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. 6.3(a)2 If the center chooses to provide food, the center shall ensure that all food served to children is prepared by either: i. The center on-site or off-site; or ii. A caterer who is licensed, registered, certified, or otherwise approved, as appropriate, by the local or county health department or State Department of Health, as applicable.

Provide a current health certificate as required.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2025

Category: health medication. 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 a CHRI background check is completed as required for (3) named staff.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2025

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

3A:52-4.11(a)(5) · When a person who is not required to complete a CHRI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

Ensure staff without a cleared CHRI are not left alone to supervise children at any time.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: the center shall develop mutually with each child's parent(s) and follow a feeding plan regarding the feeding schedule, specific formula, breastfeeding arrangements and accommodations, and/or expressed breast milk, nutritional needs, and introduction of new food for each child. For children less than 12 months of age, the feeding plan shall be: documented in writing; maintained on file.

Develop and follow a feeding plan for each child under 18 months of age and ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2025

Category: nutrition. 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 immediately after diaper changing.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

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

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(i)(8) · Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located.

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

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2024

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

3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v) · Space and room requirements are as follows: Indoor space requirements for play rooms and sleep rooms are as follows the center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room.

Label all rooms approved by the OOL for the children's use.

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 Sep 25, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-3.6(b)(1) · The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document. The center shall maintain on file a copy of the Information to Parents document.

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

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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. 7.21.23 Pertains to 1 named staff

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 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 5 named staff, completes a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

Category: background checks. 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 Jun 29, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(b)(1) · Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.

Secure the power cords in classroom 5.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

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.

Repair and secure the light fixture in classroom 3 bathroom.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

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

3A:52-5.3(a)(16) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of

Repair and paint the ceiling in classroom 3.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

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

3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(ii) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include the date and time the illness, symptoms of illness or diseases were observed at the center.

Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components, including the date and time the symptoms or illness were observed at the center.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

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

3A:52-6.4(b)(1) · The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that

Provide one evacuation crib for every four non-ambulatory infants and toddlers.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2023

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

3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) · The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child.

Ensure that sleeping equipment is free of pillows, soft bedding, bumpers and other hazards when occupied by a sleeping child. The center took immediate action to remove the added mattress placed inside of the playpen.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

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

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

Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff the center's policy on the release of children, including a provision that children can only be released to the parent or other authorized individuals.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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 classroom 5 that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

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

3A:52-5.4(a)(1) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.

Ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to the children have protective coverings in classroom 3 bathroom.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

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 all exit areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. The center took immediate action to remove the outdoor furniture away from the rear exit door near room 3.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2023

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

3A:52-5.4(a)(4) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided.

Ensure that hot tap water in the bathrooms does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2023

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

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

Repair the gate in the outdoor play area by the fire escape door.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2023

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

3A:52-6.1(g)(2) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center.

Ensure that classrooms 2 and 3 that care for children under 18 months of age provide at least four different activity areas and that each area contains at least four types of supplies and equipment.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023

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 classrooms 4 and 7 that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 staff in room 2 washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use using the two-step process.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 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 staff in room 3 washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 in rooms 2 and 3 wash their hands before the intake of food.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023

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 the children in rooms 2 and 3 wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023

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

3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(iii) · 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 coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions.

Ensure that the children in room 2 wash their hands immediately after coming into contact with nasal secretions.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023

Category: health medication. 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 in rooms 2 and 3 wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023

Category: health medication. 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 the staff in rooms 2 and 3 wash their hands immediately after assisting a child in toileting.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023

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 the staff in room 2 wash their hands after coming into contact with nasal secretions.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023

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

3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) · 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 surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair. Whereas staff in room 4 were observed changing diapers in the children's sleeping mats.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023

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

3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) · The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

Ensure that the staff in room 2 and 3 washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal using the two-step process.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023

Category: nutrition. 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 Feb 10, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) · The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.

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

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(a)(15) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

Maintain all bathrooms mechanical ventilation in a clean condition.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023

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

3A:52-5.3(p) · Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors.

Repair and/or remove all broken and/or rusted toys from the outdoor play area.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023

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.

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

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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 2 there were 5 children under 18 months and 4 children between 18 months and 2.5 years and 1 staff present. In room 4 there were 7 children between 18 months and 2.5 years and 1 staff present. One additional staff member was needed in each classroom to meet the minimum required ratio

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) · The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center.

