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Home › NJ › Rockaway › Growing Seeds Learning Academy Somerset 2 LLC
153 White Meadow Road, Rockaway NJ 07866 · License #180200001 · Center · Child Care Center
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3A:52-5.3(f)(1) · Toilet facility requirements are as follows: a supply of soap, toilet paper, and individual hand towels or disposable paper towels shall be provided.
Provide bathroom supplies including At the time of the inspection, 2 toilet paper rolls were observed on the floor, a pool of water was observed by the sink and urine was observed in a toilet. All staff must ensure that the children are adequately supervised while in the bathroom, the center shall ensure that the bathrooms are maintained in a sanitary manner and that toilet paper rolls are inside of the toilet paper dispensers. There should not be water on the floor to ensure that no one slips.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.7(a)(2) · All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.
Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2026
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. (b) In addition to the reporting requirements specified in (a) above, the sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall advise the parent(s) of the occurrence of any unusual incident(s) that occurred at the center and that might indicate possible abuse or neglect involving the child. Such notification shall be made on the same day on which the incident occurred. Such incidents may include, but are not limited to, unusual sexual activity; violent or destructive behavior; withdrawal or passivity; or significant change(s) in the child's personality, behavior or habits. The center shall maintain on file a record of such incidents and documentation that parents have been informed of them.
Inappropriate staff action; Inappropriate staff action - A named staff pinched a child on the playground.
Disposition: Completed
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Ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are adhered to at all times throughout the center including recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(c) · (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: Under 18 months 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years 1:10 4 years 1:12 5 years and older 1:15 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including At the time of the inspection, a staff member in Room 3 left the room to use the bathroom. The room had 1 staff member with 10 children ages (1.5-2.5). The ratio for the room is 1:6. Based on the number of children a 3rd staff member was required. The center shall retrain all staff on ratios. The center shall provide proof of training, materials used and all staff signatures.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2026
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 the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Ensure appropriate staff action is maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection, 2 males were observed in Room 4 replacing a cabinet in the classroom. The work was being done while children were present at the center. The 2 males were unaccompanied by a cleared staff member. No one was supervising them during their time in the classroom. The center shall provide an MOU acknowledging that no repairs can be done during the center's operating hours and/or while children are present in the building. The center shall retrain all staff on policy. Proof of training is required and all staff signatures will be verified.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-3.5(b) · The center shall provide parents of all enrolled children with its telephone number, either in writing or by e-mail. This telephone number shall provide parents direct on-site contact during operating hours.
The center administrators shall provide the center Director with access to the center's email per Office of Licensing manual.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
3A:52-6.6(e) · The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall: 1. Reflect the provisions specified in (a) through (c) above and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.); 2. Be distributed to every staff member; and
Prepare a discipline policy that includes acceptable actions staff members may take when disciplining a child including, but not limited to, requiring children to remain silent or inactive for inappropriately long periods of time. Based on complaint, the center shall retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.6(e) · The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall: 1. Reflect the provisions specified in (a) through (c) above and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.); 2. Be distributed to every staff member; and
Prepare a discipline policy that includes acceptable actions staff members may take when disciplining a child including, but not limited to, requiring children to remain silent or inactive for inappropriately long periods of time. Based on complaint, ensure that appropriate staff interactions occur at all times throughout the center, including the use of positive guidance and discipline. A named child reported that a named staff pinched them on their legs and thighs.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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. 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. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.
Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including At the time of the inspection, a named staff member was observed on her cell phone FaceTiming an individual while in the classroom. The staff member was observed on her personal cell phone. This same individual was one of the staff members who was unable to provide an accurate number of children that were present in the classroom. The center shall retrain staff on the center's policy cell phone usage and center's supervision policy within the next days. The center shall provide proof of training, materials used and all staff signatures.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(d)(1) · 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. At the time of the inspection, Rooms 3 & 5 room temperatures were at 62 degrees. The center shall submit a Memorandum of Understanding on how this matter will be resolved.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
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 including The center shall repair the brown kid couches in Room 5 & 3.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours. The center Director shall submit proof of daily attendance. The center Director was not present during the last 2 inspections.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
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. At the time of the inspection, there were 3 staff with 11 children present in Room 2. When asked how many children were in their care, the staff were unable to provide the number of children that were in their care. The center shall retrain all staff on tracking within the next 10 days, The center shall provide proof of training, materials used and all staff signatures.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 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. The center's DOH expired on 9/12/24.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
Category: health medication. 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. One staff needs a completed CHRI background clearance. 8/15/24-The center has 2 pending CHRI's.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(a) · The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children.
Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Two named staff failed to adequately supervise a named child when the named child grabbed a hot radiator pipe burning her hands. 8//24-At the time of the inspection, 3 children were observed walking in the hallway unsupervised by a staff member. The center shall retrain staff on direct supervision and provide proof of training.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(c) · The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): Age Staff/Child Ratio Under 18 months - 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:10 4 years - 1:12 5 years and older - 1:15
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. In Room two 13 toddlers with 3 staff. 8/1/24-At the time of the inspection, the Director had to remain in a classroom due to a staff call out.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.6(a) · The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d).
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2024
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).
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children. Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's supervision policy.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v) · Space and room requirements are as follows: Indoor space requirements for play rooms and sleep rooms are as follows the center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room.
Label all rooms approved by the OOL for the children's use. Ensure when decorating the classroom doors, room signs are not covered.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
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 the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.4(a)(2) · For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children from 13 to 18 months of age, the center shall provide daily rest and sleep according to the child's physical needs and ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face.
Ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face. A child in Room 3 had their face covered by a blanket.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.10(b)(4) · The director, sponsor, or sponsor representative shall report the following occurrences to the Office of Licensing by the next working day after the center learns of the occurrence and shall submit documentation to the Office of Licensing within one week of the occurrence of the incident, the occurrence of an injury or illness that results in a call to 911, on-site medical or transported emergency care, or urgent care.
Ensure that the center notifies the OOL by the next working day of any injuries or illnesses that occur at the center that results in a call to 911, on-site medical or transported emergency care or urgent care and provides documentation to OOL within one week and provides documentation to OOL within one week.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(d)(2) · Heating requirements are as follows: steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.
Ensure that all radiators, steam and hot water pipes have protective covers and are maintained in good condition. Based on information, ensure that radiators and radiator pipes are covered as required.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(o)(1) · First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present.
Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. Ensure staff with first aid certification are retrained to follow burn protocols as the injury report indicated staff applied ice and cream to the child's hands..
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Remove large wooden toys/houses from the top of shelves in all classrooms that are not against the walls.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(iii) · Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center operate in violation of the written conditions on its license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval including, but not limited to, capacity or age restrictions for specific classrooms.
Ensure that the center complies with the conditions of the license including the age restrictions for specific classrooms. The center shall ensure that no children under 2 1/2 years is in Room 3. The center shall provide an MOU to that effect to the file cabinet.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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
Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024
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. The center needs to comply with allowing the OOL inspector access to the center. The doorbell was pushed three times and then informed "will be right there."
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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 unapproved space is inaccessible to the children at all times. The center shall ensure that children under 2 1/2 years do not go into the playroom space. The center shall provide an MOU to that effect.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i) · the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering.
Maintain the building structure to prevent water from entering. Second incident 5/23/24 with storm and water entry by courtyard windows.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 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 ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Replace the stained ceiling tiles in the hallway area.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.6(d)(1) · For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity.
Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.10(a)(1) · The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. The center shall ensure a CARI clearance for the maintenance person.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Ensure that all staff complete a CHRI background check as required. The center shall ensure that the maintenance person has a completed CHRI clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2024
Category: background checks. 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. The inspector was at the front door and no one would allow access inside the center.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 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. In the playroom, there was 18 children with one staff.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
Category: ratio. 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. Repair or replace the hallway floor molding by the back door.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
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 the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Room 3 that is E-use had 3 children under 2 1/2 years. 2/29/24 Two children currently in Room 3 under 2 1/2 years.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.4(b)(1) · The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that
Ensure that all cribs used by the center comply with the CPSC Federal Safety Standards. An infant was asleep in a different piece of equipment.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2024
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. In Room 1 there were 13 toddlers with 2 staff.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.10(a)(1) · The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Ensure staff coming from another site location have completed CARI background checks.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.1(d)(1) · The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.
Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including the staff's CARI and CHRI background checks. 8/1/24-Per the Director, the Staff Records checklist has still not been updated. The SRC will be submitted to OOL no later than 8/9/24.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Ensure staff coming from other site locations have a completed CHRI background check.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2024
Category: background checks. 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 at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours. The designee indicated the director is at the center Tuesday and Thursdays because covering for another site.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(a)(4) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately
Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water after diapering a child.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use. Room 3 did not wash and disinfect the diapering surface between children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(iv)(1) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, soiled diapers shall be disposed of as follows, soiled disposable diapers shall be placed in a closed container that is lined with a leakproof or impervious lining. Such diapers shall be removed from the center daily and placed in a closed garbage receptacle outside the building.
Ensure that soiled disposable diapers are placed in a closed container that has a leak proof lining. On 2/12/24, there was an odor of diaper smells in the hallway of the center. The center shall ensure there is a closed container and if full disposed of accordingly.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
Category: health medication. 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. Two staff awaiting CHRI background clearances.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.10(a)(1) · The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Two new staff awaiting CARI background clearances.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
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 13 toddlers with 2 staff.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 flooring and carpeting are kept clean and in good repair. Replace the two file tiles by back door. 8/1/24-The center shall submit a Memorandum of Understanding when the tiles will be replaced.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024
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. There were 11 infants with 2 staff.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.4(a)(2) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.
Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers. 8/1/24-To be reviewed at the next inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
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 16 toddlers with 2 staff.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 including the sponsor representative. 8/15/24-The center has 2 staff CARI's pending.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-2.1(b) · A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-2.3(d)(3)(iv) · The requirements for co-location of a center within a multi-use building are as follows, during operating hours, the Office of Licensing may require the center to not share common areas, such as hallways, gyms, or bathrooms.
Ensure that the center adheres to all requirements to prevent comingling in multi-use buildings, including not sharing common areas, such as hallways, gyms or bathrooms. The center will need to resolve the office secretary of the facility walking though the center's hallways.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
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 flooring and carpeting are kept clean and in good repair. Secure floor tile in Room 4.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(c) · The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(d)(4) · In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include legal issues, including ADA guidelines.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(g)(1) · The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that documentation or a copy of all materials used are maintained on file at the center.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 Aug 15, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(a)(13) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children.
Ensure that blinds are maintained in good repair throughout the center.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
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 walls and other surfaces as required in bathrooms, hallways, classroom doors and the classrooms.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(a)(19) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.
Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2024
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 Aug 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) · 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 complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office.
Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.5(e)(8) · For early childhood programs all staff that work with children under 2 1/2 years of age shall have training specific to this age group, which may include, but is not limited to, the New Jersey Infant/Toddler Credential administered through Professional Impact NJ, the Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or other trainings specifically related to the care of infants and toddlers. Each employee shall initiate this training within 90 days and complete it within one year.
Ensure that all staff working with children under 2.5 years of age have training specific to this age group initiated within 90 days of hire and completed within one year.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(v) · The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to ensure the establishment of a staff member substitute system.
Ensure that the center establishes a staff substitute system. 8/1/24-The center will provide proof of a staff substitute system. The center will ensure that the substitutes are included in their current SRC and will ensure that each substitute has a copy of their current CARI and CHRI on site.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(iii)(4) · The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, the center shall provide for each child a crib that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: each mat used for rest and sleep shall be stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)1.
