For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.

Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. Set up Room 2 or request a decrease in NJCCIS.

3A:52-6.1(g)(3) · Corrected May 2, 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.

Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the stained ceiling tiles in the large motor room.

3A:52-5.3(a)(1) · Corrected May 2, 2025

the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.

3A:52-4.1(d) · Corrected May 2, 2025

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; and job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.

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 1 named child's non-expired epi-pen is present.

3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · Corrected Mar 14, 2024

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. Maintain updated records on file and on the Children's Records Checklist.

3A:52-7.3(a)(2) · Corrected Mar 8, 2023

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). Replace the rusted chains and hardware on the swing set.

3A:52-5.3(b)(7) · Corrected May 8, 2023

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 and maintain a log on file at the center.

3A:52-4.8(c) · Corrected Mar 8, 2023

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.

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.

Maintain a record of the daily hours worked for each staff.

3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) · Corrected Feb 28, 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.

Sand and paint the rusted bathroom stall dividers.

3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Corrected Feb 28, 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.

Complete and submit the water testing results for lead and copper for all faucets used for consumption/food preparation and at least 50% of all remaining faucets.

3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) · Corrected Feb 28, 2020

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.

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.

3A:52-3.4(a) · Corrected Oct 16, 2019

The staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) through (d) shall be clock hours of staff development.

Provide the annual orientation training for all staff.

3A:52-4.8(f)(1) · Corrected Dec 13, 2019