Blue Skies Day Care

2026

1. High risk5/12/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(4) — Ensure staff without a cleared CARI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. 5/12/26-At the time of the inspection, a staff member that was hired 3 weeks prior did not have a signed application, CARI & CHRI at the

   Ensure staff without a cleared CARI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. 5/12/26-At the time of the inspection, a staff member that was hired 3 weeks prior did not have a signed application, CARI & CHRI at the center. Regulation: When a person who is not required to complete a CARI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

   Corrected 6/17/2026
2. High risk5/12/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 8 staff

   Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 8 staff 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 6/17/2026
3. High risk5/12/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(b) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 5/12/26-At the time of the inspection, there was 1 staff member with both CARI & CHRI on file. The center must ensure that all staff have both required clearances on

   Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 5/12/26-At the time of the inspection, there was 1 staff member with both CARI & CHRI on file. The center must ensure that all staff have both required clearances on file in case of emergencies and breaks. 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). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children.

   Corrected 6/17/2026
4. Medium risk5/12/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iv) — Ensure that the use of infant equipment, including swings, exersaucers and bouncers, is limited to 30 minutes at a time. 5/12/26-At the time of the inspection, a toddler was observed sitting in a high chair for an extended p

   Ensure that the use of infant equipment, including swings, exersaucers and bouncers, is limited to 30 minutes at a time. 5/12/26-At the time of the inspection, a toddler was observed sitting in a high chair for an extended period of time upon the arrival of inspectors. Regulation: iv. The use of infant equipment including swings, exersaucers, and bouncers shall be limited to periods of 30 minutes at a time.

   Corrected 6/17/2026
5. Medium-Low risk4/1/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(j)(1) — Ensure the center's expulsion policy includes : circumstances; methods to notify parents; sufficient time limits; and reasons for immediate expulsion.

   Ensure the center's expulsion policy includes : circumstances; methods to notify parents; sufficient time limits; and reasons for immediate expulsion. Regulation: The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The expulsion policy shall include: the circumstances under which a child may be expelled; the method that the center will use to notify parents of concerns that could lead to expulsion, such as written notification or a parent conference; sufficient time limits before expulsion to enable parents to make alternative child care arrangements or to take the necessary corrective action to allow the child to remain at the center, except as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(j)1iv; and circumstances that may warrant immediate expulsion of a child from the center, such as potentially dangerous behavior by a child or parent.(2) The center shall not expel a child based solely on the child’s parent making a complaint to the Office of Licensing regarding a center’s alleged violations of the licensing rules or questioning a center directly regarding policies and procedures.

   Corrected 5/12/2026
6. Medium risk4/1/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(3) — Post a diagram of all approved areas and ensure that all rooms approved for use by children are labeled.

   Post a diagram of all approved areas and ensure that all rooms approved for use by children are labeled. 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 5/12/2026
7. Medium-Low risk4/1/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(j)(3) — Maintain on file a record of parental receipt of the center's expulsion policy. To be reviewed at the next inspection.

   Maintain on file a record of parental receipt of the center's expulsion policy. To be reviewed at the next inspection. Regulation: The center shall distribute a copy of the expulsion policy to the parent of each enrolled child and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy.

   Corrected 5/12/2026
8. Medium-Low risk4/1/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(k) — Ensure the center's social media policy includes all required components.

   Ensure the center's social media policy includes all required components. Regulation: The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the use of social networking sites and other websites; the use of e-mail, text messages, and other electronic means of communication with staff and parents; the types of social media that the center uses, the methods and devices the staff use to communicate with the parent, the guidelines for appropriate conduct by staff members, and the guidelines for parents, including but not limited to, prohibiting the posting of photographs or videos of any child other than their own.

   Corrected 5/12/2026
9. High risk4/1/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(b)(6) — Ensure accident reports are completed as required including all required components and a written description is provided by the next operating day upon parental request. 5/12/26-At the time of the inspection, a child bumped the

   Ensure accident reports are completed as required including all required components and a written description is provided by the next operating day upon parental request. 5/12/26-At the time of the inspection, a child bumped their cheek while walking. A discussion was had with staff to discuss appropriate procedures for accident reporting. The staff were instructed on which injuries must be reported, time frames and staff were instructed to call the parent during the inspection. Regulation: (b) The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in (a) above. These records shall include the following: 1. The name of the injured child; 2. The date, time and location of the incident; 3. The name and address of the center; 4. The name of the person completing the report; 5. The date the report was completed; and 6. A written description of the following: i. The incident; ii. The injury to the child; iii. The names of witnesses to the incident; and iv. The follow-up action taken by the center, including: (1) Application of first aid; and (2) Consultation or treatment by a licensed physician or other health care provider, if applicable. (d) Upon request of the child's parent, the center shall provide a written description of the incident by the end of the next operating day.

   Corrected 6/17/2026
10. Medium-High risk4/1/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) — Maintain an illness log on file at the center that includes: the child's name; symptoms of illness; actions taken by the center; and dates of exclusion and return.

