Bright Start Academy

2025

1. Medium-High risk11/19/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Ensure that staff's personal belongings are keep out of reach in room 5.

   Ensure that staff's personal belongings are keep out of reach in room 5. 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 12/23/2025
2. High risk11/19/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(f) — Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled and stored separately with the child's name throughout the center.

   Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled and stored separately with the child's name throughout the center. Regulation: When cribs, playpens, cots, mats or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment are stored with sheets, blankets, or other coverings as single units, at least one item of each unit shall be labeled with child-identifying information. (g) When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be: 1. Labeled for each child; and 2. Stored separately for each child.

   Corrected 12/23/2025
3. Medium-High risk11/19/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a) — Ensure that food is labeled and stored appropriately and discarded by the end of the day if not consumed throughout the center.

   Ensure that food is labeled and stored appropriately and discarded by the end of the day if not consumed throughout the center. 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 12/23/2025
4. High risk11/19/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including during transitions and walking the hallways.

   Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including during transitions and walking the hallways. 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 12/23/2025
5. High risk11/19/2025

   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. There is 1 CHRI needed.

   Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. There is 1 CHRI 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 12/23/2025
6. High risk11/19/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are

   Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are present when two are required in room 5. 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 12/23/2025
7. High risk11/19/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(2) — Ensure cots are stored in a safe manner in room 3.

   Ensure cots are stored in a safe manner in room 3. Regulation: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. ii. Each cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. An additional covering shall be provided for use as a covering for each child. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be:(1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)1.

   Corrected 12/23/2025
8. Medium-High risk11/19/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). Remove Little Tykes slide and slide and climber playset.

   Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). Remove Little Tykes slide and slide and climber playset. 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 12/23/2025
9. Medium-High risk11/19/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Maintain the loose toilet seat in the second stall of the girl's bathroom on the second floor.

   Maintain the loose toilet seat in the second stall of the girl's bathroom on the second floor. 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 12/23/2025
10. Medium-High risk11/19/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Maintain the rusted metal ring around the wires of the main toilet in the first floor children's bathroom.

    Maintain the rusted metal ring around the wires of the main toilet in the first floor children'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 12/23/2025
11. Medium-High risk11/19/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Maintain the stained ceiling tile in the girl's bathroom on the second floor.

    Maintain the stained ceiling tile in the girl's bathroom on the second floor. 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 12/23/2025
12. Medium risk11/19/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal in room 5.

    Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal in room 5. Regulation: Tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

    Corrected 12/23/2025
13. Medium risk11/19/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal in room 6.

    Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal in room 6. Regulation: Tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

    Corrected 12/23/2025
14. Medium-High risk11/19/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Ensure that staff's personal belongings are keep out of in room 6.

    Ensure that staff's personal belongings are keep out of in room 6. 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 12/23/2025