156 Washington Street, Bloomfield NJ 07003 · Directions
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Mon07:00 AM–06:30 PM
Tue07:00 AM–06:30 PM
Wed07:00 AM–06:30 PM
Thu07:00 AM–06:30 PM
Fri07:00 AM–06:30 PM
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1-Star quality rating
Accepts child care subsidy (CCDF)
16
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
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Published by New Jersey DCF
3
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments
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This facility
5.3
New Jersey average
8.5
Inspection History & Violations
Source: New Jersey DCF, Office of Licensing
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Nov 26, 2025Monitoring15 violationsCitedDetailsHide
(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 in Room 4.
3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · Corrected Jan 5, 2026
i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. ii. 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. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be:(1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)1.
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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 cots are stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use in Room 9.
3A:52-6.4(b)(2) · Corrected Jan 5, 2026
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided.
Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
3A:52-5.4(a)(4) · Corrected Jan 5, 2026
(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.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
3A:52-4.8(a) · Corrected Jan 5, 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.
Repair or replace the stained ceiling tile in the children's bathroom in Room 4.
3A:52-5.3(a)(1) · Corrected Jan 5, 2026
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. 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.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. Missing for 1 staff.
3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · Corrected Jan 5, 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 designated by OOL.
Missing Mantoux Tests for 5 staff.
Missing Health Exams for 5 staff.
3A:52-4.1(d) · Corrected Mar 11, 2026
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 the electrical outlets accessible to the children in the children's bathroom in Room 9.
3A:52-5.4(a)(1) · Corrected Mar 11, 2026
(a) For early childhood programs, the following shall apply:
1. Each child not enrolled in a public or private school shall have had a health examination performed by a health care provider within: i. Six months prior to admission, for children who are 2½ years of age or
younger; or ii. One year prior to admission, for children above 2½ years of age.
2. 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): i. For children coming from other states or countries in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.6 and 4.7; and ii. For children who are in foster care or experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2).
3. For children enrolled in a public or private school, the center shall obtain a written statement from each child's parent indicating: I. That the child is in good health and can participate in the normal activities of the program; and ii. Any conditions or specific needs that may require special accommodations.
4. If immunizations are contraindicated for medical reasons, the center may choose to admit the child, provided that the parent submits to the center a written statement from a health care provider attesting to the following: i. The reason the immunization is medically contraindicated; and ii. The specific time period that the immunization is medically contraindicated. 5. A child shall be exempted from a physical examination, immunization, or medical treatment if the parent objects thereto in a written statement submitted to the center, signed by the parent, explaining how the examination, immunization, or medical treatment conflicts with the child’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices.
i. Religiously-affiliated centers shall have the authority to withhold or grant a religious exemption from the required immunization for children entering or attending their centers without challenge by any secular health authority, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.4. ii. The center shall maintain the parent’s written statement on file as part of the child’s record. 6. Those children with immunization exemptions may be excluded from the center by the Office of Licensing or the Department of Health during a vaccine-preventable disease outbreak or threatened outbreak, as determined by the State Commissioner of Health.
Ensure updated health records are maintained on file as required. Missing for 5 children.
3A:52-7.3(a) · Corrected Mar 11, 2026
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 cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children including in the kitchen cabinet in Room 8.
3A:52-5.3(a)(10) · Corrected Jan 5, 2026
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 outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Repair and/or remove all broken and/or rusted toys from the outdoor play area.
3A:52-5.3(p) · Corrected Jan 5, 2026
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). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. Missing for 1 staff.
3A:52-4.11(a) · Corrected Jan 5, 2026
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 Mar 11, 2026
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.
3A:52-7.7(a)(2) · Corrected Jan 5, 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.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair.
Repair broken wood paneling in the upstairs children's bathroom.
An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate.
Ensure that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times.
Dec 13, 2022Renewal · Monitoring69 violationsCitedDetailsHide
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 Classroom #K.
3A:52-6.1(g)(3) · Corrected Mar 22, 2023
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: the center shall develop mutually with each child's parent(s) and follow a feeding plan regarding the feeding schedule, specific formula, breastfeeding arrangements and accommodations, and/or expressed breast milk, nutritional needs, and introduction of new food for each child.
Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan in classroom 10.
