Stars of Hope Day Care

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(ii) — Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers and other technology to include frequency and usage.

Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers and other technology to include frequency and usage. Regulation: ii. Centers shall develop a written policy regarding the use of television, computers, and other equipment for children over the age of two and maintain on file written plans for such use and the length of time for their use. In addition, centers shall develop a written policy for the use of such equipment as it pertains to children in care less than four hours and children in care more than four hours. iii. Centers shall develop written plans for children with special needs who may benefit from the educational or instruction use of a television, computer, or other video equipment.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that 7 staff members complete 12 hours of staff development annually.

Ensure that 7 staff members 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:52-5.2(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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.1(b) — Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents.

Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. Regulation: A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills. Missing 1 lockdown drill.

Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills. Missing 1 lockdown drill. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) — Maintain toilets, sinks, any and other plumbing fixtures in sanitary and operable condition. Repair loose toilets seats in girls bathroom downstairs.

Maintain toilets, sinks, any and other plumbing fixtures in sanitary and operable condition. Repair loose toilets seats in girls bathroom downstairs. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) — Maintain toilets, sinks, any and other plumbing fixtures in sanitary and operable condition. Replace missing toilet caps in the girls bathroom downstairs and children's bathroom in room 2.

Maintain toilets, sinks, any and other plumbing fixtures in sanitary and operable condition. Replace missing toilet caps in the girls bathroom downstairs and children's bathroom in room 2. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed as required. Remove protruding rusted nails from fence near egress walkway.

Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed as required. Remove protruding rusted nails from fence near egress walkway. 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(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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i) — Ensure that all cribs and playpens are equipped with clean snugly fitting sheets in room 2.

Ensure that all cribs and playpens are equipped with clean snugly fitting sheets in room 2. 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 each crib or playpen shall be equipped with: a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress; a clean, snugly fitting sheet.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) — Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions.

Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication; and job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. There were 9 children under 18 months present with 2 staff in room 2 when 3 is required.

Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. There were 9 children under 18 months present with 2 staff in room 2 when 3 is required. Regulation: The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): Age Staff/Child Ratio 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

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)(3) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities. Retrain all staff on primary caregiver responsibilities.

Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities. Retrain all staff on primary caregiver responsibilities. Regulation: Topics of orientation training shall include implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Ensure vents downstairs in room 3 are securely fastened.

Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Ensure vents downstairs in room 3 are securely fastened. 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)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Repair ventilation in girls bathroom in room 3.

Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Repair ventilation in girls bathroom in room 3. 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:52-4.8(e) — Ensure center director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL within 90 days of hire.

Ensure center director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL within 90 days of hire. Regulation: Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d).

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(e) — Ensure center director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL within 90 days of hire.

Ensure center director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL within 90 days of hire. Regulation: Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d).

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Arrange cribs, cots and sleeping equipment to provide access to an unobstructed 3-foot wide aisle that leads to an exit.

Arrange cribs, cots and sleeping equipment to provide access to an unobstructed 3-foot wide aisle that leads to an exit. 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.