Creative Children's Academy., Inc.

2025

1. Medium-Low risk8/18/2025

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

   Ensure that the center director designee completes the OOL's Understanding Licensing training 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).

   Corrected 10/6/2025
2. Medium-Low risk8/18/2025

   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 9/5/2025
3. High risk8/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.

   Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. 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 9/5/2025
4. High risk8/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) — Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

   Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity.

   Corrected 9/5/2025
5. High risk8/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times in Room 4A. Observed staff on their cell phone while caring for infants.

   Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times in Room 4A. Observed staff on their cell phone while caring for infants. 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 9/5/2025
6. High risk8/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff.

   Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. 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 9/5/2025
7. High risk8/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff.

   Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. Regulation: As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.

   Corrected 9/5/2025
8. Medium-Low risk8/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.

   Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. 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 10/6/2025
9. High risk8/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a)(1) — Ensure infants are placed in approved sleep equipment once asleep in Room 4A.

   Ensure infants are placed in approved sleep equipment once asleep in Room 4A. 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.

   Corrected 9/5/2025
10. Medium-High risk8/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(3) — Ensure the center maintains on file, a record of each fire drill which includes all required components.

    Ensure the center maintains on file, a record of each fire drill which includes all required components. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall maintain on file a record of each fire drill, as specified in the NJUFC, which record shall include: the date and time of day of the drill; the weather condition at the time of evacuation; the number of participating children and staff members; and the total amount of time taken to evacuate the center.

    Corrected 9/5/2025
11. High risk8/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that exits in Room 3 are unobstructed.

    Ensure that exits in Room 3 are unobstructed. 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.

    Corrected 8/18/2025
12. High risk8/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that exits in Room 4B are unobstructed.

    Ensure that exits in Room 4B are unobstructed. 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.

    Corrected 8/18/2025
13. Medium-High risk8/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Remove vegetation from outdoor play area.

    Remove vegetation from outdoor play area. 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.

    Corrected 9/5/2025
14. Medium risk8/18/2025

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

    Test for the presence of radon gas as required in new center space. 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 10/6/2025
15. Medium-High risk8/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in bathroom in Room 3.

    Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in bathroom in Room 3. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

    Corrected 8/18/2025
16. Medium-High risk8/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Clean vent in Room 3.

    Clean vent in Room 3. 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 10/5/2025
17. Medium-High risk8/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure radiator in Room 1.

    Secure radiator in Room 1. 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 9/5/2025
18. Medium-High risk8/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure radiator in Room 2.

    Secure radiator in Room 2. 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 9/5/2025
19. Medium risk8/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(2) — Ensure that the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center.

    Ensure that the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center. Regulation: The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee: shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center and shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office of Licensing.

    Corrected 9/5/2025
20. Medium risk8/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(ii) — Ensure a self-made solution of bleach and water is made in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

    Ensure a self-made solution of bleach and water is made in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Regulation: Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a self-made solution consisting of one-quarter cup of household bleach to each gallon of water (one tablespoon per quart), which shall be prepared daily and placed in a labeled, sealed container.

    Corrected 9/5/2025
21. Medium-High risk8/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(vi) — Ensure bottles are not propped for infant feeding in Room 4A.

    Ensure bottles are not propped for infant feeding in Room 4A. Regulation: Feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: a child who, because of age or developmental readiness, no longer needs to be held for feeding shall be provided with an infant seat, high chair with safety strap, or other age-appropriate seating apparatus

    Corrected 9/5/2025
22. Medium-High risk8/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(vi) — Ensure infants are strapped in high chairs while in use in Room 4A.

    Ensure infants are strapped in high chairs while in use in Room 4A. Regulation: Feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: a child who, because of age or developmental readiness, no longer needs to be held for feeding shall be provided with an infant seat, high chair with safety strap, or other age-appropriate seating apparatus

    Corrected 9/5/2025