First Mountain Pre-School

2025

1. High risk8/19/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. There were 26 children with 2 staff when 3 were required.

   Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. There were 26 children with 2 staff when 3 were required. Regulation: (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: Under 18 months 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years 1:10 4 years 1:12 5 years and older 1:15 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.

   Corrected 9/3/2025
2. High risk8/19/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised including when walking to the bathroom. 9.3.25. At the time of the inspection, there were 5 children unsupervised in Room 4 because the staff stepped out to answer the call.

   Ensure that children are directly supervised including when walking to the bathroom. 9.3.25. At the time of the inspection, there were 5 children unsupervised in Room 4 because the staff stepped out to answer the call. 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 9/30/2025
3. High risk8/19/2025

   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.

   Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. 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 9/3/2025
4. Medium-High risk5/5/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i) — Repair or replace the doors and door frame at the entrance of the building. 9.30.25. Replace door frame.

   Repair or replace the doors and door frame at the entrance of the building. 9.30.25. Replace door frame. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering; excessive drafts or heat loss; and infestation from rodents and insects.

   Corrected 10/31/2025
5. High risk4/21/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised including when walking to the bathroom.

   Ensure that children are directly supervised including when walking to the bathroom. 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 5/5/2025
6. Medium risk4/21/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) — Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting in Room 1.

   Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting in Room 1. Regulation: All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.

   Corrected 5/5/2025
7. Medium-High risk4/21/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(1) — Comply with licensing regulations and submit life safety modification request prior to any room changes. The center built additional walls and changed the floor plan.

   Comply with licensing regulations and submit life safety modification request prior to any room changes. The center built additional walls and changed the floor plan. 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 5/5/2025
8. Medium-High risk4/21/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in the hallway bathroom.

   Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in the hallway bathroom. 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 4/21/2025
9. High risk4/21/2025

   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 1.

   Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care in Room 1. 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 5/5/2025