River's Edge Early Learning Center

2025

1. High risk8/1/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(b)(6) — Ensure accident reports are completed as required including all required components and a written description is provided by the next operating day upon parental request. Based on information, ensure that incident reports are co

   Ensure accident reports are completed as required including all required components and a written description is provided by the next operating day upon parental request. Based on information, ensure that incident reports are completed as required. Regulation: (b) The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in (a) above. These records shall include the following: 1. The name of the injured child; 2. The date, time and location of the incident; 3. The name and address of the center; 4. The name of the person completing the report; 5. The date the report was completed; and 6. A written description of the following: i. The incident; ii. The injury to the child; iii. The names of witnesses to the incident; and iv. The follow-up action taken by the center, including: (1) Application of first aid; and (2) Consultation or treatment by a licensed physician or other health care provider, if applicable. (d) Upon request of the child's parent, the center shall provide a written description of the incident by the end of the next operating day.

   Corrected 8/1/2025
2. High risk8/1/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.6(c) — Ensure that the center cooperates with all DCF inspections and investigations as required. Based on information, ensure that staff cooperate with all state agencies as required, including providing accurate information when making

   Ensure that the center cooperates with all DCF inspections and investigations as required. Based on information, ensure that staff cooperate with all state agencies as required, including providing accurate information when making reports to DCF. Regulation: Whenever the Department, through its Office of Licensing, Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit, or local offices, conducts complaint investigations, the center shall cooperate with all Department investigators.

   Corrected 8/1/2025
3. Medium-High risk8/1/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.

   Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required. Regulation: The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

   Corrected 8/1/2025
4. High risk8/1/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a) — Ensure that parents are notified immediately when: a child is bitten and the skin is broken; a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head; a child falls from a height greater than the heigh

   Ensure that parents are notified immediately when: a child is bitten and the skin is broken; a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head; a child falls from a height greater than the height of the child; or an injury requiring professional medical care occurs. Based on information, ensure that parents are notified of incidents occurring at the center as required. Regulation: (a) The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when one of the following occurs while the child is in the center’s care: 1. A child is bitten and the skin is broken; 2. A child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head; 3. A child falls from a height greater than the height of the child; or 4. An injury requiring professional medical care occurs.

   Corrected 8/1/2025
5. High risk8/1/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9(a) — Ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are adhered to at all times throughout the center including recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect. Based on information, ensure that adequate procedure

   Ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are adhered to at all times throughout the center including recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect. Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are adhered to at all times, including recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect. Regulation: The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14. (b) In addition to the reporting requirements specified in (a) above, the sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall advise the parent(s) of the occurrence of any unusual incident(s) that occurred at the center and that might indicate possible abuse or neglect involving the child. Such notification shall be made on the same day on which the incident occurred. Such incidents may include, but are not limited to, unusual sexual activity; violent or destructive behavior; withdrawal or passivity; or significant change(s) in the child's personality, behavior or habits. The center shall maintain on file a record of such incidents and documentation that parents have been informed of them.

   Corrected 9/10/2025
6. High risk8/1/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on 1. Providing accurate information to state agencies and 2. Recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect. Based on information, retrain all

   Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on 1. Providing accurate information to state agencies and 2. Recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect. Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's policies and procedures for incidents occurring at the center, including completing incident reports and notifying parents as required. 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 9/10/2025
7. High risk3/17/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Based on report the center needs to ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including when outside. At the time of the inspection, adequate supervision was maintained. This violation is cited and abated.

   Based on report the center needs to ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including when outside. At the time of the inspection, adequate supervision was maintained. This violation is cited and abated. Regulation: The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.

   Corrected 3/17/2025
8. High risk3/17/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Based on report, the center needs to ensure that all staff are retrained on active supervision to include when children are outside.

   Based on report, the center needs to ensure that all staff are retrained on active supervision to include when children are outside. 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 5/6/2025
9. High risk3/11/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 1 grandparent..

   Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 1 grandparent.. 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 5/6/2025
10. High risk1/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
11. High risk1/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center and includes the name of the person or organization that provided the training.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center and includes the name of the person or organization that provided the training. 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 2/26/2025
12. Medium-Low risk1/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(l) — Maintain on file and distribute to all families and staff, a social media policy; maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the policy.

    Maintain on file and distribute to all families and staff, a social media policy; maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the policy. Regulation: The center shall distribute a copy of the social media policy to the parent of each enrolled child and to each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature and each staff member’s signature attesting to the receipt of the policy.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
13. Medium-Low risk1/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(b) — Maintain at the center and distribute to all families and staff, a written policy on the release of children; maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the policy.

    Maintain at the center and distribute to all families and staff, a written policy on the release of children; maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the policy. Regulation: The center shall distribute a copy of the release policy to the parent of each enrolled child and each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
14. High risk1/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including CARI and CHRI background check clearances. Ensure the Staff Record Checklist is complete.

    Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including CARI and CHRI background check clearances. Ensure the Staff Record Checklist is complete. 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 5/6/2025
15. High risk1/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and 3 regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. 3/11/2025 1. Provide a CARI clearance for the sponsor/sponsor re

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and 3 regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. 3/11/2025 1. Provide a CARI clearance for the sponsor/sponsor representative. abated 3/12/2025. 2. Provide a CARI for 1 grandparent. 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 5/6/2025
16. High risk1/27/2025

    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 4/2/2025
17. High risk1/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3) — Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. Ensure the table of organization reflects staff that are currently at the center.

    Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. Ensure the table of organization reflects staff that are currently at the center. 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 2/26/2025
18. Medium risk1/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(2) — Designate someone in the center to carry out the director's responsibilities when the director is not present, and ensure the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times the director is

    Designate someone in the center to carry out the director's responsibilities when the director is not present, and ensure the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times the director is not at the center. Regulation: The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee: shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center and shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office of Licensing.

    Corrected 2/26/2025
19. Medium-Low risk1/27/2025

    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. The center must provide documentation for 2 head teachers. 2/26/2025 Provide documentation for 1 head teacher.

    Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. The center must provide documentation for 2 head teachers. 2/26/2025 Provide documentation for 1 head teacher. 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 3/11/2025
20. Medium-Low risk1/27/2025

    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. 2/26/2025 Provide documentation for 2 group teachers.

    Provide documentation that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. 2/26/2025 Provide documentation for 2 group teachers. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education

    Corrected 3/11/2025
21. Medium-High risk1/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that all surfaces including flooring, carpeting and ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. 1. Ensure stained ceiling tiles are replaced in the bathroom in room 1. abated 3/11/2025 2. Ensure the wall is in good r

    Ensure that all surfaces including flooring, carpeting and ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. 1. Ensure stained ceiling tiles are replaced in the bathroom in room 1. abated 3/11/2025 2. Ensure the wall is in good repair behind the cots in room 1. 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 6/3/2025
22. Medium-High risk1/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Ensure ventilation is free from dust in the bathrooms throughout the center. abated 3/11/2025

    Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Ensure ventilation is free from dust in the bathrooms throughout the center. abated 3/11/2025 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 3/11/2025
23. Medium-High risk1/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Ensure shelving is secure and not overloaded, and appliances, computers, and televisions are secured to a stable surface. Ensure computer monitors are secured to a stable surface throughout the center

    Ensure shelving is secure and not overloaded, and appliances, computers, and televisions are secured to a stable surface. Ensure computer monitors are secured to a stable surface throughout the center Regulation: 17. All televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. 18. Ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.

    Corrected 5/6/2025
24. Medium risk1/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) — Test for the presence of radon gas in every room on the lowest floor used by children in each building and post the test results in a prominent location in each building. 3/11/2025 Ensure radon results are provided for rooms 9,

    Test for the presence of radon gas in every room on the lowest floor used by children in each building and post the test results in a prominent location in each building. 3/11/2025 Ensure radon results are provided for rooms 9,10 and 11. Regulation: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.

    Corrected 3/13/2025
25. Medium-High risk1/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.

    Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. Regulation: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.

    Corrected 7/28/2025