(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.

Provide annual orientation for 3 named staff members.

3A:52-4.8(a) · Corrected Oct 23, 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.

Repair or replace carpet in room 1 where there is evidence of tearing.

3A:52-5.3(a)(1) · Corrected Oct 23, 2025

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).

Special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider requires parent signature. One child special care plan missing parent signature.

3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · Corrected May 21, 2024

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 9 named staff complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal.

3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · Corrected May 8, 2023

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.

3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) · Corrected Mar 8, 2023

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: Room 3; sheets stored separately, but transferred to cots stacked together

3A:52-6.4(g)(2) · Corrected Jul 20, 2022

The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing.

Ensure that the use of television, computers, and other video equipment is not used as a substitute for planned activities, and is not used for passive viewing during transitions

3A:52-6.1(b)(7) · Corrected Jul 20, 2022

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 two Epi-pens are present, when required: 2 named children

3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · Corrected Jul 20, 2022

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 THE MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE CORNER OF ROOM 3

3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Corrected Feb 11, 2021

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 CURRENT SAFE BUILDING INTERIOR CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE NJ DOH

3A:52-5.3(i)(8) · Corrected Jun 7, 2021

Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.

ENSURE THE CORNER OF THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA FENCE, THAT IS NEAR THE EXTERIOR STAIRCASE THAT LEADS TO THE FIRST FLOOR, IS SECURELY FASTENED

3A:52-5.3(b)(6) · Corrected Feb 11, 2021

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.

TAKE ACTION TO REMOVE OUTDOOR HAZARDS: PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER ON THE SEWER GRATING IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA TO ELIMINATE A POSSIBLE TRIPPING HAZARD

3A:52-5.3(b)(1) · Corrected Feb 11, 2021

Provide and maintain in good condition handrails on all stairs with 3 or more risers.

SECURE THE HANDRAIL THAT IS LOOSE ON THE EXERIOR STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA FROM THE FIRST FLOOR

3A:52-136 · Corrected Feb 8, 2021

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). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a).

MAINTAIN ON FILE CURRENT CHRI BACKGROND CLEARANCES FOR: 1 NEW STAFF

3A:52-4.11(b)(1) · Corrected Feb 8, 2021

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).

MAINTAIN ON FILE 1 REFERENCE FOR: 1 NEW STAFF

3A:52-4.6(a) · Corrected Feb 8, 2021

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.

The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times.

ENSURE STAFF KNOW HOW MANY CHILDREN THEY ARE SUPERVISING AT ALL TIMES: ROOM 2: STAFF TRACKED 14; 12 CHILDREN PRESENT

3A:52-4.3(a)(2) · Corrected Oct 8, 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.

KEEP SPECIFIED SURFACES CLEAN: REMOVE ALL STORAGE FROM INFANT CRIBS

3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Corrected Jun 25, 2019

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.

PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVERING ON THE GRATE IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA TO ELIMINATE A POSSIBLE TRIPPING HAZARD

3A:52-5.3(b)(1) · Corrected Jun 25, 2019

The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head.

ENSURE STAFF DOCUMENT PARENTAL NOTIFICATION OF REQUIRED INJURIES

3A:52-7.6(a)(2) · Corrected Jun 25, 2019

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.