Hoboken Day Care 100

2025

1. Medium-High risk12/2/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. The center failed to complete the necessary repairs to ensure adequate heating throughout the center.

   Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. The center failed to complete the necessary repairs to ensure adequate heating throughout the center. 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 1/7/2026
2. Medium risk12/2/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) — Ensure that the center provides child-sized tables and chairs to meet the needs of the children and safe for use by the children in the age groups served. In Room 3 and Room 4, chairs were arranged in doubles as children were se

   Ensure that the center provides child-sized tables and chairs to meet the needs of the children and safe for use by the children in the age groups served. In Room 3 and Room 4, chairs were arranged in doubles as children were seated in them at the table. Regulation: The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.

   Corrected 1/7/2026
3. Medium-High risk12/2/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i) — Maintain the building structure to prevent heat loss throughout the center.

   Maintain the building structure to prevent heat loss throughout the center. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering; excessive drafts or heat loss; and infestation from rodents and insects.

   Corrected 1/7/2026
4. Medium-High risk12/2/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(d)(1) — Ensure that a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit is maintained in all areas used by the children. At the time of the inspection, the center was unable to maintain a minimum temperature of 68 degrees throughout the cent

   Ensure that a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit is maintained in all areas used by the children. At the time of the inspection, the center was unable to maintain a minimum temperature of 68 degrees throughout the center. Regulation: a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained in all areas used by children, including, but not limited to, classrooms and bathrooms.

   Corrected 1/7/2026
5. High risk12/2/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that the emergency exit door is easily operable in Room 4.

   Ensure that the emergency exit door is easily operable in Room 4. 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.

   Corrected 1/7/2026
6. Medium-High risk12/2/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a) — Ensure that all food including snack is prepared and served in a sanitary manner.

   Ensure that all food including snack is prepared and served in a sanitary manner. Regulation: 1. Food served to children who are present during normal mealtime hours or required snack periods, as specified in (b) and (c) below, shall be provided either by the child's parent or by the center. 3. If the center chooses to have parents provide food, the center shall have a supply of food at the center for any child whose parent forgets. 4. If the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. 5. Staff members shall advise parents of any repetitive feeding problems experienced by their child. 6. Staff members shall not force-feed or coerce a child to eat against his or her will. 9. Centers that provide meals shall ensure that: i. For children on special diets (for example, due to health reasons, religious belief or parental request), an alternative choice of food is provided by either the center or the child's parent; and ii. Individualized written diets and feeding schedules, if submitted to the center by the child's parent or health care provider, are posted in a location that is accessible to staff members caring for the children, and are followed. 10. The center shall have a supply of food at the center and shall serve a snack to any child who is hungry or has missed a meal. iii. Food left uneaten in a dish shall be discarded; iv. Food shall not be shared among children using the same dish or spoon; and v. Unused portions of food shall be labeled with the child's name, date, and type of food. The food shall be stored in the refrigerator, returned to the parent, or discarded with the parent's consent. All unused food shall be discarded if not consumed by the end of the day.

   Corrected 1/7/2026
7. Medium-High risk1/14/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) — Secure the second toilet seat, in the first children's bathroom in room 3.

   Secure the second toilet seat, in the first children's bathroom in room 3. 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 2/14/2025
8. High risk1/14/2025

   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. 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 2/28/2025
9. High risk1/14/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) — Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication in room 3.

   Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication in room 3. 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 maintain on file a record of the following: the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures; the name of the medication or health care procedure; the condition for which the medication or health care procedure is being used; the instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency; the date and time medication or a health care procedure was administered to a child and the name or initials of the staff member who administered it; and any adverse effect the medication can have or has had on the child.

   Corrected 2/28/2025
10. High risk1/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) — Ensure a special care plan is on file at the center. Child needs Benadryl in room 3.

    Ensure a special care plan is on file at the center. Child needs Benadryl in room 3. 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 maintain on file a record of the following: the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures; the name of the medication or health care procedure; the condition for which the medication or health care procedure is being used; the instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency; the date and time medication or a health care procedure was administered to a child and the name or initials of the staff member who administered it; and any adverse effect the medication can have or has had on the child.

    Corrected 2/14/2025
11. High risk1/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) — Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication in room 3.

    Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication in room 3. 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 maintain on file a record of the following: the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures; the name of the medication or health care procedure; the condition for which the medication or health care procedure is being used; the instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency; the date and time medication or a health care procedure was administered to a child and the name or initials of the staff member who administered it; and any adverse effect the medication can have or has had on the child.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
12. High risk1/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(3) — Ensure that all expired medication is returned to the child's parent or disposed of appropriately. In room 3, one child had expired Epi-pens.

    Ensure that all expired medication is returned to the child's parent or disposed of appropriately. In room 3, one child had expired Epi-pens. 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: all medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. All medication shall be kept in its original container. Medication shall be refrigerated if so indicated on the label. Unused or expired medication and health care equipment shall be returned to the child’s parent or disposed of safely in a child-resistant waste receptacle when no longer being administered.

    Corrected 2/14/2025
13. High risk1/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) — 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: In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), 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.

    Corrected 2/14/2025
14. Medium-Low risk1/14/2025

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

    Provide documentation that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education

    Corrected 2/14/2025
15. Medium-High risk1/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) — Repair or replace the crack commode in the first children's bathroom in room 3.

    Repair or replace the crack commode in the first children's bathroom in room 3. 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 2/14/2025
16. Medium risk1/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(c)(2) — Fix the lights outside of infant 2 room.

    Fix the lights outside of infant 2 room. Regulation: Lighting requirements are as follows: during program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source.

    Corrected 2/14/2025
17. High risk1/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. 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 2/14/2025
18. Medium risk1/14/2025

    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.

    Corrected 2/14/2025
19. Medium-High risk1/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.

    Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. Regulation: Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located.

    Corrected 2/14/2025
20. Medium risk1/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) — Ensure that the center has hot tap water and does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Ensure that the center has hot tap water and does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided.

    Corrected 2/14/2025
21. High risk1/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) — Remove the excess storage from the cribs in room 1.

    Remove the excess storage from the cribs in room 1. Regulation: The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at View official inspection document Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child.

    Corrected 2/14/2025
22. High risk1/14/2025

    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 or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are r

    Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are required by the plan. 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 2/24/2025