Colors of the Rainbow Learning Center

2026

1. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Provide documentation from the manufacturer or a certified playground inspector indicating that the playground equipment meets ASTM F1487 (or ASTM F2373 for children under 2.5 years of age). Remove non-compliant equipment includ

   Provide documentation from the manufacturer or a certified playground inspector indicating that the playground equipment meets ASTM F1487 (or ASTM F2373 for children under 2.5 years of age). Remove non-compliant equipment including: 1. slides; 2. seesaws; and 3. climbing walls and structures. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Repair or remove the caterpillar tunnel in the outdoor play area.

   Repair or remove the caterpillar tunnel in the outdoor play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

   Corrected 6/10/2026
3. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Provide a barrier around the area beneath the window air conditioning units to prevent accidental access by children.

   Provide a barrier around the area beneath the window air conditioning units to prevent accidental access by children. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.

   Corrected 6/10/2026
4. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) — Secure the wire fencing where loose and/or protruding.

   Secure the wire fencing where loose and/or protruding. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.

   Corrected 6/10/2026
5. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Repair or replace the basement's exterior exit door.

   Repair or replace the basement's exterior exit door. 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.

   Not corrected
6. Medium-Low risk4/16/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.

   Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. 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.

   Not corrected
7. High risk4/16/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a) — Maintain at the center and distribute to all families, a written policy on the release of children that includes all required components.

   Maintain at the center and distribute to all families, a written policy on the release of children that includes all required components. Regulation: (a) The center shall maintain on file and follow a written policy on the release of children, which shall include: 1. The provision that each child may be released only to the child's parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)3, to take the child from the center and to assume responsibility for the child in an emergency if the parent(s) cannot be reached; 61 2. The provision that, if a particular non-custodial parent has been denied access, or granted limited access, to the child by a court order, the center shall secure documentation to this effect, maintain a copy on file, and comply with the terms of the court order; 3. Written procedures to be followed by staff member(s) if the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in (a)1 above, fails to pick up a child at the time of the center's daily closing. The procedures shall require that: i. The child is supervised at all times; ii. Staff members attempt to contact the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parents; and iii. An hour or more after closing time, and provided that other arrangements for releasing the child to his or her parent(s) or authorized person(s) have failed and the staff member(s) cannot continue to supervise the child at the center, the staff member shall call the Department's State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) to seek assistance in caring for the child until the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the child's parent(s) is able to pick up the child; and 4. Written procedures to be followed by a staff member(s) if the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in (a)1 above, appear to be physically or emotionally impaired to the extent that, in the judgment of the director or staff member, the child would be placed at risk of

   Corrected 7/15/2026
8. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL.

   Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL. 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 7/15/2026
9. Medium-Low risk4/16/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(k) — Ensure the center's social media policy includes all required components.

   Ensure the center's social media policy includes all required components. Regulation: The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the use of social networking sites and other websites; the use of e-mail, text messages, and other electronic means of communication with staff and parents; the types of social media that the center uses, the methods and devices the staff use to communicate with the parent, the guidelines for appropriate conduct by staff members, and the guidelines for parents, including but not limited to, prohibiting the posting of photographs or videos of any child other than their own.

   Corrected 6/10/2026
10. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

    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 6/10/2026
11. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each

    Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and 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.

    Not corrected
12. High risk4/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l) — Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components.

    Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components. Regulation: (l) Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating: i. The location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies; ii. The name, address and telephone number of the physician retained by the center or of the health facility to be used in emergencies; iii. An alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall: (1) Select an alternate indoor location within safe walking distance; or (2) Develop a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location; iv. The hospital or clinic to which injured or ill children will be taken; v. The telephone numbers for obtaining police, fire, ambulance and poison control services, including the National Poison Emergency Hotline at (800) 222-1222; vi. The location of written authorization from parent(s) for emergency medical care for each child; vii. A diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area; viii. The location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers; and ix. Procedures for ensuring children’s safety and communicating with parents in the event of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies. The procedures shall indicate: (1) The plan for informing parents of their children’s whereabouts; and (2) The local law enforcement agency or emergency management office that has been notified of the center’s identifying information, as specified in (l)3 below. 2. The emergency procedures shall be readily accessible in a designated location within the center. 3. The center shall ensure that the appropriate local law enforcement agency or emergency management office is notified of: i. The center’s name and location; ii. The number, ages, and special needs of children e

    Corrected 7/15/2026
13. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Provide resilient surfacing as required in all play equipment use zones in accordance with ASTM F1292 for any playground equipment meets ASTM F1487 (or ASTM F2373 for children under 2.5 years of age).

    Provide resilient surfacing as required in all play equipment use zones in accordance with ASTM F1292 for any playground equipment meets ASTM F1487 (or ASTM F2373 for children under 2.5 years of age). Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

    Corrected 7/15/2026
14. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Provide a smooth surface around the tree located inside the outdoor play area or provide a barrier to prevent access.

    Provide a smooth surface around the tree located inside the outdoor play area or provide a barrier to prevent access. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.

    Corrected 7/15/2026
15. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(5) — Ensure that outdoor garbage receptacles are covered securely.

    Ensure that outdoor garbage receptacles are covered securely. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be: made of durable, leak-proof and nonabsorbent materials; covered in a secure manner and located in an outdoor area; and maintained in a sanitary manner.

    Corrected 6/10/2026
16. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Remove fallen and overgrown vegetation in the outdoor play area, including growth on the fencing.

    Remove fallen and overgrown vegetation in the outdoor play area, including growth on the fencing. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.

    Corrected 7/15/2026
17. Medium risk4/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces including the baseboard heater covers in rooms 201 and 202.

    Repair and/or paint surfaces including the baseboard heater covers in rooms 201 and 202. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.

    Corrected 6/10/2026
18. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean including the children's chairs in rooms 203 and 204.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean including the children's chairs in rooms 203 and 204. 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 7/15/2026
19. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the microwave in room 201.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the microwave in room 201. 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 6/10/2026
20. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean including bucket seat belts in room 202.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean including bucket seat belts in room 202. 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 7/15/2026
21. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean including the stairs and entryway to the basement's exterior exit.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean including the stairs and entryway to the basement's exterior exit. 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 7/15/2026
22. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean including rugs in rooms 201 and 202.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean including rugs in rooms 201 and 202. 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 6/10/2026
23. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use.

    Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use. Regulation: In addition to the items specified in (a)3 above, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use: iii. Diapering surfaces;

    Corrected 6/10/2026
24. Medium risk4/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) — Ensure a disinfectant is used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

    Ensure a disinfectant is used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Regulation: Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions.

    Corrected 6/10/2026
25. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) — Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair. Cease use of fabric changing pad covers.

    Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair. Cease use of fabric changing pad covers. Regulation: the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

    Corrected 6/10/2026