Ensure that the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times the director is not at the center.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 in room 2. A named staff was unaware of the ages of the children present.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023

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 1 named staff completes a CHRI background check as required.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023

Category: background checks. 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 May 19, 2023

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 which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. 2/10: Pertains to 1 named staff.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

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

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-4.8(d)(1) · In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), 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.

Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023

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).

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

Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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 1 named staff completes a CHRI background check as required.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2022

Category: background checks. 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 Jun 14, 2022

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

3A:52-5.3(a)(10) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in room 3.

Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2022

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

3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint.

Repair and/or paint the half walls in room 3 as required.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2022

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

3A:52-5.2(a)(5) · The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.

Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed. Remove garbage outside exterior door in room 3.

Corrected Corrected by May 10, 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 the children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible to the children at all times in rooms 1 and 2.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2022

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

3A:52-4.3(a)(2) · The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times.

ENSURE THAT THE STAFF KNOW HOW MANY CHILDREN THEY ARE SUPERVISING, AT ALL TIMES: A NAMED STAFF, IN ROOM 3, TRACKED 6 CHILDREN; 8 WERE PRESENT

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2021

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.

RE-TRAIN A NAMED STAFF IN THE CENTERS POSITIVE GUIDANCE AND DISCIPLINE POLICY NOTE: 6.29.2021 STAFF RE-TRAINED ON 5.3.2021

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

SUBMIT CURRENT RENEWAL CARI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES FOR: 4 STAFF NOTE: 6.29.2021 3 STAFF

Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2021

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

3A:52-4.11(b)(1) · When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a).

SUBMIT CURRENT CHRI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES FOR: 2 STAFF NOTE: 6.29.2021 1 STAFF

Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2021

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

3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) · The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.

SUBMIT A CURRENT TABLE OF ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES ALL CURRENT STAFF

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

SUBMIT 2 WEEKS OF CHILDREN'S ATTENDANCE SHEETS

Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-4.8(g)(3) · The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b).

SUBMIT CURRENT ORIENTATION TRAINING FOR: 2 STAFF

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2021

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 ALL EXCESS STORAGE FROM THE EGRESS AREA THAT LEADS FROM THE SECOND FLOOR TO THE OUT DOOR PLAY AREA

Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2021

Category: physical safety. 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 SMALL HOLE IN THE CORNER SECTION OF THE CEILING, OVER THE WINDOWS, IN ROOM 5 ON THE SECOND FLOOR

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2021

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

3A:52-5.3(b)(1) · Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.

REPAIR/REPAVE THE LARGE HOLES IN THE PAVEMENT, IN THE REAR OF THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA, TO ELIMINATE A POSSIBLE TRIPPING HAZARD

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2021

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

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

REPAIR/REPLACE THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA GATE TO ENSURE THAT IT OPENS AND CLOSES EASILY

Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2021

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

3A:52-5.3(d)(2) · Heating requirements are as follows: steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.

REPAIR/REPLACE THE RADIATOR COVERS IN ROOM 7, ON THE SECOND FLOOR, TO ENSURE THAT THE HEATING COILS ARE INACCESSIBLE

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2021

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

3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) · Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.

SUBMIT THE DCF WATER STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE AND DCF WATER TESTING CHECKLIST

Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(i)(8) · Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located.

SUBMIT A CURRENT SAFE BUILDING INTERIOR CERTIFICATE

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2021

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

3A:52-136 · Provide and maintain in good condition handrails on all stairs with 3 or more risers.

SAND & REPAINT THE RUSTED HANDRAILS LOCATED IN THE ENTRANCE STAIRCASE OF THE CENTER

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-7.7(b)(2) · Centers that maintain outside sandboxes or play areas containing sand shall ensure that the sand is maintained in a safe and sanitary manner.

ENSURE THE SANDBOXES, IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA, ARE COMPLTELY COVERED AT ALL TIMES NOTE: 6.29.2021 SANDBOXES WERE REMOVED

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2021

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

3A:52-6.6(a)(1) · The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive.

