The Little Ones

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(d)(1) — Ensure that a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit is maintained in all areas used by the children. At the time of the inspection, thermostats registered the following temperatures below 68 degrees: Teal Room at 63 degre

Ensure that a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit is maintained in all areas used by the children. At the time of the inspection, thermostats registered the following temperatures below 68 degrees: Teal Room at 63 degrees Fahrenheit and Blue Room at 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The children were relocated to other classrooms while the heating system was being addressed. Regulation: a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained in all areas used by children, including, but not limited to, classrooms and bathrooms.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Ensure the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. At the time of the inspection, the fire alarm control panel was observed in trouble mode. The monitoring company confirmed receipt of the transmission signal o

Ensure the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. At the time of the inspection, the fire alarm control panel was observed in trouble mode. The monitoring company confirmed receipt of the transmission signal on 12/1/25 at 5:30 a.m. Regulation: An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(1) — Maintain approved space and ensure all classrooms are set up with activities and supplies as required.

Maintain approved space and ensure all classrooms are set up with activities and supplies as required. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in Infant Room. At the time of the inspection, there were 11 children in room with 2 staff when 3 staff were required.

Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in Infant Room. At the time of the inspection, there were 11 children in room with 2 staff when 3 staff 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) — Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff was aggressively forcing a named child's leg back on the cot and was kicking the named child's leg with her foot. The named

Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff was aggressively forcing a named child's leg back on the cot and was kicking the named child's leg with her foot. The named staff also aggressively picked up the named child in the air and used excessive force when dropping him, causing him to hit the ground. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Provide CHRI clearance for one staff member.

Provide CHRI clearance for one staff member. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on positive guidance and discipline.

Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on positive guidance and discipline. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training annually.

Ensure that all staff complete orientation training annually. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after coming into contact with nasal secretions.

Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after coming into contact with nasal secretions. 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.

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

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

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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Adjust doors in Blue room.

Adjust doors in Blue room. 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.

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

Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including ceiling in Toddler room. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iii) — Ensure that children are provided with opportunities to leave their cribs, playpens or other OOL approved sleeping equipment to crawl, toddle, walk and play in Infant Room.

Ensure that children are provided with opportunities to leave their cribs, playpens or other OOL approved sleeping equipment to crawl, toddle, walk and play in Infant Room. Regulation: Staff members shall provide all children who are developmentally able with opportunities to leave their cribs, playpens or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment to crawl, toddle, walk, and play.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-133 — Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room.

Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room. Regulation: Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(i) — Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in Infant Room.

Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in Infant Room. Regulation: Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(i)(1) — Based on Complaint # 23784, ensure that each child's diaper is changed when wet or soiled in Purple Room.

Based on Complaint # 23784, ensure that each child's diaper is changed when wet or soiled in Purple Room. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, staff members shall ensure that staff members shall ensure that each child's diaper is changed when wet or soiled.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(2) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Provide CARI clearance for one staff member.

Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Provide CARI clearance for one staff member. 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 conset to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediation terminate the staff member's employment at the center.

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

Complete and maintain at the center daily time sheets for children with arrival and departure times. 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 children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Based on Complaint #23755, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, there were 12 children ages 2.5-3 supervised by one staff in the hallway atrium.

Based on Complaint #23755, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, there were 12 children ages 2.5-3 supervised by one staff in the hallway atrium. Regulation: The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): Age Staff/Child Ratio 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

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed. Staff removed the trash can that was blocking the exit in Room 1A upon inspector's request.

Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed. Staff removed the trash can that was blocking the exit in Room 1A upon inspector's request. Regulation: The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) — Ensure that the fence surrounding the outdoor play area is maintained in good condition. 12.3.24. Violation abated based on MOU. The center will not be using playground area until the renovation is completed.

Ensure that the fence surrounding the outdoor play area is maintained in good condition. 12.3.24. Violation abated based on MOU. The center will not be using playground area until the renovation is completed. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) — Ensure that all staff complete a CHRI background check as required. Provide CHRI clearance for two staff members.

Ensure that all staff complete a CHRI background check as required. Provide CHRI clearance for two staff members. 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). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times in the outdoor play area. Observed child opening the gate and walking out before the staff intervened.

Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times in the outdoor play area. Observed child opening the gate and walking out before the staff intervened. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Based on Complaint#23574, provide adequate staff to meet staff/child ratios in Teal Room at all times.

Based on Complaint#23574, provide adequate staff to meet staff/child ratios in Teal Room at all times. Regulation: The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): Age Staff/Child Ratio 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