replace the broken tubing where there are exposed wires on left side of fence behind buildings 3 and 4.

Corrected by Apr 29, 2026

View 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 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.

Corrected by May 26, 2026

View state record

3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) · 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 date in room 12, building 2.

Corrected by Apr 29, 2026

View state record

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.

Provide record of physical and TB for 1 named staff member.

Corrected by Apr 29, 2026

View state record

3A:52-6.4(b)(1) · 1. 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 requirements: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be: (1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-

Repair and/or replace sleeping equipment that is in disrepair in Cabin 2.

Corrected by Apr 29, 2026

View state record

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 before meals in room 12, building 2 and room 2, building 3.

Corrected by Apr 29, 2026

View state record

3A:52-7.7(c)(1) · Pets shall be permitted in a center only under the following circumstances: pets kept by or located in the center, regardless of ownership, shall be effectively controlled by leash, command, or cage; if sick, removed from the area(s) occupied by children, until the pet has been examined by a licensed veterinarian and has been diagnosed as presenting no risk to the children; domesticated and non-aggressive; free from disease; prohibited from the following areas: areas and surfaces used for food preparation, storage or service; areas used for cleaning or storing of food utensils and dishes; and toilet facilities.

Maintain documentation on file including applicable vaccination records and parental notification regarding the presence of the pet at the center.

Corrected by Apr 29, 2026

View state record

3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · (9) 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. 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).

Provide unexpired epi-pen for 1 named child in room 6/7, building 3.

Corrected by Apr 29, 2026

View state record

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.

Provide updated Universal Health Record for 1 named children.

Corrected by Apr 29, 2026

View state record

3A:52-6.4(f) · When cribs, playpens, cots, mats or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment are stored with sheets, blankets, or other coverings as single units, at least one item of each unit shall be labeled with child-identifying information. (g) When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be: 1. Labeled for each child; and 2. Stored separately for each child.

Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are not in contact with another child's bedding in room 11, building 2 and rooms 1 and 2, in building 4.

Corrected by Apr 29, 2026

View state record

3A:52-5.2(b) · An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate.

Ensure that all emergency lighting are operable at all times in building 5.

Corrected by Apr 29, 2026

View state record

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 the refrigerator is free of rust in room 12, building 2.

Corrected by Apr 29, 2026

View state record

3A:52-5.3(d)(2) · steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.

Provide and maintain suitable protective devices for pipes in cabin 3.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

View state record

3A:52-5.3(q)(3) · The center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room.

Post a diagram of cabin 3 and ensure cabin 3 is labeled.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

View state record

3A:52-5.3(i)(7) · 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 facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a No Further Action letter, Child Care Facility Approval letter, RESPONSE Action Outcome letter, or other approval, which indicates that no further remediation is needed for the site from the Department of Environmental Protection, which indicates that no further remediation is needed for the site on which the center is located.

Submit a complete Response Action Outcome Letter (RAO) from a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) for the site including a site map of all approved areas.

Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

View state record

3A:52-5.2(a) · A person seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23 (hereinafter referred to as the “NJUCC”). For buildings constructed after the adoption of the NJUCC (1977), whose construction code group classification is already E, I-2, I-4, A-3, or A-4, and that have not had major alterations or renovations since receipt of the CO, the center shall obtain the CO issued by the municipality in which it is located at the time the building was originally constructed or approved for use in the NJUCC's E, I-2, I-4, A-3, or A-4 group classification. The center shall submit a copy of the building's CO to the Office of Licensing. For existing buildings whose use prior to the adoption of the NJUCC (before 1977) was and continues to be for a center and that have not had major alterations or renovations, the center shall obtain a Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO) issued by the municipality in which it is located, reflecting the building's compliance with provisions of the municipality's construction code requirements that were in effect at the time it was originally constructed or converted for use as a center. The center shall submit a copy of the building's CCO and the center’s current fire safety inspection certificate to the Office of Licensing.

Submit a copy of the final Certificate of Occupancy which includes the construction classification.

Corrected by Aug 21, 2025

View 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 current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL.

Corrected by May 30, 2025

View 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 children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. In building 3, room 5, the staff stated that there were 18 children, when 17 were present.