ENSURE THAT THE STAFF USE POSITIVE METHODS OF GUIDANCE AND DISCIPLINE WHEN REDIRECTING A CHILD EXHIBITING INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR: DURING THIS INSPECTION A NAMED STAFF USED AN INAPPROPRIATE TONE OF VOICE WHILE REDIRECTING A CHILD WHILE THE CHILDREN WHER EATING SNACK

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-4.3(a)(2) · The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times.

ENSURE THAT THE STAFF KNOW HOW MANY CHILDREN THEY ARE SUPERVISING AT ALL TIMES: A NAMED STAFF, IN ROOM 5, HAD TO COUNT WHEN ASKED HOW MANY CHILDREN WERE UNDER THEIR DIRECT SUPERVISION

Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-4.11(b)(2) · When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member from the Department of Human Services, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children.

ENSURE STAFF HAVE A CURRENT CHRI BACKGROUND CLEARANCE, ON FILE, PRIOR TO BEING LEFT ALONE WITH THE CHILDREN: A NAMED STAFF, IN ROOM 5, WAS SUPERVISING A GROUP OF CHILDREN ALONE, BUT DOES NOT HAVE A CURRENT CHRI BACKGROUND CLEARANCE ON FILE NOTE: 8.9.2021 NAMED STAFF IS NO LONGER EMPLOYED AT THE CENTER

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2021

Category: supervision. 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 CHILDREN ARE PROPERLY SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES: A FOUR YEAR OLD CHILD, FROM ROOM 7, WAS OBSERVED BEING SENT FROM THE SECOND FLOOR TO THE FIRST FLOOR, OF THE CENTER, UNSUPERVISED

Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2021

Category: supervision. 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 STAFF HAVE A CURRENT CARI BACKGROUND CLEARANCE, ON FILE, PRIOR TO BEING LEFT ALONE WITH THE CHILDREN: A NAMED STAFF, IN ROOM 5, WAS SUPERVISING A GROUP OF CHILDREN ALONE, BUT DOES NOT HAVE A CURRENT CARI BACKGROUND CLEARANCE ON FILE NOTE: 8.9.2021 NAMED STAFF IS NO LONGER EMPLOYEDD AT THE CENTER

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2021

Category: supervision. 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 STAFF HAVE COMPLETED THEIR ORIENTATION TRAINING PRIOR TO BEING LEFT ALONE WITH THE CHILDREN: A NAMED STAFF, IN ROOM 5, WAS SUPERVISING A GROUP OF CHILDREN ALONE, BUT HAD NOT COMPLETED HER ORIENTATION TRAINING NOTE: 8.9.2021 NAMED STAFF IS NO LONGER EMPLOYEDD AT THE CENTER

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2021

Category: supervision. 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).

RE-TRAIN THE NAMED STAFF ON PROPER SUPERVISION PROCEDURES RE-TRAIN THE NAMED STAFF ON PROPER TRACKING PROCEDURES NOTE: 8.9.2021 NAMED STAFF NO LONGER EMPLOYED AT THE CENTER

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-4.8(a)(2) · Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.

RE-TRAIN ALL STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: PROPER USE OF TELEVISION AND TECHNOLOGY

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(a)(21) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure all guardrails accessible to children are no more than four inches apart or are otherwise protected to prevent head entrapment.

ENSURE THAT ALL GUARDRAILS ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN ARE NO MORE THAN 4 INCHES APART: PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE GUARD TO THE OPENING, THAT IS MORE THAN 4 INCHES, ON THE FRONT ENTRANCE GUARD RAIL

Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2021

Category: physical safety. 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 THE USE OF TELEVISION IS EDUCATIONAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL AND NOT FOR PASSIVE VIEWING: THE CHILDREN IN ROOM 7 WERE SITTING AND WATCHING AN ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION SHOW

Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2021

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

3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(ii) · The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, the center shall provide for each child a crib that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: each cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. An additional covering shall be provided for use as a covering for each child.

ENSURE THE CENTER PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING BEDDING FOR THE CHILDREN: EACH MAT USED FOR REST/SLEEP SHALL BE COVERED WITH A SHEET

Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2021

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

3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) · The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child.

ENSURE THAT SLEEPING EQUIPMENT IS FREE OF PILLOWS WHEN OCCUPIED BY A SLEEPING CHILD: DURING THIS INSPECTION AN INFANT WAS SLEEPING IN A CRIB, WITH A PILLOW THE CENTER TOOK IMMEDIATE ACTION ADN REMOVED THE PILLOW DURING THIS INSPECTION

Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2021

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

3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(ii) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner.

