Ironbound After-School Program

2025

1. High risk12/18/2025

   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 2/17/2026
2. Medium-High risk12/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a) — Ensure health records are maintained on file as required including Special Care Plans and updated annually for 1 child.

   Ensure health records are maintained on file as required including Special Care Plans and updated annually for 1 child. Regulation: (a) For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 1. Each child not enrolled in a public or private school shall have had a health examination performed by a health care provider within: i. Six months prior to admission, for children who are 2½ years of age or younger; or ii. One year prior to admission, for children above 2½ years of age. 2. For each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record , and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57- 4.5(e): i. For children coming from other states or countries in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.6 and 4.7; and ii. For children who are in foster care or experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2). 3. For children enrolled in a public or private school, the center shall obtain a written statement from each child's parent indicating: I. That the child is in good health and can participate in the normal activities of the program; and ii. Any conditions or specific needs that may require special accommodations. 4. If immunizations are contraindicated for medical reasons, the center may choose to admit the child, provided that the parent submits to the center a written statement from a health care provider attesting to the following: i. The reason the immunization is medically contraindicated; and ii. The specific time period that the immunization is medically contraindicated. 5. A child shall be exempted from a physical examination, immunization, or medical treatment if the parent objects thereto in a written statement submitted to the center, signed by the parent, explaining how the examination, im

   Corrected 5/13/2026
3. Medium-Low risk12/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(e) — Prepare a discipline policy that includes acceptable actions staff members may take when disciplining and redirecting a child.

   Prepare a discipline policy that includes acceptable actions staff members may take when disciplining and redirecting a child. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall: 1. Reflect the provisions specified in (a) through (c) above and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.); 2. Be distributed to every staff member; and

   Corrected 2/12/2026
4. High risk12/18/2025

   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 5/13/2026
5. High risk12/18/2025

   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.

   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. 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 2/12/2026
6. Medium-High risk12/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) — Maintain an illness log on file at the center that includes: the child's name; symptoms of illness; actions taken by the center; and dates of exclusion and return.

   Maintain an illness log on file at the center that includes: the child's name; symptoms of illness; actions taken by the center; and dates of exclusion and return. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include: the child's name; the date and time the illness, symptoms of illness or diseases were observed at the center; a description of the symptoms of illness manifested by the child; the action taken by the center to assist: the child who is demonstrating symptoms of illness; and the director in determining if exclusion of the child from the center is necessary; any significant change in the child's symptoms of illness; the date, if applicable, that: the child was removed from the center; the child returned to the center with a note from a health care provider attesting to the child's admissibility to the center and recovery from a reportable disease, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:57; the child returned to the center with a parent’s note attesting that six days have elapsed since the onset of chicken pox, or that all chicken pox sores have dried and crusted; or the child returned to the center symptom-free.

   Corrected 2/12/2026
7. Medium-High risk12/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.

   Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.

   Corrected 2/12/2026
8. Medium-High risk12/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)(2) — Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required.

   Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required. Regulation: Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center: is located in a building constructed after 1978; submits documentation to the Office of Licensing of a previous lead paint inspection conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, indicating the center is free of lead-based paint hazards; or submits documentation to the Office of Licensing and the local department of health of; a lead paint inspection and risk assessment conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, within the previous 12 months indicating the presence of lead; and a lead paint risk management plan currently in progress at the center.

   Corrected 5/13/2026
9. Medium risk12/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) — Securely fasten bathroom equipment including the baseboard heating in bathroom #1 that is within the common area.

   Securely fasten bathroom equipment including the baseboard heating in bathroom #1 that is within the common area. Regulation: Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely.

   Corrected 2/12/2026
10. Medium risk12/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces including the chipping paint in room A.

    Repair and/or paint surfaces including the chipping paint in room A. 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 2/12/2026
11. Medium risk12/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces including the exposed drywall in rooms A & B.

    Repair and/or paint surfaces including the exposed drywall in rooms A & B. 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 2/12/2026
12. Medium-High risk12/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition throughout the center including in the bathrooms.

    Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition throughout the center including in the bathrooms. 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 2/12/2026
13. Medium-High risk12/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the baseboard heating that has rust on it.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the baseboard heating that has rust on it. 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 2/12/2026
14. Medium-High risk12/18/2025

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

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the stained ceiling tiles in room A. 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 2/12/2026
15. Medium-High risk12/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are in good repair including the white cabinet in bathroom #2 that is within the common area.

    Ensure all surfaces are in good repair including the white cabinet in bathroom #2 that is within the common area. 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 2/12/2026
16. Medium risk12/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal.

    Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal. Regulation: Tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

    Corrected 2/12/2026
17. Medium-Low risk12/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(ii) — Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers and other technology.

    Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers and other technology. Regulation: ii. Centers shall develop a written policy regarding the use of television, computers, and other equipment for children over the age of two and maintain on file written plans for such use and the length of time for their use. In addition, centers shall develop a written policy for the use of such equipment as it pertains to children in care less than four hours and children in care more than four hours. iii. Centers shall develop written plans for children with special needs who may benefit from the educational or instruction use of a television, computer, or other video equipment.

    Corrected 2/12/2026