3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i) · Corrected Jan 20, 2023
Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity.
Operate within each room's capacity. There were 10 children in classroom 3 which has a capacity of 8.
3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) · Corrected Jan 20, 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.
Oct 1, 2021Monitoring · Complaint16 violationsCitedDetailsHide
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 shall provide a written screening policy to Parents and Staff.
3A:52-5.3(r) · Corrected Oct 22, 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 Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
3A:52-5.3(i)(8) · Corrected Mar 29, 2022
Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.
Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in classroom 2A.
3A:52-6.4(i) · Corrected Oct 22, 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).
Submit to the OOL the center’s current staff records checklist. Ensure that orientation training dates recorded have been conducted within the preceding 12 months for each staff member.
Apr 22, 2021Complaint7 violationsCitedDetailsHide
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 CHRI checks are completed for all current staff and sponsor representative. 5/10/2021 7 CHRI's outstanding. 5/12/2021 6 CHRI's outstanding. 5/17/2021 5 CHRI's outstanding.
3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · Corrected May 21, 2021
A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in 3A:52-4.3(c).
Based on complaint #19158 ,the center needs to ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times.
3A:52-4.3(d)(2) · Corrected May 7, 2021
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 the staff’s daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for the prior 2-week period.
3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) · Corrected Apr 23, 2021
Mar 18, 2021ComplaintNo findingsCleanDetailsHide
This center inspection inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
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.
Based on complaint # 18761, the center needs to maintain adequate health procedures throughout the center at all times.
3A:52-5.3(r) · Corrected Dec 21, 2020
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 exit door in room 4 is easly operable. At the time of the inspection the door was hard to open.
3A:52-5.2(a)(5) · Corrected Dec 21, 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 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 Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) checks are completed as required for 5 regularly scheduled staff. 12/9/2020 abated 4 regular staff; 1 outstanding regular staff.
Feb 24, 2020Renewal · Complaint15 violationsCitedDetailsHide
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner and located in an outdoor area.
Ensure garbage receptacle are covered in bathroom by room 7.
3A:52-5.3(b)(5)(ii) · Corrected Sep 9, 2020
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.
Remove debris located on the playground.
3A:52-5.3(b)(1) · Corrected Jun 29, 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 / paint chipped paint in kitchen.
3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) · Corrected Jun 29, 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.
Dust the emergency exit lights in room 6.
3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Corrected Jun 29, 2020
Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely.
Ensure that the toilet seat in bathroom by room 7 is secured.
3A:52-5.3(f)(2) · Corrected Sep 9, 2020
Dec 3, 2019Complaint4 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, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child.
The center needs to ensure that sanitary conditions are maintained at all times including removing toys mouthed by children after each use for cleaning and sanitizing.
3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) · Corrected Dec 18, 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.
Based on complaint, the center needs to ensure that adequate procedures for incidents occurring at the center are adhered to at all times, including notifying parents of injuries as required and documenting the time of notification to the parent.
3A:52-7.6(a)(2) · Corrected Jan 23, 2020
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
Maintain required staff to meet ratios, there were 1 staff with 7 under 18 months in room 1A, an additional staff is required.
3A:52-4.3(c) · Corrected Dec 3, 2019
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 date, time and location of the incident.
Dec 3, 2019Monitoring10 violationsCitedDetailsHide
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 staff in room 1 wash their hands with soap and running water. At the time of the inspection staff wipe a child nose and used hand santizer in place of washing their hands with soap and running water.
3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi) · Corrected Jan 23, 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 exit door in room 4 is easly operable. At the time of the inspection the door was hard to open.
3A:52-5.3(m)(2) · Corrected Dec 18, 2019
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 Children are provided with the time and space within the area to be apart from the group and to participate in an alternate activity if they choose to do so.
Ensure that staff interact with children and provide children with: free choice of materials; a mixture of active and quiet experiences; a mixture of staff directed and child selected activities wherein in the 1st floor kitchen staff had children sitting in their highchair over 30 minutes.
3A:52-6.1(b)(5)(ii) · Corrected Dec 18, 2019
Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).
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 diaper changing tables are washed and disinfected after change for rooms 1 and 2.
3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) · Corrected Sep 25, 2019
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 hands are washed before meals in the kitchen. Children went from playing with toys to eating.
