Children's House Montessori School

2025

1. High risk9/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required. One CARI clearance is needed.

   Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required. One CARI clearance is needed. Regulation: Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

   Corrected 12/9/2025
2. Medium-High risk9/23/2025

   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.

   Corrected 11/12/2025
3. Medium-Low risk9/23/2025

   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 11/12/2025
4. High risk9/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training. Orientation training is needed for one staff member.

   Ensure that all staff complete orientation training. Orientation training is needed for one staff member. 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 11/12/2025
5. High risk9/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required. One CHRI clearance is needed.

   Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required. One CHRI clearance is needed. Regulation: As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.

   Corrected 11/12/2025
6. Medium-Low risk9/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Ensure that the Staff Records Checklist is updated to include all current staff and applicable dates.

   Ensure that the Staff Records Checklist is updated to include all current staff and applicable dates. Regulation: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

   Corrected 12/9/2025
7. Medium-High risk9/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure fire drills are conducted at least once per month, that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, and maintain on file record of the drills. The last fire drill documented was in June 2025.

   Ensure fire drills are conducted at least once per month, that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, and maintain on file record of the drills. The last fire drill documented was in June 2025. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.

   Corrected 12/9/2025
8. Medium-High risk9/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure that the metal hooks and the sharp metal pieces sticking out of the wooden structures against the building in the outdoor playground are removed.

   Ensure that the metal hooks and the sharp metal pieces sticking out of the wooden structures against the building in the outdoor playground are removed. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.

   Corrected 12/9/2025
9. Medium-High risk9/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that the metal supplies cart in the girl's bathroom is free of rust and maintained in sanitary condition.

   Ensure that the metal supplies cart in the girl's bathroom is free of rust and maintained in sanitary condition. 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 12/9/2025
10. Medium-High risk9/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that the radiator in Room C is free of rust and maintained in sanitary condition.

    Ensure that the radiator in Room C is free of rust and maintained in sanitary condition. 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 12/9/2025
11. Medium-High risk9/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that the stained ceiling tiles in the playroom are replaced.

    Ensure that the stained ceiling tiles in the playroom are replaced. 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 12/9/2025
12. Medium-High risk9/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that the toilet seat with evidence of chipping paint in the girls bathroom is replaced/repaired.

    Ensure that the toilet seat with evidence of chipping paint in the girls bathroom is replaced/repaired. 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 12/9/2025
13. Medium-High risk9/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that the toy sink in Room C is free of rust and maintained in sanitary condition.

    Ensure that the toy sink in Room C is free of rust and maintained in sanitary condition. 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 12/9/2025
14. Medium-High risk9/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that the walls with evidence of peeling/chipping paint in the girl's bathroom are repaired/painted.

    Ensure that the walls with evidence of peeling/chipping paint in the girl's bathroom are repaired/painted. 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 12/9/2025
15. Medium-High risk9/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that the window ledges in the gir'ls bathroom are cleaned and maintained in sanitary condition.

    Ensure that the window ledges in the gir'ls bathroom are cleaned and maintained in sanitary condition. 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 12/9/2025
16. High risk9/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)(2) — Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for children as required.

    Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for children as required. Regulation: The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked and maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.

    Corrected 12/9/2025
17. High risk9/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)(2) — Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for staff as required.

    Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for staff as required. Regulation: The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked and maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.

    Corrected 12/9/2025