the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist that includes a proof of medical clearance. Provide for one staff.

3A:52-4.1(d) · Corrected Jun 16, 2025

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. 11.14.25. Provide CARI clearance for sponsor representative.

3A:52-4.10(a) · Corrected Dec 15, 2025

(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).

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).

Update Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL to include all current staff.

3A:52-4.6(a) · Corrected Jun 27, 2024

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.

Maintain at the center and distribute to all families and staff, a current copy of Information to Parents document(2019) designated by the OOL; maintain on file a record of parental and staff receipt of the policy.

3A:52-3.6(b)(1) · Corrected Jun 27, 2024

The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall 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 or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are required by the plan. Ensure that center has on file a special care plan for all the children with epi-pen.

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 staff know the number of children in their care at all times. At the time of the inspection, staff stated there were 58 children when 59 children were present.

3A:52-4.3(a)(1) · Corrected Jun 5, 2023

Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall

Provide the written emergency plan and ensure it includes an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center.

3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) · Corrected Jun 5, 2023

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.

Post a diagram of all approved areas and ensure that all rooms approved for use by the children are labeled.

3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v) · Corrected Jun 5, 2023

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).

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. Provide fire drill log for morning session.

3A:52-5.3(n)(1) · Corrected Dec 5, 2022

The license shall be posted in a prominent location within the center and in each building associated with the center.

Post the center's license in a prominent location in each building associated with the center. Ensure the posted license is current.

3A:52-2.2(e) · Corrected Dec 1, 2022

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.

3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) · Corrected Jun 27, 2022

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 accident reports are filled out completely with all the required information.

3A:52-7.6(b)(1) · Corrected Dec 1, 2022

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 hire.

3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · Corrected Jan 18, 2022

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. Provide an updated checklist.

3A:52-4.6(a) · Corrected Jan 18, 2022

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. Provide training on immediate parental notification if a child has an injury above the shoulders. Provide documentation to OOL for staff training.

3A:52-7.6(a)(2) · Corrected Jan 18, 2022

The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

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.

3A:52-4.8(d)(1) · Corrected Oct 10, 2019

The center shall provide parents of all enrolled children with its telephone number, either in writing or by e-mail. This telephone number shall provide parents direct on-site contact during operating hours.

Ensure the center has a phone which is accessible. The center may not use staff personal cell phones for contact with parents.

3A:52-3.5(b) · Corrected Oct 10, 2019

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

Provide documentation of education and experience to credential on site staff to serve as the director/program supervisor. Ensure this staff is registered on NJCCIS in order to credential them.

3A:52-4.6(b)(1) · Corrected Oct 10, 2019

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.

3A:52-5.3(o)(1) · Corrected Oct 10, 2019