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N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.10(b) — Based on information, ensure that the center notifies OOL of incidents involving the children as required.

Based on information, ensure that the center notifies OOL of incidents involving the children as required. Regulation: The director, sponsor, or sponsor representative shall report the following occurrences to the Office of Licensing by the next working day after the center learns of the occurrence and shall submit documentation to the Office of Licensing within one week of the occurrence of the incident: 1. The occurrence of an injury or illness while under the center’s supervision that results in a child visiting the emergency room; 2. The occurrence of an injury or illness while under the center’s supervision that results in a child’s admittance to the hospital; 3. The death of a child while under the center’s supervision; or 4. The occurrence of an injury or illness that results in a call to 911, on-site medical or transported emergency care, or urgent care.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Retrain staff on following all procedures listed on a child's special care plan, including calling 911 when an Epi pen is administered.

Retrain staff on following all procedures listed on a child's special care plan, including calling 911 when an Epi pen is administered. 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).

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Retrain staff in room 1 on the importance of ensuring staff bags are kept out of the reach of children. At the time of inspection a staff member's bag was on a table accessible to children. Staff moved the bag when asked to. 5-

Retrain staff in room 1 on the importance of ensuring staff bags are kept out of the reach of children. At the time of inspection a staff member's bag was on a table accessible to children. Staff moved the bag when asked to. 5-7--2026: Retraining is needed for one staff member. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.3(a) — Ensure that each vehicle used to transport children is equipped with a first aid kit. At the time of inspection, there inititially was no first aid kit on the bus. The center director was able to provide the bus driver with a firs

Ensure that each vehicle used to transport children is equipped with a first aid kit. At the time of inspection, there inititially was no first aid kit on the bus. The center director was able to provide the bus driver with a first aid kit that will be kept on the bus. Regulation: The center shall ensure that each vehicle used to provide transportation of enrolled children to and from the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.1(a), except private passenger vehicles, is equipped with the following: 1. Three triangular portable red reflector warning devices; 2. A fully charged fire extinguisher, with a gauge and with a minimum underwriters' rating of 2A 10BC, which shall be located at the front and securely mounted to the right of the driver in a way that does not constitute an obstruction or hazard to the passengers; 3. A seat belt cutter; 4. A removable first-aid kit located in an accessible place within the vehicle; and 5. Forward-facing seats, excluding folding seats and jump seats. Each seat exit shall be clear of obstructions. 2. Is equipped with a spare tire and a jack; and 3. Meets the requirements specified by the MVC.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Ensure that staff are aware of children's medical conditions and medications.

Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Ensure that staff are aware of children's medical conditions and medications. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(f) — Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of all required policies.

Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of all required policies. Regulation: The center shall secure and maintain on file each staff member's signature, attesting to receipt of the policy on the disciplining of children by staff members.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.8(c) — Ensure the center has a written policy and procedure to ensure the safe transportation and transfer of care from the bus staff to the center staff. At the time of inspection, a group of children were observed exiting the bus that h

Ensure the center has a written policy and procedure to ensure the safe transportation and transfer of care from the bus staff to the center staff. At the time of inspection, a group of children were observed exiting the bus that had arrived in front of the center. The bus aide remained on the bus during this time while children walked from the bus into the center. Center staff did not come out to ensure a safe transfer of care. Regulation: The center shall have a written policy and procedures to ensure the safe transportation of children, including, but not limited to, ensuring that children are secured in appropriate restraints. The center shall train each regularly-scheduled driver and additional adult as referred to in (a) and (b) above on this policy prior to starting his or her position.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.10(b) — Ensure that serious incidents are reported to the Office of Licensing. The center's bus was involved in a motor vehicle incident while children were on the bus and the incident was not reported to the Office of Licensing. 4-15-202