Corrected by May 30, 2025

View state record

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 exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable in Cabin 1. The back exit was repaired during the inspection.

Corrected by May 16, 2025

View state record

3A:52-5.3(d)(2) · steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.

In cabin 2's bathroom, repair the rust on the baseboard heater.

Corrected by May 16, 2025

View state record

3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) · At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;

Operate within each room's capacity. There were 40 children in a room with an occupancy of 35. 10/8/2024- In classroom 2&5 in building 3, there were 42 children in a room with an occupancy of 41. 10/8/2024- In classroom 8 in building 3, there were 19children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 10/8/2024- In classroom 9 in building 3, there were 19 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 10/8/2024- In classroom 6 & 7 in building 3, there were 34 children in a room with an occupancy of 21. 10/8/2024- In classroom 2 in building 4, there were 45 children in a room with an occupancy of 35. 10/8/2024- In cabin 1, there were 18 children in a room with an occupancy of 12. 10/8/2024- In cabin 2, there were 15 children in a room with an occupancy of 10. 10/8/2024- In building 5, there were 14 children in a room with an occupancy of 11. 11/21/2024- In classroom 8 in building 3, there were 19 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 11/21/2024- In classroom 9 in building 3, there were 19 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 11/21/2024- In classroom 6&7 in building 3, there were 33 children in a room with an occupancy of 21. 11/21/2024- In classroom 2&5 in building 3, there were 42 children in a room with an occupancy of 41. 11/21/2024- In classroom 3&4 in building 4, there were 42 children in a room with an occupancy of 35. 11/21/2024- In cabin 2, there were 13 children in a room with an occupancy of 10. 11/21/2024- In cabin 1, there were 18 children in a room with an occupancy of 12. 01/07/2025- In cabin 1, there were 16 children present in a room with an occupancy of 12. 01/07/2025- In cabin 2, there were 20 children present in a room with an occupancy of 10. 01/07/2025- In classroom 2&5 in building 3, there were 45 children in a room with the occupancy of 41. 01/07/2025- In classroom 8 in building 3, there were 19 children in a classroom with the occupancy of 9. 01/07/2025- In classroom 9 in building 3, there were 18 children in a classroom with the occupancy of 9. 01/07/2025- In classroom 6&7 in building 3, there were 33 children in a classroom with the occupancy of 21. 01/07/2025- In building 5, there were 17 children in a classroom with the occupancy of 11. 01/09/2025- In cabin 1, there were 21 children in a room with an occupancy of 12. 01/09/2025- In cabin 2, there were 14 children in a room with an occupancy of 10. 01/09/2025- In classroom 2&3 in building 4, there were 37 children in a room with an occupancy of 35. 01/09/2025- In classroom 11, there were 16 children in a room with an occupancy of 13. 01/09/2025-In classroom 2&5, there were 43 children in a room with an occupancy of 40. 01/09/2025- In classroom 6&7, there were 30 children in a room with an occupancy of 22. 01/09/2025- In classroom 8, there were 15 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 01/09/02025- In classroom 9, there were 19 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 01/09/2025- In classroom 2&3, there were 37 children in a room with an occupancy of 35. 2/10/2025- In cabin 1, there were 16 children in a room with an occupancy of 12. 2/10/2025- In cabin 2, there were 14 children in a room with an occupancy of 10. 2/10/2025- In classroom 3, there were 23 children in a room with an occupancy of 17. 2/10/2025- In classroom 6&7 in building 3, there were 24 children in a room with an occupancy of 22. 2/10/2025- In classroom 8 in building 3, there were 15 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 2/10/2025- In classroom 9 in building 3, there were 16 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 3/13/2025- In cabin 1, there were 19 children in a room with an occupancy of 12. 3/13/2025- In cabin 2, there were 14 children in a room with an occupancy of 10. 3/13/2025- In classroom 6/7 in building 3, there were 30 children in a room with an occupancy of 22. 3/13/2025- In classroom 8 in building 3, there were 20 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 3/13/2025- In classroom 9 in building 3, there were 17 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 3/13/2025- In classroom 11 in building 2, there were 20 children in a room with an occupancy of 13. 3/13/2025- In classroom 3 in building 4, there were 18 children in a room with an occupancy of 17. 3/13/2025- In classroom 1 in building 4, there were 24 children in a room with an occupancy of 23. 4/3/2025- In cabin 2, there were 14 children in a room with an occupancy of 10. 4/3/2025- In classroom 6/7 in building 3, there were 30 children in a room with an occupancy of 22. 4/3/2025- In classroom 8 in building 3, there were 20 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 4/3/2025- In classroom 9 in building 3, there were 17 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 4/3/2025- In classroom 3 in building 4, there were 20 children in a room with an occupancy of 17. 4/3/2025- In classroom 2 i building 4, there were 20 children in a room with an occupancy of 18. 4/3/2025- In classroom 11 in building 2, there were 19 children in a room with an occupancy of 13.

