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.

Replace all the ceiling tiles throughout the center.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2025

Category: health medication. 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 Apr 2, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(a)(1) · (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair. Ensure all floors. molding and ceiling tiles are replaced as needed due to water damage.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2025

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

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.

Eliminate moisture from leaks or seepage.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 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 May 28, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 the fire extinguisher on the 2nd floor is mounted to the wall. 4/3/2024-Ensure each floor has a fire extinguisher.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2025

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.

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 Mar 13, 2025

Category: ratio. 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 children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care in Room #7 and Room #3.

Corrected Corrected by May 28, 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 Sep 10, 2025

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

3A:52-5.3(a)(17) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded.

Ensure that shelving in the entryway on first floor is secured to the wall.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2023

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

3A:52-5.3(o)(2) · First aid requirements are as follows: the first aid and CPR training shall include a hands-on training component in addition to any online training coursework.

Provide documentation that first aid training included CPR training as defined by a recognized health organization.

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2023

Category: health medication. 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 broken play structure with the slide from the infant outdoor play area.

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2023

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.

Provide documentation 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 May 30, 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.

Provide documentation 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 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(a)(4) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor.

Ensure that all carpeting is securely fastened to the floor in Room 6.

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2023

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 or replace damaged siding in the infant outdoor play area.

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024

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

3A:52-5.3(b)(7) · Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

Ensure that play structure with the slide on the Infant playground meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487) or remove the structure.

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2023

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

3A:52-5.3(c)(1) · Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields.

Ensure that all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs have protective coverings in Room 7.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(d)(1) · Heating requirements are as follows: a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained in all areas used by children, including, but not limited to, classrooms and bathrooms.

Ensure that a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit is maintained in all areas used by the children on the second floor.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(a)(18) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.

Ensure that microwave and toaster ovens are secured out of the reach of children in Room 3.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023

Category: nutrition. 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 results of radon testing in a prominent location.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2023

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.

Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout the center.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Secure the vent in the Children's bathroom on the first floor.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

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

Caulk between the sink and wall in Child bathroom on the second floor.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2023

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 wall above the sink in the Child bathroom on the second floor.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023

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 documentation that group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-4.8(e) · Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d).

Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL within 90 days of hire.

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-6.4(a)(3) · For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: swaddling of children during rest and sleep is prohibited.

Cease swaddling infants.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

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 Feb 24, 2025

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.

Remove excess furniture blocking second floor rear exit.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2023

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 child bathroom on the second floor.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2023

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

Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of inspection there were 19 children and 2 staff members present in Room 2. Staff member left the room to take the child to the bathroom leaving the room out of ratio.

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) · All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.

Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name throughout the center.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2024

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 Room 8.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023

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 4.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-6.4(f) · When cribs, playpens, cots, mats or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment are stored with sheets, blankets, or other coverings as single units, at least one item of each unit shall be labeled with child-identifying information.

Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name throughout the center.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024

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

3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(i) · The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall maintain on file a record of the following the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures.

Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.6(d)(2)(ii) · Toilet facility requirements are as follows: for existing centers that have an additional toilet facility that has not been counted in determining the maximum number of children who can be served per session and for centers to be located in newly constructed buildings, the center shall ensure that this designated toilet facility is identified by a sign located on the exterior of its door, indicating that this toilet facility is for the exclusive use of staff members and other adults.

Label the bathroom that is for staff/adult use on the second floor.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-133 · Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room.

Remove any excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-6.4(g)(2) · When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be stored separately for each child.

Ensure that each child's bedding is stored separately throughout the center.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 clean and in good repair in the hallway station on the first floor.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

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 staff wash their hands immediately after changing a child's diaper.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023

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

3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(i) · The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use,

Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required. Ensure that a two step cleaning and disinfecting process is utilized on changing tables.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023

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 Jul 12, 2023

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

3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(i) · 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: 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 used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level.

Ensure that approved sleeping equipment is provided for each child as required. Children should have minimum 1 inch mats when sleeping on the floor.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023

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.

Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. In the front room a child had a bristle block in her mouth and when asked by the staff to take it out of her mouth it was placed back in the pile with the other blocks without being first sanitized.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023

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.

Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Ensure all floors, moldings, and ceiling tiles and all surfaces are replaced as needed due to water damage.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

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.

Repair the exit door in the front room. There exists an additional exit door in the room.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

Designate a director designee for whenever the director is not present at the center and 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 Nov 28, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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. Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. Ensure CHRI clearance dates are dated 1/1/2021.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024

Category: background checks. 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.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

Category: background checks. 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 extinguisher on the second floor is mounted to the wall. 4/3/24 Ensure there is a fire extinguisher present on each floor.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

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

3A:52-5.3(a)(9) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

Ensure that the pipes underneath the sink have protective guards.

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024

Category: health medication. 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 Feb 24, 2025

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.

Provide a current fire certificate as required.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2024

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.

Ensure that all bathroom tiles are maintained in good repair.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2024

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

3A:52-5.3(a)(1) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage.

Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks or seepage.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

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 Feb 24, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 diaper creams are labelled with the child's name.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

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

3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(vii) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: when a child is feeding, the bottle shall not be propped at any time.

Ensure that bottles are labelled with the child's name and dated.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024

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 sippy cups are stored separately and are not touching each other.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

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

3A:52-6.4(g)(1) · When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be labeled for each child.

Ensure all crib sheets are snuggly fitting.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

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

3A:52-5.3(a)(11) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all windows and other glass surfaces that are not made of safety glass and that are located within 36 inches above the floor shall have protective guards.

Ensure that all windows and glass within 36 inches above the floor are made of safety glass or have protective guards. Ensure the classroom doors are made of safety glass.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2024

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

3A:52-5.3(a)(4) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor.

Ensure that all carpeting is securely fastened to the floor and does not present a tripping hazard in the 1st floor foyer.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024

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

3A:52-3.3(a)(1) · Requirements for access to center records are as follows: the center's records shall be open for inspection by authorized representatives of the Office of Licensing.

Ensure that the center's records are open for inspection by OOL. Ensure records for staff and for children are maintained at the center.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024

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. Staff needed to leave classroom #8 in order to put a child on a bus leaving the classroom with inadequate staff.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(vii) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: when a child is feeding, the bottle shall not be propped at any time.

Ensure that bottles are labeled with the child's name and date.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024

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.

Ensure that all staff receive training on positive guidance and discipline methods.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. Ensure positive guidance and discipline methods are utilized in classroom #2.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-133 · Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room.

Remove any excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room. Ensure the mechanical rooms remain inaccessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(i) · 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: 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 used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level.

Ensure that approved sleeping equipment is provided for each child as required. Children in Room #2 must be provided with mats or cots.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

Provide a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the cause and an estimate on the date of the completion of repair to the damage of the floor, walls, and ceilings.

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2024

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. A staff in room #1 went into the hallway outside the classroom leaving the children alone.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Paint the window sills in Room #2.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

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 child's name and date.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024

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.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2024

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. Ensure all staff have medical and Mantoux clearances.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-4.3(d)(1) · At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area.

Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Children were in the classroom with no teacher present.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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. Ensure all children that are present at the center are enrolled in the program and have required documentation.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-4.3(d)(1) · At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area.

Ensure adequate supervision is maintained throughout the center. A child was present in the hallway with no staff.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

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.

Ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity of the classrooms at all times throughout the center. Rooms 6 and 7 combined, there were 18 children in room 6 which has a licensed capacity of 16.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2022

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. 1 missing CHRI clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2022

Category: background checks. 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. Room 1 had 9 children ages 18-24 months with 1 staff when 2 were needed.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2022

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).

Provide an updated and complete staff records checklist.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 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).

Provide documentation of orientation training for all staff. 5 missing staff.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 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 staff are aware of the correct number of children in their care at all times. At the time of the inspection, staff in room 8 stated 11 children were present when there were 12

Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2021

Category: supervision. 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 children are supervised at all times throughout the center. 1. In room 2A and 2B staff took a child to the bathroom and the staff was left to supervise 2 rooms. 2. A child in the kindergarten class allowed a child to go to the bathroom alone and was left unsupervised.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(r) · 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.

