Petits Enfants School LLC

2025

1. Medium risk10/29/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure tables and high chair tops are washed and disinfected before each meal in Room 2.

   Ensure tables and high chair tops are washed and disinfected before each meal in Room 2. Regulation: Tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

   Corrected 1/20/2026
2. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Ensure that all high chairs contain their required straps.

   Ensure that all high chairs contain their required straps. Regulation: Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors.

   Corrected 1/20/2026
3. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Ensure that high chairs in Room 2 are used age appropriately, wherein children who are able to sit at a table were placed in high chairs, including a child over 2.5 years.

   Ensure that high chairs in Room 2 are used age appropriately, wherein children who are able to sit at a table were placed in high chairs, including a child over 2.5 years. Regulation: Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors.

   Corrected 1/20/2026
4. High risk10/29/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a) — Ensure that food requiring refrigeration is stored in a refrigerator or lunch box with ice packs.

   Ensure that food requiring refrigeration is stored in a refrigerator or lunch box with ice packs. Regulation: 1. Food served to children who are present during normal mealtime hours or required snack periods, as specified in (b) and (c) below, shall be provided either by the child's parent or by the center. 3. If the center chooses to have parents provide food, the center shall have a supply of food at the center for any child whose parent forgets. 4. If the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. 5. Staff members shall advise parents of any repetitive feeding problems experienced by their child. 6. Staff members shall not force-feed or coerce a child to eat against his or her will. 9. Centers that provide meals shall ensure that: i. For children on special diets (for example, due to health reasons, religious belief or parental request), an alternative choice of food is provided by either the center or the child's parent; and ii. Individualized written diets and feeding schedules, if submitted to the center by the child's parent or health care provider, are posted in a location that is accessible to staff members caring for the children, and are followed. 10. The center shall have a supply of food at the center and shall serve a snack to any child who is hungry or has missed a meal. iii. Food left uneaten in a dish shall be discarded; iv. Food shall not be shared among children using the same dish or spoon; and v. Unused portions of food shall be labeled with the child's name, date, and type of food. The food shall be stored in the refrigerator, returned to the parent, or discarded with the parent's consent. All unused food shall be discarded if not consumed by the end of the day.

   Corrected 1/20/2026
5. High risk10/29/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Retrain staff in Room 2 on the center's policies of hand washing and sanitation.

   Retrain staff in Room 2 on the center's policies of hand washing and sanitation. 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 1/20/2026
6. High risk10/29/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff; one named staff outstanding.

   Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff; one named staff outstanding. 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 1/20/2026
7. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including immediately prior to the intake of food in Room 2.

   Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including immediately prior to the intake of food in Room 2. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water before intake of food; immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed; immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions; immediately after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and immediately after outdoor play. (2)for children under three months of age or for those children three months of age and older wherein hand washing with soap and running water may not be developmentally appropriate, the center may use an alternate means for hand washing, including but not limited to disposable baby wipes.

   Corrected 1/20/2026
8. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) — Ensure that hot tap water is provided in all hand washing sinks and does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

   Ensure that hot tap water is provided in all hand washing sinks and does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided.

   Corrected 1/20/2026
9. Medium risk10/29/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(3) — Ensure floor diagrams contain room numbers.

   Ensure floor diagrams contain room numbers. Regulation: The center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room.

   Corrected 1/20/2026
10. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Replenish resilient surfacing around the outdoor climber.

    Replenish resilient surfacing around the outdoor climber. 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 1/20/2026
11. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Secure all loose wires throughout the center classrooms.

    Secure all loose wires 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 1/20/2026
12. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Secure all microwaves throughout center classrooms.

    Secure all microwaves throughout 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 1/20/2026
13. Medium risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and sand/paint the rusting radiator cover in the bathroom near the main entrance.

    Repair and sand/paint the rusting radiator cover in the bathroom near the main entrance. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.

    Corrected 1/20/2026
14. Medium-Low risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(e)(4) — Submit education documentation for one group teacher.

    Submit education documentation for one group teacher. Regulation: For early childhood programs the group teacher(s) shall be scheduled and have the authority and responsibility to work at the center for at least 75 percent of the center's daily operating hour or at least six hours a day, whichever is less and assist the head teacher in implementing the center's child development and activities program.

    Corrected 1/20/2026
15. Medium risk10/29/2025

    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.

    Corrected 1/20/2026
16. High risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for one named staff member.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for one named staff member. 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 1/20/2026
17. Medium risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) — Securely fasten the toilet seat in the bathroom near the main entrance.

    Securely fasten the toilet seat in the bathroom near the main entrance. Regulation: Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely.

    Corrected 1/20/2026