222 Irvington Avenue, South Orange NJ 07079 · Directions
Hours
Mon08:00 AM–05:30 PM
Tue08:00 AM–05:30 PM
Wed08:00 AM–05:30 PM
Thu08:00 AM–05:30 PM
Fri08:00 AM–08:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Care & schedule
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
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Does not accept child care subsidy (CCDF)
35
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by New Jersey DCF
4
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments
How This Facility Compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
8.8
South Orange average
8.1
New Jersey average
8.5
Inspection History & Violations
Source: New Jersey DCF, Office of Licensing
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Mar 11, 2026Renewal11 violationsCitedDetailsHide
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 the bathroom in Room 103.
3A:52-5.3(a)(15) · Corrected Apr 21, 2026
steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.
Provide and maintain suitable protective devices for radiators, steam and hot water pipes in the boys bathroom in Room B1.
3A:52-5.3(d)(2) · Corrected Apr 21, 2026
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including any chipped wood pieces on the play house.
3A:52-5.3(b)(1) · Corrected Apr 21, 2026
Centers that maintain outside sandboxes or play areas containing sand shall ensure that the sand is maintained in a safe and sanitary manner.
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1When was your last playground and facility safety check, and what did it find?
2How do you log medication administration, and who verifies it?
3How do you maintain caregiver-to-child ratios during shift changes, lunch breaks, and pickup?
Ensure that all sand used in the outdoor play areas is maintained in a sanitary manner.
3A:52-7.7(b)(2) · Corrected Apr 21, 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 the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal.
3A:52-4.10(a) · Corrected Apr 21, 2026
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 including proofs of health exam and Mantoux test.
Provide for 3 staff.
3A:52-4.1(d) · Corrected May 28, 2026
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of rodent or insect infestation and shall take immediate action to remove any infestation that may occur. The center shall maintain on file a record documenting the use of extermination services.
Based on Complaint #25249, the center needs to ensure safe conditions are maintained at all times, including keeping the school space free of rodents. Take necessary action to free the center of infestation and provide documentation.
3A:52-5.3(a)(7) · Not corrected
(9) 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. 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 Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are present when two are required.
3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · Corrected Apr 21, 2026
(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.
Based on Complaint #25249, the center needs to ensure safe conditions are maintained at all times, including having all light covers properly installed throughout the center.
3A:52-5.3(a)(1) · Not corrected
(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/replace the padding on the divider in Room 103.
3A:52-5.3(a)(1) · Corrected Apr 21, 2026
Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.
Jun 16, 2025Monitoring13 violationsCitedDetailsHide
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. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.
Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times in Room 102 including when using the hallway bathroom.
3A:52-4.3(a) · Corrected Jun 30, 2025
steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.
Provide and maintain suitable protective devices for hot water pipes in the girls bathroom by Room B1.
3A:52-5.3(d)(2) · Corrected Aug 5, 2025
17. All televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. 18. Ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.
Ensure that portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, and not in use when children are in the area in Room 207.
3A:52-5.3(a)(17) · Corrected Aug 27, 2025
Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.
Nov 4, 2024Life safety modification1 violationCitedDetailsHide
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: install window guards, with approval of the local fire official, or provide an alternative method to ensure that children cannot fall out of windows.
Re-Install window guards, with the approval of the local fire official, or provide an alternative method to ensure that children cannot fall out of windows in Room 202.
May 17, 2024Monitoring10 violationsCitedDetailsHide
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 stained ceiling tile in Room 203.
3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Corrected Jun 19, 2024
Heating requirements are as follows: steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.
Maintain suitable protective devices for radiators in Room 104.
3A:52-5.3(d)(2) · Corrected Jun 19, 2024
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).
Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL that includes all current staff.
3A:52-4.6(a) · Corrected May 17, 2024
Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
3A:52-4.8(a)(1) · Corrected Jun 19, 2024
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.
Dec 9, 2022Renewal21 violationsCitedDetailsHide
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.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use in room 104.
3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) · Corrected Jan 24, 2023
Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water before intake of food.
Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food in room 104.
3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) · Corrected Jan 24, 2023
Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed.
Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after having their diaper changed in room 104.
3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) · Corrected Jan 24, 2023
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 as needed.
3A:52-5.3(n)(4) · Corrected Jan 24, 2023
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.
Aug 10, 2021Monitoring5 violationsCitedDetailsHide
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.
Per the updated COVID-19 Standards-Child Care Centers will maintain a written screening policy and provide to Parents and Staff.
3A:52-4.9(a) · Corrected Aug 11, 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.
Per the updated COVID-19 Standards Child Care Centers will prohibit toys and items which cannot be laundered between uses by different children. The Center will remove soft toys and dress up from the classrooms.
3A:52-5.3(r) · Corrected Aug 11, 2021
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage.
Ensure Room 104 is free of moisture resulting from water seepage.
3A:52-5.3(a)(1) · Corrected Nov 15, 2021
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 stained ceiling tiles in room #104.
3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Corrected Nov 15, 2021
Mar 9, 2020Renewal26 violationsCitedDetailsHide
Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed.
