Little Red Apple Preschool

2025

1. High risk3/20/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including during naptime. Upon arrival, there were 6 children in room 1 with no staff member as all staff were in room 2. There is a large picture window between t

   Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including during naptime. Upon arrival, there were 6 children in room 1 with no staff member as all staff were in room 2. There is a large picture window between the two classrooms. However, a staff person is expected to remain inside the classroom with the children. 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.

   Corrected 4/14/2025
2. High risk3/20/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including during nap time. All 3 staff were in room 2 together while the children were napping in room 1. There is a large picture window between the 2 rooms. Staff are stil

   Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including during nap time. All 3 staff were in room 2 together while the children were napping in room 1. There is a large picture window between the 2 rooms. Staff are still expected to remain inside the classroom with the children even while napping. 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.

   Corrected 4/14/2025
3. High risk3/20/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) — Ensure that all staff are retrained from an outside source on the following areas: 1. minimum staffing requirements in the classrooms during naptime. 2. Providing direct supervision during naptime. Submit the agenda and training

   Ensure that all staff are retrained from an outside source on the following areas: 1. minimum staffing requirements in the classrooms during naptime. 2. Providing direct supervision during naptime. Submit the agenda and training materials including the attendance for all staff to the OOL. All staff had orientation training 3.3.2025-3.7.2025. Regulation: The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed.

   Corrected 4/14/2025
4. Medium risk2/7/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(7) — Submit a No Further Action (NFA) or Child Care/Educational Facility Approval Letter from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or a Response Action Outcome Letter (RAO) from a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (L

   Submit a No Further Action (NFA) or Child Care/Educational Facility Approval Letter from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or a Response Action Outcome Letter (RAO) from a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) for the site. 5.23.2025-Director not onsite. Update on RAO provided over the phone. Regulation: 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 facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a No Further Action letter, Child Care Facility Approval letter, RESPONSE Action Outcome letter, or other approval, which indicates that no further remediation is needed for the site from the Department of Environmental Protection, which indicates that no further remediation is needed for the site on which the center is located.

   Corrected 5/28/2025
5. Medium risk2/7/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) — Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment. Pertains to room 2.

   Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment. Pertains to room 2. 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 3/20/2025
6. Medium risk2/7/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) — Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment. Pertains to room 2.

   Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment. Pertains to room 2. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.

   Corrected 2/24/2025
7. Medium risk2/7/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(7) — Submit a No Further Action (NFA) or Child Care/Educational Facility Approval Letter from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or a Response Action Outcome Letter (RAO) from a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (L

   Submit a No Further Action (NFA) or Child Care/Educational Facility Approval Letter from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or a Response Action Outcome Letter (RAO) from a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) for the site. 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 facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a No Further Action letter, Child Care Facility Approval letter, RESPONSE Action Outcome letter, or other approval, which indicates that no further remediation is needed for the site from the Department of Environmental Protection, which indicates that no further remediation is needed for the site on which the center is located.

   Corrected 2/24/2025