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1 Dyer Avenue, South Hackensack NJ 07606 · License #171200112 · Center · Child Care Center
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3A:52-5.3(q)(1) · 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 all rooms are approved by the OOL prior to use; make unapproved space inaccessible to children. Program is now using room 102. 102 is currently not approved for use. The center needs to request the use of room 102 and get it approved before continued use.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
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.
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Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
Category: background checks. 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.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2024
Category: background checks. 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 Apr 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 Feb 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.6(b)(1) · The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child.
Complete accident reports as required, including the name of the injured child.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
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
Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(l)(4) · 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.
Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 Mar 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(d)(1) · 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 educational and physical activity.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-2.2(e) · The license shall be posted in a prominent location within the center and in each building associated with the center.
The center's license is currently expired. Complete all required documents to reinstate the license.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
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.
There is 1 CARI missing.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2023
Category: background checks. 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).
Submit to the OOL, a copy of the center's completed current Staff Record Checklist, including orientation training.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Submit to the OOL, a copy of the center's table of organization.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 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.
Submit to the OOL, a copy of the staff's daily attendance record for the previous 2 week period.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 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.
Submit to the OOL, a copy of the children's daily attendance record for the previous 2 week period.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2022
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.
Submit to the OOL, a proof of at least 2 staff's current training on CPR and First Aid.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
Ensure the director designee has access to paperwork in the director's absence including CARI and CHRI checks.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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. Children were going into the hallway unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(b) · There shall be a minimum of two staff members accompanying children on any field trip, outing, or special event involving children away from the center, even when the appropriate staff/child ratios allow fewer than two staff members.
Ensure that a minimum of 2 staff are present at the center as required. One staff with 8 SACC children. A second South Hackensack Aftercare staff member was needed in the building.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(e) · Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d).
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2019
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(f)(1) · The staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) through (d) shall be clock hours of staff development.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2019
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.6(e)(3) · The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall be posted in a prominent location within the center.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2019
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.10(b)(2) · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2019
Category: supervision. 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2019
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2019
Category: background checks. 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).
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2019
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.7(a)(1) · The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2019
Category: supervision. 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.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2019
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.5(b) · The center shall distribute a copy of the release policy to the parent of each enrolled child and each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2019
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.8(j)(3) · The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The center shall distribute a copy of the expulsion policy to the parent of each enrolled child and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2019
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.8(l) · The center shall distribute a copy of the social media policy to the parent of each enrolled child and to each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature and each staff member’s signature attesting to the receipt of the policy.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2019
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.11(b) · The center shall distribute a copy of the communicable disease policy to the parent of each enrolled child and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2019
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-3.6(b)(1) · The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document. The center shall maintain on file a copy of the Information to Parents document.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2019
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.