Traveling Tots, Inc. Child Care Services

2025

1. High risk5/19/2025

   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. 5/19/2025: Wate

   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. 5/19/2025: Water report received, missing DCF checklist and SOA 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 7/9/2025
2. Medium-High risk5/19/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Ensure the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. 5/19/2025: System was in trouble mode. A call was made to the monitoring company and they are receiving a signal.

   Ensure the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. 5/19/2025: System was in trouble mode. A call was made to the monitoring company and they are receiving a signal. 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.

   Corrected 9/22/2025
3. High risk5/19/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. 2 staff members missing 20 hr. training logs.

   Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. 2 staff members missing 20 hr. training logs. Regulation: The director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.

   Corrected 7/9/2025
4. Medium-Low risk5/19/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. 12 hr. training logs not available for review.

   Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. 12 hr. training logs not available for review. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).

   Corrected 7/9/2025
5. High risk5/19/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. Orientation logs not available for review.

   Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. Orientation logs not available for review. 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 7/9/2025
6. High risk5/19/2025

   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. 3 staff members missing renewal CARI's.

   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. 3 staff members missing renewal CARI's. 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 7/9/2025
7. Medium-Low risk5/19/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.

   Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. 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 7/9/2025
8. Medium-Low risk5/19/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. One named staff member missing TB results and medical clearance.

   Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. One named staff member missing TB results and medical clearance. 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 7/9/2025
9. Medium-Low risk5/19/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Policy sign- off's for staff not available for review.

   Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Policy sign- off's for staff not available for review. 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 7/9/2025
10. High risk5/19/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(b)(6) — Ensure accident reports are completed as required including all required components. Accident reports missing time of notification and parent signature.

    Ensure accident reports are completed as required including all required components. Accident reports missing time of notification and parent signature. Regulation: (b) The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in (a) above. These records shall include the following: 1. The name of the injured child; 2. The date, time and location of the incident; 3. The name and address of the center; 4. The name of the person completing the report; 5. The date the report was completed; and 6. A written description of the following: i. The incident; ii. The injury to the child; iii. The names of witnesses to the incident; and iv. The follow-up action taken by the center, including: (1) Application of first aid; and (2) Consultation or treatment by a licensed physician or other health care provider, if applicable. (d) Upon request of the child's parent, the center shall provide a written description of the incident by the end of the next operating day.

    Corrected 9/22/2025
11. Medium risk5/19/2025

    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 9/22/2025
12. Medium risk5/19/2025

    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. Set up room 3 or request a decrease in NJCCIS.

    Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. Set up room 3 or request a decrease in NJCCIS. 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 9/22/2025
13. Medium-Low risk5/19/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) — Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

    Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: or all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience.

    Corrected 7/9/2025
14. Medium-High risk5/19/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace the plastic molding in Bathroom 2.

    Repair or replace the plastic molding in Bathroom 2. 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 9/22/2025
15. Medium-High risk5/19/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace stained ceiling tiles near the birthday chart in Room 1.

    Repair or replace stained ceiling tiles near the birthday chart in Room 1. 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 9/22/2025
16. Medium-High risk5/19/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in the middle of Room 2.

    Repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in the middle of Room 2. 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 9/22/2025
17. Medium-High risk5/19/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in Bathroom 1.

    Repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in Bathroom 1. 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 9/22/2025
18. Medium risk5/19/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(d)(2) — Repair the radiator near the library in Room 2.

    Repair the radiator near the library in Room 2. Regulation: steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.

    Corrected 9/22/2025
19. Medium risk5/19/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(d)(2) — Repair radiator near the smartboard in Room 1.

    Repair radiator near the smartboard in Room 1. Regulation: steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.

    Corrected 9/22/2025