Corrected by May 1, 2025

View state record

3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) · At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;

Operate within the center's licensed capacity. There were 263 children present, when the licensed capacity is 217. 11/21/2024- There were 271 children present, when the licensed capacity is 217. 01/07/2025- There were 279 children present, when the licensed capacity is 217. 01/09/2025- There were 271 children present, when the licensed capacity is 217. 2/10/2025- There were 244 children present when the licensed capacity is 223. 3/13/2025- There were 270 children present when the licensed capacity is 223. 4/3/2025- There were 271 children present when the licensed capacity is 227. 5/1/2025- There were 266 children present when the licensed capacity is 242. 5/16/2025- There were 273 children present when the licensed capacity is 242. 5/30/2025- Observation of centers split schedule. Interviews with staff and review of student schedules indicated lowest enrollment day of the week. 6/04/2025- Violation abated based on observation, interviews with staff and review of student schedules.

Corrected by Jun 4, 2025

View state record

3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(i)(1) · diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, staff members shall ensure that each child's diaper is changed when wet or soiled; staff member shall ensure each child's bottom is washed and dried during each diaper change with an individual disposable wash cloth, paper towel, or disposable diaper wipes.

Based on complaint # 23807, ensure that children's bottoms are washed and dried as needed after toileting.

Corrected by Mar 20, 2025

View state record

3A:52-5.3(q)(1) · Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. Rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children.

Identify and maintain space requirements for all rooms approved by the OOL for children's use; make unapproved space inaccessible to children. There were 10 children on the second floor of building 8. 3/13/2025- There were 13 children on the second floor of building 1, when it is not approved space. 4/3/2025- There were 21 children on the second floor of building 1, when it is not approved space.

Corrected by May 1, 2025

View state record

3A:52-5.3(n)(4) · Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC.

Ensure that all fire extinguishers are securely mounted throughout the center.

Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

View state record

3A:52-5.3(i)(7) · 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 facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a No Further Action letter, Child Care Facility Approval letter, RESPONSE Action Outcome letter, or other approval, which indicates that no further remediation is needed for the site from the Department of Environmental Protection, which indicates that no further remediation is needed for the site on which the center is located.

Submit a complete Response Action Outcome Letter (RAO) from a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) for the site including a site map of all approved areas.

Corrected by Jul 15, 2025

View state record

3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) · At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;

Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. In building 5, there were 15 children when the capacity is 11.

Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

View state record

3A:52-5.2(a)(1) · For newly-constructed buildings, for existing buildings whose construction code group classification would change from that which it had been, or for existing buildings that require major alteration or renovation, the center shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) issued by the municipality in which it is located, reflecting the center's compliance with the provisions of the NJUCC, and submit a copy of the CO to the Office of Licensing, for the following group classification: E (Educational) for buildings accommodating children 2 ½ years of age and older and having a total occupancy of six or more children; I-4 (Institutional) for buildings accommodating one or more children less than 2 ½ years of age; or A-3 (Assembly) or one of the group classifications specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)1i or ii for buildings accommodating school-age child care programs only.

Submit a copy of the final Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Continued Occupancy that indicates the use code and capacity for each building.

Corrected by May 1, 2025

View state record

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 exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. There was a large box blocking the back exit of Cabin 2. It was moved during the inspection.

Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

View state record

3A:52-5.2(b) · An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate.

Ensure the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. In Cabin 1, the fire panel was in trouble mode however the central monitoring company stated it was online and operating.

