The Garden Childcare Center, LLC

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 14, 2026

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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.

Replace the radiator cover in room 2 by the window.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2026

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

Repair and paint all the baseboards throughout the center.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2026

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3A:52-4.10(a) · As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.

Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and 3 regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2026

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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).

Ensure asthma medication is stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan.

Corrected by Feb 2, 2026

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3A:52-5.5(a)(1) · For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply: all lally columns in areas used by the children shall have protective padding around them from the floor to a height of at least 72 inches.

Ensure that all lally columns in areas used by school-age children have protective padding from the floor to a height of at least 72 inches.

Corrected by Apr 14, 2026

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

Arrange cribs, cots, and sleeping equipment to provide access to an unobstructed 3-foot wide aisle that leads to an exit.

Corrected by Apr 14, 2026

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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).

Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are present when two are required.

Corrected by Jul 18, 2025

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3A:52-5.3(l)(4) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.

Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.

Corrected by Jul 18, 2025

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3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(vii) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area.

Post a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated from each classroom and the outdoor play area.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2024

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

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

Corrected by Nov 27, 2023

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

Ensure that staff personal belongings are inaccessible at all times in room 4.

Corrected by Nov 27, 2023

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

Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment.

Corrected by Nov 27, 2023

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

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

Corrected by Nov 27, 2023

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3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall

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

Corrected by Nov 27, 2023

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3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(iii)(4) · The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, the center shall provide for each child a crib that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: each mat used for rest and sleep shall be 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:52-7.7(a)1.

Ensure that all sleeping mats are stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat or that the mats are disinfected after each use as required throughout the center.

Corrected by Nov 27, 2023

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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 the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication.

Corrected by Nov 27, 2023

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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 the center has all of the medication listed on the special care plan accessible at the center.

Corrected by Jan 9, 2023

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3A:52-6.8(k)(6) · The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the guidelines for parents, including but not limited to, prohibiting the posting of photographs or videos of any child other than their own.

Ensure that the center's social media policy includes guidelines for parents. Edit and redistribute the social media policy to include all of the required components of the policy.

Corrected by Jan 9, 2023

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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.

Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents.

Corrected by Jan 9, 2023

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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.

Corrected by Feb 21, 2023

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

Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Corrected by Jan 9, 2023

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3A:52-5.2(a)(5) · The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.

Ensure that the emergency lights near the exit to the ramp in classroom 2 are operable.

Corrected by Jan 9, 2023

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3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member.

Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.

Corrected by Jan 9, 2023

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3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) · 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 job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.

Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.

Corrected by Jan 9, 2023

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3A:52-4.6(a) · The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d).

Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Submit the completed staff records checklist to the OOL.

Corrected by Jan 9, 2023

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

Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head.

Corrected by Jan 9, 2023

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3A:52-5.2(a)(5) · The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.

ENSURE EXIT DOORS ARE EASILY OPERATIONAL: PROVIDE DOOR KNOBS ON ALL HALF DOORS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE EASILY OPERATIONAL IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY EVACUATION NOTE: 5.23.2019 ALL SLIP LOCKS REMOVED

Corrected by May 23, 2019

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

REPAIR/REPAINT: WALLS BEHIND BATHROOM SINKS NOTE: CENTER IS LEAD SAFE: ENSURE TO USE LEAD SAFE WORK PRACTICES WHEN MAKING ALL REPAIRS

Corrected by May 23, 2019

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3A:52-4.8(a)(9) · Topics of orientation training shall include implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

RE-TRAIN ALL STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: SAFE NAPPING PROCEDURES NOTE: 5.23.2019 STAFF RE-TRAINED 4.17.2019

Corrected by May 23, 2019

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

RE-TRAIN ALL STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: PROPER NAP TIME SUPERVISION NOTE: 5.23.2019 STAFF RE-TRAINED 4.17.2019 NOTE: 3.29.2019 RE-TRAIN ALL STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: PROPER TRACKING NOTE: 5.23.2019 STAFF RE-TRAINED ON 4.17.2019 NOTE: 5.23.2019 RE-TRAIN ALL STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: PROPER TRACKING

Corrected by May 23, 2019

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

RE-TRAIN ALL STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: PROPER TRACKING STAFF RE-TRAINED ON 5.23.2019

Corrected by Jun 14, 2019

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3A:52-4.3(a)(2) · The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times.

