3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

At the time of inspection on 8/15/2025, Certification Representative observed an infant sleeping on a mat on the floor and not in age appropriate rest equipment.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

At the time of inspection on 8/14/2025, Certification Representative observed several children sleeping on rest equipment and there was not the required 2 feet of space on three sides.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

At the time of inspection on 8/14/2025, Certification Representative observed a 6 month old infant who was placed on their stomach and not their back to sleep. Staff stated the child had just fallen asleep.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

At the time of inspection, Facility staff #1's State Police clearance was not a completed clearance and did not list all names including the maiden name as required.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.62(c) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity.

At the time of inspection on 6/27/2025, Certification Representative observed the playground surfacing was separating in two spots and an area where the drain it, was not covered, both presenting a tripping hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

At the time of inspection on 6/25/2025, Certification Representative observed the child safety lock on the cabinet sink in the middle room was not locked and contained cleaning materials.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

At the time of inspection on 6/27/2025, Certification representative observed two pest traps in 2 different areas that contained insects. The trap in the middle room had what appeared to be a roach and the second trap in the infant area appeared to have several types of insects.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

At the time of inspection on 6/27/2025, Certification Representative observed the area carpets in the facility were not clean, a ceiling tile was partially coming down in the front area and a cabinet in the infant room was not in good repair.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.91(c) · If a door or doorway opens or exits directly into a stairwell and if there is no landing beyond the door or doorway, the door shall be restricted from opening or shall be removed and a secure barrier to prevent access to the stairwell shall be erected.

At the time of inspection on 6/27/2025, Certification Representative observed that the child safety lock on the door leading to the basement stairs was not working properly. The stairs and the basement which is not safe for children were accessible by opening the door. This was immediately corrected by the director who added a new child safety locking device to the door.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact form for facility child #3 did not list the addresses of the release individuals.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

At the time of inspection on 6/27/2025, there was not an emergency contact form in the child care space facility child #1 was receiving care.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.161(a) · Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.

At the time of inspection on 6/27/2025, Certification Representative observed two expired containers of milk in the refrigerator. An open container of milk expired on 6/15/2025 and a closed container expired on 6/23/2025.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

The file for facility staff #2 did not have acceptable verification of education. The staff's education credentials are from a foreign country and there was not an evaluation for the US equivalency as required.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

20.71(a)(7) · The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance.

The college degree presented for facility staff #1, who is the director, was a fraudulent document. The education institution that facility staff #1 claimed to have graduated from, verified to the Department that the copy of the degree was not authentic.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.62(b) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child.

At the time of inspection on 7/3/2024, Certification Representative observed 9 children playing in the outdoor plays pace that has a capacity of two.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

At the time of inspection on 6/20/2024, Certification Representative observed a cabinet under a sink containing cleaning products unlocked

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

At the time of inspection on 6/20/2024, Certification Representative observed children using bottles that were not labeled with the child's name.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

The emergency contact forms and agreement forms for facility children #1 and #2 did not included a signed review by the parents at least every six months. Both were over 7 months between signed reviews.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Fire system checks were not conducted monthly as required.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/24/2023 observed staff person #1'sfile did not include verification of the results of the out of state criminal history clearance from the state of New Jersey.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/24/2023 observed cleaning materials child accessible under the sink in the Little Butterflies room and Little Explorers room.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/24/2023 observed the waste receptacle in the kitchen area did not have a lid.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/24/2023 observed child #5's agreement was not signed by the operator.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/24/2023 observed child #1 and #5's agreements did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Observed child #5's agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/24/2023 observed child #1 and #5's agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/24/2023 observed child #4's emergency contact information did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/24/2023 observed child #1 and #5's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/24/2023 observed child #4's emergency contact information did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/24/2023 observed child #2 and #3's health reports were blank.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/24/2023 observed child #1's health report did not include verification of the influenza vaccine.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/24/2023 observed child #1 and #5's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/24/2023 observed child #5's record did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.33(c) · A volunteer shall be supervised by a staff person who is qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 9/22/2022 observed staff person #2 was left unsupervised in the Busy Bee room.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 9/22/2022 observed staff person #2's file did not include Child abuse registry and National Sex Offender Registry.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 9/22/2022 observed 10 children with 1 staff person in the Busy Bee room with the youngest being age 2.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 9/22/2022 observed cleaning materials child accessible in the Little Explorers room due to a broken child lock on the cabinet under the sink. Observed diaper rash cream child accessible in the Little Butterflies room.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 9/22/2022 observed chipped paint on the wall in the Busy Bee room and on the wall above the sink and next to the door in the Little Butterflies room.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2022

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 9/22/2022 observed the pack and plays in the Little Butterflies room were not labeled for the use of a specific child.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2022

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 9/22/2022 observed staff person #1's health assessment stated quantiferon gold pending for the tuberculosis screening result.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

During renewal inspection conducted on 4/22/2022 observed the electrical outlet in the Busy Bee's room did not have a protective receptacle cover.

Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

During renewal inspection conducted on 4/22/2022 observed cleaning materials such as Lysol under the sink in the Busy Bee's room bathroom, Little Explorers room bathroom and Little Butterflies room sink child accessible.

Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

During renewal inspection conducted on 4/22/2022 observed the door knob on the divider door to the Little Butterflies room was broken.

Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2022

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

During renewal inspection conducted on 4/22/2022 observed child #1, #2, #3 and #4's fee agreement did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child. Observed child #1 and #2's fee agreement did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid (corrected 4/29/2022).

Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

During renewal inspection conducted on 4/22/2022 observed child #1's emergency contact form did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care and the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.

Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

During renewal inspection conducted on 4/22/2022 observed child #1's emergency contact form did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

During renewal inspection conducted on 4/22/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not contain annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.