Big Apple Academy

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(e)(8) — Ensure that all staff working with children under 2.5 years of age have training specific to this age group initiated within 90 days of hire and completed within one year. 6.8.26: 4 trainings received, 1 outstanding.

Ensure that all staff working with children under 2.5 years of age have training specific to this age group initiated within 90 days of hire and completed within one year. 6.8.26: 4 trainings received, 1 outstanding. Regulation: For early childhood programs, all staff that work with children under 2 1/2 years of age shall have training specific to this age group, which may include, but is not limited to, the New Jersey Infant/Toddler Credential administered through Professional Impact NJ, the Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or other trainings specifically related to the care of infants and toddlers. Each employee shall initiate this training within 90 days and complete it within one year.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) — Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers.

Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age):a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 3A.

Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 3A. Regulation: Feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a)(1) — Ensure children under 12 months of age are initially placed in a face-up sleeping position in room 3A.

Ensure children under 12 months of age are initially placed in a face-up sleeping position in room 3A. Regulation: 1. For children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall ensure that each child is initially placed in a face-up sleeping position unless a different position is indicated in writing by the child's health care provider.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint the wall behind the toilet in room 1.

Repair and/or paint the wall behind the toilet in room 1. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Ensure the playground equipment is maintained in a sanitary condition.

Ensure the playground equipment is maintained in a sanitary condition. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Secure the green turf to ensure it is not a tripping hazard for the children.

Secure the green turf to ensure it is not a tripping hazard for the children. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Provide documentation of completed annual orientation training for all staff.

Provide documentation of completed annual orientation training for all staff. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection there were 24 children with 4 staff in room 3/3A when 5 staff were required. 9/29/25 At the time of the inspection there were 16 chi

Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection there were 24 children with 4 staff in room 3/3A when 5 staff were required. 9/29/25 At the time of the inspection there were 16 children with 2 staff in room 3 when 4 staff were 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(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:52-6.4(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:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of the inspection staff in room 3/3A stated there were 20 children when 24 children were present.

Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of the inspection staff in room 3/3A stated there were 20 children when 24 children were present. 9/29/25 At the time of the inspection staff in room 3 stated there were 20 children when 16 children were present. 11/3/2025 At the time of the inspection staff in room 3 stated there were 19 children when 18 children were present. Regulation: The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iv) — Ensure that the use of infant equipment, including swings, exersaucers and bouncers, is limited to 30 minutes at a time and ensure infants are moved from a bouncy seat and placed in their crib when they have fallen asleep.

Ensure that the use of infant equipment, including swings, exersaucers and bouncers, is limited to 30 minutes at a time and ensure infants are moved from a bouncy seat and placed in their crib when they have fallen asleep. Regulation: iv. The use of infant equipment including swings, exersaucers, and bouncers shall be limited to periods of 30 minutes at a time.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training.

Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training. Regulation: First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. The first aid and CPR training shall include a hands-on training component in addition to any online training coursework.

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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)(9) — Retrain all staff on implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

Retrain all staff on implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Regulation: Topics of orientation training shall include implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(i) — Cease the use of pacifier straps in Room 3A.

Cease the use of pacifier straps in Room 3A. Regulation: Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(e) — Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling in Room 3A.

Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling in Room 3A. Regulation: The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a)(1) — Ensure that children under 12 months of age are initially placed in a face-up position in their sleeping equipment, unless it is contraindicated in writing by the child's health care provider in Room 3A.

Ensure that children under 12 months of age are initially placed in a face-up position in their sleeping equipment, unless it is contraindicated in writing by the child's health care provider in Room 3A. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall ensure that each child is initially placed in a face-up sleeping position unless a different position is indicated in writing by the child's health care provider.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)(8) — Retrain all staff on centers health practices as they pertain to handwashing.

Retrain all staff on centers health practices as they pertain to handwashing. Regulation: Topics of orientation training shall include 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.