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; immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed; immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions; immediately after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and immediately after outdoor play. (2)for children under three months of age or for those children three months of age and older wherein hand washing with soap and running water may not be developmentally appropriate, the center may use an alternate means for hand washing, including but not limited to disposable baby wipes.

Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after diapering.

3A:52-7.8(a)(1) · Corrected Jul 8, 2026

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 that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers. The center needs to update their primary caregiver lists.

3A:52-4.4(a)(2) · Corrected Jul 8, 2026

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;

Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use.

3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) · Corrected Jul 8, 2026

Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.

Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including the covered area ensure that debris, garbage and weeds.

3A:52-5.3(b)(1) · Corrected Jul 8, 2026

1. Food served to children who are present during normal mealtime hours or required snack periods, as specified in (b) and (c) below, shall be provided either by the child's parent or by the center. 3. If the center chooses to have parents provide food, the center shall have a supply of food at the center for any child whose parent forgets. 4. If the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. 5. Staff members shall advise parents of any repetitive feeding problems experienced by their child. 6. Staff members shall not force-feed or coerce a child to eat against his or her will. 9. Centers that provide meals shall ensure that: i. For children on special diets (for example, due to health reasons, religious belief or parental request), an alternative choice of food is provided by either the center or the child's parent; and ii. Individualized written diets and feeding schedules, if submitted to the center by the child's parent or health care provider, are posted in a location that is accessible to staff members caring for the children, and are followed. 10. The center shall have a supply of food at the center and shall serve a snack to any child who is hungry or has missed a meal. iii. Food left uneaten in a dish shall be discarded; iv. Food shall not be shared among children using the same dish or spoon; and v. 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 food provided from Kona Ice still has hands washed, tables for sitting washed and disinfected and children are not walking and eating.

3A:52-6.3(a) · Not corrected

(c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: 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 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. 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 (c) above.

Based on complaint, Room 12 in a remote section of the building had one staff with 11 older preschoolers when another staff may have been appropriate but licensing was unaware of the classroom use.

3A:52-4.3(c) · Corrected Jul 8, 2026

Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

Ensure that wash basins are maintained in sanitary condition in Room 3.

3A:52-5.3(a)(9) · Corrected Jan 8, 2024

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 disposable paper towels in the bathroom between Rooms 4/5.

3A:52-5.3(f)(1) · Corrected Nov 13, 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.

Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Replace stained ceiling tile in bathroom between rooms 4/5.

3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Corrected Nov 13, 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 that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center. Ensure Room 4 has working emergency lights.

3A:52-5.2(a)(5) · Corrected Nov 13, 2023

Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.

Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection.

3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) · Corrected Apr 2, 2024

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 stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required.

3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · Corrected Nov 13, 2023

Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately

Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water before putting on gloves.

3A:52-7.8(a)(4) · Corrected Jan 8, 2024

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.

3A:52-6.1(g)(3) · Corrected Jan 8, 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 date.

3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) · Corrected Jan 8, 2024

The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive.

Ensure that the staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. The center shall ensure positive interactions take place at the center.

3A:52-6.6(a)(1) · Corrected Nov 13, 2023

Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall

Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall ensure a current agreement with the alternate location is on file.

3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) · Corrected Jan 8, 2024

The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive.

Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff tapped a named child on the hand while he was crying.

3A:52-6.6(a)(1) · Corrected Nov 16, 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 the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.

3A:52-5.3(r) · Corrected Jan 8, 2024

Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6.

Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy.

3A:52-4.8(a)(7) · Corrected Nov 16, 2023

Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6.

Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including implementing the center's discipline policy.

3A:52-4.8(a)(7) · Corrected Nov 13, 2023

Staff members shall not use hitting, shaking or any other form of corporal punishment of children.

Ensure that staff do not utilize corporal punishment at any time in the center. In infant Room 10 staff was observed hitting an infant's hand/arm that was sitting in the bucket seat at lunch time.

3A:52-6.7(a) · Corrected Nov 13, 2023

In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity.

Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.

3A:52-4.8(d)(1) · Corrected Nov 13, 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). Remove or ensure the Little Tykes Climber meets ASTM-1487 standards.

3A:52-5.3(b)(7) · Corrected May 9, 2024

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 and overgrown vegetation from the outdoor play area.

3A:52-5.3(b)(1) · Corrected Nov 13, 2023

As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Ensure that all staff, and the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. 12 staff need clearances. 5/9/24 - I staff needs a clearance.

3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · Corrected Jul 16, 2024

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. Ensure that the bucket seats have straps in them.

3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(vi) · Corrected Nov 13, 2023

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. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b).

Ensure that the center documents the completion of staff development hours on the Staff Records Checklist. The center shall ensure that the orientation portion of the training form has staff signatures.

3A:52-4.8(g)(3) · Corrected May 9, 2024

Space and room requirements are as follows: Indoor space requirements for play rooms and sleep rooms are as follows the center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room.

Label all rooms approved by the OOL for the children's use. Ensure Room 10 is identified.

3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v) · Corrected Nov 13, 2023

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.

Ensure that classrooms that care for children under 18 months of age provide at least four different activity areas and that each area contains at least four types of supplies and equipment. The center shall ensure the library areas and housekeeping/dramatic play have enough supplies.

3A:52-6.1(g)(2) · Corrected Jan 8, 2024

When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member.

Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 18 staff need clearances.

3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · Corrected May 9, 2024

Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

Ensure that toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. Ensure working sinks in bathroom between Room 1 and 2.

3A:52-5.3(a)(9) · Corrected May 5, 2023

Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely.

Ensure that all bathroom equipment is fastened securely. Provide toilet bolt cap covers in the bathroom between Rooms 1 and 2.

3A:52-5.3(f)(2) · Corrected May 5, 2023

Space and room requirements are as follows: Indoor space requirements for play rooms and sleep rooms are as follows the center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room.

Label all rooms approved by the OOL for the children's use. The center shall identify Room 7.

3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v) · Corrected Feb 23, 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 throughout the center. In Room 9 ensure staff care positioned to supervise the napping children in the adjacent space.

3A:52-4.3(a) · Corrected May 5, 2023

When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member from the Department of Human Services, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children.

Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CHRI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. An outside vendor was left alone with children on the playground. Center management corrected it immediately with a staff member with background clearances supervising the vendor.

3A:52-4.11(b)(2) · Corrected May 5, 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.

Maintain the integrity of the surfacing on the toddler playground: repair areas where the surfacing is lifting.

3A:52-5.3(b)(7) · Corrected Jun 28, 2019

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 both epi-pens are present when 2 are required: obtain and maintain second epi-pen for one child.

3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · Corrected Aug 9, 2019

The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d).

Complete and maintain the Staff Records Checklist. NOTE: 8/9/19 One medical and one mantoux result outstanding. NOTE: 9/30/19 One medical result outstanding.

3A:52-4.6(a) · Corrected Oct 9, 2019

An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.

3A:52-5.2(d) · Corrected Oct 9, 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.

3A:52-5.3(l)(4) · Corrected Dec 24, 2019

Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located.

Provide documentation indicating that the center's current Safe Building Interior Certification includes the Annex.

3A:52-5.3(i)(8) · Corrected Aug 9, 2019