3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) · Corrected Sep 25, 2019
Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food.
Ensure staff wash their hands before serving food. Pertaining to the kitchen.
3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) · Corrected Sep 25, 2019
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.
Obtain a current copy of general liability insurance.
3A:52-3.4(a) · Corrected Aug 2, 2019
The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.
May 15, 2019Monitoring10 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.
Repair sharp computer table edge in kindergarten room.
3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Corrected Jul 31, 2019
The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check.
Ensure CARI's are completed for four staff outstanding. 6/21/19-One staff member outstanding.
3A:52-4.10(a)(1) · Corrected Jul 31, 2019
Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.
Ensure pacifier straps are not used in rooms 1, 2 and Infant 10.
3A:52-6.4(i) · Corrected Jul 31, 2019
The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.
Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before meals in the kitchen.
3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) · Corrected Jul 31, 2019
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.
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Ensure that all outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. At the time of the inspection a barrier was secured to the sliding equipment.
3A:52-5.3(p) · Corrected Jan 20, 2023
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.
Ensure that all outdoor hazards are removed as required. At the time of the inspection their is a hole in the deck located by classroom K entrance.
3A:52-5.3(b)(1) · Corrected Jan 20, 2023
Heating requirements are as follows: the center shall not use portable liquid fuel-burning or wood-burning heating appliances or electric space heaters.
Remove electric space heaters in classroom K.
3A:52-5.3(d)(3) · Corrected Jan 20, 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.
Repair resilient surfacing in the outdoor play area.
3A:52-5.3(b)(7) · Corrected Oct 16, 2023
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 in classroom 5 bathroom.
3A:52-5.3(c)(1) · Corrected Jan 20, 2023
the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering.
Maintain the building structure to prevent water from entering in classroom K.
3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i) · Corrected Jan 20, 2023
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.
Retrain all staff on the center operations, policies and procedures, including accident and injury reporting.
3A:52-4.8(a)(2) · Corrected Mar 22, 2023
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children.
Ensure that blinds are maintained in good repair in kitchen.
3A:52-5.3(a)(13) · Corrected Mar 22, 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 the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal.
3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · Corrected Jan 20, 2023
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. At the time of the inspection, a named child fell being left unsupervised while sitting on the floor in room 10.
3A:52-4.3(a) · Corrected Jan 20, 2023
Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).
Retrain all staff on supervising and tracking all children.
3A:52-4.8(a)(1) · Corrected Mar 22, 2023
Topics of orientation training shall include implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Retrain all staff on mplementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
3A:52-4.8(a)(9) · Corrected Mar 22, 2023
Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).
Provide orientation training to all current staff annually, and secure and maintain on file, each staff member's signature attesting to the review of the orientation training.
3A:52-4.8(b) · Corrected Mar 22, 2023
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.
3A:52-6.8(a)(1) · Corrected Mar 22, 2023
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 name, address, and telephone number of the child's health care provider.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the name, address and telephone number of the child's health care provider.
3A:52-6.8(a)(4) · Corrected Mar 22, 2023
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 health information for each child, as follows: for early childhood programs, a record of the child’s health examination and immunizations, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a).
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including a record of the child's health examination and immunizations for early childhood programs.
3A:52-6.8(a)(7)(i) · Corrected Mar 22, 2023
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 1A (Side).
3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) · Corrected Jan 20, 2023
The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, 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 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that each crib or playpen shall be equipped with a clean, snugly fitting sheet.
Ensure that all cribs and playpens are equipped with all of the required components, including a clean, snugly fitting sheet in classroom 10.
3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i)(2) · Corrected Jan 20, 2023
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 that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. At the time of the inspection a named child fell and bump their head.
3A:52-7.6(a)(2) · Corrected Mar 22, 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: all medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children.
Ensure that all diaper creams are inaccessible to the children in classroom K.
3A:52-7.5(b)(3) · Corrected Jan 20, 2023
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 Jan 20, 2023
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 exit door in classroom 10 is easily operable. At the time of the inspection the door was hard to open.
3A:52-5.3(m)(2) · Corrected Jan 20, 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 that staff clean children's faces when soiled with nasal secretions. At the time of the inspection, there were several children's faces with nasal secretions in classroom 1.
