3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 33 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include the 10-hr. health and safety training with the 1hr update or the 10-hr health and safety revised or the 2-part 6 hr. health and safety per Announcement C-24-03 Health and Safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2025

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

3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff 21 and staff #3 did not contain the 10hr health and safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2024

Category: health medication. 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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: STAFF Person # 1,STAFF #2 and staff #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 # may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1 IS MISSING NJ (child abuse, sex offender and criminal) clearances. Staff #2 is missing the mandated reporter training. Staff #3 is missing the NSOR clearance and mandated reporter training.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

During the compliant investigation inspection, certification representative verified that child #1 was left unsupervised for over an hour with his whereabouts unknown to any of the staff assigned to his room and anyone in the facility. Fifteen of those unsupervised hours he was also physically alone in the room. Initially he was physically alone and unsupervised when the two staff escorted 2 other children to the after school program and again at the end of the day when the two staff assigned left for the day.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the files for staff #2 ,staff #3 ,staff #4, staff #5and staff #6 did not include emergency plan training.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address strategies for coping with a crying distraught child or the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

Category: ratio. 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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the files for staff #2 staff #3,staff #4, staff #5, staff #7,staff #8 and staff #9 is missing a signed disclosure form. The file for staff #2 is missing an updated child abuse and FBI clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #1,staff #2,staff #3,staff #4,staff #5,staff #6, staff #7, staff #8 and staff #9 did not include a verification of child care experience.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #1,staff, #2,staff, #3 and staff #4 did not include two non family references.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the emergency plan and there was no emergency drill log on file.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(g) · Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain the 10 hr health and safety professional development training.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

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

3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

During the complaint investigation, certification representative spoke with staff and directors about incident, and it was revealed that staff #1 and staff #2 were in the outdoor play space and children were able to engage in inappropriate behavior.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 17 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff # 3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8-#9, #10, #12, #13 # 14, #15 and staff #16 did not have the 1 hr health and safety update.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 17 staff files and the files for staff #2 and staff #13 did not contain pqas certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(a)(3) · The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.

During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 2 children's files and the file for child #1 did not include a health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2023

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

3270.31(g) · Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 17 staff files and the files for staff #11 did not contain the 10-hr. preservice health and safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2023

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

3270.70(a) · The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.

On December 6, 2022, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. The facility heating unit located on the 1st floor was not working properly.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2022

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

3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Agreement for child 1.... did not specify services which are to be considered extra

Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 2 and 5 must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation, such as their Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Instructor Card from the PQAS-approved organization or the approved curriculum organization, that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 1 will have until 12-21-22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #--, staff person # 1- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person # 2 and 5 has acceptable pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire

Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing 2 years experience

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2022

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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 # 4-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing out of state clearances.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2022

Category: supervision. 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 renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in all the classrooms.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2022

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

3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

During renewal inspection certification rep did not observe handwashing sign posted at each toilet

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2022

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

3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Agreement form for child 124 was missing fee amount

Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Agreement form for child 123 was missing arrival and departure times.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6

Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

During renewal inspection, certification rep checked for the emergency drill log. Emergency drill was not documented.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Facility person #16, AND 4 must be removed from a child care position by the close of business. Effective 12/31/19 provisional hires may not work in a child care position when a waiver approval is not on file.

The file of facility person #4 hired 2/8/21 does not contain a completed out of state clearances. The LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the clearances/verification, required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file of facility person #16 hired 8/27/12 does not contain a completed child abuse, AND DHS required FBI clearance, The LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the clearances/verification, required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2021

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

3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/20/21, STAFF 7, 9, 19, AND 12 DID NOT HAVE AN EVALUATION IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/20/21, STAFF 9 AND 13, FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSTION THEY HELD.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2021

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 ON 10/20/21, THERE WAS TOXIC ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD. THERE WAS GERMS BE GONE IN THE PLAYSPACE AND THERE WAS HAND SANITIZER IN THE 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THE WINDOW LEDGE.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2021

Category: physical safety. 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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/20/21, THERE WERE SPOTTED CEILING TILES IN THE BATHROOM OF ROOM1. THERE WERE ALSO SPOTTED CEILING TILES IN ROOM 10.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2021

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

3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTIONON 10/20/21, THERE WERE NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN ROOM 1, 3,4, AND 5.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2021

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

3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/20/21, THE MAT ON THE CHANGING TABLE WAS TORN WITH FOAM EXPOSED CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD IN ROOM 1 AND 3.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2021

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 RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/20/21, IN ROOM 4, THE WRONG CHILD WAS LAYING DOWN ON SOMEONE ELSE ASSIGNED COT. ROOM 9 COTS WERE NOT LABELED.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2021

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

3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/20/21, THERE WAS NO SUPERVISION FOR THE CHILDREN IN THE BATHROOM IN ROOM 1.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/20/21, THE WRITTEN PLAN IDENTIFYING THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE AND STAFFING PROVISIONS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY WAS NOT DISPLAYED CONSPICUOUSLY IN ROOMS 1,2,3,4 AND 15.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2021

Category: transportation. 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 RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/20/21, STAFF 10 AND 14 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING BEING CONDUCTED

Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2021

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