Ensure that children do not comingle with other groups unless it is at the beginning or end of the day when numbers are low and that (1) such comingling is limited to sibling groups, or (2) such comingling occurs outdoors, social distancing is strictly observed, and close contact is prohibited. At the time of the inspection, room 2A and 2B were together with 17 children before dividing into 2 groups. 4/28/2021 Room 1 and Room 2 were on the playground together upon the inspectors arrival. 6/10/2021 Rooms 6 and 7 were practicing for graduation in room 5 with 29 children total.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

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.

Identify all rooms approved by OOL on the second floor.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2021

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 children wash their hands with soap and water immediately before each meal.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2021

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 staff wash their hands with soap and water immediately before preparing or serving food.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2021

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

3A:52-6.4(a)(4)(iii) · For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children over the age of 18 months and under the age of four years, the center shall provide an alternative quiet activity for each child who has rested or slept for 30 minutes and does not appear to need additional rest or sleep.

Provide alternate activities for children after 30 minutes who no longer need rest or sleep.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 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

Ensure that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, a staff took a child to the bathroom leaving 1 staff alone with 16 children when 2 staff were required. 1/5/2021 Staff was changing diapers outside in the hallway leaving 6 children alone with 1 staff when 2 were required. 2/16/2021 A staff left the room to use the bathroom facility and left 1 staff with 18 children when 2 staff should have been present. 3/16/2021 Staff in Room 1 left the room to get the thermometer and daily log, leaving 1 staff with 8 children with a ratio of 1:6. 4/28/2021 Staff in Room 1 had to screen a parent upon arrival and left the classroom out of ration (11 children 18-30 months with 1 staff when 2 are required).

Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2021

Category: ratio. 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.

Operate within the room capacity as directed by OOL at all times. At the time of the inspection, Room 8 had 18 children when the capacity is 16. 3/16/2021 Room 8 had 19 children when the capacity is 16. 4/28/2021 Room 2 had 23 children when the capacity is 21. 6/10/2021 Room 6 had 17 children when the capacity is 16, Room 5 had 29 children present when the capacity is 13 and Room 2 had 22 when the capacity is 21.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(r) · 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.

Ensure that group size does not exceed 15 as per Executive Order #149 for reopening centers. At the time of the inspection, room 6 had 16 children and room 8 had 18 children present. 3/16/2021 Room 8 had 19 children present. 4/28/2021 Room 2A and Room 6 had 16 children present. Violation not applicable due to Updated COVID-19 Standards – Child Care Centers, issued 5.26.2021.

Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2021

Category: health medication. 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 toxins are inaccessible to children at all times. At the time of the inspection, numerous cans of paint were located at the back exit and were accessible to the children.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2021

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

3A:52-5.3(r) · 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.

Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and water immediately upon entering the classroom as per Executive Order #149.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2021

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 children are supervised at all times throughout the building including while walking through the hallways. At the time of the inspection, a parent was observed dropping a child off in the entranceway to walk unsupervised up the stairs and to the classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(r) · 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.

Ensure that the screening process upon arrival is properly followed as per Executive Order #149 for reopening centers for Method #2 which includes the following: 1. Staff are provided a protective barrier when taking temperatures 2. Staff wash hands with soap and water or sanitizer immediately before and after putting on gloves 3. Wear gloves and change as required 4. Sanitize the thermometer between uses Violation not applicable due to Updated COVID-19 Standards – Child Care Centers, issued 5.26.2021.

Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2021

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 children are supervised at all times throughout the building including while walking through the hallways. At the time of the inspection, a child from the Pre-K class was sent to the bathroom outside the classroom alone and left unsupervised.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2021

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.

Submit to OOL, current staff CHRI background checks. 2/24/2022 Pertains to 2 staff. 8-31-22- 1 staff missing.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

Category: background checks. 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 staff are aware of the correct number of children in their care at all times. At the time of the inspection, staff in Room 8 stated 14 children were in the classroom when 15 were present.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2021

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).

Submit to OOL, a current staff records checklist.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 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.

Submit to OOL, a current fire certificate.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2022

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

3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) · The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked.

