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Home › NJ › Lumberton › KinderCare Learning Center #227
240 Madison Ave, Lumberton NJ 08048 · License #03KIN0008 · Center · Child Care Center
When they operate
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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.
Repair broken toilet in room 2.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 and staff.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Inadequate staff/child Ratios; Inadequate staff/child Ratios - For 3 months, a teacher in infant B room has walked out of the room repeatably throughout the day leaving 10-12 18 month old children alone with 1 teacher.
Disposition: Completed
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Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.10(a) · As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.9(a)(1) · 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 child's name; the date and time the illness, symptoms of illness or diseases were observed at the center; a description of the symptoms of illness manifested by the child; the action taken by the center to assist: the child who is demonstrating symptoms of illness; and the director in determining if exclusion of the child from the center is necessary; any significant change in the child's symptoms of illness; the date, if applicable, that: the child was removed from the center; the child returned to the center with a note from a health care provider attesting to the child's admissibility to the center and recovery from a reportable disease, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:57; the child returned to the center with a parent’s note attesting that six days have elapsed since the onset of chicken pox, or that all chicken pox sores have dried and crusted; or the child returned to the center symptom-free.
Maintain an illness log on file at the center that includes: the child's name; symptoms of illness; actions taken by the center; and dates of exclusion and return.
Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(a)(4) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food; after toileting; after assisting a child in toileting; after caring for a child who appears to be sick; after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. 7.8(d)3- Staff members hands are washed after changing each diaper.
Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water after wiping a child's nose.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(a)(1) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water before intake of food; immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed; immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions; immediately after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and immediately after outdoor play. (2)for children under three months of age or for those children three months of age and older wherein hand washing with soap and running water may not be developmentally appropriate, the center may use an alternate means for hand washing, including but not limited to disposable baby wipes.
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water after a diaper change.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.6(b)(6) · (b) The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in (a) above. These records shall include the following: 1. The name of the injured child; 2. The date, time and location of the incident; 3. The name and address of the center; 4. The name of the person completing the report; 5. The date the report was completed; and 6. A written description of the following: i. The incident; ii. The injury to the child; iii. The names of witnesses to the incident; and iv. The follow-up action taken by the center, including: (1) Application of first aid; and (2) Consultation or treatment by a licensed physician or other health care provider, if applicable. (d) Upon request of the child's parent, the center shall provide a written description of the incident by the end of the next operating day.
Ensure accident reports are completed as required including all required components and a written description is provided by the next operating day upon parental request.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · (9) 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services. 1child
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.2(a)(1) · The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.
Ensure there are books in the library area in rooms 2 and 5.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.5(e)(8) · For early childhood programs, all staff that work with children under 2 1/2 years of age shall have training specific to this age group, which may include, but is not limited to, the New Jersey Infant/Toddler Credential administered through Professional Impact NJ, the Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or other trainings specifically related to the care of infants and toddlers. Each employee shall initiate this training within 90 days and complete it within one year.
Ensure that all staff working with children under 2.5 years of age have training specific to this age group initiated within 90 days of hire and completed within one year.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) · In addition to the items specified in (a)3 above, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use: i. Toilet training chairs and potty seats that have first been emptied into a toilet; ii Sinks and faucets used for rinsing a toilet training chair; iv. Toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child; and
Ensure mouthed toys are washed and sanitized before being given to another child.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(iv)(1) · soiled disposable diapers shall be placed in a closed container that is lined with a leakproof or impervious lining. Such diapers shall be removed from the center daily and placed in a closed garbage receptacle outside the building; soiled non-disposable diapers shall be placed in a sealed plastic container that has been labeled with the child's name. Such diapers shall be returned to the child's parent at the end of that day.
Ensure soiled diapers are placed in a closed container that has a leak proof lining.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(1) · diapering shall not take place in an area or on a surface used for food preparation, service, or eating;
Ensure that diapering does not take place in an area or on a surface used for food preparation or eating.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.6(a) · (a) The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when one of the following occurs while the child is in the center’s care: 1. A child is bitten and the skin is broken; 2. A child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head; 3. A child falls from a height greater than the height of the child; or 4. An injury requiring professional medical care occurs.