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap an running water after having a diaper change.
3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) · Corrected Aug 5, 2020
The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use,
Ensure diapering surfaces are disinfected using a two step cleaning and disinfecting process.
3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(i) · Corrected Aug 5, 2020
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.
Ensure the exit in room #101 is not blocked.
3A:52-5.3(m)(2) · Corrected Mar 9, 2020
Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center is located in a building constructed after 1978.
Provide a current lead paint report and certificate.
3A:52-5.3(h)(2)(i) · Corrected Apr 24, 2020
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.
May 21, 2019Monitoring14 violationsCitedDetailsHide
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.
3A:52-5.3(l)(4) · Corrected Jun 21, 2019
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education
3A:52-4.6(c)(3) · Corrected Jun 26, 2019
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.
3A:52-5.2(a)(5) · Corrected Jul 10, 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.
Clean the big rug in room 102. Clean the circle time rug in room 104. Clean the big letter rug in the basement.
3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Corrected Jun 26, 2019
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner.
3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(ii) · Corrected Jun 26, 2019
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Repair and/or paint surfaces including wall by the windowsill in Room 103.
3A:52-5.3(a)(16) · Corrected Aug 5, 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 ceiling tiles throughout the center.
3A:52-5.3(a)(1) · Corrected Aug 27, 2025
install window guards, with approval of the local fire official, or provide an alternative method to ensure that children cannot fall out of windows.
Install window guards, with the approval of the local fire official, or provide an alternative method to ensure that children cannot fall out of windows in Room 202.
3A:52-5.3(a)(12) · Corrected Aug 27, 2025
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.
3A:52-5.2(a)(8) · Corrected Aug 5, 2025
The following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use: (1) Washcloths made of fabric, when used for cleaning children; (2) Thermometers; (3) Items used by a child who becomes ill while at the center; and (4) Sleeping mats that are not stored separately.
Ensure surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use including sleeping mats that are not stored separately in Room 101.
3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(i) · Corrected Aug 5, 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 that includes all staff.
3A:52-4.1(d) · Corrected Aug 5, 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 Jun 16, 2025
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. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
3A:52-5.3(i)(8) · Corrected Sep 16, 2025
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Repair the wall around the pipe in the outdoor play area.
3A:52-5.3(b)(1) · Corrected Aug 27, 2025
(9) 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. 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 Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are present when two are required.
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: all medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. All medication shall be kept in its original container. Medication shall be refrigerated if so indicated on the label. Unused or expired medication and health care equipment shall be returned to the child’s parent or disposed of safely in a child-resistant waste receptacle when no longer being administered.
Ensure all medication is replaced when expired in Room 203.
3A:52-7.5(b)(3) · Corrected May 17, 2024
Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed.
Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after having their diaper changed in Room 102.
3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) · Corrected Jun 19, 2024
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.
Provide protective coverings for all electrical outlets accessible to the children.
3A:52-5.4(a)(1) · Corrected May 17, 2024
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; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
3A:52-4.8(d)(1) · Corrected Jun 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 Room 203.
Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Provide documentation that the climber in the basement is for indoor and commercial use or remove it from the center.
3A:52-5.3(p) · Corrected Mar 16, 2023
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 room 202 is set up as a usable classroom or request to have it not towards license capacity. 12/19/2022 Abated based on request to make the room occasional use.
3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) · Corrected Dec 19, 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 stained ceiling tiles in the second floor hallway and room 203.
3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Corrected Apr 27, 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). Provide documentation for the playground equipment.
3A:52-5.3(b)(7) · Corrected Mar 16, 2023
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. Ensure the bathroom vent in room 103 is free of dust.
3A:52-5.3(a)(15) · Corrected Mar 16, 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 for the center's license renewal. 3/16/2023 Provide a CHRI clearance for 1 staff.
3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · Corrected Apr 27, 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 all staff have a record of a Mantoux and physical. 3/16/2023 Provide documentation for 1 staff.
3A:52-4.6(a) · Corrected May 22, 2023
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.
Ensure children are not permitted to use the elevator throughout the day while under the supervision of the center staff and provide an MOU. 12/19/2022 Abated based on MOU.
3A:52-5.3(r) · Corrected Dec 19, 2022
Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields.
Ensure that all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs have protective coverings throughout the center.
3A:52-5.3(c)(1) · Corrected Apr 27, 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).
Ensure Benadryl is present when required by the special care plan from the health care provider for 1 child.
3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · Corrected Jan 24, 2023
The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, the center shall provide for each child a crib that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: each cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. An additional covering shall be provided for use as a covering for each child.
Ensure that each cot or mat used for rest and sleep is covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering and an additional covering is provided for use for each child.
3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(ii) · Corrected May 30, 2023
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. At the time of the inspection, the cleaning products in rooms102 and 207 were accessible to children. The center made the cleaning products inaccessible to children upon inspector request.
3A:52-5.3(a)(10) · Corrected Dec 9, 2022
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.
Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed. At the time of the inspection, there was a pile of branches on the ground outside of the emergency exit from room 101. The center took immediate action and moved the branches upon inspector request.