Submit to OOL, staff daily attendance records.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2022

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 to OOL, children's daily attendance records.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-4.5(c)(1) · The director shall be scheduled to work at the center at least 50 percent of the center’s daily operating hours.

Ensure that the director is scheduled to work at least 50% of the daily operating hours. 7-26-22- As per time sheets, there is no director onsite on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2022

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 director designee does not have full-time responsibility when the director is absent.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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 to OOL, the center's table of organization including lines of authority, job descriptions and responsibilities.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2022

Category: ratio. 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.

Submit to OOL, at least 2 staff members current certification for first aid and CPR.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

Category: health medication. 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.

Upload into the center's file cabinet, a current Life Hazard Certificate.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2022

Category: ratio. 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.

Upload into the center's file cabinet in NJCCIS, the radon testing results for all classroom on the lowest level used by children.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2022

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.

Submit to OOL, the center's fire drill log.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2022

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.

Upon renewal, conduct water testing for lead and copper in required sinks and upload into the center's file cabinet in NJCCIS, the test results, the checklist and Statement of Assurance.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2022

Category: ratio. 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.

Submit to OOL, the center's current liability insurance policy.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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 three months and older wash their hands with soap and water immediately after each diaper change.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2021

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

3A:52-6.8(j)(1) · The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The expulsion policy shall include

Submit to OOL, the center's expulsion policy.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-7.11(a)(1) · Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: the list of illnesses and symptoms of illness for which a child will be separated from the group and possibly sent home, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1©.

Submit to OOL, the center's policy on Communicable Disease Management.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2022

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

3A:52-6.6(e)(1) · The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall reflect the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) through (c) and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.).

Submit to OOL, the center's discipline policy including acceptable actions staff members may take.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

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

Submit to OOL, the center's illness log.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2022

Category: health medication. 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 to OOL, current staff CARI clearance background checks.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2022

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

3A:52-5.3(r) · The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

Per the updated COVID-19 Standards – Child Care Centers, issued 5.26.2021, ensure that the center develops a written screening policy to include the Department of Health COVID-19 Recommendations regarding symptoms and follows it daily.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2022

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 staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection, room 2 had 15 children (2-3 yr. old, 7- 4 yr. old and 6 SA children) with one staff when 2 staff were required. 10/6/2021 Room #7 had 13 children all age 4 with 1 staff when 2 are required. 10/20/2021 One staff was caring for 2 classes of 4 year old children and had a total of 30 children 11/10/2021 Room 4 had 11 infants with 2 staff when 3 were required and room 6 and 7 had 1 staff caring for then 2 classes of 22 four year old children when 2 staff were required. 12/10//2021 Room 2A had 13 children ages 2.5-3 yrs. with 1 staff when 2 should have been present and room 3 had 9 children ages 12-18 months with 2 staff when 3 were required. 1/21/2022 Room 2A had 13 children (ages 2.5-3) with one staff when 2 were required, room 2B had 3 children in the room with no staff while the staff was in hallway diapering a child, room 3 had 9 children (ages 12-18 month) with 2 staff when 3 were required and room 4 had 8 children (ages 0-12 month) with 1 staff when 2 were required. 2/24/2022 Room 6 had 19 children ages 4-5 with 1 staff when 2 were required and 1 staff in room 7 was watching 2 classrooms (room 6 and 7) with 23 children when 2 staff were required.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2022

Category: ratio. 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.

Ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity of the classrooms at all times throughout the center. 10/6/2021 Rooms 2 had 22 when the capacity is 21, Room 6 had 18 when the capacity is 16 and Room 8 had 18 when the capacity is 16. 10/20/21 Room 6 had 19 children present when the capacity is 16. 11/10/2021 Room 8 had 18 children when the capacity is 16. 12/10/2021 Room 6 had 18 children when the capacity is 16. 1/21/2022 Room 6 had 20 children when the capacity is 16 and room 7 had 14 when the capacity is 13. 2/24/2022 Room 6 had 19 children present when the capacity is 16 and room 8 had 17 children when the capacity is 16. 3/24/2022- Room 8 had 20 children present when the capacity is 16. 4-29-22- Room 8 had 19 children present when the capacity is 16 and room 6 had 19 children when 16 is the capacity. 5-20-22 Room 6 was over capacity with 21 children when the capacity is 16. 6-16-22- Room 2 was over capacity with 29 children when the capacity is 21. 6-16-22- Room 8 was over capacity with 18 children when the capacity is 16. 6-16-22- Room 6 was over capacity with 23 children when the capacity is 16.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(r) · The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

