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 for the center's license renewal.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 the Lysol is inaccessible to the children in Room 2 and 3. Upon inspector's request, staff removed the Lysol.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Sand and paint both rusted stairwells leading to the outdoor play area.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the 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 Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the 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.

Secure computer monitor in Room 1.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-6.3(a)(11)(vii) · All centers shall comply with the following requirements, unless contraindicated by the parent or health care provider, the center shall provide a variety of both fruits and vegetables and high portion of whole grains.

Ensure that all food and beverages provided by the center comply with the minimum CACFP standards, including providing a variety of both fruits and vegetables and high portions of whole grains.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(a)(19) · 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.

Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the 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.

Repair the handrail on the stairwell that leads to the basement.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(a)(6) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: food waste receptacles shall be lined and maintained in clean and sanitary condition.

Ensure that all food waste receptacles are lined and maintained in a sanitary condition.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(a)(1) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage.

Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks or seepage. Repair the ceiling in Room #3.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the 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.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2023

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2023

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) · The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.

Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the 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 the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. Contact was made with Advanced Security and it was confirmed that the center was being monitored.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the 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 all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487).

Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2022

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the 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 toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. Repair the sink in Room #3.

Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the 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.

Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition.

Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2022

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(f)(2) · Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely.

Ensure that all bathroom equipment is fastened securely. Secure the mirror in the bathroom in Room #3.

Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2022

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Remove toxins from underneath the sink in the bathroom in Room 1.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2019

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(b)(6) · Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.

Repair the green mesh on the fence as well as the broken pieces of wood.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2020

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the 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.

Remove the heater from the bathroom in Room 1.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2019

Marked corrected in the 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 water in the bathroom in Room 1 is maintained at 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2020

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the 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 the fire panel is in working order at all times.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2020

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.