Ensure that parents are notified immediately when: a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.1(f) · Prepare and maintain on file a written outline of the center's daily activities
Ensure that a written outline of daily activities are followed.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by May 11, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by May 11, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(c) · (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: 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 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in room 2 there were 14 children 18m-2.5 with 2 teachers.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.2(d) · An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file 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, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
3A:52-5.2(d) · An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file 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, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.6(a) · (a) The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: 1. Be positive; 2. Be consistent with the age and developmental needs of the children; and 3. Lead to the child's ability to develop and maintain self-control. (b) Staff members shall not discipline children for failing to eat or sleep or for soiling themselves. (c) Staff shall not withhold active play time as a means of discipline unless the child's actions or behavior present a danger to themselves or others. (d) Children may be removed from a group activity to another area, provided that the child so removed is either under the supervision of another staff member or continuously visible to a staff member.
Based on report, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.11(a) · 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). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 3 staff.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Based on report, retrain the named staff on the center's discipline policy.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(i)(8) · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.11(a)(3) · 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). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 2 staff.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.10(a)(2) · As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to conset to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediation terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 4 staff.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.2(d) · An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file 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, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 are directly supervised by another staff member. 2 staff.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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).
Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting.
Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after a diaper change.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions.
Ensure that staff wash their hands after wiping a child's nose.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before they are given to another child.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed.
Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after having their diaper changed.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.6(a)(2) · 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.
Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(vii) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area.
Post a diagram depicting how the center is to be evacuated during emergencies from the outdoor play area
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Conduct and document fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
Post the test results of radon in a prominent location in each building.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.1(b)(1) · 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 time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries.
Ensure that time frames for each activity are both age and developmentally appropriate for the children served.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.6(e)(3) · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.9(a)(1) · 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 child's name; the date and time the illness, symptoms of illness or diseases were observed at the center; a description of the symptoms of illness manifested by the child; the action taken by the center to assist: the child who is demonstrating symptoms of illness; and the director in determining if exclusion of the child from the center is necessary; any significant change in the child's symptoms of illness; the date, if applicable, that: the child was removed from the center; the child returned to the center with a note from a health care provider attesting to the child's admissibility to the center and recovery from a reportable disease, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:57; the child returned to the center with a parent’s note attesting that six days have elapsed since the onset of chicken pox, or that all chicken pox sores have dried and crusted; or the child returned to the center symptom-free.
Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components, including: the child's name; symptoms of illness; actions taken by the center; and dates of exclusion and return.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. In room 4 the ratio was 1:12 with 3 year old's when the ratio should be 1:10.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(a) · 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.
Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center wherein a named child climbed on the book shelve and staff was unaware in Room 1.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 wherein staff in Room 1 stated that they were caring for 9 children when 8 children were present.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · 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 that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 1/24/23 9 staff members CARI checks remaining.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 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 7 named staff complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. 1/24/23 3 named staff member CHRI forms remaining.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(b) · 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).
Retrain staff on contacting parents immediately when a accident or injury occur as required.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.1(b)(3) · 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 presented with and encouraged to participate in a mixture of active and quiet experiences.
Ensure that staff encourage children to participate in activities and that the children are provided a mixture of active and quiet experiences in Room 1.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
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 Nov 2, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.6(a)(2) · 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.
Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use in Room 1.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child in Room 1.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-2.1(b) · A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Nov 2, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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).
Based on complaint #22358, retrain staff on ratios and supervising children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Based on complaint #22358, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(a)(4) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately
Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water after changing a diaper in Room 4.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Sep 12, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.1(b)(2) · 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 have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time.
Ensure that materials are accessible to the children at all times, except during lunch and nap time in Room 5.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the date in Room 6.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
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, including the child's name, address, birth date and date of enrollment.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child as needed throughout the center.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(i)(1) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, staff members shall ensure that staff members shall ensure that each child's diaper is changed when wet or soiled.
Ensure that the children's diapers are changed when wet or soiled in Room 5.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed.
Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed as needed throughout the center.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Dec 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Dec 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(b) · 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 orientation training.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Sep 12, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 wherein Room 3 had 15 children ages 3-5 years old with 1 staff member when an additional staff member was needed.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(a) · 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.
Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center wherein 2 named children were climbing over the couch and staff was unaware in Room 4.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022
Category: supervision. 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.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2022
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.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(a) · 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 complaint #21117, ensure that the children are supervised at all times wherein the director designee stated that staff were on their phone excessively.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 wherein Room 5 had 7 children ages 18 months to 2 years with 1 staff member when an additional staff member was needed.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(i)(1) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, staff members shall ensure that staff members shall ensure that each child's diaper is changed when wet or soiled.
