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Kamenitz Kidcare

831 Ridge Avenue, Lakewood NJ 08701 · License #CCC123065 · Child Care Center

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Last inspected Feb 2, 2026
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Director
Sora Bloch
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831 Ridge Avenue, Lakewood NJ 08701 · Directions

Hours

Mon01:45 PM–03:00 PM
Tue01:45 PM–03:00 PM
Wed01:45 PM–03:00 PM
Thu01:45 PM–03:00 PM
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

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  • Accepts child care subsidy (CCDF)
44
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by New Jersey DCF
3
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
14.7
New Jersey average
9.1

Inspection history & violations

Source: New Jersey DCF, Office of Licensing
Feb 2, 2026 — Monitoring
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Violation

    3A:52-4.5(b)(2) · 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 and maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.

    Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for children.

    Corrected by Mar 26, 2026

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(n)(1) · 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. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.

    Ensure fire drills are conducted monthly and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.

    Corrected by Apr 29, 2026

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  • Violation

    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 and ensure it is cleaned in all bathrooms.

    Corrected by Mar 26, 2026

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  • Violation

    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.

    Ensure the rust is cleaned from the wall and floor in the room 101 bathroom.

    Corrected by Mar 26, 2026

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.8(d) · 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 Mar 26, 2026

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  • Violation

    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. 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).

    Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.

    Corrected by Mar 26, 2026

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.8(a) · (a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and all topics of orientation training are completed.

    Corrected by Mar 26, 2026

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Feb 24, 2025 — Other
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(n)(1) · 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. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.

    Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center.

    Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

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  • Violation

    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 Apr 24, 2025

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  • Violation

    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.

    Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.

    Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

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  • Violation

    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 Apr 24, 2025

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May 7, 2024 — Initial
33 violations cited · view state record
33 violations
  • Violation

    3A:52-2.3(d)(3) · 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

    Ensure that the center adheres to all requirements to prevent comingling in multi-use buildings during the center's operating hours. Ensure the newly installed double doors are secured to prevent access to the childcare space. 6-17-24: The doors separating the after-school program space was not secured and staff and children from the remainder of the building were passing through the licensed space. 6-17-24: Children from the licensed program were outside on the playground with other children from the unlicensed private school. 9-24-24: The doors separating the after-school program space were not secured and staff and children from the remainder of the building were passing through the licensed space. 12-4-24: The doors separating the after-school program space were not secured and staff and children from the other use were passing through the licensed space. 12-4-24: There was a maintenance staff from the private school in the licensed after school program space.

    Corrected by Jan 23, 2025

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  • Violation

    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.

    Repair the holes in the walls in the bathrooms over the sinks, behind the doors, and behind the toilet.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

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  • Violation

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

    Ensure that the center has written emergency plans in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures.

    Corrected by Jan 23, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(i) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating the location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies.

    Ensure that the program has a first aid kit and staff are aware of the location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 Dec 4, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file.

    Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(n)(1) · 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.

    Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center.

    Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(o)(1) · 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.

    Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center.

    Corrected by Jan 23, 2025

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  • Violation

    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. Children were outside in the outdoor play area which is not approved space. The center needs to adhere to the MOU submitted to OOL dated 12-18-2023.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

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  • Violation

    3A:52-6.1(f) · The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b) shall prepare and maintain on file a written outline of the center's daily activities, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(a) through (d) and (g) and (h).

    Ensure that the program has a written outline of daily activities.

    Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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  • Violation

    3A:52-6.5(a)(1) · The center shall maintain on file and follow a written policy on the release of children, which shall include the provision that each child may be released only to the child's parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)3, to take the child from the center and to assume responsibility for the child in an emergency if the parent(s) cannot be reached.

    Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff the center's policy on the release of children and maintains receipt of the policy on file at the center.

    Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

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  • Violation

    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.

    Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist.

    Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-6.8(j)(3) · The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The center shall distribute a copy of the expulsion 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 the policy.

    Develop and maintain on file an expulsion policy and maintain on file signatures from all families attesting to the receipt of the policy.

    Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-6.8(l) · The center shall distribute a copy of the social media policy to the parent of each enrolled child and to each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature and each staff member’s signature attesting to the receipt of the policy.

    Develop and distribute to all families and staff a social media policy and maintain on file signatures from all families and staff attesting to the receipt of the policy.

    Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-7.11(a)(1) · 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©.

    Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families the center's communicable disease policy and that it includes the list of symptoms for which a child will be excluded from the center and maintains a receipt of the policy for parents.

    Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

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  • Violation

    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 Dec 4, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff a copy of the Information to Parents document and maintains on file signatures of all staff and families attesting to the receipt of the policy.

    Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

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  • Violation

    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. There are 6 missing CARI clearances. 9-24-24: 2 missing CARI clearances.

    Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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  • Violation

    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. There are 7 missing CHRI clearances. 9-24-24: 3 missing CHRI clearances.

    Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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  • Violation

    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. Staff outside with staff did not know how many children they had in their care.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 53 children outside with 3 staff when 4 staff were needed. 9-24-24: In room 103, there were 13 five year old children and 2 four year old children with 1 staff when 2 staff were needed. 9-24-24: In room 102, there were 14 five year old children and 1 four year old child with 1 staff when 2 staff were needed. 12-4-24: In room 103, there were 17 children, five years of age, with 1 staff when 2 staff were needed.

    Corrected by Jan 23, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) · 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.

    Ensure that the center has a table of organization that includes names, titles, and illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.

    Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

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  • Violation

    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.

    Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center.

    Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by Sep 24, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 complete the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.

    Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

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  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.6(b)(1) · The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience.

    Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

    Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.6(d)(1) · For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity.

    Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

    Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 all staff who have not completed the required orientation training, CARI, and CHRI's are directly supervised by another staff member. Staff in room 101, did not have documented orientation training. Staff outside with children did not have background clearances or orientation training. 1-23-25: Provide documentation of orientation training for all staff.

    Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

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  • Violation

    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).

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. Provide documentation of orientation training for all staff.

    Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

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  • Violation

    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 the gate leading out of the back exit is unobstructed and can open fully. The gate gets stuck on the ground.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 Feb 24, 2025

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  • Violation

    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.

    Ensure that all flooring and carpeting are kept clean and in good repair. The floors in classrooms were heavily soiled with spill stains and food.

    Corrected by Jan 23, 2025

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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Feb 2, 2026 inspection noted: “Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for children.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Feb 24, 2025 inspection noted: “Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The May 7, 2024 inspection noted: “Ensure that the center adheres to all requirements to prevent comingling in multi-use buildings during the center's operating hours. Ensure the newly installed…” — what has changed since then?

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