Appletree Preschool

2025

1. High risk9/30/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure medications listed on Special Care Plan are not expired for 1 named child in Room 5.

   Ensure medications listed on Special Care Plan are not expired for 1 named child in Room 5. 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 10/21/2025
2. High risk9/30/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. At time of the inspection, exit door did not open fully and stairwell was obstructed. Per inspector's request, all

   Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. At time of the inspection, exit door did not open fully and stairwell was obstructed. Per inspector's request, all items were removed. Regulation: Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.

   Corrected 9/30/2025
3. Medium-High risk9/30/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) — Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually. At the time of inspection, the fire extinguisher located in Room 6 has a service date of 2023.

   Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually. At the time of inspection, the fire extinguisher located in Room 6 has a service date of 2023. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC.

   Corrected 10/21/2025
4. Medium-High risk9/30/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Repair or replace toys hanging on the lally column where rust is present in the outside play area.

   Repair or replace toys hanging on the lally column where rust is present in the outside play area. 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 10/21/2025
5. Medium risk9/30/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) — Repair electrical outlet that has a broken cover by the garbage can in Room 4.

   Repair electrical outlet that has a broken cover by the garbage can in Room 4. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.

   Corrected 10/21/2025
6. Medium risk9/30/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) — Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the center.

   Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the center. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided.

   Corrected 12/9/2025
7. Medium risk9/30/2025

   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 throughout the center.

   Provide at least four different activity areas with at least four types of supplies and equipment for children under 18 months throughout the center. 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 10/21/2025
8. Medium risk9/30/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) — Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age throughout the center.

   Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age throughout the center. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.

   Corrected 10/21/2025
9. High risk9/30/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure parent signature is present on Special Care Plan for 3 named children in Room 1, Room 3 and Room 4.

   Ensure parent signature is present on Special Care Plan for 3 named children in Room 1, 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 10/21/2025
10. High risk9/30/2025

    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 1/12/2026
11. High risk9/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure all medications listed on the Special Care Plan are present at center for 2 named children in Room 2 and Room 6.

    Ensure all medications listed on the Special Care Plan are present at center for 2 named children in Room 2 and Room 6. 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 10/21/2025
12. Medium-Low risk9/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Provide record of physical for 9 named staff.

    Provide record of physical for 9 named staff. 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 12/9/2025
13. Medium-Low risk9/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Provide record of Mantoux for 2 named staff.

    Provide record of Mantoux for 2 named staff. 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 12/9/2025
14. High risk9/30/2025

    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, renewal CARI's for 14 staff are in Pen

    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, renewal CARI's for 14 staff are in Pending Decision status. 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 10/21/2025
15. High risk9/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4(b) — Limit group size to 20 early childhood children. At the time of inspection, 22 children were present in Room 3.

    Limit group size to 20 early childhood children. At the time of inspection, 22 children were present in Room 3. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for children 2 ½ years of age and older: 1. A group shall consist of the number of children: i. Occupying an individual room or occupying a specific area within a large room. The area shall be defined by a visible barrier, partition, or any other room divider or separation having a height above the eye level of the children who use that area; or ii. Engaged together in a particular activity at any given time, regardless of whether the room or area within a large room is divided or partitioned. 2. Each group shall be limited to a maximum of 20 children except during meals, naptime, outdoor activities, specially-scheduled events (for example, parties, community speakers, films, etc.), and daily information sharing sessions (for example, “circle time”), which shall not exceed 15 minutes in duration.

    Corrected 10/21/2025
16. High risk9/30/2025

    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 10/21/2025
17. High risk9/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a) — Provide signatures for 2 named staff attesting to the OOL required policies.

    Provide signatures for 2 named staff attesting to the OOL required policies. 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 harm if released to such an individual. The procedures shall

    Corrected 10/21/2025
18. Medium risk9/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint walls where paint is peeling in Room 2, Room 4 and Room 6.

    Repair and/or paint walls where paint is peeling in Room 2, Room 4 and Room 6. 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 10/21/2025
19. Medium-Low risk9/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(e) — Ensure that the center Director Designee completes the OOL's Understanding Licensing training.

    Ensure that the center Director Designee completes the OOL's Understanding Licensing training. Regulation: Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d).

    Corrected 10/21/2025
20. Medium-High risk9/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Ensure children are buckled into the bucket seats at the feeding table in Room 1.

    Ensure children are buckled into the bucket seats at the feeding table in Room 1. 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 10/21/2025
21. Medium risk9/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name in the infant refrigerator. At time of the inspection, bottles were labeled with dates only.

    Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name in the infant refrigerator. At time of the inspection, bottles were labeled with dates only. Regulation: Feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

    Corrected 10/21/2025
22. High risk9/30/2025

    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 12/9/2025
23. Medium-High risk9/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. At the time of inspection 22 children were present in Room 3 where the room's capacity is 21 children.

    Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. At the time of inspection 22 children were present in Room 3 where the room's capacity is 21 children. 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 10/21/2025
24. High risk9/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) — Ensure orientation training is completed for 14 staff. Orientation training is scheduled for October 4, 2025.

    Ensure orientation training is completed for 14 staff. Orientation training is scheduled for October 4, 2025. Regulation: The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed.

    Corrected 10/21/2025
25. Medium-High risk9/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace all missing bolt caps on toilets throughout the center.

    Replace all missing bolt caps on toilets throughout the center. 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 10/21/2025