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

Ensure that all indoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Remove the microwave oven the downstairs hallway.

3A:52-5.3(p) · Corrected Aug 19, 2025

Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.

Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.

3A:52-5.3(l)(4) · Corrected Jul 15, 2025

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.

Test for the presence of radon gas as required.

3A:52-5.3(a)(19) · Corrected Nov 3, 2025

(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.

Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9.

Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on recognizing and reporting possible incidents of abuse and neglect

3A:52-4.8(a)(4) · Corrected Jan 8, 2024

Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6.

Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy.

3A:52-4.8(a)(7) · Corrected Nov 13, 2023

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.

Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are adhered to at all times, including recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect.

3A:52-4.9(a) · Corrected Jan 8, 2024

Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor.

Ensure that all carpeting is securely fastened to the floor. Ensure the end of the rugs are secure from a tripping hazard.

3A:52-5.3(a)(4) · Corrected Nov 13, 2023

The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive.

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.

3A:52-4.6(a) · Corrected Jul 14, 2023

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 new staff needs CHRI background clearance completed.

3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · Corrected Jul 14, 2023

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

Provide a current fire certificate as required.

3A:52-5.2(a)(5) · Corrected Jan 17, 2023

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.

3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) · Corrected Jan 17, 2023

The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall maintain on file a record of the following the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures.

Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication. The center needs to ensure that every children's universal health form is reviewed for medication needed.

3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(i) · Corrected Jan 17, 2023

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.

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

Remove any excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room: an aerosol cleaning product was removed from the top of the furnace in the inspector's presence.

3A:52-133 · Corrected Oct 14, 2021

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.

As per EO #264, effective Friday, September 24, 2021, all centers must maintain a policy regarding mandatory use of face masks applicable to all children age two and over while indoors, except in circumstances indicated in the EO for when masks can be removed. Although the children had masks in their cubby boxes and the center had extra masks readily available, observation revealed most children in attendance ages 2 and over were not wearing a mask while indoors: ensure the use of face masks by children as required.

3A:52-5.3(r) · Corrected Dec 9, 2021

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

A table utilized for COVID-19 screening and a children's bench were relocated from the egress areas of the Infant/Toddler classrooms while the inspector was on site.

3A:52-5.3(m)(2) · Corrected Oct 14, 2021

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

Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely.

Tighten the toilet seat (right side) in the second floor bathroom.

3A:52-5.3(f)(2) · Corrected Feb 16, 2021

As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to conset to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediation terminate the staff member's employment at the center.

Obtain 1 outstanding staff CARI clearance.

3A:52-4.10(a)(2) · Corrected Jan 24, 2020

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.

Submit required documentation for change of director.

3A:52-4.6(b)(1) · Corrected Jan 24, 2020

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.

Develop a table of organization for the center, including job descriptions. Ensure all staff receive training on the content of the table of organization.