Little Achievers Learning Center

2025

1. Medium-Low risk7/10/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.

   Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.

   Corrected 8/19/2025
2. High risk7/10/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that 7 staff complete the orientation and annual training. 8/19/2025: 3 orientation trainings remain outstanding.

   Ensure that 7 staff complete the orientation and annual training. 8/19/2025: 3 orientation trainings remain outstanding. 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.

   Corrected 10/20/2025
3. High risk7/10/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that 1 CHRI background check is completed as required for a regularly scheduled staff.

   Ensure that 1 CHRI background check is completed as required for a regularly scheduled staff. 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 8/19/2025
4. High risk7/10/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that 1 CARI background check is completed as required for a regularly scheduled staff.

   Ensure that 1 CARI background check is completed as required for a regularly scheduled staff. 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 8/19/2025
5. Medium risk7/10/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint the corner of the wall in room 1 leading to room 2.

   Repair and/or paint the corner of the wall in room 1 leading to room 2. 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 8/19/2025
6. Medium risk7/10/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint the wall by the window in room 1.

   Repair and/or paint the wall by the window in 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 8/19/2025
7. Medium-High risk7/10/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Ensure the ceiling vent in room 2 is dust free.

   Ensure the ceiling vent in room 2 is dust free. 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 8/19/2025
8. Medium-High risk7/10/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the doorframes and doors in rooms 1 and 2 are clean.

   Ensure the doorframes and doors in rooms 1 and 2 are clean. 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 8/19/2025
9. Medium-High risk7/10/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the ramp leading into the play area is repainted where paint is peeling.

   Ensure the ramp leading into the play area is repainted where paint is peeling. 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 10/20/2025
10. Medium-High risk7/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace the railings leading up to the front of the center that are rusting and not secured to the concrete.

    Replace the railings leading up to the front of the center that are rusting and not secured to the concrete. 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 8/19/2025
11. Medium-High risk7/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace the stained ceiling tile in room 2.

    Replace the stained ceiling tile in room 2. 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 8/19/2025
12. Medium risk7/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(e)(1) — Ensure that the head teacher is present at the center at least 75% of the daily operating hours.

    Ensure that the head teacher is present at the center at least 75% of the daily operating hours. Regulation: For early childhood programs the head teacher shall be scheduled to work at the center for at least 75 percent of the center's daily operating hours or at least six hours a day, whichever is less; and plan, discuss and observe the implementation of program activities by staff members for all groups of children.

    Corrected 10/20/2025
13. Medium risk7/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(1) — Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours.

    Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours. Regulation: The director shall be scheduled to work at the center at least 50 percent of the center’s daily operating hours.

    Corrected 8/19/2025
14. Medium-High risk7/10/2025

    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 10/20/2025