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 that all staff are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. At the time of the inspection, staff members stated there were 12 children present on the playground when there were 13 present.

3A:52-4.3(a)(2) · Corrected Jul 12, 2024

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.

Provide documentation of CARI background checks for the sponsor representative and all staff upon renewal.

3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · Corrected Nov 2, 2023

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.

Provide documentation of CHRI background check for the sponsor representative.

3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · Corrected Nov 2, 2023

The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall be posted in a prominent location within the center.

Post the center's discipline policy in a prominent location.

The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including the staff's CARI and CHRI background checks. Note: Pertains to (1) staff

3A:52-4.1(d)(1) · Corrected Dec 20, 2022

First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present.

SUBMIT CURRENT CPR & FIRST AID TRAINING DOCUMENTATION FOR CURRENT STAFF

3A:52-5.3(o)(1) · Corrected Jan 12, 2022

The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The expulsion policy shall include

SUBMIT A COPY OF THE CENTERS EXPULSION POLICY

3A:52-6.8(j)(1) · Corrected Jan 12, 2022

Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: the list of illnesses and symptoms of illness for which a child will be separated from the group and possibly sent home, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1©.

SUBMIT A COPY OF THE CENTERS POLICY ON THE MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

3A:52-7.11(a)(1) · Corrected Jan 12, 2022

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.

SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION OF CURRENT COMPREHENSIVE LIABILITY INSURANCE

3A:52-3.4(a) · Corrected Jan 12, 2022

The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.