Washington Street Head Start

2025

1. Medium-High risk12/11/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)(7) — Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the first floor rooms for the center's license renewal.

   Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the first floor rooms for the center's license renewal. Regulation: Lead paint precautions are as follows: if a previous lead paint inspection indicates the presence of lead, or a lead paint risk management plan is in progress at the center, the center shall: ensure that a lead paint risk assessment is 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, upon renewal of the center’s license; and submit the results of the risk assessment to the Office of Licensing and the local department of health.

   Corrected 3/2/2026
2. Medium-High risk9/5/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Take necessary action to eliminate outdoor hazards including evaluation of trees by a tree service professional and removing any branches/limbs as needed.

   Take necessary action to eliminate outdoor hazards including evaluation of trees by a tree service professional and removing any branches/limbs as needed. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.

   Corrected 10/6/2025
3. High risk6/11/2025

   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 12/11/2025
4. Medium-High risk6/11/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including sofa in Room 9.

   Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including sofa in Room 9. 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 9/5/2025
5. Medium-High risk6/11/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including doors in Room 5.

   Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including doors in Room 5. 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 10/6/2025
6. Medium-High risk6/11/2025

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

   Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including ceiling tile in boys bathroom downstairs. 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 10/6/2025
7. Medium risk6/11/2025

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

   Repair and/or paint surfaces including wall in the hallway downstairs. 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 10/6/2025
8. Medium risk6/11/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces including steps and railing in Room 9.

   Repair and/or paint surfaces including steps and railing in Room 9. 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 9/5/2025
9. Medium-High risk6/11/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) — Ensure garbage receptacles that contain discarded food are covered in the girls bathroom downstairs.

   Ensure garbage receptacles that contain discarded food are covered in the girls bathroom downstairs. Regulation: garbage receptacles shall be: made of durable, leak-proof and nonabsorbent materials; covered in a secure manner; emptied to the outdoor garbage receptacle when filled; maintained in a sanitary manner.

   Corrected 9/5/2025
10. Medium-High risk6/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) — Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary.

    Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC.

    Corrected 10/6/2025
11. Medium risk6/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(1) — Ensure all rooms are approved by the OOL prior to use; make unapproved space inaccessible to children. At time of inspection, the children and teacher from Pearly Hayes classroom were in an unapproved classroom. The center took

    Ensure all rooms are approved by the OOL prior to use; make unapproved space inaccessible to children. At time of inspection, the children and teacher from Pearly Hayes classroom were in an unapproved classroom. The center took immediate action and brought the children back to their classroom. 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 6/11/2025
12. Medium risk6/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(d)(2) — Provide and maintain suitable protective devices for radiators in girls bathroom downstairs.

    Provide and maintain suitable protective devices for radiators in girls bathroom downstairs. Regulation: steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.

    Corrected 10/6/2025
13. Medium risk6/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(d)(2) — Provide and maintain suitable protective devices for hot water pipes in the hallway downstairs.

    Provide and maintain suitable protective devices for hot water pipes in the hallway downstairs. Regulation: steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.

    Corrected 10/6/2025