The Leaguers Inc. Head Start

2024

1. High risk12/17/2024

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that all medications, and equipment for administering medications, that are outlined on children's special care plans are at the center when the child is present.

   Ensure that all medications, and equipment for administering medications, that are outlined on children's special care plans are at the center when the child is present. 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: 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 2/21/2025
2. Medium risk12/17/2024

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) — Ensure that staff are completing the required two step wash and disinfect process on tables, where children will eat, in the correct order in room 7.

   Ensure that staff are completing the required two step wash and disinfect process on tables, where children will eat, in the correct order in room 7. Regulation: All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.

   Corrected 2/21/2025
3. Medium-High risk12/17/2024

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(3) — Ensure the center maintains on file, a record of each fire drill which includes: the date and time of the drill; the weather conditions; the number of participating children and staff members; and the total amount of time taken

   Ensure the center maintains on file, a record of each fire drill which includes: the date and time of the drill; the weather conditions; the number of participating children and staff members; and the total amount of time taken to evacuate the center. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall maintain on file a record of each fire drill, as specified in the NJUFC, which record shall include: the date and time of day of the drill; the weather condition at the time of evacuation; the number of participating children and staff members; and the total amount of time taken to evacuate the center.

   Corrected 1/10/2025
4. Medium-High risk12/17/2024

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Ensure that the wall with chipping/peeling paint in room 6 is repaired.

   Ensure that the wall with chipping/peeling paint in room 6 is repaired. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: excessive peeling or chipped paint; or heavily soiled conditions.

   Corrected 2/21/2025
5. High risk12/17/2024

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) — Ensure that the center's table of organization is updated.

   Ensure that the center's table of organization is updated. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication; and job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.

   Corrected 2/24/2025
6. High risk12/17/2024

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Ensure that staff are aware of children's health conditions and medications.

   Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Ensure that staff are aware of children's health conditions and medications. Regulation: The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

   Corrected 2/21/2025
7. Medium-High risk12/17/2024

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.

   Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.

   Corrected 2/24/2025
8. Medium-High risk12/17/2024

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Sand/paint the stall divider with evidence of rust in the boy's bathroom.

   Sand/paint the stall divider with evidence of rust in the boy's bathroom. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.

   Corrected 2/21/2025
9. Medium-High risk12/17/2024

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) — Ensure that all toilets have a protective bolt cover.

   Ensure that all toilets have a protective bolt cover. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

   Corrected 2/21/2025
10. Medium-High risk12/17/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) — Ensure that all toilets in the girl's bathroom are operable.

    Ensure that all toilets in the girl's bathroom are operable. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 2/21/2025
11. Medium-High risk12/17/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) — Ensure that the toilet bases in the children's bathrooms are cleaned and re-caulked.

    Ensure that the toilet bases in the children's bathrooms are cleaned and re-caulked. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 2/21/2025
12. Medium-High risk12/17/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) — Ensure that the center's written emergency plan includes an alternate indoor location for evacuation that operates during the same operating hours as the center, and is within a safe walking distance or includes a written p

    Ensure that the center's written emergency plan includes an alternate indoor location for evacuation that operates during the same operating hours as the center, and is within a safe walking distance or includes a written procedure for obtaining transportation to the location. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall

    Corrected 2/24/2025
13. Medium-High risk12/17/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure that the wall with peeling/chipping paint and cement in the outdoor play area is repaired.

    Ensure that the wall with peeling/chipping paint and cement in the outdoor play area is repaired. 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 2/24/2025
14. Medium-High risk12/17/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Repair floor tiles around toilets in the boy's bathroom.

    Repair floor tiles around toilets in the boy's bathroom. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.

    Corrected 2/21/2025
15. Medium-High risk12/17/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks or seepage pertaining to ceilings in room 1 and the boy's bathroom.

    Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks or seepage pertaining to ceilings in room 1 and the boy's bathroom. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage.

    Corrected 2/21/2025
16. Medium-High risk12/17/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace water stained ceiling tiles in room 1 and the boy's bathroom.

    Replace water stained ceiling tiles in room 1 and the boy's bathroom. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage.

    Corrected 2/21/2025
17. Medium-High risk12/17/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) — Ensure that television cords are secured and out of the reach of children in all classrooms.

    Ensure that television cords are secured and out of the reach of children in all classrooms. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children.

    Corrected 2/21/2025
18. Medium-High risk12/17/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Ensure that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times and that the fire panel display indicates that it is connected and in normal mode. 2-21-2025: Center's fire panel displayed "trouble" mode. Center was ad

    Ensure that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times and that the fire panel display indicates that it is connected and in normal mode. 2-21-2025: Center's fire panel displayed "trouble" mode. Center was advised to contact their monitoring company to confirm they were connected. 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 2/24/2025
19. Medium-High risk12/17/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(d) — Provide a current fire certificate as required.

    Provide a current fire certificate as required. Regulation: An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.

    Corrected 2/21/2025
20. Medium-Low risk12/17/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) — Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.

    Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. Regulation: The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
21. High risk12/17/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. Orientation training is needed for 8 staff members. 1-10-2025: Orientation training is needed for 7 staff members.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. Orientation training is needed for 8 staff members. 1-10-2025: Orientation training is needed for 7 staff members. Regulation: Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).

    Corrected 2/24/2025
22. High risk12/17/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) — Complete and maintain at the center daily time sheets for children with arrival and departure times. Ensure that all children are being signed out with the departure time each day.

    Complete and maintain at the center daily time sheets for children with arrival and departure times. Ensure that all children are being signed out with the departure time each day. Regulation: The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
23. High risk12/17/2024

    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 was a group of 12 three year old children with one staff member in the hallway, when two staff were needed.

    Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of inspection, there was a group of 12 three year old children with one staff member in the hallway, when two staff were needed. Regulation: The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): Age Staff/Child Ratio 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

    Corrected 1/10/2025
24. High risk12/17/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(3) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Three CHRI clearances are needed.

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Three CHRI clearances are needed. Regulation: As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.

    Corrected 2/21/2025
25. High risk12/17/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, including when using the bathrooms and standing in hallways. At the time of inspection, children were observed to be alone in the hallway outside of the bathroom while a st

    Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, including when using the bathrooms and standing in hallways. At the time of inspection, children were observed to be alone in the hallway outside of the bathroom while a staff member tended to children in the bathroom. 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.

    Corrected 1/10/2025