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.

Update staff records checklist to include all current staff.

3A:52-4.1(d) · Corrected Nov 18, 2025

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.

Based on Complaint #24662, ensure that the center adheres to their communicable disease policy. A named child was allowed to return with a doctor's note on 2 separate occasions but then was not allowed to return with a doctor's note on a 3rd occasion. The center needs to ensure that their communicable policy is updated with all pertinent information, all revisions are signed by the parents, and the policy is followed as required.

3A:52-7.11(b) · Corrected Dec 3, 2025

Tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal in Room 7 (Redwood).

3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) · Corrected May 2, 2025

Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.

Repair and/or paint surfaces where there is evidence of chipped paint throughout the center.

3A:52-5.3(a)(16) · 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 in good repair including staircase light cover.

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

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.

Test for the presence of radon gas in Room 10 (Holly) as required.

3A:52-5.3(a)(19) · Corrected May 2, 2025

In addition to the items specified in (a)3 above, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use: iii. Diapering surfaces;

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.

Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named child was left outside of the classroom unsupervised for approximately 4 minutes.

3A:52-4.3(a) · Corrected Jun 28, 2024

The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

Based on report, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center.

3A:52-4.3(a)(1) · Corrected Jul 15, 2024

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.

Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. The center's supervision policy and 2. The center's policies and procedures for tracking children.

3A:52-4.8(g)(1) · Corrected Jul 15, 2024

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.

Ensure that all cribs are free of storage items in Room 1 (Apple).

3A:52-5.3(p) · Corrected Feb 20, 2024

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

Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after assisting a child in toileting/diaper change in Room 11A (Birch).

3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii) · Corrected Mar 5, 2024

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 time of notification.

3A:52-7.6(b)(1) · Corrected Mar 5, 2024

All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.

Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting in Room 2 (Maple).

3A:52-7.7(a)(2) · Corrected Mar 5, 2024

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.

The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, multiple staff in Room 11B (Birch) stated there were 17 children when 18 children were present.

3A:52-4.3(a)(1) · Corrected Oct 31, 2023

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 the emergency exit door next to the front entrance is easily operable and opens completely.

3A:52-5.2(a)(5) · Corrected Oct 31, 2023

Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity.

Ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity of the classrooms at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, there were 20 children in Room 2 (Maple) for music time, when the licensed capacity for the room is 17.

3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) · Corrected Oct 31, 2023

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

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.

3A:52-5.3(l)(4) · Corrected Apr 11, 2023

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.

Ensure outside therapists are supervised by center staff with clearances or signed out of the program for therapy.

3A:52-4.7(a)(1) · Corrected Apr 27, 2023

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

Repair or replace the broken plate cover to the electrical outlet in the Birch room.

3A:52-5.4(a)(1) · Corrected Apr 27, 2023

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.

Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment in the Birch room.

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 egress ramp is replaced to allow for crib evacuation from rooms 11A and 11B.

3A:52-5.3(m)(2) · Corrected Oct 18, 2022

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.

3A:52-5.3(l)(4) · Corrected Jul 27, 2022

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 Jul 27, 2022

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 that all cribs, cots and furniture are arranged to provide access to a three foot wide aisle that leads to an exit. The center moved furniture and evacuation cribs upon inspector request.

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.

Ensure the Life Hazard Use Registration certificate has the correct LHU code.

3A:52-5.2(a)(8) · Corrected Jan 12, 2022

The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

Based on Report, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center.

3A:52-4.3(a)(1) · Corrected Aug 5, 2021

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.

Based on report, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center.

3A:52-4.3(a) · Corrected Aug 5, 2021

Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).

Based on report, retrain the named staff on 1. the center's supervision policy and 2. the center's policies and procedures for tracking children..

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.

Ensure group size does not exceed 15 children. The Oak classroom had 16 children in the group. The sponsor moved the child to a different classroom during the inspection

3A:52-4.9(a) · Corrected Apr 13, 2021

The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhere to at all times throughout the center, including during transitions. Two named staff failed to complete an accurate head count while transitioning the children to the gym and a named child was left unsupervised in the classroom for approximately 3 minutes.

3A:52-4.3(a)(1) · Corrected Jul 19, 2019

Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).

Based on information, retrain staff on the center's supervision policy and the center's policies and procedures for tracking children.

3A:52-4.8(a)(1) · Corrected Jul 19, 2019

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.

Lock down drill

3A:52-5.3(l)(4) · Corrected Aug 23, 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.