Based on complaint #21117, ensure that the children's diapers are changed when wet or soiled as needed throughout the center and checked every 2 hours as stated by the center policy.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.6(a)(2) · 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.
Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head in Room 4.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.1(b)(7) · 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 the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing.
Ensure that the use of television is for educational and instructional use, is age and developmentally appropriate, is not used as a substitute for planned activities, and is not used for passive viewing in Room 2.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(5) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, formula or breast milk that is served, but not completely consumed or refrigerated, shall be discarded.
Ensure that formula or breast milk that has been served, but not completely consumed or refrigerated, is discarded wherein bottles were dated 9/8 in the refrigerator in Room 6.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.3(a)(4) · All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner.
Ensure that food provided by the center is stored, prepared and served in a sanitary manner wherein staff in Room 1 served food directly on the table in Room 1.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Clean or replace the carpet in Room 6.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(a) · 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.
Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center wherein a named 10 month year old picked something up off the floor and ate it and staff was unaware in Room 6.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 the staff knows the number of children in their care at all times wherein staff in room 5 stated that they were caring for 12 children when 11 children were present.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.2(c) · 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.
Current Health Certificate.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Maintain the staff/child ratio at all times wherein room 4 had 10 children from 2-3 years old with 1 staff member when an additional staff member was needed.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(n)(4) · Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC.
Ensure that the fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged yearly as needed throughout the center.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Maintain the required staff to meet the ratios wherein Room 3 had 14 children ages 3-4 years old with one staff member when an additional staff member was needed.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2019
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.7(b) · Staff members shall not use abusive language, ridicule, harsh, humiliating or frightening treatment or any other form of emotional punishment of children.
A named staff member from Room 5 was screaming at a named child in a loud intimidating manner in the hallway.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2020
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 or replace the blue couch in Room 3.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2020
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(f)(1) · The staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) through (d) shall be clock hours of staff development.
Retrain the named staff on the center's discipline policy.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2020
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.4(i) · Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.
Children shall not use pacifier with straps in Room 5.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2019
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.1(e) · The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.
The center shall ensure that the pacifiers are removed when the children are walking in Room 5.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2019
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.6(a)(2) · 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.
The center shall immediately notify the child's parent when a child sustains a facial injury including a child bumps his or her head in Room 4.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2019
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.6(b)(1) · The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child.
The center shall maintain on file a written record of a injury wherein a named child hit her head in Room 4.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2019
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces.
Wash and disinfect the diapering surface after a diaper change in Rooms 4 and 6.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2019
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water before intake of food.
Ensure that the children wash their hands with soap and running water before the intake of food in Room 4.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2019
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(1) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, diapering shall not take place in an area or on a surface used for food preparation, service, or eating.
Diapering shall not take place in an area or on a surface used for food preparation in Room 1.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2019
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation.
Ensure that the sink in Room 1 is not being used for food preparation and hand washing.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2019
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.4(a)(2) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.
Update or provide a primary caregivers list as needed throughout the center.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2019
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.1(b)(1) · 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 time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries.
Ensure that the children are engaged in activities while having to wait for lunch wherein the children were sitting at the table just waiting for the lunch and the staff did not provide any activities while the children were waiting causing the children to cry, climb on the tables, and put their feet on the tables as needed throughout the center.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2019
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child.
Wash and disinfect the toys mouthed by infants and toddlers in Rooms 4 and 6.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2019
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food.
Ensure that the staff wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before serving the food in Room 4.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2019
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(a) · 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.
Ensure that the children are supervised at all times wherein a. 1 named child in Room 4 was climbing on the table and laying on it and staff was unaware. b. 2 named children were standing on a chair and staff was unaware in Room 4. c. 1 named child climbed on the table and was laying on it in Room 5 and staff was unaware. 10/18/19 a. A named child climbed on the sensory table in Room 5 and staff was unaware. b. A named child picked up food from the floor and ate it and staff was unaware. c. 2 named children were eating food from the same plate and staff was unaware.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2019
Category: supervision. 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 the cleared CHRI forms are completed for 1 named staff member. 11/8/19 1 new staff member need a cleared CHRI check.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2020
Category: background checks. 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 a named staff member receive a cleared CARI check. 11/8/19 1 new staff member need a cleared CARI check.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2020
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(a) · 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.
