Sara's Pre-School, Inc.

2025

1. Medium-High risk11/14/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.

   Ensure all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.

   Corrected 2/2/2026
2. Medium-High risk9/15/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Provide record of health physical and Mantoux for all staff. At time of inspection, health records were not available to review. 12-22-2025: 2 named staff remaining 2-4-2026: 1 named staff remaining

   Provide record of health physical and Mantoux for all staff. At time of inspection, health records were not available to review. 12-22-2025: 2 named staff remaining 2-4-2026: 1 named staff remaining Regulation: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

   Corrected 2/12/2026
3. Medium-High risk9/15/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a) — Submit Universal Health records for 5 named children.

   Submit Universal Health records for 5 named children. Regulation: (a) For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 1. Each child not enrolled in a public or private school shall have had a health examination performed by a health care provider within: i. Six months prior to admission, for children who are 2½ years of age or younger; or ii. One year prior to admission, for children above 2½ years of age. 2. 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): i. For children coming from other states or countries in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.6 and 4.7; and ii. For children who are in foster care or experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2). 3. For children enrolled in a public or private school, the center shall obtain a written statement from each child's parent indicating: I. That the child is in good health and can participate in the normal activities of the program; and ii. Any conditions or specific needs that may require special accommodations. 4. If immunizations are contraindicated for medical reasons, the center may choose to admit the child, provided that the parent submits to the center a written statement from a health care provider attesting to the following: i. The reason the immunization is medically contraindicated; and ii. The specific time period that the immunization is medically contraindicated. 5. A child shall be exempted from a physical examination, immunization, or medical treatment if the parent objects thereto in a written statement submitted to the center, signed by the parent, explaining how the examination, immunization, or medical treatment conflicts with the child’s exerci

   Corrected 2/2/2026
4. Medium-High risk9/15/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(e) — Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking in Room 1.

   Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking in Room 1. 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 11/14/2025
5. High risk9/15/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. At time of inspection, missing 1 named staff.

   Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. At time of inspection, missing 1 named staff. Regulation: 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). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.

   Corrected 11/14/2025
6. High risk9/15/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. At time of inspection, missing renewal CARI's for 15 named st

   Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. At time of inspection, missing renewal CARI's for 15 named staff. 12-22-2025: 1 named staff needed 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 2/2/2026
7. Medium-Low risk9/15/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Provide signatures for all staff attesting to the OOL required policies.

   Provide signatures for all staff attesting to the OOL required policies. Regulation: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

   Corrected 2/2/2026
8. Medium-High risk9/15/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required after diaper changes in Room 1.

   Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required after diaper changes in Room 1. Regulation: 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.

   Corrected 2/2/2026
9. High risk9/15/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Provide medication stated on the special care plan for 2 named children in Room 3 and Room 4.

   Provide medication stated on the special care plan for 2 named children in Room 3 and Room 4. Regulation: (9) 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).

   Corrected 11/14/2025
10. Medium-High risk9/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL. At time of inspection, the Children's Records Checklist was not available.

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL. At time of inspection, the Children's Records Checklist was not available. Regulation: The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment; the name(s), home and work address(es), home and work telephone number(s) and signature(s) of the parent(s); the name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of any person(s) authorized by the parent(s) to visit the child at the center and/or take the child from the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1; and the name, address, and telephone number of the child's health care provider; signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment; the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b); the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b).; health information for each child, as follows: for early childhood programs, a record of the child’s health examination and immunizations, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a); and for school-age child care programs, a record of the parent’s statement concerning the child’s health, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(b).

    Corrected 11/14/2025
11. Medium risk9/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(2) — Provide at least four different activity areas with at least four types of supplies and equipment for children under 18 months in Room 1A and Room 1B.

    Provide at least four different activity areas with at least four types of supplies and equipment for children under 18 months in Room 1A and Room 1B. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply:centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center.

    Corrected 11/14/2025
12. Medium risk9/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(1) — Ensure all rooms are approved by the OOL prior to use. Upon inspection 15 children and 3 staff were utilizing a room upstairs that has not been approved by OOL. Room 5 that has been approved is under construction.

    Ensure all rooms are approved by the OOL prior to use. Upon inspection 15 children and 3 staff were utilizing a room upstairs that has not been approved by OOL. Room 5 that has been approved is under construction. Regulation: Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. Rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children.

    Corrected 10/6/2025
13. Medium-High risk9/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training. A

    Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training. At time of inspection, only 1 staff had a valid CPR and first aid certification. Regulation: First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. The first aid and CPR training shall include a hands-on training component in addition to any online training coursework.

    Corrected 11/14/2025
14. Medium-High risk9/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Repair or replace blue sofa chair in Room 4.

    Repair or replace blue sofa chair in Room 4. 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 11/14/2025
15. Medium risk9/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(i) — Cease the use of pacifier straps in Room 1.

    Cease the use of pacifier straps in Room 1. Regulation: Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.

    Corrected 11/14/2025
16. Medium-High risk9/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(3) — Provide one evacuation crib for every 4 non-ambulatory children. At the time of inspection, evacuation cribs were folded in a storage closet, where 2 cribs were needed in Room 2.

    Provide one evacuation crib for every 4 non-ambulatory children. At the time of inspection, evacuation cribs were folded in a storage closet, where 2 cribs were needed in Room 2. Regulation: The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.

    Corrected 11/14/2025
17. Medium-High risk9/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)(7) — Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the center's license renewal.

    Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the center's license renewal. Regulation: Lead paint precautions are as follows: if a previous lead paint inspection indicates the presence of lead, or a lead paint risk management plan is in progress at the center, the center shall: ensure that a lead paint risk assessment is conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, upon renewal of the center’s license; and submit the results of the risk assessment to the Office of Licensing and the local department of health.

    Corrected 11/14/2025
18. Medium-High risk9/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Ensure air conditioner vent is free of dust in Room 4.

    Ensure air conditioner vent is free of dust in Room 4. 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 11/14/2025
19. Medium-High risk9/15/2025

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

    Ensure upstairs bathroom vents are free of dust. 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 11/14/2025
20. Medium-High risk9/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Upon inspection cleaning supplies were found under the sink in upstairs room with children present. Staff locked cabinet upon inspector's request.

    Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Upon inspection cleaning supplies were found under the sink in upstairs room with children present. Staff locked cabinet upon inspector's request. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 9/15/2025
21. Medium-High risk9/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Upon inspection Ice Melt was located in the stair well that the children use. Staff moved to a closet per inspector's request.

    Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Upon inspection Ice Melt was located in the stair well that the children use. Staff moved to a closet per inspector's request. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 9/15/2025
22. Medium-High risk9/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace bottom molding on sink base in Room 2.

    Repair or replace bottom molding on sink base in Room 2. Regulation: (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.

    Corrected 11/14/2025
23. Medium-High risk9/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace handwashing sink faucet in Room 2. At time of inspection the faucet would not turn completely off.

    Repair or replace handwashing sink faucet in Room 2. At time of inspection the faucet would not turn completely off. Regulation: (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.

    Corrected 11/14/2025
24. Medium-High risk9/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace rust on handwashing sink faucet in Room 2.

    Repair or replace rust on handwashing sink faucet in Room 2. Regulation: (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.

    Corrected 11/14/2025
25. Medium-High risk9/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace ceiling tiles in room 1B.

    Replace ceiling tiles in room 1B. Regulation: (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.

    Corrected 11/14/2025