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 Jun 15, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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. The center shall remove storage items or ensure that if used as storage that items are secured and covered.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2023

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 Jun 15, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 and that all blind cords are inaccessible to the children.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2023

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).

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

Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-7.3(a)(2) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e)

Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required. The center shall ensure the Universal Health Records are updated annually.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2023

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

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

Ensure that all sand used in the outdoor play areas is maintained in a sanitary manner. The center shall put caution tape around the stand box area indicating it is not in use at the current time.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023

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

3A:52-6.8(a)(7) · 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 health information for each child, as follows:

Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's health information.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2023

Category: health medication. 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 Sep 28, 2023

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.

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. The center indicated it is going after the grant for the water testing for renewal. 8/1/24- The center must complete a water checklist and water assurance form.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024

Category: ratio. 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 all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). The center shall remove all the standing sliding boards and purple see saw.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 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. Ensure the fan lights and hallway hanging lights have shattered proofed bulbs or have them removed.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-5.3(h)(7)(i) · Lead paint precautions are as follows: if a previous lead paint inspection indicates the presence of lead, or a lead paint risk management plan is in progress at the center, the center shall ensure that a lead paint risk assessment is conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, upon renewal of the center’s license.

Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2024

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

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

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

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023

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. The center temporarily relocated to the country club multipurpose room because renovations were not completed yet on the preschool room in the approved building.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2023

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. The preschool's renovation was incomplete. During a reinspection found the center relocated to a different site with the children. Although that multipurpose room had assembly allowed, it did not meet other regulations. The center will cease operations at that location until the renovations are completed. An MOU was obtained from the center management.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2023

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

3A:52-5.2(a) · A person seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23 (hereinafter referred to as the “NJUCC”).

Submit a copy of the final Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Continued Occupancy that indicates the correct use group for the children served. The center temporarily relocated to the country club multipurpose room that had their own CO not necessarily matching to correct use group for the children served.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Ensure that the fence surrounding the outdoor play area is maintained in good condition. The temporary relocation space does not have a fenced play area.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 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.

The center shall submit or upload the fire drill log to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022

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.

The center shall ensure at least 2 staff have completed current certification in CPR and first aid and will submit or upload the certifications to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022

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

3A:52-5.3(h)(7)(i) · Lead paint precautions are as follows: if a previous lead paint inspection indicates the presence of lead, or a lead paint risk management plan is in progress at the center, the center shall ensure that a lead paint risk assessment is conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, upon renewal of the center’s license.

The center shall submit or upload the latest lead paint report conducted by a Lead Inspector for the renewal of the license to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 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.

The center shall submit or upload the table of organization to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 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 submit or upload the drinking water report and checklist and statement of assurance to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2022

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.

Per the Updated COVID-19 Standards Child Care Centers, issued 5.26.21, the center shall ensure that parents and children should maintain social distancing when in the outdoor screening area.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2021

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.).

The center shall submit or upload the discipline policy in the center's File Cabinet.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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

The center shall submit or upload the expulsion policy to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 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©.

The center shall submit or upload a communicable disease policy to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022

Category: health medication. 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.

The center shall submit or upload the renewal attestation form to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022

Category: ratio. 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.

The center shall submit or upload the sponsor representative's CHRI clearance in the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2022

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

3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) · 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 job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.

The center shall submit or upload the job descriptions to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022

Category: ratio. 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.

The center shall submit or upload the staff attendance records for a prior week to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 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.

The center shall submit or upload the children's attendance records for a prior week to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022

Category: ratio. 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.

The center shall ensure that the director and director designee has completed the staff development in Understanding Licensing and will submit or upload the certificate in the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3A:52-4.6(a) · The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d).

The center shall submit or upload the most current Staff Records Checklist to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The center shall submit or upload that new staff have completed the orientation training as required and documented on the Staff Records Checklist to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The center shall submit or upload a valid fire safety inspection certificate to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021

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.

The center shall submit or upload the Life Hazard Use Registration certificate to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 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.

The center shall submit or upload the radon test report to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022

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.

The center shall submit or upload the comprehensive general liability insurance to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 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

The center shall submit or upload an illness log to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2022

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

3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall

Provide documentation that indicates the center's alternate indoor location and that the center is allowed access during the center's operating hours.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2019

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

5/27/19-An email was sent to check on the status of the DOH certificate.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2019

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