DaySpring Child Care Center

2025

1. Medium-Low risk7/11/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.6(b) — Classroom doors are equipped with panic type door knobs. Some were locked during inspection and some left open. Center must draft a door lock policy, submit a copy to OOL and ensure that all staff are trained on the door lock pol

   Classroom doors are equipped with panic type door knobs. Some were locked during inspection and some left open. Center must draft a door lock policy, submit a copy to OOL and ensure that all staff are trained on the door lock policy. Regulation: Doors in all interior rooms designated for use by children shall remain unlocked.

   Corrected 9/17/2025
2. Medium-Low risk7/11/2025

   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 1/28/2026
3. Medium-High risk7/11/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a) — Ensure that Universal Health records are obtained upon enrollment and updated annually.

   Ensure that Universal Health records are obtained upon enrollment and updated annually. Regulation: (a) For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 1. Each child not enrolled in a public or private school shall have had a health examination performed by a health care provider within: i. Six months prior to admission, for children who are 2½ years of age or younger; or ii. One year prior to admission, for children above 2½ years of age. 2. For each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record , and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57- 4.5(e): i. For children coming from other states or countries in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.6 and 4.7; and ii. For children who are in foster care or experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2). 3. For children enrolled in a public or private school, the center shall obtain a written statement from each child's parent indicating: I. That the child is in good health and can participate in the normal activities of the program; and ii. Any conditions or specific needs that may require special accommodations. 4. If immunizations are contraindicated for medical reasons, the center may choose to admit the child, provided that the parent submits to the center a written statement from a health care provider attesting to the following: i. The reason the immunization is medically contraindicated; and ii. The specific time period that the immunization is medically contraindicated. 5. A child shall be exempted from a physical examination, immunization, or medical treatment if the parent objects thereto in a written statement submitted to the center, signed by the parent, explaining how the examination, immunization, or medical treatment

   Corrected 11/19/2025
4. High risk7/11/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. 1/28/26-note, one CARI outstanding.

   Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. 1/28/26-note, one CARI outstanding. 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 3/4/2026
5. Medium-Low risk7/11/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Ensure all staff files contain all requirements listed on the Staff Records Checklist, including criminal disclosure statement and staff medical. 1/28/26-Note, criminal disclosures observed, staff medicals still outstanding.

   Ensure all staff files contain all requirements listed on the Staff Records Checklist, including criminal disclosure statement and staff medical. 1/28/26-Note, criminal disclosures observed, staff medicals still outstanding. 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 6/9/2026
6. High risk7/11/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.3(d) — Ensure that the center prevents co-mingling by keeping licensed space separate from the K-8 program occupying the second floor. All bathrooms used towards the center's licensed capacity must be solely for the use of the child care

   Ensure that the center prevents co-mingling by keeping licensed space separate from the K-8 program occupying the second floor. All bathrooms used towards the center's licensed capacity must be solely for the use of the child care center during operating hours. Shared space, including the gym and outdoor playground, must have a schedule for use to ensure separate use times. Center must submit a Memorandum of Understanding detailing steps that the center will take to ensure that the center spaces are secured and separate from other building uses. Regulation: The requirements for co-location of a center within a multi-use building are as follows, during operating hours, the Office of Licensing may require the center to operate in a separate room, floor, or section of the building; have or use a separate entrance or toilet facility; meet any other physical plant, staffing, program, or other operational requirements that are deemed necessary to protect the children from serious risk of harm stemming from the co-location; not share common areas, such as hallways, gyms, or bathrooms; and have a schedule for outdoor time, if the outdoor play area is shared.

   Corrected 9/17/2025
7. High risk7/11/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that all medications listed on a child's Special Needs Care Plan are maintained on site for one named child.

   Ensure that all medications listed on a child's Special Needs Care Plan are maintained on site for one named child. Regulation: (9) The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).

   Corrected 1/28/2026
8. Medium-High risk7/11/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center at least once a month. Fire drill log was missing several months of drills.

   Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center at least once a month. Fire drill log was missing several months of drills. 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 11/19/2025
9. High risk7/11/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(k)(5) — Cease the use of wading pools.

   Cease the use of wading pools. Regulation: Swimming pool requirements are as follows: wading pools that are 24 inches or less, are filled as needed, are portable, and do not have a filtration system are prohibited.

   Corrected 9/17/2025
10. Medium-High risk7/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Provide additional mulch to all climber fall zones in the outdoor playground.

    Provide additional mulch to all climber fall zones in the outdoor playground. 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.

    Corrected 9/17/2025
11. Medium-High risk7/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Cut back and remove the large tree branch that is broken and hanging over the rear of the playground.

    Cut back and remove the large tree branch that is broken and hanging over the rear of the playground. 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 9/17/2025
12. Medium-High risk7/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Remove the grill from the outdoor playground.

    Remove the grill from the outdoor playground. 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 9/17/2025
13. Medium-High risk7/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — The playground is located at the end of parking lot and does not contain vehicle barriers. Center must submit a Plan of Action detailing steps the center takes to ensure cars do not have access to the parking area near the outd

    The playground is located at the end of parking lot and does not contain vehicle barriers. Center must submit a Plan of Action detailing steps the center takes to ensure cars do not have access to the parking area near the outdoor playground while in use or install vehicle barriers. 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 9/17/2025
14. Medium-High risk7/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Ensure microwave and toaster ovens are secured out of the reach of children throughout the center classrooms.

    Ensure microwave and toaster ovens are secured out of the reach of children throughout the center classrooms. Regulation: 17. All televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. 18. Ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.

    Corrected 1/28/2026
15. Medium-High risk7/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Ensure shelving is secured in Rooms 2, 3 and 4.

    Ensure shelving is secured in Rooms 2, 3 and 4. Regulation: 17. All televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. 18. Ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.

    Corrected 11/19/2025
16. Medium-High risk7/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair toilet that is out of order in the women's bathroom.

    Repair toilet that is out of order in the women's bathroom. 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 9/17/2025
17. Medium-High risk7/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure all ceiling tiles in the gym above the tables near the entrance.

    Secure all ceiling tiles in the gym above the tables near the entrance. 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 11/19/2025
18. Medium-Low risk7/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) — Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

    Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: or all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience.

    Corrected 11/19/2025
19. High risk7/11/2025

    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.

    Corrected 9/17/2025
20. Medium-High risk7/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Ensure all kitchen knives are stored out of the reach of children throughout the classrooms. All knives located in drawers were removed and stored out of the reach of children during inspection.

    Ensure all kitchen knives are stored out of the reach of children throughout the classrooms. All knives located in drawers were removed and stored out of the reach of children during inspection. Regulation: The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

    Corrected 7/11/2025