Academy House IV

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times.

Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. Regulation: (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: Under 18 months 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years 1:10 4 years 1:12 5 years and older 1:15 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in Room 1.

Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in Room 1. Regulation: (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: Under 18 months 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years 1:10 4 years 1:12 5 years and older 1:15 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.

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 and that two are present when two are required by the plan.

Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription and that two are present when two are required by the plan. Regulation: 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: 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:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that the Benadryl that is written on the care plan for a named child is present when required.

Ensure that the Benadryl that is written on the care plan for a named child is present when required. Regulation: 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: 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:52-7.5(b)(7) — Obtain and maintain on file parental authorization to administer medication to a named child.

Obtain and maintain on file parental authorization to administer medication to a named child. Regulation: 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: the center shall maintain on file a record of the following: the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures; the name of the medication or health care procedure; the condition for which the medication or health care procedure is being used; the instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency; the date and time medication or a health care procedure was administered to a child and the name or initials of the staff member who administered it; and any adverse effect the medication can have or has had on the child.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) — Ensure that diapering surface in Room 5 is dry and non-absorbent.

Ensure that diapering surface in Room 5 is dry and non-absorbent. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use. The disinfecting step was missing in Room 7 and Room 5.

Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use. The disinfecting step was missing in Room 7 and Room 5. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal. The disinfecting step was missing in Room 7 and Room 8.

Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal. The disinfecting step was missing in Room 7 and Room 8. Regulation: The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v) — Ensure that Room 2 which is being used as storage is set up to accommodate learning for the ages served or submit a request for a decrease on NJCCIS.

Ensure that Room 2 which is being used as storage is set up to accommodate learning for the ages served or submit a request for a decrease on NJCCIS. Regulation: Space and room requirements are as follows: Indoor space requirements for play rooms and sleep rooms are as follows 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:52-5.3(a)(2) — Ensure that all surfaces are kept in good repair. Repaint the cylindrical part of the wall in Room 7 that is striping of paint.

Ensure that all surfaces are kept in good repair. Repaint the cylindrical part of the wall in Room 7 that is striping of paint. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours.

Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. Regulation: 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:52-4.11(a)(3) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed and maintained on file at the center. Submit to the OOL CHRI clearance letters for two (2) named members of staff.

Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed and maintained on file at the center. Submit to the OOL CHRI clearance letters for two (2) named members of 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:52-4.10(a)(2) — Ensure that CRI clearance records are maintained on file at the center. Submit to the OOL CARI clearance records for three (3) named members of staff. 2/10/25 Submit to the OOL CARI clearance records for two (2) named members

Ensure that CRI clearance records are maintained on file at the center. Submit to the OOL CARI clearance records for three (3) named members of staff. 2/10/25 Submit to the OOL CARI clearance records for two (2) named members of staff. 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 conset to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediation terminate the staff member's employment at the center.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) — Ensure that the Benadryl that is written on the care plan for a named child is present when required.

Ensure that the Benadryl that is written on the care plan for a named child is present when required. Regulation: 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: the center shall maintain on file a record of the following: the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures; the name of the medication or health care procedure; the condition for which the medication or health care procedure is being used; the instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency; the date and time medication or a health care procedure was administered to a child and the name or initials of the staff member who administered it; and any adverse effect the medication can have or has had on the child.