Per the NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149, ensure that children and staff wash their hands with soap and water immediately after outdoor play.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2021

Category: health medication. 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 that adequate procedures are adhered to for children over 4 years of age that are not required to nap to include continued programing during rest time hours.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2022

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

3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(i) · 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: 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 used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level.

Ensure that approved sleeping equipment is provided for each child as required.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 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. At the time of the inspection, there were 6 classrooms that had one staff member watching between the 2 rooms and each one left children unsupervised on several occasions while assisting a child. 11/10/2021 The same 6 classrooms had 1 staff watching 2 rooms and left children unsupervised.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

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

Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(r) · The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

Per the NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 264, ensure that unvaccinated staff submit to weekly COVID testing.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2022

Category: health medication. 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 staff are aware of the correct number of children in their care at all times. At the time of the inspection, one staff watching 2 classrooms during rest time did not know how many children were present and another staff had the incorrect number of children. 12/10//2021 At the time of the inspection, staff in rooms 2 and 7 gave the inspector an incorrect count for the children present.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(r) · The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

Per the NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149, ensure that diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each diaper change.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2022

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 adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, the staff member from room 2 was diapering a child in the hallway and left the children in the classroom unsupervised. 2/24/2022 1 staff stood between the 2 rooms (6 and 7) while the other staff was supervising children in bathroom and Room 2 had 1 staff watching the 2 rooms while the staff was on break and was observed leaving one classroom unsupervised to assist a child.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2022

Category: supervision. 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 staff are aware of the correct number of children in their care at all times. The staff was unsure of the number of children in her care and had to count the children present. 3/24/22- Staff in room 2B stated they had 11 children when 10 children were present.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-6.4(a)(3) · For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: swaddling of children during rest and sleep is prohibited.

Cease the use of swaddles. An infant in room 4, was wearing a sleep sack with a swaddle component.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2022

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

3A:52-6.4(i) · Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.

Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in room 4.

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2022

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. There were 2 staff in room 4 with 10 infants under 12 months when inspector walked in the room. 5-20-22- There were 12 children ages 2.5-3 in room 2B with 1 staff, when 2 staff were needed. 6-16-22- There were 18 children ages 3-4 with 1 staff, when 2 were needed. 1 child was walking around and not all children were sleeping on their cots.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2022

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.

Designate a director designee for whenever the director has full-time classroom responsibilities.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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 that all staff who do not have a completed CHRI and CARI background checks are directly supervised by another staff member. 14 children from room 6 were on a fun bus outside the center with no center staff on the bus only fun bus staff.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

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 supervised at all times. There were 14 children on a fun bus with no center staff on the bus supervising.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 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 staff know the number of children in their care at all times. Staff in room 8 stated they had 21 children when 18 were present. 7-8-22- Staff in room 3 stated they had 7 children when 8 were present.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-6.4(a)(4)(iii) · For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children over the age of 18 months and under the age of four years, the center shall provide an alternative quiet activity for each child who has rested or slept for 30 minutes and does not appear to need additional rest or sleep.

Provide alternative quiet activities for children who have rested or slept for 30 minutes and do not appear to need additional rest or sleep in room 8.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2022

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 that the use of computers and other video equipment is for educational and instructional use and it is not used as a substitute for planned activities or passive viewing.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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 adequate procedures are adhered to for children 4 years of age that are not required to nap to include continued programing during rest time hours. Children 4 years of age in room 8 are being required to nap.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2022

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

3A:52-6.2(a)(2) · The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are non-toxic and safe for use by children in the age groups served.

Ensure there are age appropriate supplies in each room. There was an 8 year old child in room 1 with children ages 18-24months and no age appropriate supplies. The child was playing an IPAD.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2022

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.