3A:52-5.3(r) · Corrected Jan 20, 2023
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 classroom 4.
3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) · Corrected Mar 22, 2023
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 classroom 10.
3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) · Corrected Mar 22, 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 4.
3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) · Corrected Mar 22, 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 using the toilet or having their diaper changed in room 10.
3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) · Corrected Mar 22, 2023
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.
Ensure that diapering surfaces are in good repair in first floor bathroom by room 3.
3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) · Corrected Jan 20, 2023
Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food.
Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food in classroom 10.
3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) · Corrected Mar 22, 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: 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 used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level.
Ensure that approved sleeping equipment is provided for each child as required. At the time of the inspection several children were sleep on play mats. Immediate corrective action was taken by the center.
3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(i) · Corrected May 1, 2023
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 and ages served.
3A:52-5.2(a)(8) · Corrected Sep 18, 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).
3A:52-5.3(b)(7) · Corrected Oct 16, 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 that all Epi-pens are current for 1 named child in room 3.
3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · Corrected Oct 16, 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 maintain on file a record of the following
Ensure that the center has the required medication stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription as per special care plan for 1 name child in room 4.
3A:52-7.5(b)(7) · Corrected Oct 16, 2023
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, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child in classroom 10.
3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) · Corrected Apr 29, 2024
For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall ensure that each child is initially placed in a face-up sleeping position unless a different position is indicated in writing by the child's health care provider.
Ensure that children under 12 months of age are placed in a face-up position in their sleeping equipment, unless it is contraindicated in writing by the child's health care provider in room 10.
3A:52-6.4(a)(1) · Corrected Apr 29, 2024
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 10.
3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) · Corrected Jan 20, 2023
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.
Remove storage out of cribs in room 10.
3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Corrected Apr 29, 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).
Submit to the OOL the center’s current staff records checklist. Ensure that orientation training dates recorded have been conducted within the preceding 12 months for each staff member.
3A:52-4.6(a) · Corrected Apr 29, 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 using the toilet or having their diaper changed in room 10.
3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) · Corrected Apr 29, 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.
Repair and/or remove all broken playground equipment from the outdoor play area.
3A:52-5.3(p) · Corrected Oct 16, 2023
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.
Ensure that there is at least one staff physically present in the room or area where children are napping and they are able to summon additional staff members without leaving the room. At the time of the inspection a named staff left the room leaving 5 children alone napping in room 7.
3A:52-4.3(d)(1) · Corrected Jun 2, 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 that Epi-pens has a current special care plan for 1 named child in room 2, 1 named child in room 8, and 1 named child in room 11.
3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · Corrected Apr 29, 2024
For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall ensure that each child is initially placed in a face-up sleeping position unless a different position is indicated in writing by the child's health care provider.
Ensure that children under 12 months of age are placed in a face-up position in their sleeping equipment, unless it is contraindicated in writing by the child's health care provider in room 10.
3A:52-6.4(a)(1) · Corrected Jan 20, 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: all medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. 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 that all expired medication is returned to the child's parent or disposed of appropriately in room 3.
3A:52-7.5(b)(3)(iii) · Corrected Oct 16, 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).
Submit to the OOL the center’s current staff records checklist. Ensure that the center update and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL to include all current staff and sponsor representative(s).
3A:52-4.6(a) · Corrected Mar 22, 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 throughout the center.
3A:52-5.3(a)(15) · Corrected Jan 20, 2023
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 submits documentation to the Office of Licensing of a previous lead paint inspection conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, indicating the center is free of lead-based paint hazards.
Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required.
3A:52-5.3(h)(2)(ii) · Corrected Mar 21, 2023
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.
Repair/ replace torn blue couch in classroom K.
3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Corrected Jan 20, 2023
Toilet facility requirements are as follows: a supply of soap, toilet paper, and individual hand towels or disposable paper towels shall be provided.
Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of individual hand towels or disposable paper towels in bathroom located by room 3.
3A:52-5.3(f)(1) · Corrected Jan 20, 2023
Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).
Provide orientation training to all current staff annually, and secure and maintain on file, each staff member's signature attesting to the review of the orientation training.
3A:52-4.8(b) · Corrected Apr 29, 2024
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.