Ensure that serious incidents are reported to the Office of Licensing. The center's bus was involved in a motor vehicle incident while children were on the bus and the incident was not reported to the Office of Licensing. 4-15-2026: Center provided an MOU in order to abate this violation. Regulation: The director, sponsor, or sponsor representative shall report the following occurrences to the Office of Licensing by the next working day after the center learns of the occurrence and shall submit documentation to the Office of Licensing within one week of the occurrence of the incident: 1. The occurrence of an injury or illness while under the center’s supervision that results in a child visiting the emergency room; 2. The occurrence of an injury or illness while under the center’s supervision that results in a child’s admittance to the hospital; 3. The death of a child while under the center’s supervision; or 4. The occurrence of an injury or illness that results in a call to 911, on-site medical or transported emergency care, or urgent care.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a) — Ensure that all required documentation is maintained on file for all children present at the center. At the time of inspection, the center was unable to provide any documentation for three children present at the center. 12-16-202

Ensure that all required documentation is maintained on file for all children present at the center. At the time of inspection, the center was unable to provide any documentation for three children present at the center. 12-16-2025: At the time of inspection the center was unable to provide any documentation for two children present at the center. Regulation: (a) The center shall maintain on file and follow a written policy on the release of children, which shall include: 1. The provision that each child may be released only to the child's parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)3, to take the child from the center and to assume responsibility for the child in an emergency if the parent(s) cannot be reached; 61 2. The provision that, if a particular non-custodial parent has been denied access, or granted limited access, to the child by a court order, the center shall secure documentation to this effect, maintain a copy on file, and comply with the terms of the court order; 3. Written procedures to be followed by staff member(s) if the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in (a)1 above, fails to pick up a child at the time of the center's daily closing. The procedures shall require that: i. The child is supervised at all times; ii. Staff members attempt to contact the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parents; and iii. An hour or more after closing time, and provided that other arrangements for releasing the child to his or her parent(s) or authorized person(s) have failed and the staff member(s) cannot continue to supervise the child at the center, the staff member shall call the Department's State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) to seek assistance in caring for the child until the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the child's parent(s) is able to pick up the child; and 4. Written procedures to be followed by a staff member(s) if the parent(s) or person(s

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a) — Ensure that the center's written policy on the release of children is updated to include all required components.

Ensure that the center's written policy on the release of children is updated to include all required components. Regulation: (a) The center shall maintain on file and follow a written policy on the release of children, which shall include: 1. The provision that each child may be released only to the child's parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)3, to take the child from the center and to assume responsibility for the child in an emergency if the parent(s) cannot be reached; 61 2. The provision that, if a particular non-custodial parent has been denied access, or granted limited access, to the child by a court order, the center shall secure documentation to this effect, maintain a copy on file, and comply with the terms of the court order; 3. Written procedures to be followed by staff member(s) if the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in (a)1 above, fails to pick up a child at the time of the center's daily closing. The procedures shall require that: i. The child is supervised at all times; ii. Staff members attempt to contact the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parents; and iii. An hour or more after closing time, and provided that other arrangements for releasing the child to his or her parent(s) or authorized person(s) have failed and the staff member(s) cannot continue to supervise the child at the center, the staff member shall call the Department's State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) to seek assistance in caring for the child until the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the child's parent(s) is able to pick up the child; and 4. Written procedures to be followed by a staff member(s) if the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in (a)1 above, appear to be physically or emotionally impaired to the extent that, in the judgment of the director or staff member, the child would be placed at risk of harm if released to such

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(h) — Ensure that the center creates and follows a written outline of daily activities for the children that includes opportunities for individual quiet times, structured and unstructured activities, and small and large group activities

Ensure that the center creates and follows a written outline of daily activities for the children that includes opportunities for individual quiet times, structured and unstructured activities, and small and large group activities. Regulation: For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply: 1. Centers shall plan and implement programs that include: i. Activities that reflect the interests and skills of the children served; ii. Opportunities for child involvement in activity planning; iii. Opportunities for self-selected activities; iv. Recreational opportunities, including a mixture of indoor, outdoor, and large muscle activities; and v. Daily schedules that include individual quiet times, structured and unstructured activities, and small-group and large-group activities.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l) — Provide a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of an emergency from the loft classroom located on floor 2.

