Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC.

Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary.

3A:52-5.3(n)(4) · Corrected Jan 6, 2026

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 Jan 6, 2026

Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in the bathrooms on the second floor.

3A:52-5.3(a)(10) · Corrected Jan 6, 2026

(a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program.

Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including children with special needs.

3A:52-4.8(a) · Corrected Jan 6, 2026

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.

3A:52-5.2(a)(8) · Corrected Mar 10, 2026

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

Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 7 named staff.

3A:52-4.10(a) · Corrected Feb 10, 2026

For early childhood programs, the center shall ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face.

Cease the use of blankets for children under 12 months of age.

3A:52-6.4(a)(2) · Corrected Dec 15, 2025

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.

Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.

3A:52-5.3(r) · Corrected Sep 25, 2025

(a) The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when one of the following occurs while the child is in the center’s care: 1. A child is bitten and the skin is broken; 2. A child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head; 3. A child falls from a height greater than the height of the child; or 4. An injury requiring professional medical care occurs.

Based on information, ensure that parents are notified of head injuries occurring at the center as required. Center administration did not make a diligent effort to notify the named child's parents of a head injury. An outdated number for one parent was attempted but no attempts to reach other emergency contacts were made. There was a delay of 6 hours in notifying the named child's parents.

3A:52-7.6(a) · Corrected Aug 18, 2025

(a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program.

Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on notifying parents of head injuries occurring at the center immediately as required.

3A:52-4.8(a) · Corrected Sep 24, 2025

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. Room 202 needs a Primary Caregivers List.

3A:52-4.4(a)(2) · Corrected Jan 28, 2025

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.

Maintain toilets, sinks, any and other plumbing fixtures in sanitary and operable condition in Floor 1 Bathroom.

3A:52-5.3(a)(9) · Corrected Jan 28, 2025

Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating

Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures.

3A:52-5.3(l)(1) · Corrected Jan 28, 2025

Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children.

3A:52-5.3(a)(10) · Corrected Dec 19, 2024

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 in Floor 1 Bathroom

3A:52-5.3(a)(15) · Corrected Jan 28, 2025

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 including flooring, carpeting and ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Repair cabinet door in Room 304.

3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Corrected Jan 28, 2025

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. Ensure Room 102 is set up.

3A:52-6.1(g)(2) · Corrected Jan 28, 2025

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

Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 3 staff members missing CARI's

3A:52-4.10(a)(2) · Corrected Jan 28, 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. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills.

3A:52-5.3(l)(4) · Corrected Jan 28, 2025

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). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.

Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 6 staff members missing CHRI's

3A:52-4.11(a)(3) · Corrected Jan 28, 2025

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.

Conduct and document 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.

3A:52-5.3(n)(1) · Corrected Jan 28, 2025

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.

3A:52-4.8(g)(1) · Corrected Jul 25, 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. 6/6/23 Two staff.

3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · Corrected Jul 5, 2023

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.

3A:52-3.4(a) · Corrected Apr 12, 2023

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 staff placed a named child into a highchair for about a minute after he bit another staff. A 2nd named staff then took the named child out of the high chair and into the restroom with the door closed. The named child was then heard screaming and crying. Additionally, other staff related to the named child have physically disciplined the named child at the center by smacking his hand.

3A:52-6.6(a)(1) · Corrected Apr 4, 2023

For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.

Ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to the children have protective coverings in room 300.

3A:52-5.4(a)(1) · Corrected Apr 4, 2023

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.

3A:52-5.2(a)(8) · Corrected Apr 5, 2023

For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education

Ensure that two group teacher meet the required qualifications as specified in the manual and provide documentation. 9/20/23 Only one group teacher required due to decrease in licensed capacity.

3A:52-4.6(c)(3) · Corrected Oct 19, 2023

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 another source, the center shall maintain on file documentation of the name of the person or organization that provided the staff development.

Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on positive methods of guidance and discipline.

3A:52-4.8(g)(2) · Corrected Jul 25, 2023

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.

3A:52-5.3(n)(1) · Corrected Apr 12, 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 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).

Provide allergy plan for one child as required for epipens. 4/5/23 Provide Zyrtec and Albuterol as per allergy plan.

3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · Corrected Apr 26, 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.

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

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

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

3A:52-4.6(a) · Corrected May 6, 2022

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.

3A:52-5.3(a)(19) · Corrected Mar 24, 2022

Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.

Ensure that children are evacuated from the center within three minutes during each fire drill.

3A:52-5.3(n)(2) · Corrected Jan 25, 2022

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.

Develop a Screening Policy indicating the center’s policy and systems for either daily on-site screening of children, staff and visitors for symptoms of COVID-19; or daily Staff, Parent/Child, and Visitor Self-Reporting of symptoms of COVID-19 at or prior to arrival.

3A:52-4.9(a) · Corrected Jan 25, 2022

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.

Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center.

3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) · Corrected Jan 25, 2022

Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC.

Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually.

3A:52-5.3(n)(4) · Corrected May 6, 2022

When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member.

Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.

3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · Corrected Nov 29, 2022

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.

3A:52-2.1(b) · Corrected Mar 24, 2022

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. Submit application via njccis.com to have room 300 approved and complete process, or cease use.

3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) · Corrected May 6, 2022

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.

Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times.

3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) · Corrected Mar 24, 2022

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©.

Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families the center's communicable disease policy and that it includes the list of symptoms for which a child will be excluded from the center.

3A:52-7.11(a)(1) · Corrected Jan 25, 2022

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 Statement of Assurance and Checklist and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. 11/29/22 Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Statement of Assurance and Checklist.

3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) · Corrected Feb 1, 2023

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 Oct 4, 2019

Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

Ensure cleaning supplies are made inaccessible to children in room 102.