ENSURE STAFF KNOW HOW MANY CHILDREN ARE IN THEIR CARE AT ALL TIMES: STAFF IN ROOM 4 TRACKED 6; 7 CHILDREN PRESENT

Corrected by Jun 14, 2019

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

MAINTAIN LICENSED ROOM CAPACITIES AT ALL TIMES: ROOM 2 LICENSED FOR 7 CHILDREN PRESENT

Corrected by Jun 14, 2019

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3A:52-4.8(a)(11) · Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions.

RE-TRAIN ALL STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: DOCUMENTATION OF PARENTAL NOTIFICATION OF REQUIRED INJURIES STAFF RE-TRAINED ON 2.10.2020

Corrected by Feb 12, 2020

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3A:52-3.6(b)(1) · The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document. The center shall maintain on file a copy of the Information to Parents document.

UPDATE THE CURRENT INFORMATION TO PARENTS STATEMENT ON FILE AND REDISTRIBUTE TO ALL PARENTS AND STAFF

Corrected by Feb 12, 2020

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

ENSURE STAFF NOTIFY PARENTS IMMEDIATELY, WHEN A CHILD SUSTAINS A HEAD INJURY, AND DOCUMENTS THE NOTIFICATION, AS REQUIRED

Corrected by Mar 9, 2020

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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.

MAINTAIN ON FILE A CURRENT GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY

Corrected by Mar 9, 2020

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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.

SUBMIT TO THE OFFICE OF LICENSING A COMPLETED RENEWAL ATTESTATION FORM

Corrected by Mar 9, 2020

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

SUBMIT A LEAD PAINT ASSESSMENT FOR THE CENTER'S RENEWAL

Corrected by Mar 9, 2020

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3A:52-5.3(a)(14) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all balconies, rooftops, verandas, and all floor levels used by children that are above the first floor and subject the children to an open drop or atrium shall be protected by barriers consisting of safety glass, Plexiglas, or any other materials approved by the Office of Licensing. Such barriers shall extend at least five feet above the floor level.

PROVIDE A 5FT BARRIER EXTENDING FROM THE FLOOR ON THE: PLATFORM OF THE RAMP IN THE REAR EXIT

Corrected by Jul 30, 2020

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

KEEP SPECIFIED SURFACES IN GOOD REPAIR: REPAIR/REPLACE THE WINDOW SHADE IN THE BATHROOM IN ROOM 1

Corrected by Jul 30, 2020

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

SUBMIT TO THE OFFICE OF LICENSING WATER TEST RESULTS AND ALL DCF REQUIRED FORMS

Corrected by Jul 30, 2020

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

LABEL ALL SIPPY CUPS WITH THE CHILD'S NAME

Corrected by Jul 30, 2020

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3A:52-6.8(h)(3)(ii) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, the center shall provide for the direct involvement of parents of enrolled children in the center's operation and activities by holding individual parent/staff conferences semi-annually and upon request of the parent or staff member(s) to discuss the child’s needs and progress.

MAINTAIN ON FILE DOCUMENTATION OF SEMI-ANNUAL PARENT CONFERENCES

Corrected by Jul 30, 2020

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3A:52-7.3(a)(2) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e)

MAINTAIN ON FILE UNIVERSAL HEALTH RECORDS FOR ALL ENROLLED CHILDREN

Corrected by Jul 30, 2020

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

MAINTAIN ON FILE A SPECIAL NEEDS HEALTH CARE PLAN FOR A NAMED CHILD THAT REQUIRES AN EPI PEN

Corrected by Jul 30, 2020

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3A:52-5.4(a)(7)(iii) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, outdoor space requirements for children over the age of 10 months are as follows: outdoor areas located near or adjacent to hazardous areas determined by the Office of Licensing to be unsafe (including, but not limited to, streets, roads, driveways, parking lots, railroad tracks, swimming pools, rivers, streams, steep grades, cliffs, open pits, high voltage boosters, or propane gas tanks) shall be fenced or otherwise protected by a natural or man-made barrier or enclosure.

PROVIDE ADDITIONAL VEHICULAR BARRIERS AROUND THE AREAS OF THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA THAT ARE EXPOSED TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC 11/30/2020: This violation was abated based on an email including a picture of the barriers that have been installed.

Corrected by Nov 30, 2020

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3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member.

MAINTAIN ON FILE CURRENT RENEWAL CARI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES FOR: 3 STAFF

Corrected by Nov 30, 2020

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3A:52-4.11(b)(1) · When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a).

MAINTAIN ON FILE CURRENT CHRI BACKROUND CLEARANCES FOR: 1 STAFF

Corrected by Nov 30, 2020

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