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2084 Falcon Way Blvd, Williamstown NJ 08094 · License #CCC116877 · Center · Child Care Center
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3A:52-2.6(c) · Whenever the Department, through its Office of Licensing, Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit, or local offices, conducts complaint investigations, the center shall cooperate with all Department investigators.
Based on complaint 24898, ensure that the center cooperates with all DCF inspections and investigations as required, wherein center management may be informing all rooms when OOL is in the center and asking them to fix their ratios.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.2(a)(1) · The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.
Based on complaint 24898, ensure that the center has adequate equipment to meet the daily needs of the children, wherein children that were potty training were put into pull-ups and changed throughout the day when the toilet in the room was broken.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(ii) · Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a self-made solution consisting of one-quarter cup of household bleach to each gallon of water (one tablespoon per quart), which shall be prepared daily and placed in a labeled, sealed container.
Based on complaint 24898, ensure a self-made solution of bleach and water is made daily.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
Inadequate staff/child Ratios; Inadequate staff/child Ratios - The center is not maintaining adequate staff/child ratios at all times throughout the center. On 1/9/26, there were 24 preschoolers with 2 staff for 3-4 hours and on 1/30/26, a class was kept out of ratio for an hour. Management does not provide assistance when requested. Lack of supervision; Lack of supervision - Center management is texting staff on their personal phones while the staff are supposed to be supervising the children. Unsanitary conditions; Unsanitary conditions - The center is not making a new bleach solution daily as required. Unsanitary conditions; Unsanitary conditions - There was a broken toilet in one of the classrooms and children were required to use the broken toilet all day. Inadequate procedures; Inadequate procedures for center management - When OOL arrives, center management tells the staff and adjusts the rooms to meet ratios, even when they are out of ratio at the time of arrival. Inadequate health procedures; Inadequate health procedures - The center may be allowing sick children to enter and remain at the center.
Disposition: Completed
Inadequate health procedures; Inadequate health procedures - The center may not be adhering to its communicable disease policy as required, including allowing sick children to enter and remain at the center, allowing sick children to return to the center without a doctor's note when required and not notifying parents of outbreaks of communicable diseases occurring at the center when required.
Disposition: Completed
Lack of supervision; Lack of supervision - A staff may have had a child elope from the classroom to the "cinder bar" and was not aware of it until minutes later.
Disposition: Completed
Lack of supervision; Lack of supervision - A named staff left a child in the classroom unattended while the class went outside. Inappropriate staff action; Inappropriate staff action - A named staff may be using inappropriate language in front of the children.
Disposition: Completed
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Data synced from New Jersey DCF, Office of Licensing on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(a)(1) · (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Based on complaint 24898, ensure toilets are operable at all times, wherein children were using a toilet in room 108.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.9(a)(1) · 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: the child's name; the date and time the illness, symptoms of illness or diseases were observed at the center; a description of the symptoms of illness manifested by the child; the action taken by the center to assist: the child who is demonstrating symptoms of illness; and the director in determining if exclusion of the child from the center is necessary; any significant change in the child's symptoms of illness; the date, if applicable, that: the child was removed from the center; the child returned to the center with a note from a health care provider attesting to the child's admissibility to the center and recovery from a reportable disease, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:57; the child returned to the center with a parent’s note attesting that six days have elapsed since the onset of chicken pox, or that all chicken pox sores have dried and crusted; or the child returned to the center symptom-free.
Based on complaint 24898, maintain an illness log on file at the center that includes: the child's name; symptoms of illness; actions taken by the center; and dates of exclusion and return, wherein a named child was sent home for an illness and allowed to return the next day and it was not recorded in the illness log.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(a) · The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.
Based on complaint 24898, ensure management is not texting staff on their personal cell phones while they are supervising children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.11(a) · (a) Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: 1. The list of illnesses and symptoms of illness for which a child will be separated from the group and possibly sent home, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c); 2. The list of diseases for which a child will not be readmitted to the center unless accompanied by a statement from the child's health care provider, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(d); and 78 3. 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.