3A:52-7.9(a)(1) · Corrected Jan 20, 2023
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 exits and egress areas are unobstructed. At the time of the inspection their were several water jugs blocking Building 2 front egress area.
3A:52-5.3(m)(2) · Corrected Jun 2, 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: all medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children.
Ensure that all sunscreens are inaccessible to the children in room 4.
3A:52-7.5(b)(3) · Corrected Oct 16, 2023
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 for 2 named children.
3A:52-7.3(a)(2) · Corrected Mar 22, 2023
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. At the time of the inspection a named child fell bumping their head in classroom 10.
3A:52-7.6(b)(1) · Corrected Mar 22, 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 4 staff complete a CHRI background check as required. 10/16/2023 Ensure that 1 staff complete a CHRI background check as required.
3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · Corrected Jul 15, 2024
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. The use of infant equipment including swings, exersaucers, and bouncers shall be limited to periods of 30 minutes at a time.
Ensure that the use of infant equipment, including swings, exersaucers and bouncers, is limited to 30 minutes at a times. At the time of the inspection a named child was in the bouncy for over 30 minutes.
3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iv) · Corrected Jan 20, 2023
All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: unused portions of food shall be labeled with the child's name, date, and type of food. The food shall be stored in the refrigerator, returned to the parent, or discarded with the parent's consent. All unused food shall be discarded if not consumed by the end of the day.
Ensure that unused food is labeled and stored appropriately and discarded by the end of the day if not consumed. At the time of the inspection a banana was located in the kitchen counter.
3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(v) · Corrected Jan 20, 2023
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, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child in classroom 10.
3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) · Corrected Mar 22, 2023
The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, 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 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that each crib or playpen shall be equipped with a clean, snugly fitting sheet.
Ensure that all cribs and playpens are equipped with all of the required components, including a clean, snugly fitting sheet in room 10.
3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i)(2) · Corrected May 1, 2023
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: a child who, because of age or developmental readiness, no longer needs to be held for feeding shall be provided with an infant seat, high chair with safety strap, or other age-appropriate seating apparatus, which meets the standards of a recognized safety organization (such as the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, the American Society for Testing and Materials, or the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission).
Ensure that age and developmentally appropriate seating is provided for all children who no longer need to be held for feeding. At the time of the inspection an named child was sitting in the bouncy for their feeding in classroom 10.
3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(vi) · Corrected Jan 20, 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 1 staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.
3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · Corrected Jan 20, 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 that the center has the medication that is required as per special care plan for 1 named child in room 10.
3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · Corrected Mar 22, 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 in classroom K.
3A:52-5.3(a)(10) · Corrected Jan 20, 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 Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. 3/22/2023 Complete and submit NJ DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance
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 is free of all classroom responsibilities. At the time of the inspection the director was responsible for classroom 7.
3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) · Corrected Oct 22, 2021
For early childhood programs the group teacher(s) shall be scheduled and have the authority and responsibility to work at the center for at least 75 percent of the center's daily operating hour or at least six hours a day, whichever is less.
Based complaint #19648, the center needs to ensure that the program supervisor is scheduled to work at least 75% of the center’s daily operating hours.
3A:52-4.5(e)(4)(i) · Corrected Oct 22, 2021
The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 5 new staff within two weeks of hire. 10/4/2021 1 new staff outstanding.
3A:52-4.10(a)(1) · Corrected Nov 19, 2021
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 8 new staff complete a CHRI background check as required. 10/22/2021 1 new staff outstanding.
3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · Corrected Nov 12, 2021
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 job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that includes job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.
3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) · Corrected Dec 21, 2021
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.
Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center.
3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) · Corrected Nov 12, 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.
Remove debris from the outdoor play area by Classroom #K ( Annex).
3A:52-5.3(b)(1) · Corrected Nov 12, 2021
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education one year of teaching experience in a group program for children under six years of age, which may include supervised practice teaching and/or student teaching.
Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual, including the required teaching experience in a group program for children.
3A:52-4.6(c)(3)(i) · Corrected Oct 22, 2021
The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.
Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are walking in classroom 2A.
3A:52-6.1(e) · Corrected Oct 22, 2021
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.
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.
3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) · Corrected Oct 22, 2021
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 and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable in room 4.
3A:52-5.2(a)(5) · Corrected Nov 12, 2021
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.