Corrected by May 19, 2025

View state record

3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) · At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;

Provide an updated Memorandum of Understanding attesting the center will not exceed the licensed capacity as indicated on the center's license, including the approved capacity and ages for individual building and rooms.

Corrected by Jul 15, 2025

View state record

3A:52-2.3(d) · The requirements for co-location of a center within a multi-use building are as follows, during operating hours, the Office of Licensing may require the center to operate in a separate room, floor, or section of the building; have or use a separate entrance or toilet facility; meet any other physical plant, staffing, program, or other operational requirements that are deemed necessary to protect the children from serious risk of harm stemming from the co-location; not share common areas, such as hallways, gyms, or bathrooms; and have a schedule for outdoor time, if the outdoor play area is shared.

Based on the center's intent to operate a NJDOH Youth Camp during the summer, submit written notice indicating which buildings are part of the DCF licensed space during that time period. Include start and end dates for 2025.

Corrected by Jul 15, 2025

View 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.

Corrected by Jan 7, 2025

View state record

3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(ix) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating 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

Ensure that the center's written emergency plan includes lockdown and natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies.

Corrected by Sep 12, 2024

View 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; conduct and document one additional.

Corrected by Sep 12, 2024

View state record

3A:52-5.2(b) · An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate.

Ensure that the emergency exit light is working in the kitchenette in room 11.

Corrected by Sep 12, 2024

View 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 by Nov 21, 2024

View 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).

Conduct and document the required orientation training for all staff annually. 11/21/2024- There are 3 staff missing training. 12/5/2024- There are 2 staff missing training.

Corrected by Dec 23, 2024

View state record

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.

Corrected by Sep 12, 2024

View 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; two staff.

Corrected by Sep 12, 2024

View 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 by Nov 21, 2024

View state record

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.

Operate within each room's capacity. There were 40 children in a room with an occupancy of 35. 10/8/2024- In classroom 2&5 in building 3, there were 42 children in a room with an occupancy of 41. 10/8/2024- In classroom 8 in building 3, there were 19 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 10/8/2024- In classroom 9 in building 3, there were 19 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 10/8/2024- In classroom 6 & 7 in building 3, there were 34 children in a room with an occupancy of 21. 10/8/2024- In classroom 2 in building 4, there were 45 children in a room with an occupancy of 35. 10/8/2024- In cabin 1, there were 18 children in a room with an occupancy of 12. 10/8/2024- In cabin 2, there were 15 children in a room with an occupancy of 10. 10/8/2024- In building 5, there were 14 children in a room with an occupancy of 11. 11/21/2024- In classroom 8 in building 3, there were 19 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 11/21/2024- In classroom 9 in building 3, there were 19 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 11/21/2024- In classroom 6&7 in building 3, there were 33 children in a room with an occupancy of 21. 11/21/2024- In classroom 2&5 in building 3, there were 42 children in a room with an occupancy of 41. 11/21/2024- In classroom 3&4 in building 4, there were 42 children in a room with an occupancy of 35. 11/21/2024- In cabin 2, there were 13 children in a room with an occupancy of 10. 11/21/2024- In cabin 1, there were 18 children in a room with an occupancy of 12. 01/07/2025- In cabin 1, there were 16 children present in a room with an occupancy of 12. 01/07/2025- In cabin 2, there were 20 children present in a room with an occupancy of 10. 01/07/2025- In classroom 2&5 in building 3, there were 45 children in a room with the occupancy of 41. 01/07/2025- In classroom 8 in building 3, there were 19 children in a classroom with the occupancy of 9. 01/07/2025- In classroom 9 in building 3, there were 18 children in a classroom with the occupancy of 9. 01/07/2025- In classroom 6&7 in building 3, there were 33 children in a classroom with the occupancy of 21. 01/07/2025- In building 5, there were 17 children in a classroom with the occupancy of 11. 01/09/2025- In cabin 1, there were 21 children in a room with an occupancy of 12. 01/09/2025- In cabin 2, there were 14 children in a room with an occupancy of 10. 01/09/2025- In classroom 2&3 in building 4, there were 37 children in a room with an occupancy of 35. 01/09/2025- In classroom 11, there were 16 children in a room with an occupancy of 13. 01/09/2025-In classroom 2&5, there were 43 children in a room with an occupancy of 40. 01/09/2025- In classroom 6&7, there were 30 children in a room with an occupancy of 22. 01/09/2025- In classroom 8, there were 15 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 01/09/02025- In classroom 9, there were 19 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 01/09/2025- In classroom 2&3, there were 37 children in a room with an occupancy of 35. 2/10/2025- In cabin 1, there were 16 children in a room with an occupancy of 12. 2/10/20250 In cabin 2, there were 14 children in a room with an occupancy of 10. 2/10/2025- In classroom 3, there were 23 children in a room with an occupancy of 17. 2/10/2025- In classroom 6&7 in building 3, there were 24 children in a room with an occupancy of 22. 2/10/2025- In classroom 8 in building 3, there were 15 children in a room with an occupancy of 9. 2/10/2025- In classroom 9 in building 3, there were 16 children in a room with an occupancy of 9.

Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

View state record

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.

Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. There was a child alone in the nap area. The staff moved to the nap area during the inspection. 10/8/2024- In classroom 11, there were 10 infants in the nap area alone. The staff moved to the nap area during the inspection.

Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

View state record

3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) · Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval.

Operate within the center's licensed capacity. There were 263 children present, when the licensed capacity is 217. 11/21/2024- There were 271 children present, when the licensed capacity is 217. 01/07/2025- There were 279 children present, when the licensed capacity is 217. 01/09/2025- There were 271 children present, when the licensed capacity is 217. 2/10/2025- There were 244 children present when the licensed capacity is 223.

Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

View 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. In classroom 11, the staff stated they had 14, when 12 children were present.

Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

View 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 adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. There were 9 infants in classroom 12, with 2 staff, a 3rd staff was needed.

Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

View state record

3A:52-4.3(d)(1) · At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area.

Ensure that there is at least one staff physically present in the room or area where children are napping and they are able to summon additional staff members without leaving the room.

Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

View 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. The staff in classroom 11, stated that they had 13 children, when 15 were present.

Corrected by Jan 9, 2025

View state record

3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(i)(2) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, staff members shall ensure that staff members shall ensure that each child's bottom is washed and dried during each diaper change with an individual disposable wash cloth, paper towel, or disposable diaper wipes.

Based on complaint # 23807, ensure that children's bottoms are washed and dried as needed after toileting.

Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

View state record

3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) · Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children.

Identify and maintain space requirements for all rooms approved by the OOL for children's use; make unapproved space inaccessible to children. There were 10 children on the second floor of building 8.

Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

View 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 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 for renewal for buildings 1-5. 7/11/23 Provide a drinking water testing checklist and statement of assurance signed by the sponsor representative.

Corrected by Aug 4, 2023

View state record

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 # 21009: Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff including during breaks. The center is to submit a POA and retraining for all staff in the centers policy in staff sign in/out including breaks.

Corrected by Jul 28, 2022

View state record

3A:52-5.3(i)(7) · 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 facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a No Further Action letter, Child Care Facility Approval letter, RESPONSE Action Outcome letter, or other approval, which indicates that no further remediation is needed for the site from the Department of Environmental Protection, which indicates that no further remediation is needed for the site on which the center is located.

Submit a No Further Action (NFA) or Child Care/Educational Facility Approval Letter from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or a Response Action Outcome Letter (RAO) from a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) for the site, refers to cabin 1 and 2.

Corrected by Aug 4, 2023

View state record

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

Ensure that all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs have protective coverings, refers to cabin 2.

Corrected by Oct 11, 2022

View 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 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, refers to cabin 2. 7/11/23 Provide a drinking water testing checklist and statement of assurance signed by the sponsor representative.

Corrected by Aug 4, 2023

View 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 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, refers to cabin 1. 7/11/23 Provide a drinking water testing checklist and statement of assurance signed by the sponsor representative.

Corrected by Aug 4, 2023

View 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).

Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy.

Corrected by Oct 11, 2022

View state record

3A:52-6.6(a)(1) · The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive.

Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. A named staff aggressively lifted a named child in the air with 1 hand after the named child was observed pushing another child.