Based on complaint 24898 and observation, ensure children are sent home when the child's symptoms could possibly be contagious. A child was observed in room 110 with a pink and crusty eye before lunch by staff, but was observed in the late afternoon in room 105.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(a) · (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 all staff are re-trained on required staff/child ratios.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(c) · (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 24898 and observation, Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center including in room 110, where there were 5 children ages 13 months-18 months with 1 staff present.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(r) · 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 24898, ensure children's diapers are changed as needed in room 105, wherein it was reported a named child's diaper at the end of the day had the same mark on it from the morning.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(a)(1) · (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 the wall and doorframe to room 105 is cleaned or repainted.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(c) · (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.
Ensure required staff/child ratios are maintained in room 133 and throughout the center at all times.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.9(a)(1) · 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: the child's name; the date and time the illness, symptoms of illness or diseases were observed at the center; a description of the symptoms of illness manifested by the child; the action taken by the center to assist: the child who is demonstrating symptoms of illness; and the director in determining if exclusion of the child from the center is necessary; any significant change in the child's symptoms of illness; the date, if applicable, that: the child was removed from the center; the child returned to the center with a note from a health care provider attesting to the child's admissibility to the center and recovery from a reportable disease, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:57; the child returned to the center with a parent’s note attesting that six days have elapsed since the onset of chicken pox, or that all chicken pox sores have dried and crusted; or the child returned to the center symptom-free.
Maintain an updated illness log on file at the center that includes: the child's name; symptoms of illness; actions taken by the center; and dates of exclusion and return.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(d)(1) · a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained in all areas used by children, including, but not limited to, classrooms and bathrooms.
Ensure that a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit is maintained in all areas used by the children. At the time of the inspection the temperature in the center was 65 & 67 degrees. The center took immediate corrective action and the thermostat was increased. The temperature in the center was 70. This violation was cited and abated.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.10(a) · As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Provide CARI clearance for 1 named staff.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(a)(10) · 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.
Based on information, ensure that toxic substances are inaccessible to the children at all times throughout the center. A named staff failed to ensure that the bleach solution was out of the reach of the children and a named child sprayed the contents of the bottle into his mouth
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(a) · (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.
Based on information, retrain all staff on ensuring that toxic substances are inaccessible to the children at all times.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(a) · (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.
Based on complaint 24241, ensure that all staff are retrained on the supervision policy.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.8(a)(1) · 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 three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after having diapers changed as required. ( Rm 131)
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(m)(2) · 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, the center took immediate corrective action. This violation was cited and abated. ( Rm 133)
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(a)(1) · The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.
Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. (Rm 120)
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(a) · The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.
Based on compliant #23979 ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including transitioning from the classroom to the playground.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.6(a) · (a) The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: 1. Be positive; 2. Be consistent with the age and developmental needs of the children; and 3. Lead to the child's ability to develop and maintain self-control. (b) Staff members shall not discipline children for failing to eat or sleep or for soiling themselves. (c) Staff shall not withhold active play time as a means of discipline unless the child's actions or behavior present a danger to themselves or others. (d) Children may be removed from a group activity to another area, provided that the child so removed is either under the supervision of another staff member or continuously visible to a staff member.
Ensure that the staff utilize positive methods of appropriate staff actions around the children at all times.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(a) · (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.
Based on complaint #23979, retrain all staff on supervision, including transiting from the classroom to the playground.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.8(k)(5) · The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the guidelines for appropriate conduct by staff members.
Based on complaint 23395, ensure staff adhere to the center's social media policy, wherein a named staff took pictures of children and posted them on their Facebook page. At the time of the inspection, the center took immediate corrective action. This violation was cited and abated.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(a)(2) · 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.
Based on complaint 23395, retrain all staff on the center's social media policy and submit documentation to OOL providing the date, agenda and staff signatures for retraining.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(l)(5) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: ensure all locking devices, including those used for lockdown procedures: are acceptable for use by the local fire official; and do not pose a risk of harm to the children.
Ensure the panic bar on the exit on room 126 can be opened easily.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(g)(1) · The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.
Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.7(a) · 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, wherein a named staff was observed on video picking up and setting down a child quickly by their arms.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · 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 1 staff completes a CHRI background check as required.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · 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.
Submit 7 CARI background checks upon renewal.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(g)(1) · The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.
