At no time shall a center: iii. Operate in violation of the written conditions on its license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval including, but not limited to, capacity or age restrictions for specific classrooms.

Comply with the written conditions on the center's license. Center shall provide care for no more then 5 children under 2.5 years old.

3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(iii) · Corrected Sep 15, 2025

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.

Develop a written policy for parental notification of injuries if the center uses methods other than a telephone call; maintain on file a record of the signatures of staff and parents acknowledging receipt of the policy.

3A:52-7.6(e)(1) · Corrected Jun 27, 2024

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 hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

3A:52-5.4(a)(4) · Corrected Sep 25, 2024

Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center operate in violation of the written conditions on its license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval including, but not limited to, capacity or age restrictions for specific classrooms.

Comply with the written conditions of the center's license. Center shall provide care for no more than 5 children under 2.5 years old.

3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(iii) · Corrected Feb 24, 2025

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.

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 completes and maintains a care plan which includes the instructions for administration of the medication, the condition or indications for administration, and parent authorization.

3A:52-7.5(b)(7) · Corrected Oct 17, 2022

If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate.

Provide a current health certificate as required.

3A:52-5.2(c) · Corrected Sep 20, 2022

For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include the date, if applicable, that the child returned to the center symptom-free.

Ensure that the illness log includes the date the child returned to center as required by OOL.

3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(vi)(4) · Corrected Oct 6, 2021

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.

Per the NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order #149, ensure that children wash their hands with soap and water immediately after each meal.

3A:52-5.3(r) · Corrected Oct 6, 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.

Ensure that staff are aware of the correct number of children in their care at all times. Staff in the Kindergarten class stated that 10 children were present when there were 9.

3A:52-4.3(a)(1) · Corrected Oct 6, 2021

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.

Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions.

Ensure that the manufactures instructions to disinfect surfaces are followed.

3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) · Corrected Dec 7, 2020

Heating requirements are as follows: the center shall not use portable liquid fuel-burning or wood-burning heating appliances or electric space heaters.

Remove space heaters from center. At the time of the inspection, a space heater was operating in the office and was removed upon request.

3A:52-5.3(d)(3) · Corrected Feb 27, 2020

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

Secure the faucet on the sink in room 2.

3A:52-5.3(f)(2) · Corrected Jul 2, 2020

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 hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees in room 1 and 2.

3A:52-5.4(a)(4) · Corrected Dec 7, 2020

If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate.

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 to OOL a current Safe Interior Building Certificate.

3A:52-5.3(i)(8) · Corrected May 29, 2019