Corrected by Oct 11, 2022

View state record

3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iii) · 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. Staff members shall provide all children who are developmentally able with opportunities to leave their cribs, playpens or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment to crawl, toddle, walk, and play.

Ensure that children are provided opportunities to leave their sleeping equipment to crawl, walk and play. At the time of the inspection 1 child in room 11 was sleeping in a high chair. Technical assistance was given.

Corrected by Mar 9, 2023

View state record

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 complaint #21733: Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Abated at the time of inspection.

Corrected by Jan 19, 2023

View 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 adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. There were 16 children ages 3 years of age with 1 teacher in room 7 when 2 were needed. Technical assistance was given and the center is instructed to send to OOL retraining for all staff.

Corrected by Mar 9, 2023

View 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, refers to 1 staff member.

Corrected by Mar 15, 2023

View 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, refers to 8 new staff members. 3/9/23 One staff and two sponsor representatives.

Corrected by May 1, 2023

View 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.

Based on complaint # 21733: Ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are adhered to at all times throughout the center, including recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect. Technical assistance was given.

Corrected by Mar 20, 2023

View 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.

Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed. An emergency exit was made accessible upon request in building 5.

Corrected by Mar 9, 2023

View 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; code ae01.

Corrected by Jul 26, 2023

View 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.

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

Corrected by Apr 18, 2023

View 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.

Provide documentation of completed annual orientation for all staff.

Corrected by Apr 18, 2023

View state record

3A:52-5.3(h)(7)(i) · Lead paint precautions are as follows: if a previous lead paint inspection indicates the presence of lead, or a lead paint risk management plan is in progress at the center, the center shall ensure that a lead paint risk assessment is conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, upon renewal of the center’s license.

Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required for renewal for buildings 1-5.

Corrected by Jun 6, 2023

View 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 in building 2 (infants).

Corrected by Mar 20, 2023

View state record

3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(ii) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner.

Ensure that garbage receptacles are maintained as required, including being covered securely throughout the center.

Corrected by Mar 20, 2023

View state record

3A:52-5.4(a)(1) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.

Ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to the children have protective coverings.

Corrected by Mar 20, 2023

View 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 for seven staff and two sponsor representatives.

Corrected by Mar 29, 2023

View 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 by Apr 18, 2023

View 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 by Mar 22, 2023

View 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.

Provide education documentation for one additional head teacher.

Corrected by Apr 18, 2023

View state record

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 education documentation for one additional group teacher.

Corrected by May 2, 2023

View 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).

Provide a 2nd epipen for one child and ensure it is not expired.

Corrected by Mar 20, 2023

View state record

3A:52-7.5(b)(7) · 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 maintain on file a record of the following

Provide prednisolone for one child as per their special care plan.

Corrected by Mar 20, 2023

View state record

3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

Replace diapering surface in building 4 which is torn.

Corrected by Mar 20, 2023

View 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 by Apr 18, 2023

View state record

3A:52-133 · Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room.

Remove any excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room in building 4.

Corrected by Mar 20, 2023

View state record

3A:52-7.7(c)(1)(iv) · Pets shall be permitted in a center only under the following circumstances: pets kept by or loacted in the center, regardless of ownership, shall be if sick, removed from the area(s) occupied by children, until the pet has been examined by a licensed veterinarian and has been diagnosed as presenting no risk to the children.

Ensure that the center maintains the required documentation for pets kept at the center. 5/17/23 For the bird.

Corrected by Sep 11, 2023

View state record

3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) · Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children.

Ensure that unapproved space is inaccessible to the children at all times or submit a new space request via njccis.com for room 17 on the 2nd floor in building 1. 5/17/23 Director stated room will not be used by children at any time instead of requesting to add at this time.

Corrected by May 17, 2023

View state record

3A:52-6.4(g)(2) · When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be stored separately for each child.

Ensure that the sheets and blankets and other overrings are stored separately in Building 3, room 41.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2020

View state record

3A:52-6.4(g)(2) · When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be stored separately for each child.

Ensure that the sheets and blankets and other overrings are stored separately in Building 4 room 1.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2020

View state record

3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint.

Repaint chipped paint behind the toilet in building 3 first floor bathroom.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2020

View state record

3A:52-5.4(a)(4) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided.

