The Learning Experience at Jackson

2025

1. Medium-Low risk9/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(b) — Provide documentation for a director that meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual and ensure the director is onsite at least 50% of the daily operating hours.

   Provide documentation for a director that meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual and ensure the director is onsite at least 50% of the daily operating hours. Regulation: The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience.

   Corrected 2/19/2026
2. Medium-High risk8/20/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Operate within each room's capacity. In room 126 there were 56 children present with a room capacity of 23.

   Operate within each room's capacity. In room 126 there were 56 children present with a room capacity of 23. Regulation: At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;

   Corrected 9/23/2025
3. High risk8/4/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(4) — Ensure staff without a cleared CARI, CHRI, and orientation training are not left alone to supervise children at any time. In room 113, staff only had a CHRI clearance and was alone with children.

   Ensure staff without a cleared CARI, CHRI, and orientation training are not left alone to supervise children at any time. In room 113, staff only had a CHRI clearance and was alone with children. 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 9/23/2025
4. High risk8/4/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — Ensure crib mattress levels are adjusted according to the manufacturers recommendations and developmental abilities of the child. In room 114, the crib mattress was too high for a child who could sit up in the crib.

   Ensure crib mattress levels are adjusted according to the manufacturers recommendations and developmental abilities of the child. In room 114, the crib mattress was too high for a child who could sit up in the crib. Regulation: 1. For children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at View official inspection document Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be: (1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-

   Corrected 8/20/2025
5. High risk8/4/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a)(1) — Ensure children under 12 months of age are initially placed in a face-up sleeping position in room 114.

   Ensure children under 12 months of age are initially placed in a face-up sleeping position in room 114. Regulation: 1. For children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall ensure that each child is initially placed in a face-up sleeping position unless a different position is indicated in writing by the child's health care provider.

   Corrected 8/20/2025
6. Medium risk8/4/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) — Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children. The supplies in room 132 were all up high on shelving or shelving was turned around and supplies were inaccessible to c

   Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children. The supplies in room 132 were all up high on shelving or shelving was turned around and supplies were inaccessible to children. Regulation: The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.

   Corrected 8/20/2025
7. High risk8/4/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Re-train all staff on proper 2 step cleaning of tables and diapering stations and proper handwashing. Re-train all staff on methods of positive discipline and guidance. Provide documentation to OOL.

   Re-train all staff on proper 2 step cleaning of tables and diapering stations and proper handwashing. Re-train all staff on methods of positive discipline and guidance. Provide documentation to OOL. 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 9/23/2025
8. High risk8/4/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) — Ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. Staff in rooms 124, 132, and 126 could be heard down the hallway raising their voices to children stating "stop it", "lay down", "enough", "stop hitting".

   Ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. Staff in rooms 124, 132, and 126 could be heard down the hallway raising their voices to children stating "stop it", "lay down", "enough", "stop hitting". Regulation: (a) The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: 1. Be positive; 2. Be consistent with the age and developmental needs of the children; and 3. Lead to the child's ability to develop and maintain self-control. (b) Staff members shall not discipline children for failing to eat or sleep or for soiling themselves. (c) Staff shall not withhold active play time as a means of discipline unless the child's actions or behavior present a danger to themselves or others. (d) Children may be removed from a group activity to another area, provided that the child so removed is either under the supervision of another staff member or continuously visible to a staff member.

   Corrected 8/20/2025
9. High risk7/2/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a) — Ensure that children age 4 and over are not being required to lay down and nap. In room 128, children age 4 and 5 years old were required to nap and this nap period was included in the daily schedule.

   Ensure that children age 4 and over are not being required to lay down and nap. In room 128, children age 4 and 5 years old were required to nap and this nap period was included in the daily schedule. Regulation: (a) For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: 2. For children from 13 to 18 months of age, the center shall provide daily rest and sleep according to the child's physical needs and ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face. 4. For children over the age of 18 months and under the age of four years, the center shall provide: i. Daily rest or sleep for each child who attends the center for four or more consecutive hours; ii. Daily rest or sleep for each child who attends the center for fewer than four consecutive hours, but whose individual physical needs call for a rest period while the child is at the center

   Corrected 8/4/2025
10. High risk7/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — Repair and/or replace sleeping equipment that is in disrepair. There is a crib with a cracked clear side in room 113.

