Little Einstein's Academy

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(vi) — RECITE: Ensure high chairs are used age-appropriately and discontinue their use once a child is able to sit unassisted in a chair. A 2.5 year old was observed attempting to climb out of a high chair during inspection.

RECITE: Ensure high chairs are used age-appropriately and discontinue their use once a child is able to sit unassisted in a chair. A 2.5 year old was observed attempting to climb out of a high chair during inspection. Regulation: Feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: a child who, because of age or developmental readiness, no longer needs to be held for feeding shall be provided with an infant seat, high chair with safety strap, or other age-appropriate seating apparatus

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — RECITE: Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including when answering the front door, wherein one staff member left her room of 12 children ages 4-5 unsupervised while answering the front door.

RECITE: Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including when answering the front door, wherein one staff member left her room of 12 children ages 4-5 unsupervised while answering the front door. 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(q)(1) — Ensure all rooms are approved by the OOL prior to use; make unapproved space inaccessible to children, wherein five children were observed in the center's office, which is not approved space. Additionally, children were observ

Ensure all rooms are approved by the OOL prior to use; make unapproved space inaccessible to children, wherein five children were observed in the center's office, which is not approved space. Additionally, children were observed in the church, located in a separate building, which is not approved center space. Center was unable to provide signed parental permission slips for occasional use of the church. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(a) — Ensure that children are provided with adequate space while engaging in gross motor play in Room 3, wherein 18 children ages 2.5-5 were doing gross motor activities in a small corner of the room due to cots already being placed thr

Ensure that children are provided with adequate space while engaging in gross motor play in Room 3, wherein 18 children ages 2.5-5 were doing gross motor activities in a small corner of the room due to cots already being placed throughout the classroom. Regulation: (a) The center shall develop and provide a variety of children's planned activities, geared to the ages and developmental levels of the children served, that: 1. Promote the development of language, thinking and problem-solving skills, curiosity, exploration, large and small muscles, coordination and movement skills, social competence, self-esteem, and positive self-identity; and 2. Are relevant to the cultural background of the children and foster intercultural awareness. (b) 1. Time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries; 2. Children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time; 3. Children are presented with and encouraged to participate in a mixture of active and quiet experiences; 4. Both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided; 5. Children are: i. Encouraged, but not required, to participate in every group activity; and ii. Provided with the time and space within the area to be apart from the group and to participate in an alternate activity if they choose to do so;

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — RECITE: Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including when answering the front door, wherein the one staff member in Room 3 left her room of 18 children ages 2.5-5 unsupervised while answering the front door.

RECITE: Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including when answering the front door, wherein the one staff member in Room 3 left her room of 18 children ages 2.5-5 unsupervised while answering the front door. 6/9/26-Unable to abate the violation. 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:52-6.3(b)(3)(vi) — RECITE: Ensure high chairs are used age-appropriately and discontinue their use once a child is able to sit unassisted in a chair, wherein four children aged 3 years old were observed seated in high chairs.

RECITE: Ensure high chairs are used age-appropriately and discontinue their use once a child is able to sit unassisted in a chair, wherein four children aged 3 years old were observed seated in high chairs. Regulation: Feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: a child who, because of age or developmental readiness, no longer needs to be held for feeding shall be provided with an infant seat, high chair with safety strap, or other age-appropriate seating apparatus

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including in Room 3, wherein there were 5 children ages 0-18 months and one child 18-24 months with only one staff member. Although it was during naptime, two chi

Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including in Room 3, wherein there were 5 children ages 0-18 months and one child 18-24 months with only one staff member. Although it was during naptime, two children were awake and therefore, can not be in naptime ratio. 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:52-6.4(a)(2) — Cease the use of blankets for children under 12 months of age.

Cease the use of blankets for children under 12 months of age. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the center shall ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center, where all three classrooms were out of ratio. Room 1 had 15 children ages 4 and 5 with only one staff member. Room 2 had 13 children (2 ch

Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center, where all three classrooms were out of ratio. Room 1 had 15 children ages 4 and 5 with only one staff member. Room 2 had 13 children (2 children ages 2-2.5 and 11 children 2.5-3) with one staff member and room 3 had 5 children under 18 months with only one staff member. 12/2/25-Unable to abate the violation as staff in Room 2 was observed leaving the room to open the front door, leaving her classroom out of ratio. 3/6/26-Unable to abate the violation as staff in Room 1 was out of ratio and left her classroom to open the door, leaving the room with no staff supervision. 4/1/26-Unable to abate the violation as Room 1 had one staff with 10 4 year olds and 3 school aged children. An additional staff member was 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:52-6.4(i) — Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices.

Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices. Regulation: Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(4) — Ensure staff without a cleared CARI and CHRI on file are not left alone to supervise children at any time. 10/29/25-Unable to abate violation. 12/2/25-Unable to abate violation. 1/9/26-Unable to abate violation

Ensure staff without a cleared CARI and CHRI on file are not left alone to supervise children at any time. 10/29/25-Unable to abate violation. 12/2/25-Unable to abate violation. 1/9/26-Unable to abate violation 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:52-4.1(d) — Ensure that all staff members below 16 years of age are only utilized when school is not in session, or if in session, only when they are participating in a school/work program. Submit documentation for one 15 year old staff membe

Ensure that all staff members below 16 years of age are only utilized when school is not in session, or if in session, only when they are participating in a school/work program. Submit documentation for one 15 year old staff member present during school hours. 10/29/25-Note, violation remains open as child under 16 was present during school hours and documentation wasn't received. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 12/2/25-Note, staff receipts observed, however, clearances were not obtained. 1/9/26- 3 staff

Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 12/2/25-Note, staff receipts observed, however, clearances were not obtained. 1/9/26- 3 staff outstanding. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff.

Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all 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.

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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.

Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.

Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) — Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Remove the ladder and paint supplies from the outdoor playground area.

Remove the ladder and paint supplies from the outdoor playground area. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Ensure any loose shelving and cubbies throughout the center is secured to a stable surface.

Ensure any loose shelving and cubbies throughout the center is secured to a stable surface. Regulation: 17. All televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. 18. Ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Ensure that the microwave and wires are secured to a stable surface out of the reach of children in Room 1.

Ensure that the microwave and wires are secured to a stable surface out of the reach of children in Room 1. Regulation: 17. All televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. 18. Ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Ensure that the office electronics/supplies are secured and out of reach of the children in Room 1.

Ensure that the office electronics/supplies are secured and out of reach of the children in Room 1. Regulation: 17. All televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. 18. Ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Secure the loose camera wires in Room 3.

Secure the loose camera wires in Room 3. Regulation: 17. All televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. 18. Ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean condition throughout the center.

Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean condition throughout the center. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) — Ensure that blinds are maintained in good repair and that all blind cords are inaccessible to the children throughout the center.

Ensure that blinds are maintained in good repair and that all blind cords are inaccessible to the children throughout the center. Regulation: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children.