Provide a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of an emergency from the loft classroom located on floor 2. Regulation: (l) Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating: i. The location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies; ii. The name, address and telephone number of the physician retained by the center or of the health facility to be used in emergencies; iii. An alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall: (1) Select an alternate indoor location within safe walking distance; or (2) Develop a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location; iv. The hospital or clinic to which injured or ill children will be taken; v. The telephone numbers for obtaining police, fire, ambulance and poison control services, including the National Poison Emergency Hotline at (800) 222-1222; vi. The location of written authorization from parent(s) for emergency medical care for each child; vii. A diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area; viii. The location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers; and ix. Procedures for ensuring children’s safety and communicating with parents in the event of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies. The procedures shall indicate: (1) The plan for informing parents of their children’s whereabouts; and (2) The local law enforcement agency or emergency management office that has been notified of the center’s identifying information, as specified in (l)3 below. 2. The emergency procedures shall be readily accessible in a designated location within the center. 3. The center shall ensure that the appropriate local law enforcement agency or emergency management office is notified of: i. The center’s name and location; ii. The number, ages, and speci

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Maintain on file record of the trainings.

Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Maintain on file record of the trainings. Regulation: The director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Maintain on file record of the trainings.

Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Maintain on file record of the trainings. 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:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff are retrained on ensuring that possible toxic substances and cleaning products are kept out of the reach of children.

Ensure that all staff are retrained on ensuring that possible toxic substances and cleaning products are kept out of the reach of children. 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:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. Maintain on file record of the trainings.

Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. Maintain on file record of the trainings. 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:52-5.2(b) — Secure the illuminated exit sign with emergency lights in room 1.

Secure the illuminated exit sign with emergency lights in room 1. Regulation: An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. At the time of inspection, a group of children were observed exiting the bus that had arrived in front of the center, and walking to, and leaving with, adults who we

Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. At the time of inspection, a group of children were observed exiting the bus that had arrived in front of the center, and walking to, and leaving with, adults who were waiting outside of the center. The bus aide remained on the bus during this time. The center needs to ensure they have a policy and procedure for the safe release of children. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure fire drills are conducted at least once per month. Maintain on file record of the drills. The last fire drill logged was in January 2025. 3-31-2026: Ensure that one fire drill per month is conducted in both the am and pm

Ensure fire drills are conducted at least once per month. Maintain on file record of the drills. The last fire drill logged was in January 2025. 3-31-2026: Ensure that one fire drill per month is conducted in both the am and pm sessions. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Ensure that at least two lockdown drills are conducted annually. Maintain on file record of the drills. The last lock down drill logged was in December 2024. 3-31-2026: Ensure lockdown drills are conducted in both the am & pm se

Ensure that at least two lockdown drills are conducted annually. Maintain on file record of the drills. The last lock down drill logged was in December 2024. 3-31-2026: Ensure lockdown drills are conducted in both the am & pm sessions. 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(f)(2) — Ensure that the toilet bowl in room 3 is secured.

Ensure that the toilet bowl in room 3 is secured. Regulation: Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) — Ensure all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs in the loft have protective covers or shields.

Ensure all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs in the loft have protective covers or shields. Regulation: Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. During program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. Parking areas, pedestrian walkways, or other exterior portions of the premises subject to use by center occupants at night shall be illuminated to provide safe entrance to and egress from the center.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) — Ensure that garbage receptacles throughout the center are securely covered.

Ensure that garbage receptacles throughout the center are securely covered. Regulation: garbage receptacles shall be: made of durable, leak-proof and nonabsorbent materials; covered in a secure manner; emptied to the outdoor garbage receptacle when filled; maintained in a sanitary manner.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) — Ensure that the garbage receptacle in the loft is maintained in a sanitary manner and emptied when filled each day. At the time of inspection, prior to children utilizing the room for that day, a garbage receptacle was observed

Ensure that the garbage receptacle in the loft is maintained in a sanitary manner and emptied when filled each day. At the time of inspection, prior to children utilizing the room for that day, a garbage receptacle was observed filled with wrappers and food items. Regulation: garbage receptacles shall be: made of durable, leak-proof and nonabsorbent materials; covered in a secure manner; emptied to the outdoor garbage receptacle when filled; maintained in a sanitary manner.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Ensure that the windowsill in the loft with evidence of peeling and chipping paint is repaired.

Ensure that the windowsill in the loft with evidence of peeling and chipping paint is repaired. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.