    Repair and/or replace sleeping equipment that is in disrepair. There is a crib with a cracked clear side in room 113. Regulation: 1. For children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at View official inspection document Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be: (1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-

    Corrected 8/20/2025
11. Medium-High risk7/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required between diaper changes. 8-4-25: Ensure staff wash hands before serving meals and after diaper changes.

    Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required between diaper changes. 8-4-25: Ensure staff wash hands before serving meals and after diaper changes. 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 8/20/2025
12. High risk7/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that all medications are stored properly and in a sanitary manner. The medication in room 124 was being stored in a bag with moisture causing the paperwork, medication, and bag to be heavily soiled.

    Ensure that all medications are stored properly and in a sanitary manner. The medication in room 124 was being stored in a bag with moisture causing the paperwork, medication, and bag to be heavily soiled. 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 8/4/2025
13. High risk7/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. In room 124, staff stated that they had 15 but 17 children were present.

    Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. In room 124, staff stated that they had 15 but 17 children were present. Regulation: The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

    Corrected 8/4/2025
14. Medium risk7/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i) — Ensure that all cribs have snugly fitting sheet.

    Ensure that all cribs have snugly fitting sheet. Regulation: Each crib or playpen shall be equipped with: a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress; a clean, snugly fitting sheet; top rails that are at least 19 inches above the mattress and slats that are not more than 2 3/8 inches apart.

    Corrected 8/20/2025
15. Medium-High risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(5)(iii) — Ensure that sinks used for hand washing are not also used for food prep.

    Ensure that sinks used for hand washing are not also used for food prep. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, for each classroom used by children under 2 1/2 years of age, a minimum of one sink shall be located in the classroom for newly-constructed centers and expansions.

    Corrected 8/4/2025
16. High risk6/2/2025

    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 8/20/2025
17. Medium-High risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) — Ensure that diapering surface and table are cleaned in the room 130 bathroom.

    Ensure that diapering surface and table are cleaned in the room 130 bathroom. Regulation: the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

    Corrected 8/20/2025
18. Medium-High risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use in rooms 119 and 114.

    Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use in rooms 119 and 114. 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 7/2/2025
19. Medium risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i) — Ensure that all crib top rails are at least 19 inches about the mattress in room 113.

    Ensure that all crib top rails are at least 19 inches about the mattress in room 113. Regulation: Each crib or playpen shall be equipped with: a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress; a clean, snugly fitting sheet; top rails that are at least 19 inches above the mattress and slats that are not more than 2 3/8 inches apart.

    Corrected 7/2/2025
20. Medium-High risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i) — Develop and follow a feeding plan for children under 18 months of age and ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file.

    Develop and follow a feeding plan for children under 18 months of age and ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: the center shall develop mutually with each child's parent(s) and follow a feeding plan regarding the feeding schedule, specific formula, breastfeeding arrangements and accommodations, and/or expressed breast milk, nutritional needs, and introduction of new food for each child. For children less than 12 months of age, the feeding plan shall be: documented in writing; maintained on file.

    Corrected 8/4/2025
21. Medium-High risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room 132.

    Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room 132. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.

    Corrected 8/4/2025
22. High risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff. 1 needed. 5 needed.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff. 1 needed. 5 needed. Regulation: Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 9/23/2025
23. High risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)(2) — Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for children.

    Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for children. Regulation: The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked and maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.

    Corrected 8/20/2025
24. High risk6/2/2025

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

    Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates names, lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. 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 8/20/2025
25. Medium risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) — Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers.

    Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age):a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.

    Corrected 8/20/2025