Ensure that all sleeping mats are stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat or that the mats are disinfected after each use as required.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
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 that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 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 food provided by the center is stored, prepared and served in a sanitary manner. Some classrooms of the center are prepping the food and/or beverages and leaving them out for unknown amounts of time of the counters.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
Category: health medication. 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. 8/1/24-At the time of the inspection, 2 bottles were observed in Room 4. The bottles had what appeared to be milk and a chocolate mixture in the bottle. The bottle did not have a date and the milk did not appear to be in a sanitary state. The center shall ensure that all bottles have a name and date.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.3(b)(4)(ii)(1) · Mealtime and snack requirements for centers serving children 18 months of age or older and those children younger than 18 months of age who are developmentally ready to eat regular meals and snacks are as follows: the center shall serve lunch for all children who have not eaten lunch and are present during 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Ensure that children who are present at the center during 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. are served lunch at the center. Room 1 was down for nap at 11:15am.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1).
Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required. The center shall ensure special health care plans are available and additional medicine if required.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.5(b)(7) · The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall maintain on file a record of the following
Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.5(b)(9) · The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures.
Ensure that staff designated to perform health care procedures are trained in doing so and that at least two staff members at the center have received the training.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) · Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required, with a commercially prepared disinfectant used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.7(a)(2) · All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.
Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) · The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 throughput the center.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.1(g)(2) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center.
Ensure that classrooms that care for children under 18 months of age provide at least four different activity areas and that each area contains at least four types of supplies and equipment. 8/1/24-The center shall reorganize all classrooms to ensure that all classroom stations are organized and age appropriate.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(i) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. Staff members shall provide periodic activity or learning opportunities to stimulate the five senses of non-ambulatory children.
Ensure that staff interact with non-ambulatory children in a manner that provides periodic activity and/or learning opportunities to stimulate the five senses. 8/1/24-The center shall reorganize all classrooms to ensure that all classroom stations are organized and age appropriate.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.1(g)(3) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.
Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.1(b)(1) · The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries.
Ensure that time frames for each activity are both age and developmentally appropriate for the children served. The center classroom's should post a schedule of the children's day.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.1(b)(2) · The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time.
Ensure that materials are accessible to the children at all times, except during lunch and nap time.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.1(b)(3) · The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that children are presented with and encouraged to participate in a mixture of active and quiet experiences.
Ensure that staff encourage children to participate in activities and that the children are provided a mixture of active and quiet experiences. 8/1/24-The center shall reorganize all classrooms to ensure that all classroom stations are organized and age appropriate.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.1(b)(4) · The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided.
Ensure that both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided throughout the center. 8/1/24-The center shall reorganize all classrooms to ensure that all classroom stations are organized and age appropriate.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
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.
Remove debris of broken equipment from the path to the playground.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(b)(2) · Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Ensure that the outdoor play area is free from stagnant water.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024
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 toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. Ensure bathrooms are clean.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 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.
Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. Ensure the black matting is covered as required.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
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. Replace blinking light in Room 6.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
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 Aug 15, 2024
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.
Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(i) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating the location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies.
Ensure that staff are aware of the location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(a)(1) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water
Ensure that children over three months of age wash their hands with soap and running water.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
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 before the intake of food.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed.
Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 staff verbal interactions with the children are positive.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.8(a)(1) · The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's name, address, birth date and date of enrollment.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2024
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 diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair. Replace diaper changing mat in Room 2.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation.
Ensure that the diapering area is within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation in Room 1.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(n)(1) · Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable.
Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. 8/1/24- The center Director reported that a fire drill was conducted the month prior. Staff reported that they have not participated in a fire drill in months. The center will conduct a fire drill the week of 8/5-8/9/24.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024
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 that all materials used by the children are age appropriate, non-toxic and safe for use by children. 8/1/24-At the time of the inspection, there were 3 teens which were included in the 3 yr old group due to ratio issues. The activities were not age appropriate as the teens were observed with their heads down, sitting on furniture and they were observed holding their cell phones. The staff were not engaged with the teens as they were sitting in the corner of the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
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 background check are directly supervised by another staff member. At the time of the inspection, a therapist was observed alone with a child alone in the Indoor playroom. The center was informed that anyone who is regularly scheduled must have a CARI & CHRI clearance or they should have a cleared staff member present to supervise.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(i)(8) · Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located.