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 the children’s daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for the prior 2-week period.
3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) · Corrected Apr 23, 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.
Ensure children, staff, and exempt visitors are screened for fever or signs of COVID-19 illness prior to entry to the center. At the time of the inspection no screening was completed.
3A:52-5.3(r) · Corrected May 7, 2021
The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check.
Ensure CARI checks are completed for all current staff and sponsor representative. 5/7/2021 8 CARI's outstanding. 5/17/2021 7 CARI's outstanding.
3A:52-4.10(a)(1) · Corrected May 24, 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).
Submit staff record checklist including all current staff members.
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 Drinking Water Testing Statement of Assurance.
3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) · Corrected Mar 11, 2020
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.
Provide protective covers on electrical outlets in room 3.
3A:52-5.4(a)(1) · Corrected Sep 9, 2020
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.
Ensure that each's child bottled is labeled with their name and date in room 10.
3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) · Corrected Sep 9, 2020
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.
Maintain diapering surface in good repair in room 10.
3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) · Corrected Jun 29, 2020
The center shall develop and follow a written policy for parental notification if a method other than a telephone call is used at the center for parental notification. The center shall distribute a copy of this 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 this policy.
Develop a written policy for parental notification if a method other than telephone calls is used for parental notification; maintain on file a record all parent's signature and all staff member's signature attesting to the receipt of policy
3A:52-7.6(e)(1) · Corrected Sep 9, 2020
Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: assurance that during any outbreak of an excludable disease at the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(d), each parent whose child may have been exposed to the disease shall receive a written notice of the outbreak.
The center needs to ensure that adequate health procedures are adhered to at all times, including notification to parents in a timely manner.
3A:52-7.11(a)(3) · Corrected Sep 9, 2020
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 outdoor play.
Ensure children wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after outdoor play in room 1.
3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(v) · Corrected Jun 29, 2020
Lighting requirements are as follows: during program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source.
Increase lighting in room 9.
3A:52-5.3(c)(2) · Corrected Jun 29, 2020
The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.
Ensure pacifier's are removed when children are walking in room 2. At the time of the inspection a child was walking with a pacifier on the playground.
3A:52-6.1(e) · Corrected Jun 29, 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: 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 epi- pen special care plan is current for 1 named child.
Based on complaint, the center needs to ensure that adequate procedures for incidents occurring at the center are adhered to at all times, including notifying parents of injuries as required and documenting the time of notification to the parent.
Provide orientation training to all current staff annually, and secure and maintain on file, each's staff member's signature attesting to the review of the orientation training.
3A:52-4.8(b) · Corrected Jan 23, 2020
Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).
Retrain all staff on the center's supervision policy.
3A:52-4.8(a)(1) · Corrected Jan 23, 2020
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.
Retrain all staff on the center's policies for reporting and documenting incidents occurring at the center.
3A:52-4.8(a)(2) · Corrected Jan 23, 2020
Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity.
Operate within each room's capacity. There were 7 children in room 1 A room which has a capacity of 5.
3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) · Corrected Dec 18, 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.
Ensure CHRI's are completed for 2 regular staff. 1/23/2020 1 staff outstanding.
3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · Corrected Feb 24, 2020
Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center operate in violation of the written conditions on its license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval including, but not limited to, capacity or age restrictions for specific classrooms.
Ensure center is operating in approved rooms. At the time of the inspection the center was operating in a 1st floor kitchen that is currently unapproved for daily programming.
3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(iii) · Corrected Dec 18, 2019
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.
Ensure children's daily attendance records includes the daily time of arrival and departure throughout the center.
Ensure diaper changing tables are washed and disinfected after each change for rooms 1 and 2.
3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) · Corrected Jul 31, 2019
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 hands are washed before meals in the kitchen. Children went from playing with toys to eating.
3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) · Corrected Jul 31, 2019
Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food.
Pertaining to the kitchen.
3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) · Corrected Jul 31, 2019
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.
Ensure all toddler rooms have primary care givers.
3A:52-4.4(a)(2) · Corrected Jul 31, 2019
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:
Repair or replace torn mats in room 1.
3A:52-6.4(b)(2) · Corrected Jul 31, 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.
Ensure CHRI's are completed for two outstanding staff members.