3A:52-5.3(a)(10) · Corrected Dec 9, 2019

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.

Remove/make inaccessible rusted metal object in hallway outside of room 102.

3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Corrected Dec 9, 2019

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 staff grasped a named child by the wrist when the child refused to comply with directives. Additionally, staff have been observed yelling at the children and a staff was observed smacking an item out of a child's hand because the child was not allowed to touch that item. 10/4/19 A staff in room 201 was observed pushing a child, who was propping themselves up on their belly in their crib, in order to make them lay back down for a nap.

3A:52-6.6(a)(1) · Corrected Dec 9, 2019

Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

Ensure the vent is free of dust in rooms 102, 305, and the bathroom on second floor.

3A:52-5.3(a)(15) · Corrected Jan 15, 2020

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/repaint walls where there are holes or patches throughout the center. 10/4/19 Room 304.

3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) · Corrected Jan 15, 2020

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.

Repair the ground cover where lifted and is a tripping hazard.

3A:52-5.3(b)(7) · Corrected Jan 15, 2020

Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting.

Ensure staff members wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting or diapering.

3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii) · Corrected Dec 22, 2020

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.

Provide CARI checks for four staff. 1/15/20 Two staff. 2/12/20 Three staff.

3A:52-4.10(a)(1) · Corrected Mar 27, 2020

The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.

Provide required annual staff development hours for all staff. 1/15/20 One staff. 8/6/2020 - N/A due to public health emergency.

3A:52-4.8(c) · Corrected Aug 6, 2020

Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all balconies, rooftops, verandas, and all floor levels used by children that are above the first floor and subject the children to an open drop or atrium shall be protected by barriers consisting of safety glass, Plexiglas, or any other materials approved by the Office of Licensing. Such barriers shall extend at least five feet above the floor level.

Provide a 5 foot barrier on 2nd floor stairwell landings. 8/31/2020 - Abated based on photos.

3A:52-5.3(a)(14) · Corrected Aug 31, 2020

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.

Provide required water testing results as well as the drinking water statement of assurance and drinking water testing checklist.

3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) · Corrected Apr 8, 2020

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. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

Ensure that no staff is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until they receive a cleared CARI, CHRI, and complete the required orientation topics. There was a staff left alone with a group of children who did not meet these requirements.

3A:52-4.10(b)(2) · Corrected Dec 22, 2020

The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

Wash and disinfect tables and highchairs used by the children for eating before each meal.

3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) · Corrected Dec 22, 2020

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.

Wash and disinfect diapering surfaces after each use.

3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) · Corrected Dec 22, 2020

Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food.

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

3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) · Corrected Dec 22, 2020

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.

Ensure staff members wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with nasal secretions.

3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi) · Corrected Dec 22, 2020

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.

2/5/2018 Repair the hole in wall near the door in room 307. 11/29/2018 Repair the broken cabinet front in room 305. Clean the refrigerator and dispose of the expired milk and food in room 102. Abated 8/13.2019

3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Corrected Aug 12, 2019

For early childhood programs the head teacher shall be scheduled to work at the center for at least 75 percent of the center's daily operating hours or at least six hours a day, whichever is less.

3A:52-4.5(e)(2)(i) · Corrected Oct 4, 2019

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

Provide current staff records checklist which includes all current staff and all OOL required columns.

3A:52-4.6(a) · Corrected Dec 9, 2019

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 required staff/child ratios are being met at all times wherein there was one staff in rooms 201 & 202 when two staff were required in both.

3A:52-4.3(c) · Corrected Jan 15, 2020

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 rooms 102 and 103 are set up as classrooms or changed to occasional use. 11/6/2020 - Abated based on photos.

3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) · Corrected Nov 6, 2020

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 adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times wherein there was one staff in room 202 when two were required.

3A:52-4.3(c) · Corrected Dec 22, 2020

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.

Submit attestation form as required for renewal.

3A:52-2.1(b) · Corrected Mar 27, 2020

Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).

Provide required annual orientation topics for all staff. 1/15/20 Provide for one new staff. 2/12/20 Two staff. 8/6/2020 - N/A due to public health emergency.

3A:52-4.8(b) · Corrected Aug 6, 2020

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.

Provide CHRI checks for two staff.

3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · Corrected Jan 15, 2020

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

Ensure staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including nap time. There were 13 children with 1 staff when 2 were required in room 202.

3A:52-4.3(d) · Corrected Jul 12, 2019

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. The use of infant equipment including swings, exersaucers, and bouncers shall be limited to periods of 30 minutes at a time.

Ensure that if a child falls asleep in infant equipment, that they are transferred to an approved crib. Also ensure that the use of infant equipment is limited to periods of 30 minutes at time. The staff in the infant room did not move a sleeping child from the infant equipment to the crib until prompted.

3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iv) · Corrected Dec 22, 2020

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.

Re-train all staff on: 1. Proper procedures for washing and disinfecting surfaces at the required times 2. Washing hands with soap and running water at the required times 3. Proper use of infant equipment and appropriate timeframes, and 4. Maintaining the required staff/child ratios at all times. Provide documentation and signed receipt from each staff member attesting that they have received the required re-training.

3A:52-4.8(a)(2) · Corrected Apr 16, 2020

For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education

Hire and submit required documentation for: head teacher, 2 group teachers and a program supervisor. 8/29/18 Documentation for head teacher received. 10/16/18 Documentation for one group teacher received. 2/8/2019 Documentation for director/head teacher received. 6/26/2019 Credentials for second group teacher received. Missing credentials for program supervisor. 8/6/2019 Credentials needed for 1 group teacher. N/A due to public health emergency.

3A:52-4.6(c)(3) · Corrected Aug 6, 2020