Kindercare Learning Centers

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and 2 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.

At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 and 2 did not have their NJ clearances and were working with children. Staff 1 did not have their required NSOR.

Corrected by Feb 20, 2026

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3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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.

At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have proof of a physical and TB test results

Corrected by Mar 13, 2026

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3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

At the time of the inspection, multiple sources confirmed that the center has been out of ratio in the morning.

Corrected by Dec 22, 2025

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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.

At the time of the inspection, staff 2 did not have proof of completing the required Health and Safety Pre-service training.

Corrected by Dec 26, 2025

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3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

At the time of the inspection, Staff 3 did not have proof of training for the emergency plan that was less than a year old. Training date on file was 5/22/24.

Corrected by Dec 29, 2025

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 # 3--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

At the time of the inspection, Staff 3 had a FBI Clearance that was from the Department of Education not the required DHS version.

Corrected by Dec 26, 2025

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

At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 and Staff 2 did not have proof of experience on file.

Corrected by Jan 29, 2026

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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.

At the time of inspection, Staff 1 did not have an acceptable verification of education.

Corrected by Jan 2, 2026

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3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

At the time of the inspection on 4/4/2025, Staff 1 did not have proof of annual emergency plan training. Ongoing non-compliance since 2/10/2025.

Corrected by Apr 16, 2025

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3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

At the time of the inspection on 4/4/2025, Staff 2 did not have proof of fire safety training. Continuing non-compliance since 2/10/2025.

Corrected by Apr 16, 2025

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4, 5, and 6-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. . 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, 5, and 6--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

At the of the inspection on 4/4/2025, Staff 4 and Staff 6 were still missing their NSOR and were working with children, and Staff 5 was missing their FBI clearance and was working with children. Continuing non-compliance since 2/10/2025.

Corrected by Apr 16, 2025

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3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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.

At the time of the inspection on 4/4/2025, Staff 7 did not have proof of a health assessment nor the results of a TB test. Continuing non-compliance since 2/10/2025.

Corrected by Apr 16, 2025

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3270.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

At the time of the inspection on 4/4/2025, Staff 7 did not have proof of their education. Continuing non-compliance since 2/10/2025.

Corrected by Apr 16, 2025

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3270.31(i) · Professional development under subsection (f) may count towards the annual clock hours in subsection (e) on a one-time basis.

At the time of the inspection on 4/4/2025, Staff 3 did not have proof of their CPR training and was past their 90 days. Continuing non-compliance since 2/10/2025.

Corrected by Apr 16, 2025

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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.

At the time of the inspection, after reviewing the files, Staff 1 did not have 2 written references on file.

Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

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3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

At the time of the inspection, after reviewing the files, Staff 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 19, 20, 21, and 22 did not have proof of annual emergency plan training.

Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

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3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

At the time of the inspection, after reviewing the files, Staff 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, and 15's files did not have proof of fire safety training.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

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

At the time of the inspection, after reviewing the files, Staff 22's file did not have proof of the Pre-service Health and Safety training and CPR training and is past their 90 days.

Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, and 22-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.

At the time of the inspection, after reviewing the files, Staff 1 was missing state police clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI clearance; Staff 2 was missing NSOR; Staff 4 was missing their NSOR; Staff 7 was missing their Child Abuse clearance and their NSOR; Staff 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 was missing their NSOR; Staff 19 and 20 was missing their Child Abuse clearance, FBI clearance, signed disclosure statement and their NSOR; Staff 21 was missing their State Police clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR and signed disclosure; Staff 22 was missing their FBI clearance, FBI clearance and signed disclosure statement.

Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

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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.

At the time of the inspection, after reviewing the files, Staff 1 through 22 did not have proof of an evaluation on file.

Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

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3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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.

At the time of the inspection, after reviewing the files, Staff 1, 5, 7, 13, 14, 17, and 20 did not have proof a health assessment that was less than 24-month-old and Staff 17, 20, and 21 did not have proof of a TB results.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

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3270.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

At the time of the inspection, after reviewing the files, Staff 5, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, and 22 did not have proof of education and experience on file.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

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

At the time of the inspection, after reviewing the files, Staff 1, 4, 6, 7, 15, and 18's files did not have proof of 12 hours of annual training.

Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

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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.

The door to the kitchen was closed but not locked and there were cleaning supplies in the kitchen area.

Corrected by Mar 14, 2024

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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.

The ceiling tiles above the sink in room 7 (infant B) and in room 3 (Toddler B) were stained and appeared to have been damaged by water.

Corrected by Mar 15, 2024

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3270.181(e) · If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

The emergency contact forms in the classrooms did not contain the most updated forms.

Corrected by Mar 15, 2024

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3270.113(c) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

After reviewing Staff 1's file, it was observed that multiple coaching forms verified that Staff 1 acted in a manor that specifically singled out Child 1 (child 1 was verified by the director).

Corrected by Sep 26, 2023

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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 # -- 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.

Certification rep reviewed staff #2 file and observed staff #2 FBI Clearance is not on file date of hire: 10/18/17.

Corrected by Mar 6, 2023

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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 certification rep observed brown stained ceiling tiles in the following rooms: Classroom #2 infant B, classroom #4 B, classroom #5 pre-K A, classroom #7 discovery preschool B.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2023

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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 chip paint in the following rooms: Classroom #2 infant B, classroom #3 preschool A, classroom 4 preschool B and classroom 8 discovery preschool room.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2023

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3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing one or more refrigerator thermometer in the following rooms: Classroom 4 preschool B is missing two thermometers, Class 7 discovery preschool B is missing one thermometer, classroom # 8 discovery preschool missing one thermometer.

Corrected by Feb 24, 2023

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3270.113(a)(2) · The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

During renewal inspection certification rep observed staff #1 working with a group of 7 toddlers outside on the toddler playground unsupervised and out of ratio by 1 child, the youngest two years of age.

Corrected by Feb 24, 2023

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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.

Certification rep reviewed child #3 file and observed the child's physician telephone number missing on the emergency contact form.Certification rep reviewed child #3, #4, #5 and observed the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent was missing on the emergency contact form.

Corrected by Mar 8, 2023

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3270.124(b)(5)/3270.182(4) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Certification rep reviewed child #3, #7, #8, #9 files and observed information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation was missing on the emergency contact form.

Corrected by Feb 24, 2023

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

Certification rep reviewed child #2, #3, #4, #5 and observed signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading was missing on the emergency contact form.

Corrected by Feb 24, 2023

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3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVERVED TWEEZERS MISSING FROM FIRST AID KITS FROM SEVERAL CLASSROOMS(PKB,INFANT A,PSB)

Corrected by May 27, 2022

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3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Certification Representative observed operating thermometers missing from classroom(PSB, Pre-KA, DPA,DPB) refrigerators during inspection

Corrected by May 27, 2022

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3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

On 8/2/21 certification representative spoke with the director who stated that staff person # 1 used high chairs in the toddler classroom as restraints for 5 to 10 minutes.

Corrected by Aug 4, 2021

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