3A:52-5.2(a)(5) · Corrected Dec 9, 2022
The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal in room 104.
3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) · Corrected Jan 24, 2023
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 that staff wash their hands after each diaper change in room 104.
3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi) · Corrected Jan 24, 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 Jan 26, 2023
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 and the sponsor representative submit a CARI background check upon renewal.
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.
Provide a current Safe Building Interior Certificate.
Provide documentation that the Little Tikes climber is utilized in accordance with the manufacturer instructions.
3A:52-5.3(p) · Corrected Nov 2, 2020
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, crawl spaces, attic spaces, and all doors and windows used for natural ventilation shall be provided with insect screening.
Repair screens on the second floor in room #207 and in the hallway.
3A:52-5.4(a)(3) · Corrected Nov 2, 2020
Heating requirements are as follows: steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.
Provide pipe protection under the sinks where they are exposed.
3A:52-5.3(d)(2) · Corrected Nov 2, 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.
Replenish or redistribute mulch on the playground to the required fall zone depth.
3A:52-5.3(b)(7) · Corrected Nov 2, 2020
Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields.
Ensure all fluorescent tubes have protective covers or shields.
3A:52-5.3(c)(1) · Corrected Nov 2, 2020
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner and located in an outdoor area.
Ensure the garbage receptacle is covered in the outdoor play area.
3A:52-5.3(b)(5)(ii) · Corrected Nov 2, 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 and paint the wall by the blocks in room # 206. Refer to the center's lead report for protocol.
3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) · Corrected Nov 2, 2020
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded.
Secure the shelving in room #206.
3A:52-5.3(a)(17) · Corrected Nov 2, 2020
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.
Obtain a current Life Hazard Use Registration certificate.
3A:52-5.2(a)(8) · Corrected Nov 2, 2020
If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate.
Maintain a current health certificate for outside food vendors
3A:52-5.2(c) · Corrected Aug 5, 2020
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 credentialed staff receive 20 hours of annual training.
3A:52-4.8(d)(1) · Corrected Aug 5, 2020
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 all staff are current for the medical and Mantoux requirements.
3A:52-4.6(a) · Corrected Aug 5, 2020
The license shall be posted in a prominent location within the center and in each building associated with the center.
Post all required documents in a prominent location within the center.
3A:52-2.2(e) · Corrected Aug 5, 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. 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.
Provide renewal CARI clearances.
3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · Corrected Aug 5, 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 provide the identifying information and documentation to the State-authorized vendor as necessary to conduct a CHRI background check, including the individual’s name, address, date of birth, place of birth, citizenship, sex, race, height, weight, hair color, eye color, Social Security number, and the center’s license number.
Provide 2 outstanding CHRI clearances.
3A:52-4.11(a)(2) · Corrected Aug 5, 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.
Replace stained ceiling tiles in the basement and on the second floor.
3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Corrected Nov 2, 2020
All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner.
Ensure sippy cups are stored individually.
3A:52-6.3(a)(4) · Corrected Aug 5, 2020
All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.
Label all sippy cups with the child's name.
3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) · Corrected Aug 5, 2020
Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: the list of diseases for which a child will not be readmitted to the center unless accompanied by a statement from the child's health care provider, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(d).
Provide a current Communicable Disease policy.
3A:52-7.11(a)(2) · Corrected Nov 2, 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 water testing results for lead and copper.
3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) · Corrected Apr 24, 2020
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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures.
Ensure at least 2 staff with medication training are on-site at all times.
3A:52-7.5(b)(9) · Corrected Aug 5, 2020
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 ceiling vents in a clean and sanitary manner in the bathrooms.
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: a written description of the follow-up action taken by the center, including the follow-up action taken by the center, including application of first aid.
Ensure staff document the type of notification and the time of notification on the accident log.
3A:52-7.6(b)(6)(iv)(1) · Corrected Jun 26, 2019
Heating requirements are as follows: steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.
Repair the covering to the pipes in the bathroom in the basement.
3A:52-5.3(d)(2) · Corrected Aug 12, 2019
All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.
3A:52-7.7(a)(2) · Corrected Aug 12, 2019
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.
Provide mulch around the fall zones of the climbing equipment.
3A:52-5.3(b)(7) · Corrected Aug 12, 2019
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, soiled diapers shall be disposed of as follows, soiled disposable diapers shall be placed in a closed container that is lined with a leakproof or impervious lining. Such diapers shall be removed from the center daily and placed in a closed garbage receptacle outside the building.
Ensure staff place soiled diapers in a closed container.
3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(iv)(1) · Corrected Jun 26, 2019
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.
3A:52-5.3(n)(1) · Corrected Jun 21, 2019
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.
Waiting for 1 staff CHRI clearance.
3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · Corrected Jun 26, 2019
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.
Ensure toilets in the upstairs bathroom are clean.
3A:52-5.3(a)(9) · Corrected Jun 26, 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 solutions are inaccessible to children. Upon request they were removed out of reach of children.