ENSURE THAT THE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE, IN ROOM 6, THAT IS USED FOR FOOD DISPOSAL IS: COVERED

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2021

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

3A:52-5.3(m)(2) · Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.

ENSURE COTS ARE ARRAINGED SO AS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO A 3 FOOT WIDE AISLE THAT LEADS TO AN UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT: ON THE DAY OF THIS INSPECTION, A COT WAS SET UP IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN ROOM 3 THE CENTER TOOK IMMEDIATE ACTION, DURING THIS INSPECTION, AND RELOCATED THE COT TO ENSURE THERE IS A 3 FOOT, UNOBSTRUCTED AISLE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMERGENCY EVACUATION

Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2021

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

3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) · Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity.

MAINTAIN APPROVED SPACE & ROOM REQUIREMENTS, AT ALL TIMES: ROOM 1 APPROVED FOR 6 CHILDREN; 8 CHILDREN PRESENT ON THE DAY OF THIS INSPECTION

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-4.8(a)(3) · Topics of orientation training shall include implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4.

RE-TRAIN ALL STAFF ON SAFE INFANT SLEEP PROCEDURES

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2021

Category: ratio. 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).

RE-TRAIN THE NAMED STAFF ON PROPER TRACKING PROCEDURES

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) · The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center.

ENSURE THAT THE DIRECTOR DESIGNEE DOES NOT HAVE FULL-TIME CLASSROOM RESPONSIBILITIES DURING THE TIMES THAT THE DIRECTOR IS NOT PRESENT AT THE CENTER: THE DIRECTOR DESIGNEE WAS ASSIGNED TO SUPERVISE A CLASSROOM, AT NAP TIME, ON THE DAY OF THIS INSPECTION

Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2021

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 CHILDREN ARE PROPERLY SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES: A NAMED STAFF LEFT 8 3 YEAR OLD CHILDREN & 4 4 YEAR OLD CHILDREN, UNSUPERVISED, AT NAP TIME IN ROOM 3 & 4, TO GO ANSWER THE FRONT DOOR

Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2021

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: ON THE DAY OF THIS INSPECTION, THERE WERE 4 CHILDREN, IN ROOM 2 AT NAP TIME, WITH NO DESIGNATED STAFF TO SUPERVISE THE ROOM

Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2021

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 STAFF DOCUMENT PARENTAL NOTIFICATION OF REQUIRED INJURIES: DIRECTOR FAILED TO DOCUMENT PARENTAL NOTIFICATION ON AN ACCIDENT REPORT OF A NAMED CHILD WHO SUSTAINED A BUMP ON THE HEAD

Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2019

Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-4.8(a)(11) · Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions.

RE-TRAIN ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF TO ENSURE THEY DOCUMENT PARENTAL NOTIFICATION ON ACCIDENT REPORTS, AS REQUIRED STAFF RE-TRAINED ON 6.10.2019

Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2019

Category: nutrition. 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.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2019

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2019

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-4.8(d)(2) · In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), 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 special needs programming and program development.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2019

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-6.8(k)(1) · The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the use of social networking sites and other websites.

UPDATE CURRENT SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY ON FILE; ENSURE IT INCLUDES ALL REQUIRED COMPONENTS

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2019

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(ii) · 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. Centers shall develop a written policy regarding the use of television, computers, and other equipment for children over the age of two and maintain on file written plans for such use and the length of time for their use. In addition, centers shall develop a written policy for the use of such equipment as it pertains to children in care less than four hours and children in care more than four hours.

UPDATE CURRENT POLICY ON FILE: ENSURE TO INCLUDE AGES

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2019

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

ENSURE STAFF REMOVE PACIFIERS WHEN CHILDREN ARE WALKING PACIFIERS REMOVED DURING THIS INSPECTION

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2019

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 BOTTLES ARE LABELED WITH THE DATE ALL BOTTLES LABELED DURING THIS INSPECTION

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2019

Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-4.6(c)(1) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience.

PROVIDE EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE DOCUMENTATION FOR THE: CONSULTING HEAD TEACHER

Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2019

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.