Weekday Nursery

2026

1. High risk6/4/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.3(d) — Based on Complaint #25201, ensure that the center prevents co-mingling with participants from any other program and does not share common areas, such as hallways and bathrooms.

   Based on Complaint #25201, ensure that the center prevents co-mingling with participants from any other program and does not share common areas, such as hallways and bathrooms. Regulation: The requirements for co-location of a center within a multi-use building are as follows, during operating hours, the Office of Licensing may require the center to operate in a separate room, floor, or section of the building; have or use a separate entrance or toilet facility; meet any other physical plant, staffing, program, or other operational requirements that are deemed necessary to protect the children from serious risk of harm stemming from the co-location; not share common areas, such as hallways, gyms, or bathrooms; and have a schedule for outdoor time, if the outdoor play area is shared.

   Corrected 6/18/2026
2. Medium-High risk5/11/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure the window guard in the Gym.

   Secure the window guard in the Gym. 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 6/4/2026
3. Medium-High risk5/11/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure the carpets throughout the center.

   Secure the carpets throughout the center. 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 6/4/2026
4. Medium-High risk5/11/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) — Ensure all garbage cans used for disposing of food have a lid in Room 3.

   Ensure all garbage cans used for disposing of food have a lid in Room 3. 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 6/4/2026
5. Medium-High risk5/11/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair/replace the cracked and loose tiles in Room 3.

   Repair/replace the cracked and loose tiles in Room 3. 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 6/4/2026
6. Medium-High risk5/11/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Install the missing tile in the children's bathroom.

   Install the missing tile in the children's bathroom. 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 6/4/2026
7. Medium-High risk5/11/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Clean the carpets throughout the center.

   Clean the carpets throughout the center. 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 6/18/2026
8. Medium-High risk5/11/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition in the children's bathroom.

   Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition in the children's bathroom. 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 6/4/2026
9. Medium risk5/11/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces including the wall and ceiling in the entry way of the Gym.

   Repair and/or paint surfaces including the wall and ceiling in the entry way of the Gym. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.

   Not corrected
10. Medium risk5/11/2026

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

    Repair and/or paint surfaces including the wood around the windows in the Gym. 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 6/18/2026
11. Medium risk5/11/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces including the wall in Room 5.

    Repair and/or paint surfaces including the wall in Room 5. 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 6/18/2026
12. Medium-High risk5/11/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a) — Ensure health records are maintained on file as required including Universal Child Health Record. Provide for one child.

    Ensure health records are maintained on file as required including Universal Child Health Record. Provide for one 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, i

    Corrected 6/18/2026
13. High risk5/11/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are

    Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are present when two are required in Room 5. Regulation: (9) The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).

    Corrected 6/18/2026
14. Medium-High risk5/11/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances and personal belongings are inaccessible to the children throughout the center.

    Ensure that all toxic substances and personal belongings are inaccessible to the children throughout the center. 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 5/11/2026
15. High risk5/11/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.3(d) — Ensure that the center prevents co-mingling by using a designated bathroom for the children during the Weekday School's operating hours.

    Ensure that the center prevents co-mingling by using a designated bathroom for the children during the Weekday School's operating hours. Regulation: The requirements for co-location of a center within a multi-use building are as follows, during operating hours, the Office of Licensing may require the center to operate in a separate room, floor, or section of the building; have or use a separate entrance or toilet facility; meet any other physical plant, staffing, program, or other operational requirements that are deemed necessary to protect the children from serious risk of harm stemming from the co-location; not share common areas, such as hallways, gyms, or bathrooms; and have a schedule for outdoor time, if the outdoor play area is shared.

    Corrected 6/18/2026
16. High risk5/11/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b) — Ensure all medication is inaccessible to the children in Room 5.

    Ensure all medication is inaccessible to the children in Room 5. Regulation: The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: Administration and control of prescription and non-prescription medicines and health care procedures (a) The center shall inform each child’s parent upon enrollment of its policy on administering medication and health care procedures to children, including the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b) to (d). The policy shall indicate: 1. Whether the center will administer non-prescription medication or a non-prescribed health care procedure to a child; 2. Whether the center will administer prescription medication or a prescribed health care procedure to a child with a short-term illness; and 3. That the center will provide reasonable accommodations for the administration of medication or health care procedures to a child with special needs, if failure to administer the medication or health care procedure would jeopardize the health of the child or prevent the child from attending the center. 1. Medication and health care procedures shall be administered only after receipt of written approval from the child's parent(s). 2. The center shall: i. Designate those staff members who are trained as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)8 and authorized to administer medication or health care procedures to, or to supervise self-administration of medication or health care procedures by, those children whose parents authorize it; and ii. Ensure that each staff member designated to administer medication and health care procedures is informed of each child's medication and health care needs. 3. All medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. i. All medication shall be kept in its original container. ii. Medication shall be refrigerated if so indicated on

    Corrected 5/11/2026
17. Medium risk5/11/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces including the ceiling in the children's bathroom.

    Repair and/or paint surfaces including the ceiling in the children's bathroom. 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 6/4/2026
18. Medium-High risk5/11/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times in Room 5.

    Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times in Room 5. 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 6/18/2026
19. Medium risk5/11/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(ii) — Ensure tables are washed and disinfected using a 2 step process throughout the center.

    Ensure tables are washed and disinfected using a 2 step process throughout the center. Regulation: Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a self-made solution consisting of one-quarter cup of household bleach to each gallon of water (one tablespoon per quart), which shall be prepared daily and placed in a labeled, sealed container.

    Corrected 6/18/2026
20. Medium-Low risk5/11/2026

    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 6/4/2026
21. Medium-High risk5/11/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL, including proofs of health exam and Mantoux test. 6.18.26. Provide for one staff.

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL, including proofs of health exam and Mantoux test. 6.18.26. Provide for one staff. 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.

    Not corrected
22. Medium-High risk5/11/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(b) — Ensure a written health statement is maintained on file as required. Provide for one child.

    Ensure a written health statement is maintained on file as required. Provide for one child. Regulation: (b) For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply: 1. 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 special needs that may require special accommodations.

    Corrected 6/4/2026
23. Medium-High risk5/11/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL.

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment; the name(s), home and work address(es), home and work telephone number(s) and signature(s) of the parent(s); the name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of any person(s) authorized by the parent(s) to visit the child at the center and/or take the child from the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1; and the name, address, and telephone number of the child's health care provider; signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment; the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b); the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b).; health information for each child, as follows: for early childhood programs, a record of the child’s health examination and immunizations, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a); and for school-age child care programs, a record of the parent’s statement concerning the child’s health, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(b).

    Corrected 6/4/2026
24. High risk5/11/2026

    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 6/4/2026
25. Medium-Low risk5/11/2026

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

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL, including signed application. 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 6/4/2026