Kindercare Learning Centers, Inc.

2025

1. High risk5/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — 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.

   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. Regulation: 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.

   Corrected 7/28/2025
2. Medium-High risk5/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Repair or replace blue chair with rips in room 8.

   Repair or replace blue chair with rips in room 8. Regulation: Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors.

   Corrected 6/24/2025
3. Medium-High risk5/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(d) — Provide a current fire certificate as required.

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

   Corrected 8/11/2025
4. High risk5/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.1(b) — Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation for the center's license renewal.

   Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation for the center's license renewal. Regulation: A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.

   Corrected 6/24/2025
5. Medium-High risk5/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(e) — Ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are walking in room 3.

   Ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are walking in room 3. Regulation: The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. 6.3 (a)12. The center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: i. Older infants shall not carry bottles, sippy cups, or regular cups with them while crawling or walking;

   Corrected 6/24/2025
6. High risk5/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Provide annual orientation training for all staff members.

   Provide annual orientation training for all staff members. Regulation: (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.

   Corrected 6/24/2025
7. High risk5/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal.

   Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. Regulation: 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.

   Corrected 6/24/2025
8. Medium-High risk5/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after coming into contact with nasal secretions in room 7.

   Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after coming into contact with nasal secretions in room 7. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food; after toileting; after assisting a child in toileting; after caring for a child who appears to be sick; after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. 7.8(d)3- Staff members hands are washed after changing each diaper.

   Corrected 6/24/2025
9. Medium-High risk5/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Ensure vents are free of dust throughout the center.

   Ensure vents are free of dust throughout the center. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

   Corrected 6/24/2025
10. Medium-Low risk5/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.

    Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.

    Corrected 6/24/2025
11. Medium-Low risk5/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) — Provide documentation that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

    Provide documentation that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education

    Corrected 6/24/2025
12. Medium-Low risk5/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) — Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

    Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: or all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience.

    Corrected 6/24/2025
13. High risk5/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3) — Provide updated table of organization.

    Provide updated table of organization. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication; and job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.

    Corrected 7/28/2025
14. High risk5/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(5) — Ensure that children's therapists without a cleared CHRI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. At the time of the inspection, a child's therapist took them to another room without staff supervision. Director t

    Ensure that children's therapists without a cleared CHRI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. At the time of the inspection, a child's therapist took them to another room without staff supervision. Director took immediate action to rectify upon inspectors request. Regulation: When a person who is not required to complete a CHRI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 5/23/2025
15. High risk5/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(4) — Ensure that children's therapists without a cleared CARI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. At the time of the inspection, a child's therapist took them to another room without staff supervision. Director t

    Ensure that children's therapists without a cleared CARI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. At the time of the inspection, a child's therapist took them to another room without staff supervision. Director took immediate action to rectify upon inspectors request. Regulation: When a person who is not required to complete a CARI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 5/23/2025