Ensure that the tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit in building 5 in the bathroom.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2020

View state record

3A:52-7.5(b)(7) · 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 maintain on file a record of the following

Ensure that all health care plans are completed by both the parent and guardian. At the time of the inspection multiple health care place were not completed.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2020

View state record

3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(i) · 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 maintain on file a record of the following the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures.

Ensure that all health care plans are complete. At the time of the inspection multiple health care plan medications were incomplete, missing and not in their original prescription box.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2020

View state record

3A:52-6.2(a)(1) · The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.

Ensure that building 2 room 12 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 chosen by the center.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2020

View state record

3A:52-6.4(a)(2) · For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children from 13 to 18 months of age, the center shall provide daily rest and sleep according to the child's physical needs and ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face.

Ensure that the crib sheets in building 2 room 12 are snuggly fitted.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2020

View 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

Ensure that room 12 in building 2 have 1 evacuation crib for every 4 non ambulatory infants.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2020

View state record

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.

Ensure that blankets are not used for children under 12 months of age in building 2 in the infant sleeping room.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2020

View state record

3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(i) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toilet training chairs and potty seats that have first been emptied into a toilet.

Ensure that toilet potty seat are washed and disinfected after each use in building 5 bathroom.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2020

View state record

3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child.

Ensure that the toys mouthed by infants and toddlers are washed and disinfected before being given to another child in building 2.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2020

View state record

3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions.

Ensure that the staff wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming in contact with nasal secretion in building 2 room 12.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2020

View state record

3A:52-5.3(d)(3) · Heating requirements are as follows: the center shall not use portable liquid fuel-burning or wood-burning heating appliances or electric space heaters.

Ensure that the center is free from electric space heaters in building 2 room 12.

Corrected by Jan 23, 2020

View state record

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.

Ensure that the center submits a Lead paint inspection for the centers renewal.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2020

View 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.

Ensure that the sink pipes are free from rust in building 4 bathroom.

Corrected by Nov 5, 2020

View 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.

Ensure that the 2 slides on the smaller playground meet the Playground Safety Sub code.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2020

View 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.

Ensure that the center has an updated DOH certificate.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2021

View state record

3A:52-4.7(a)(1) · The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed.

Ensure that no staff member is left alone with children until a completed CARI and CHRI is completed. At the time of the inspection 1 staff member was in building 2 room 11 sleep room without a cleared CARI or CHRI.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2020

View 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.

Ensure that the center submits water testing results and the 3 page water assurance paperwork for the centers renewal.

Corrected by Jun 2, 2021

View state record

3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) · Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children.

Ensure that the center maintains room requirements as approved by OOL. At the time of the inspection there was 1 child under the age of 2 1/2 in building 4 room 1 when the building was only licensed for children above age 2 1/2. 11/30/20: At the time of the inspection there was 12 children under the age of 2 1/2 in building 4 room 1 when the building was only licensed for children above age 2 1/2.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2021

View state record

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.

The center shall not allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity. At the time of the inspection there were children in building 3 room 2/5 when it is licensed for 41 children.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2020

View state record

3A:52-2.1(b) · A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.

Ensure that a complete renewal application is submitted to OOL.

Corrected by Nov 5, 2020

View 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 staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection there were 15 children in building 3 room 6 with 1 teacher when 2 were required. abated 3/12/20 11/30/20: At the time of the inspection there were 9 children in 1A building 4 with 1 teacher when 2 were required.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2021

View 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 and designee attend understanding licensing provided by OOL.

Corrected by Nov 5, 2020

View state record

3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(v) · The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to ensure the establishment of a staff member substitute system.

Ensure that the center has a substitute system in place.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2020

View 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 have a completed renewal CARI along with the center sponsor representative.

Corrected by Nov 5, 2020

View 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 the 1 named staff has a completed CHRI background check.

Corrected by Nov 5, 2020

View state record

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.

11/30/20: At the time of the inspection there was 2 children in building 3, room 8 left the classroom and went down the hallway unsupervised.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2021

View 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.

Based on complaint #19048: At the time of the inspection it was noted that the center needs to retrain all staff and the director on reporting suspected child abuse or neglect as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9 and to submit the retraining to OOL.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2021

View state record