Ensure that the children are supervised at all times wherein; a. A named child was climbing on cubbies and staff was unaware in Room 4. b. A named child climbed into a cubbie three times and staff was unaware in Room 4. c. A named staff had her back turned talking to named child by the book area while the other children were playing unsupervised in Room 4. d. A named child was standing on the blue seat in the book area hanging from the window in Room 4. e. Staff was talking to the other staff in the other room while the children were playing unsupervised in Room 4.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2020
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 the staff/child ratios are maintained at all times wherein; a. Room 6 had 10 children, ages 0-18 months with 2 staff members when an additional staff member was needed. b. Room 4 had 10 children, ages 1-2 with 1 staff member when an additional staff member was needed.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2020
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(i)(1) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, staff members shall ensure that staff members shall ensure that each child's diaper is changed when wet or soiled.
Change each child's diaper when wet or soiled in Room 4.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2020
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.1(b)(1) · 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 time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries.
Ensure that staff interact with the children and provide the children with free choice of materials, a mixture of active and quiet experiences and a mixture of staff-directed and child-selected activities in Room 4.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2020
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.1(e) · The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.
Remove pacifiers when the children are crawling or walking in Room 6.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2020
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.6(a)(1) · The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive.
The methods of guidance and discipline used shall be positive wherein staff in Room 4 picked a named child up 3-4 times to direct him to the book area for discipline.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2020
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(v) · The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to ensure the establishment of a staff member substitute system.
Establish a staff member substitute system.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2020
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 the staff knows the number of children in their care at all times wherein staff in Room 5 stated that they were caring for 10 children when 11 children were present. 1/22/20 One named staff stated they were on break, the other named staff member stated that she just walked into the class room and the other staff stated that they were caring for 7 children when 6 children were present. 2/7/20 a. Staff in Room 1 stated that the children ages were 18 months and up and there were 2 children 17 months in the classroom. b. Staff in Room 2 stated that they were caring for 15 children when 13 children were present.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2020
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.1(b)(2) · 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 have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time.
Ensure that the materials accessible to the children at all times in Rooms 4 and 5.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2020
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed.
Ensure the children wash their hands with soap and running water after a diaper change in Room 1.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2020
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Maintain the ratios at all times wherein; a. Room 3 had 12 children ages 3-5 with 1 staff member when an additional staff member was needed. b. Room 2 had 13 children ages 2 1/2-3 years old with 1 staff member when an additional staff member was needed. c. Room 5 had 13 children ages 18 months to 2 years old with 2 staff members when an additional staff member was needed.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2020
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 emergency exit is unobstructed at all times wherein the children equipment was in front of the exit in Room 6.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2020
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.6(c)(3) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education
Provide the group teacher experience and education.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2020
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.6(a)(2) · 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.
Ensure that the staff are calling the parents when a child sustain a head injury wherein a named child was hit in the head and staff in Room 4 didn't call the parent. 2/24/20 a. A named child was walking into Room 5 and hit his head on the door. b. A named child hit another named child in the face in Room 5.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2020
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.6(b)(1) · The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child.
Ensure that the staff in Room 4 complete a accident report when accidents occur in the center. 2/24/20 Ensure that the staff in Room 5 complete a accident report when accidents occur in the center.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2020
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces.
Wash and disinfect the diapering surface after each use in Room 1. 2/24/20 Wash and disinfect the diapering surface after each use in Room 5.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2020
Category: health medication. 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 the cleared CARI checks are completed for 2 named staff members. 2/24/20 1 CARI check remaining.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2020
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.10(b)(2) · 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. 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 the named staff member in Room 1 have a cleared CARI check before being left alone to supervise children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2020
Category: supervision. 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 the CHRI check are completed for 1 named staff member. 2/24/20 1 CHRI check remaining.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2020
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 door lock in between Rooms 4 & 5.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2020
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.1(g)(3) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.
Ensure that the rooms have 5 areas with 5 different activities within each area as needed throughout the center.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2020
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child.
Wash and disinfect the mouthed toys by infants in Room 6. 2/24/20 Wash and disinfect the mouthed toys by infants in Room 5.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2020
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(a) · 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.
