Traveling Tots, Inc. Preschool

2025

1. High risk10/2/2025

   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 4/6/2026
2. Medium-Low risk10/2/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(f) — Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's updated discipline policy.

   Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's updated discipline policy. Regulation: The center shall secure and maintain on file each staff member's signature, attesting to receipt of the policy on the disciplining of children by staff members.

   Corrected 11/13/2025
3. Medium-High risk10/2/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7)(i) — Ensure current surfacing is not a tripping hazard in the outdoor play area.

   Ensure current surfacing is not a tripping hazard in the outdoor play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. Centers that take children to a community playground shall ensure that the playground surfacing and all other elements comply with the Playground Safety Subcode before being used by the children.

   Corrected 11/13/2025
4. Medium-High risk10/2/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace stained ceiling tiles throughout the building.

   Replace stained ceiling tiles throughout the building. 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 1/23/2026
5. Medium-High risk10/2/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. At the time of the inspection, there was an unlocked cabinet with cleaning supplies in Room 1. The center took immediate action to remove the items.

   Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. At the time of the inspection, there was an unlocked cabinet with cleaning supplies in Room 1. The center took immediate action to remove the items. 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 10/2/2025
6. Medium risk10/2/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces with bubbling paint in the Bathroom of Room 1.

   Repair and/or paint surfaces with bubbling paint in the Bathroom of Room 1. 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 11/13/2025
7. Medium-High risk10/2/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure the AC units in the outdoor play area are inaccessible to children.

   Ensure the AC units in the outdoor play area are inaccessible to children. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.

   Corrected 11/13/2025
8. Medium-High risk10/2/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including excess vegetation.

   Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including excess vegetation. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.

   Corrected 11/13/2025
9. Medium-Low risk10/2/2025

   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 4/6/2026
10. High risk10/2/2025

    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 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 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 11/13/2025