The Learning Experience

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, including when using the hallway bathroom from Room 216.

Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, including when using the hallway bathroom from Room 216. 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. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed in the 2nd floor hallway. Chairs were blocking the secondary egress.

Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed in the 2nd floor hallway. Chairs were blocking the secondary egress. Regulation: Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) — Ensure garbage receptacles are securely covered if used for food in Room 122.

Ensure garbage receptacles are securely covered if used for food in Room 122. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) — Ensure all cords are inaccessible to the children in Room 215.

Ensure all cords are inaccessible to the children in Room 215. Regulation: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children in Room 122.

Ensure that all cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children in Room 122. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children in Room 216.

Ensure that all cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children in Room 216. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace broken cabinet door in Room 107.

Repair or replace broken cabinet door in Room 107. 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:52-6.4(b)(1)(i) — Ensure that all cribs have a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress and clean snugly fitting sheet in Room 105.

Ensure that all cribs have a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress and clean snugly fitting sheet in Room 105. Regulation: Each crib or playpen shall be equipped with: a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress; a clean, snugly fitting sheet; top rails that are at least 19 inches above the mattress and slats that are not more than 2 3/8 inches apart.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Operate within the center's licensed capacity and ensure each classroom, including Room 215, does not exceed its approved room capacity. At the time of inspection, there were 18 children present in Room 215. The capacity is

Operate within the center's licensed capacity and ensure each classroom, including Room 215, does not exceed its approved room capacity. At the time of inspection, there were 18 children present in Room 215. The capacity is 16. Regulation: At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(iii)(1) — Ensure that diapering supplies are stored out of reach of children in Room 107.

Ensure that diapering supplies are stored out of reach of children in Room 107. Regulation: diapering supply requirements are as follows: a supply of clean diapers shall always be available; diapering supplies, including diapers, shall be stored in an area out of the children's reach but easily accessible to staff members during a diaper change.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. At the time of inspection, there were 22 children in Room 107. The capacity is 20 children.

Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. At the time of inspection, there were 22 children in Room 107. The capacity is 20 children. Regulation: At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of inspection, the staff in Room 107 said they had 15 children but 16 children were present. In

Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of inspection, the staff in Room 107 said they had 15 children but 16 children were present. In Room 214, staff said they had 14 children but 15 children were present. Regulation: The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(5) — Ensure staff without a cleared CHRI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. A therapist was in Room 208 with a child. Ensure a CHRI clearance is obtained.

Ensure staff without a cleared CHRI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. A therapist was in Room 208 with a child. Ensure a CHRI clearance is obtained. Regulation: When a person who is not required to complete a CHRI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(4) — Ensure staff without a cleared CARI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. A therapist was in Room 208 with a child. Ensure a CARI clearance is obtained.

Ensure staff without a cleared CARI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. A therapist was in Room 208 with a child. Ensure a CARI clearance is obtained. Regulation: When a person who is not required to complete a CARI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including during nap time. There were 15 children (2 years old) during naptime with 1 staff member. 2 staff members were required.

Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including during nap time. There were 15 children (2 years old) during naptime with 1 staff member. 2 staff members 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:52-4.8(a) — Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. The center's supervision policy and 2. The center's policies and procedures for tracking children.

Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. The center's supervision policy and 2. The center's policies and procedures for tracking children. 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:52-4.3(a) — Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named child was left unsupervised in the classroom for approximately 6 minutes.

Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named child was left unsupervised in the classroom for approximately 6 minutes. 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. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Two named staff failed to adhere to the center's policies and procedures for tracking children and a

Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Two named staff failed to adhere to the center's policies and procedures for tracking children and a named child was left unsupervised in the classroom. Regulation: The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of inspection, there were 13 children (3 years old) in Room 117 with 1 staff member. The second staff member arrived after my arrival.

Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of inspection, there were 13 children (3 years old) in Room 117 with 1 staff member. The second staff member arrived after my arrival. 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:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of inspection, there were 17 children (4 years old) in Room 122 with 1 staff member. 2 staff members were required.

Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of inspection, there were 17 children (4 years old) in Room 122 with 1 staff member. 2 staff members 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:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of inspection, there were 11 children (2 years) with 1 staff member in Room 110. 2 staff members were required.

Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of inspection, there were 11 children (2 years) with 1 staff member in Room 110. 2 staff members 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:52-6.1(e) — Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking in Room 120.

Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking in Room 120. Regulation: The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. 6.3 (a)12. The center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: i. Older infants shall not carry bottles, sippy cups, or regular cups with them while crawling or walking;

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) — Remove sound machines from cribs in Room 104.

Remove sound machines from cribs in Room 104. Regulation: Sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of inspection, there were 6 children (12 months old) with 1 staff member in Room 120. 2 staff members were required.

Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of inspection, there were 6 children (12 months old) with 1 staff member in Room 120. 2 staff members 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:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of inspection, there were 9 children (6 - 12 months) with 2 staff members in Room 105. 3 staff members were required.

Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of inspection, there were 9 children (6 - 12 months) with 2 staff members in Room 105. 3 staff members 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.