Kidz Kastle

2025

1. High risk8/7/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) — Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff physically redirected a named child by grabbing and pulling his arm, injuring it.

   Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff physically redirected a named child by grabbing and pulling his arm, injuring it. Regulation: (a) The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: 1. Be positive; 2. Be consistent with the age and developmental needs of the children; and 3. Lead to the child's ability to develop and maintain self-control. (b) Staff members shall not discipline children for failing to eat or sleep or for soiling themselves. (c) Staff shall not withhold active play time as a means of discipline unless the child's actions or behavior present a danger to themselves or others. (d) Children may be removed from a group activity to another area, provided that the child so removed is either under the supervision of another staff member or continuously visible to a staff member.

   Corrected 8/7/2025
2. High risk8/7/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. Maintaining safe conditions at all times and 2. The center's discipline policy.

   Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. Maintaining safe conditions at all times and 2. The center's discipline policy. 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 8/7/2025
3. Medium-High risk8/7/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Based on information, ensure that safe conditions are maintained at all times throughout the center. A named staff blocked a walking zone with cots, which caused the children to have to climb over the cots and that also obstructed

   Based on information, ensure that safe conditions are maintained at all times throughout the center. A named staff blocked a walking zone with cots, which caused the children to have to climb over the cots and that also obstructed the named staff's view of the children and classroom. 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 8/7/2025
4. Medium-Low risk6/30/2025

   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 10/3/2025
5. Medium-High risk6/30/2025

   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: 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. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.

   Corrected 9/3/2025
6. Medium risk6/30/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) — Test for the presence of radon gas as required.

   Test for the presence of radon gas as required. Regulation: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.

   Corrected 10/3/2025
7. High risk6/30/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) — Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.

   Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. Regulation: The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center.

   Corrected 10/3/2025
8. High risk6/30/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection.

   Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. Regulation: Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.

   Corrected 10/3/2025
9. Medium-High risk6/30/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure to repair or replace the sink in the upstairs bathroom.

   Ensure to repair or replace the sink in the upstairs bathroom. 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 8/5/2025
10. Medium-High risk1/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that all carpeting is securely fastened to the floor through out the center.

    Ensure that all carpeting is securely fastened to the floor through out the center. 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 4/4/2025
11. Medium-High risk1/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the hot water heater is inaccessible to children in room 6 bathroom.

    Ensure the hot water heater is inaccessible to children in room 6 bathroom. 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 4/4/2025
12. Medium-High risk1/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure to put locks on both utility closet doors.

    Ensure to put locks on both utility closet doors. 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 4/4/2025
13. Medium-High risk1/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace or repair floor tiles in room 5.

    Replace or repair floor tiles in room 5. 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 4/4/2025
14. Medium-High risk1/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Replace or repair floor tiles in room 5.

    Replace or repair floor tiles in room 5. 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 2/24/2025
15. Medium-High risk1/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(4) — Ensure that all carpeting is securely fastened to the floor through out the center.

    Ensure that all carpeting is securely fastened to the floor through out the center. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
16. Medium risk1/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(d)(2) — Ensure the hot water heater is inaccessible to children in room 6 bathroom.

    Ensure the hot water heater is inaccessible to children in room 6 bathroom. Regulation: Heating requirements are as follows: steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
17. Medium risk1/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(d)(2) — Ensure to put locks on both utility closet doors.

    Ensure to put locks on both utility closet doors. Regulation: Heating requirements are as follows: steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.

    Corrected 2/24/2025