Ensure that the children are supervised at all times wherein; a. Both staff members in Room 6 were at the sink area while 7 children were playing on the floor unsupervised. b. 2 named children took 2 other children's pacifier and put it in their mouth and staff was unaware in Room 6. c. Both staff backs were turned away from 3 children playing on the floor unsupervised. d. A named child was on the sink area trying to get the tablet off the counter and staff was unaware. e. 3 children were climbing on the sandbox and staff was unaware in Room 1. f. Staff in room 1 was changing diapers while 4 children were playing in the sandbox unsupervised. 2/24/20 a. 4 children were climbing on the fence while on the playground and staff was unaware. b. A named child hit another named child in the face in Room 5 and staff was unaware. 3/11/20 a. A named child, 1 years old was eating a piece of a book and staff was unaware in Room 6. b. A named, 1 years old was eating tape and staff was unaware in Room 6.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2020
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(5) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, formula or breast milk that is served, but not completely consumed or refrigerated, shall be discarded.
Ensure that formula or milk that is served but not completely consumed is discarded immediately or refrigerated and consumed within 24 hours in room 6.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2020
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.4(a)(2) · For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children from 13 to 18 months of age, the center shall provide daily rest and sleep according to the child's physical needs and ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face.
Ensure the bedding does not cover the child's face as needed throughout the center.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2020
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(b) · 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).
Provide orientation training for 3 new staff members.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2020
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.11(a)(2) · 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 provide the identifying information and documentation to the State-authorized vendor as necessary to conduct a CHRI background check, including the individual’s name, address, date of birth, place of birth, citizenship, sex, race, height, weight, hair color, eye color, Social Security number, and the center’s license number.
Ensure that the cleared CHRI checks are completed for 3 new staff members.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2020
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.10(a)(2) · As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to conset to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediation terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Ensure that the cleared CARI check is completed for 1 new staff member.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2020
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Clean around the exit signs as needed throughout the center.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2019
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.4(a)(7)(iii) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, outdoor space requirements for children over the age of 10 months are as follows: outdoor areas located near or adjacent to hazardous areas determined by the Office of Licensing to be unsafe (including, but not limited to, streets, roads, driveways, parking lots, railroad tracks, swimming pools, rivers, streams, steep grades, cliffs, open pits, high voltage boosters, or propane gas tanks) shall be fenced or otherwise protected by a natural or man-made barrier or enclosure.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2019
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(a) · 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.
Staff in Room 5 left 2 children in Room 4 unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Room 1 had 9 children ages 12-18 months with 2 staff members when an additional staff member was needed.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2019
Category: ratio. 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.
CARI check for 1 named staff member.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2019
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.9(a) · The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14.
Based on information. ensure that age appropriate techniques for handling children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. A named staff picked up a named child by one arm on several occasions.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2019
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.6(a)(1) · The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive.
Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. A named staff picked up and carried a named child by the waistband when the named child had been standing on his chair.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2019
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 the CHRI checks are completed for 2 named staff members. abated 8/2/19. 8/2/19 CHRI check for 1 named staff member.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2019
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff in Room 2 stated they were caring for 20 children when 19 children were present. Staff in Room 1 had to count the children. 8/2/19 Ensure that the staff in Room 1 know the ages of the children they are caring for at all times.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.4(a)(2) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.
Ensure that Rooms 1 & 5 have a updated primary caregivers list.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2019
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(a)(7) · Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6.
Based on information, retrain all staff on: 1. The center's discipline policy; 2. Age appropriate techniques for the safe handling of children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2019
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Remove the boxes from in front of the exit in the kitchen. Repair the exit door to ensure the door is easily operable in Room 6.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2019
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.1(b)(1) · 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 time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries.
Ensure that the staff use age appropriate timeframes wherein staff just let the children play and the children started to fight and throw things around the room because they needed to be directed to another activity in Room 1.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2019
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.1(e) · The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.
Remove pacifiers when the children are walking or crawling in Room 6.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2019
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.1(b)(4) · 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 both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided.
Ensure that the staff provide the children with a mixture of staff directed and child selected activities in Room 1 wherein the children were just walking around the room without any activities and the children started to throw things and fight.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2019
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.4(i) · Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.
Children shall not use pacifiers with attachments in Room 6.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2019
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(f)(1) · Toilet facility requirements are as follows: a supply of soap, toilet paper, and individual hand towels or disposable paper towels shall be provided.
Provide a platform for hand washing in Room 5 wherein the staff was using a chair for the children to reach the sink.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2019
Marked corrected in the state record.