Ensure that 7 staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that documentation or a copy of all materials used are maintained on file at the center.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.4(a)(3) · For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: swaddling of children during rest and sleep is prohibited.
Cease swaddling infants in room 133, wherein a child under 6 months of age was in a swaddle sack. At the time of the inspection, the center took immediate corrective action. This violation was cited and abated.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(vi) · 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 any adverse effect the medication can have or has had on the child.
Ensure that a needed mediation is kept at the center while a named child is present.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.3(a)(2) · 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 3 children.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.6(a) · The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d).
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.10(b)(1) · The director, sponsor, or sponsor representative shall report the following occurrences to the Office of Licensing by the next working day after the center learns of the occurrence and shall submit documentation to the Office of Licensing within one week of the occurrence of the incident, the occurrence of an injury or illness while under the center’s supervision that results in a child visiting the emergency room.
Based on complaint 22766, ensure that the center notifies the OOL by the next working day of any injuries or illnesses that occur at the center that results in a child visiting the emergency room and provides documentation to OOL within one week.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(a)(7) · 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 including a named staff complete retraining on the center's policy on positive guidance and discipline.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(a) · 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, wherein a staff member was observed talking on the phone while children ages 3-5 were laying on cots awake.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.10(b)(1) · The director, sponsor, or sponsor representative shall report the following occurrences to the Office of Licensing by the next working day after the center learns of the occurrence and shall submit documentation to the Office of Licensing within one week of the occurrence of the incident, the occurrence of an injury or illness while under the center’s supervision that results in a child visiting the emergency room.
Based on report, ensure that the center notifies OOL of reportable injuries and illnesses as required.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.6(a)(1) · 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 is bitten and the skin is broken.
Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child bumps their head or face, wherein a staff member completed an accident report and notified the parent but did not record the time the parent was notified.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(c) · 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
Based on complaint # 21248 ,ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(a) · The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children.
Based on complaint # 20282, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(a)(11) · Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions.
Provide documentation that all staff have been retrained on completing accident reports completely.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.6(b)(6)(i) · The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: a written description of the incident.
Complete accident reports as required, including a written description of the incident.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.4(a)(2) · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(a)(11) · Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions.
Based on report, retrain the named staff on the center's policy for the release of children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(r) · 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 bibs are taken off of children prior to being placed in cribs.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.4(i) · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.5(a)(1) · The center shall maintain on file and follow a written policy on the release of children, which shall include the provision that each child may be released only to the child's parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)3, to take the child from the center and to assume responsibility for the child in an emergency if the parent(s) cannot be reached.
Based on report, ensure that adequate procedures for the release of children are adhered to at all times.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-6.6(a)(2) · The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be consistent with the age and developmental needs of the children.
Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. A named staff was observed grabbing the named child and other children by the arm and addressing them in a loud tone of voice. The named staff had been previously counseled on similar concerns in August 2021.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-5.3(r) · 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 information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(a)(2) · 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.
Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. Adequate staff/child ratios and 2. The center's discipline policy.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.3(c) · 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
Based on information, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.8(g)(3) · 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).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · 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 2 CHRIs for staff are completed and maintained on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(i) · 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 the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures.
Ensure parental permission to administer the needed medication and the prescribed medication is kept at the center in its original package with the prescription label.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Inadequate procedures; Inadequate procedures for the use of social media- A named staff posted a child's photo on her personal social media and the parent did not give consent for the child's photograph to be posted on social media.
Disposition: Completed
Lack of supervision; Lack of supervision- In all of the classrooms and on the playground, staff members are walking around on social media, texting, and even taking phone calls while children are in their care. Inappropriate staff action; Inappropriate staff action - The Lead Teacher of the Toddler A classroom is consistently dragging 1-year-olds by their arms and slamming them down for “time outs." Additionally, she shows physical aggression by closing and shaking her fist at the children. Inadequate procedures for incidents; Inadequate procedures for incidents - A child in a preschool classroom fell outside and busted his teeth. The child’s teeth bled for 2 hours after they contacted the parents to come pick him up. Upon pickup, the parents were very displeased to see the child’s teeth into his gums and that management did not call an ambulance after 2 hours of bleeding.
Disposition: Completed