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. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.

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

3A:52-5.3(i)(8) · Corrected Jun 22, 2026

For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: or 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 documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

3A:52-4.6(c)(1) · Corrected Jun 25, 2025

Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 2 named staff.

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 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).

Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including a record of the child's health examination and immunizations for early childhood programs.

3A:52-6.8(a)(7)(i) · Corrected Mar 5, 2024

The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

Ensure staff clean children’s faces when they have nasal secretions in room 4. At the time of the inspection there were several children’s faces with nasal secretions in the room 4.

3A:52-5.3(r) · Corrected Mar 5, 2024

Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food.

Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food in rooms 6 and 9.

3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) · Corrected Mar 5, 2024

The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that Children are encouraged, but not required, to participate in every group activity.

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 1 staff complete a CHRI background check as required.

3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · Corrected Dec 6, 2023

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 1 staff within two weeks of hire.

3A:52-4.10(a)(1) · Corrected Dec 6, 2023

The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive.

Based on Complaint # 22708, the center needs to ensure that staff interact with the children in a positive and appropriate manner at all times.

Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.

Retrain all staff on the center rest and sleep policy and procedures.

3A:52-4.8(a)(2) · Corrected Jul 14, 2023

The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

Based on Complaint #22350, the center need to ensure a safe environment is maintained throughout the center at all times and develop a plan of action to redirect children being overly physical within the classroom.

3A:52-5.3(r) · Corrected Aug 29, 2023

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.

Based on Complaint # 22350, the center needs to ensure that adequate procedures are adhered to, including immediate notification to parents when child sustains a head or facial injury.

3A:52-7.6(a)(2) · Corrected Aug 29, 2023

The center shall develop and follow a written policy for parental notification if a method other than a telephone call is used at the center for parental notification. The center shall distribute a copy of this policy to the parent of each enrolled child and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of this policy.

Based on Complaint #22350, the center needs to ensure the needs of the children are met at all times, including parental notification for incidents that occur at the center.

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 that 1 staff and sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Submit to OOL and have staff and sponsor representative cleared prior to 1/1/21 rescreened.

3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · Corrected Jun 9, 2023

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 staff knows the number of children in their care at all times wherein staff in room 1 stated there were 17 children wherein 18 children were present.

3A:52-4.3(a)(2) · Corrected Sep 27, 2022

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.

3A:52-4.6(a) · Corrected Sep 27, 2022

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.

Replenish munch surrounding play equipment.

3A:52-5.3(b)(7) · Corrected Jun 24, 2022

The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

Ensure staff clean children’s faces when they have nasal secretions in room 6. At the time of the inspection there were several children’s faces with nasal secretions in the room 6..

3A:52-5.3(r) · Corrected May 17, 2022

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 staff knows the number of children in their care at all times wherein staff in room 6 stated there were 13 children wherein 14 children were present.

3A:52-4.3(a)(2) · Corrected Jul 18, 2022

Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor.

Secure area rugs in room 2.

3A:52-5.3(a)(4) · Corrected Apr 1, 2022

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 damaged floor tiles in room 3 bathroom.

3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Corrected Apr 1, 2022

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.

Repair the sink from falling off the wall in the bathroom in room 1.

3A:52-5.3(a)(9) · Corrected Apr 1, 2022

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 renewal CARI checks are completed for sponsor representative.

3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · Corrected May 25, 2021

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/ training experience for the head teacher.

3A:52-4.6(c)(1) · Corrected Apr 28, 2021

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 Lead and Cooper water test and submit DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance.

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 report, retrain the staff involved on the center's supervision policy and the center's policies and procedures for tracking children.

3A:52-4.8(a)(1) · Corrected Jan 14, 2021

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 report, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center, including during playground transitions.

3A:52-4.3(a) · Corrected Jan 14, 2021

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.

Based on report, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center, including during playground transitions.

3A:52-4.3(a)(1) · Corrected Jan 14, 2021

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 information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named staff failed to adequately supervise a class when 2 named children went into the bathroom unsupervised and engaged in inappropriate behavior.

3A:52-4.3(a) · Corrected Nov 19, 2020

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 supervision policy.

3A:52-4.8(a)(1) · Corrected Nov 19, 2020

Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor.

Secure area rugs located in rooms 3 and 9.

3A:52-5.3(a)(4) · Corrected Jan 27, 2020

Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.

Test for the presence of radon gas in every room on the lowest floor used by children in each building and post the test results in a prominent location in each building.

3A:52-5.3(a)(19) · Corrected Aug 8, 2019

Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable.

Conduct and document monthly fire drills during each session provided at the center and evacuate all children within 3 minutes.

3A:52-5.3(n)(1) · Corrected Sep 17, 2019

The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

Ensure that children's faces are cleaned. Children were observed with wet and dry nasal secretion in rooms in 7.

3A:52-5.3(r) · Corrected Sep 17, 2019

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.

1. Replace missing ceiling tile in bathroom in room 3. 6/3/2019 abated 2. Repair / replace stained ceiling tiles in rooms 3, 9, and 10. 2/15/2019 abated room 3.

3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Corrected Jun 6, 2019

Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields.

Repair /replace cracked protective light cover in room 9.

3A:52-5.3(c)(1) · Corrected Jun 3, 2019

Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely.

Securely fasten toilet seat cover in room 2 bathroom.

3A:52-5.3(f)(2) · Corrected Jun 3, 2019

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.