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. DOH certificate expired 9/12/24
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
Ensure the safety of the children en route to the outdoor play area. The center shall provide a barrier to the concrete sitting area next to the playground.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Replace the stained ceiling tiles in the infant room.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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 unapproved space is inaccessible to the children at all times. Room 1 and room 2 are the only two rooms allowed for children under 2 1/2 years of age. Infants were found in the playroom area. The center shall ensure children under 2 1/2 years do not use the playroom or other space unless designated for 1-4 use.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2022
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
Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. The center shall provide education and experience for a group teacher.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2022
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.
Ensure all rooms approved by the OOL for the children's use are labeled. The center shall ensure the rooms are identified.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.6(b)(1) · The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience.
Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. The center shall provide education and experience for a director.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.6(c)(1) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience.
Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. The center shall provide education and experience for a head teacher.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.6(d)(1) · For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity.
Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. The center shall provide education and experience for a program supervisor.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.6(a) · The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d).
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Ensure the staff records checklist is complete due to sponsor change.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.10(a)(1) · The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Ensure all CARI records are current with new sponsor change.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Ensure CHRI are all current with sponsor change.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation.
Ensure that the diapering area is within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation. For infant and toddler space at the center.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
The center shall upload a completed Water Statement of Assurance and the NJC Dept. of Drinking Water Checklist to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2021
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.
The center shall upload a current Radon test results to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2021
Category: physical safety. 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).
The center shall upload the most current staff records checklist in the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Provide electrical outlet cover in the hallway.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2019
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.1(e) · The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.
The center shall ensure that cups are removed when the children are walking.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2020
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.10(a)(1) · The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check.
Ensure CARIs are completed for 3 new staff.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2019
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.
The center shall ensure that all staff know how many children are in their care at all times.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2019
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.4(a)(2) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.
Ensure the center assigns primary caregivers to a group of 4 infants or six toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2019
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 the sticky floor surface in the toddler room is cleaned.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2019
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(d)(2) · Heating requirements are as follows: steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.
Ensure the radiator has a protective cover at the end in the infant room by the emergency exit door.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2019
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 the bucket seat straps are used when toddlers are sitting in the seats.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2020
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 age-appropriate child-sized tables and chairs are in the toddler room.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2020
Category: physical safety. 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 cribs/port-a-cribs are labelled with the infant's names in the infant room.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2019
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions.
Staff members shall wash their hands with soap and water immediately after coming into contact with nasal secretions.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2020
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation.
Ensure the surface area used for food preparation is not used for diapering area or other cleaning supply area.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2020
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(c) · The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): Age Staff/Child Ratio Under 18 months - 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:10 4 years - 1:12 5 years and older - 1:15
The center shall ensure adequate staff/child ratios. In Room 1, there were 13 toddlers with 2 staff.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2019
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.
Based on complaint, ensure the children are directly supervised at all times. Toddlers were eating off the floor below the bucket seat table with 3 staff in the room.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2019
Category: supervision. 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 stained ceiling tile in hallway by office.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2019
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.6(a)(1) · The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive.
Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. a named child was placed in a high chair when he did not want to nap.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2019
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(d)(3) · Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.
The infant room had 10 infants with 2 staff and not all the children were sleeping.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2019
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(a)(2) · Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.
Based on information ,re-train all staff on the center's policies and procedures for providing appropriate alternate activities for children who have rested for 30 minutes and do not require additional rest.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2019
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.10(a)(1) · The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check.
Ensure CARIs completed for 2 new staff. 11/14/19 - 1 CARI
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2019
Category: background checks. 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
The center's licensed capacity is 98, so a group teacher is needed.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2019
Marked corrected in the state record.