Based on complaint # 17623, ensure that classrooms throughout the center operate within the licensed capacity as designated by OOL. 9/17/2019 Rooms 1,2,3 and 4 were over capacity. 10/2/2019 Rooms 1,2 and 3 were over capacity. 10/22/2019 Rooms 1 and 3 were over capacity. 11/6/2019 Rooms 1,2 and 3 were over capacity. 11/22/2019 Rooms 1, 2,3, and 4 were over capacity. 12/13/2019 Rooms 1,2, and 3 were over capacity. 1/6/2020 Rooms 1,2, and 3 were over capacity. 1/31/2020 Rooms 1 and 2 were over capacity. 2/18/2020 Rooms 1, 2, 3 and 4 were over capacity. 3/6/2020 Rooms 1,2,3 and 4 were over capacity. 9/14/2020 Room 5 had 20 children present when the capacity is 13

Corrected Corrected by Nov 23, 2020

Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-6.8(j)(1) · The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The expulsion policy shall include

Based on complaint # 17523, ensure that the center follows the provisions written in the center's expulsion policy at all times.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2019

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) · The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked.

Based on complaint #17508, ensure that the director is included in the daily staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2019

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-4.5(c)(1) · The director shall be scheduled to work at the center at least 50 percent of the center’s daily operating hours.

Based on complaint #17508, ensure that the director is scheduled to work 50% of the center's daily operating hours.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2019

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.

Operate within the classroom capacity as determined by OOL wherein there were 19 children present in room 1 when the capacity is 14.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2019

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.

Provide a 3 foot clearance to all exits wherein room 3 had a child napping in the doorway entrance.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2019

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

3A:52-4.3(d) · The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in 3A:52-4.3(d) 1, 2, and 3 are met: Age Staff/Child Ratio Under 18 months - 1:10 18 months to under 2 ½ years - 1:12 2 ½ years and above - 1:20

Ensure that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including rest time.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2020

Category: ratio. 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 staff wash their hands with soap and water immediately before preparing or serving food.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2021

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 children wash their hands with soap and water immediately before each meal.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2021

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

3A:52-6.4(i) · Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.

Cease the use of pacifier attachments.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 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.

Cease the use of pacifier attachments.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2019

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

Cease the use of the Fischer Price Rock-n-Play as per the CPSC recall of the product.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 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.

Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. At the time of the inspection, a child was observed alone in the hallway bathroom and was in need of assistance.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 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

8/14/2019 Ensure that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times to include when taking children to the bathroom. 8/21/2019 Ensure that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection, the inspector observed 3 staff in in the lobby area which left the 1 staff in room 4 alone with 6 infants when 2 were required.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2019

Category: ratio. 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 while children are walking around.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2019

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 staff directly supervise children at all times to include when using the hallway bathroom.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2019

Category: supervision. 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 cribs are used for sleeping purposes and not as a play space for a child.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2019

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

3A:52-6.4(a)(4)(iii) · For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children over the age of 18 months and under the age of four years, the center shall provide an alternative quiet activity for each child who has rested or slept for 30 minutes and does not appear to need additional rest or sleep.

Provide alternate activities for children after 30 minutes that no longer need rest/sleep.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2019

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

Ensure that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection, the infant room had 11 children with 2 staff when 3 were required.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2020

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 children are directly supervised at all times including while using and walking to the bathrooms. At the time of the inspection, a child was observed alone in the hallway bathroom and returning to the classroom unsupervised.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2020

Category: supervision. 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 with soap and water immediately after using the toilet.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2020

Category: health medication. 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.

Cease the use of pacifiers while children are crawling around.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 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 staff are aware of the correct number of children in their care at all times. At the time of the inspection, staff in room 3 indicated that 20 children were present when there were actually 19.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2020

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 that children are supervised by a staff who has cleared CARI and CHRI background checks along with orientation training while children are on the Fun Bus.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2020

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.6(a) · At least five foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by children during naptime. The illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source.

