The Learning Experience

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) — Based on complaint #24658, ensure staff use appropriate methods of discipline and guidance at all times. Whereas, the center took immediate corrective action and terminated an employee when the staff was observed "tugging" and lift

Based on complaint #24658, ensure staff use appropriate methods of discipline and guidance at all times. Whereas, the center took immediate corrective action and terminated an employee when the staff was observed "tugging" and lifting children by the arm. Regulation: (a) The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: 1. Be positive; 2. Be consistent with the age and developmental needs of the children; and 3. Lead to the child's ability to develop and maintain self-control. (b) Staff members shall not discipline children for failing to eat or sleep or for soiling themselves. (c) Staff shall not withhold active play time as a means of discipline unless the child's actions or behavior present a danger to themselves or others. (d) Children may be removed from a group activity to another area, provided that the child so removed is either under the supervision of another staff member or continuously visible to a staff member.

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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(3) — Ensure that all rooms approved for use by children are labeled with their number.

Ensure that all rooms approved for use by children are labeled with their number. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure all medication required for the special care plan is present and not expired.

Ensure all medication required for the special care plan is present and not expired. 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:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and 1 staff.

Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and 1 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(e) — Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking in Room 112.

Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking in Room 112. Regulation: The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. 6.3 (a)12. The center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: i. Older infants shall not carry bottles, sippy cups, or regular cups with them while crawling or walking;

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. A named staff failed to conduct a name to face count while transitioning to another room and a named

Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. A named staff failed to conduct a name to face count while transitioning to another room and a named child was left in a classroom unsupervised. Regulation: The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named child was left behind unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 5 minutes.

Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named child was left behind unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 5 minutes. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) — Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. The center's supervision policy and 2. The center's policies and procedures for tracking children.

Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. The center's supervision policy and 2. The center's policies and procedures for tracking children. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(b)(1) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 1 named staff.

Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 1 named staff. Regulation: When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a).

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) — Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff forcibly picked a named child up and placed him in a chair.

Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff forcibly picked a named child up and placed him in a chair. Regulation: The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.

Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required. 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:52-4.8(g)(1) — Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy.

Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.