Provide sufficient lighting to ensure staff can see all children during rest time. At the time of the inspection, room 5 did not have enough lighting and upon request turned on the bathroom light.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2020

Category: physical safety. 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 staff have CARI and CHRI clearances and orientation training before being left alone to supervise children.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 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 staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. Room 4 had 17 children ages 0 to 18 months with 4 staff when 5 should have been present. 3/6/2020 Room 1 had 22 children ages 4-5 years with 1 staff during rest time when 2 should have been present Room 3 had 25 children ages 2.5-3 years with 2 staff when 3 should have been present since an awake ratio applied. Room 4 had 16 children ages 0-18 months with 3 staff when 4 should have been present.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2020

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(r) · 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.

Ensure that groups are not mixed as per Executive Order #149 for centers reopening. At the time of the inspection, room 2A and 2B were

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2020

Category: health medication. 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 staff are aware of the correct number of children in their care at all times. At the time of the inspection, staff in room 2 had to count the children present.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2020

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(r) · 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.

Ensure that the screening process is conducted on visitors upon arrival as per Executive Order #149 for centers reopening At the time of the inspection, the OOL inspector was not screened upon arrival.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2020

Category: health medication. 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.

Operate within the licensed capacity for all classrooms as designated by OOL. At the time of the inspection, classrooms 1,2,3 and 4 were over capacity. 9/17/19 Rooms 1,2,3 and 4 were over capacity. 10/2/2019 Rooms 1,2 and 3 were over capacity. 10/22/19 Rooms 1 and 3 were over capacity. 11/6/2019 Rooms 1,2 and 3 were over capacity 112/22/2019 Rooms 1,2,3 and 4 were over capacity 12/13/19 Rooms 1,2, and 3 were over capacity. 1/6/2020 Rooms 1,2 and 3 were over capacity. 1/31/2020 Rooms 1 and 2 were over capacity. 2/18/2020 Rooms 1, 2, 3 and 4 were over capacity. 3/6/2020 Rooms 1,2,3 and 4 were over capacity. 9/14/2020 Room 5 had 20 children present when the capacity is 13.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 23, 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 while crawling or walking around.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 23, 2020

Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(r) · 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.

Ensure that group sizes do not exceed 15 children as per Executive Order #149. At the time of the inspection Room 2 had 17 children.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2021

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 children are supervised at all times throughout the center. 1. In room 2A and 2B a staff took a child to the bathroom and the staff was left to supervise 2 rooms. 2. A child in the kindergarten class allowed a child to go to the bathroom alone and was left unsupervised.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 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 child/staff ratios are met at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, a staff took a child to the bathroom leaving 1 staff alone to watch both rooms with 16 children when 2 staff were required.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2021

Category: ratio. 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.

Identify all rooms approved by OOL on the second floor.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2021

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 staff are aware of the correct number of children in their care at all times. At the time of the inspection, staff in room 8 stated 11 children were present when there were 12.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(q)(2) · Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center

Operate within the center's licensed capacity as determined by OOL. At the time of the inspection the center had 90 children present and the capacity is 78. 6/5/2019 Center had 94 children present.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2019

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.

Ensure that bucket seats are equipped with buckles and that children sitting in the seats are buckled at all times.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2019

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

Ensure that the center maintains proper staff child ratios at all times. At the time of the inspection, there were 13 children ages 0-18 months with 3 staff when 4 were required. 4/22/2019 A staff left the room to diaper a child, leaving 1 staff alone with 12 children ages 2.5-3 years of age when 2 staff were required.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2019

Category: ratio. 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 a crib when occupied by a sleeping child is free of boppy pillows and other soft bedding items.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2019

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

Ensure that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection room 4 had 15 infants with 3 staff when 4 should have been present.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2019

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) · Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children.

Ensure that room 5 is set up as a classroom in order for the room capacity to be counted towards your license capacity or remove it from the license.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2019

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 children wash their hands with soap and water before each meal.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2019

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 tables are washed and disinfected before each meal.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2019

Category: nutrition. 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.

Operate within room capacity as determined by OOL. At the time of the inspection rooms 1,2,3,,and 5 were all over capacity. 6/5/2019 Rooms 1,2,3,4 and 5 were all over capacity. 7/12/19 Room 1 had 15 children present when the capacity is 13.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2019

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 staff wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2019

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