    Maintain an illness log on file at the center that includes: the child's name; symptoms of illness; actions taken by the center; and dates of exclusion and return. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include: the child's name; the date and time the illness, symptoms of illness or diseases were observed at the center; a description of the symptoms of illness manifested by the child; the action taken by the center to assist: the child who is demonstrating symptoms of illness; and the director in determining if exclusion of the child from the center is necessary; any significant change in the child's symptoms of illness; the date, if applicable, that: the child was removed from the center; the child returned to the center with a note from a health care provider attesting to the child's admissibility to the center and recovery from a reportable disease, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:57; the child returned to the center with a parent’s note attesting that six days have elapsed since the onset of chicken pox, or that all chicken pox sores have dried and crusted; or the child returned to the center symptom-free.

    Corrected 6/17/2026
11. High risk4/1/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.3(a) — Ensure that the center's records are open for inspection by OOL and other authorized representatives of DCF. At the time of the inspection, there was one staff member present with 6 children. A second staff member later arrived alo

    Ensure that the center's records are open for inspection by OOL and other authorized representatives of DCF. At the time of the inspection, there was one staff member present with 6 children. A second staff member later arrived along with two other children. The staff were adequate with ratios but did not have access to the staff records. A third staff member was required to assist with review of records if accessible. 5/12/26-At the time of the inspection, there were 2 staff with 8 children. The center Director did have access to some records but was unable to tend to inspectors fully due to her full time classroom responsibilities. Regulation: Requirements for access to center records are as follows: the center's records shall be open for inspection by authorized representatives of the Office of Licensing and the center's records shall be open for inspection by authorized representatives of the Department’s Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit (IAIU), provided that they may only secure information about children under the Department’s supervision.

    Corrected 5/12/2026
12. Medium-Low risk4/1/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. The document was not available for review. 5/12/26-The center shall provide an updated Staff Records checklist which shall include all current sta

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. The document was not available for review. 5/12/26-The center shall provide an updated Staff Records checklist which shall include all current staff and substitutes. The center had a substitute list which included 8 individuals. The staff records checklist should have all sections completed for all staff and have all staff documents available for review for the next inspection. 6/17/26-Two staff members did not have signed applications with references on file. To be reviewed at the next inspection. Regulation: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

    Corrected 6/17/2026
13. High risk4/1/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. Staff CARI's were not available for review. The center shall e

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. Staff CARI's were not available for review. The center shall ensure that all staff have 2026 Renewal CARI's. 5/12/26-The center did not have 8 substitute CARI's on file. The center must ensure compliance, in obtaining clearances for 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 consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.

    Corrected 6/17/2026
14. High risk4/1/2026

    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. Staff CHRI's were not available for review. The center shall ensure that all center documents a

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Staff CHRI's were not available for review. The center shall ensure that all center documents are available for review. 5/12/26-The center did not have the CHRI clearances for 8 substitute staff on file. 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 6/17/2026
15. High risk4/1/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3) — Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. Ensure that the center establishes a staff substitute system. The center shall provide an updated tab

    Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. Ensure that the center establishes a staff substitute system. The center shall provide an updated table of organization which shall include the consulting head teacher, director designee(s) and group teacher. 6/17/26-The center shall update their table of organization as required. The center shall update the roles and change the roles where required. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication; and job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.

    Corrected 5/12/2026
16. High risk4/1/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)(2) — Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for children and staff. At the time of the inspection, there were only 4 children signed in when there were 6 present.

    Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for children and staff. At the time of the inspection, there were only 4 children signed in when there were 6 present. Regulation: The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked and maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.

    Corrected 5/12/2026
17. Medium risk4/1/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(1) — Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours.

    Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours. Regulation: The director shall be scheduled to work at the center at least 50 percent of the center’s daily operating hours.

    Corrected 5/12/2026
18. Medium risk4/1/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(2) — Ensure that the director designee Provide the name of the Director designee.

    Ensure that the director designee Provide the name of the Director designee. Regulation: The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee: shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center and shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office of Licensing.

    Corrected 6/17/2026
19. Medium risk4/1/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(e)(1) — Ensure that the head teacher The consulting head teacher shall provide proof of in person observations. The center shall designate a new consulting head teacher who is physically present during the center operating hours. The ce

    Ensure that the head teacher The consulting head teacher shall provide proof of in person observations. The center shall designate a new consulting head teacher who is physically present during the center operating hours. The center has 6 weeks to identify the new staff member. Regulation: For early childhood programs the head teacher shall be scheduled to work at the center for at least 75 percent of the center's daily operating hours or at least six hours a day, whichever is less; and plan, discuss and observe the implementation of program activities by staff members for all groups of children.

    Corrected 6/9/2026
20. Medium-Low risk4/1/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(e)(7) — Ensure that the consulting head teacher makes at least two on-site visits to the center per month to observe the center's program and provide staff development as required. Maintain documentation on file.

    Ensure that the consulting head teacher makes at least two on-site visits to the center per month to observe the center's program and provide staff development as required. Maintain documentation on file. Regulation: For early childhood programs for centers using a consulting head teacher, the consulting head teacher shall make at least two on-site visits to the center per month, for a sufficient length of time to conduct staff development, observe the center's program, and ensure that the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(e)1 are met. The center shall maintain on file a written record of the date, time, purpose, and nature of each visit by the consulting head teacher; and the consulting head teacher’s observation of the program and evaluation of the staff member in charge of the program.

    Corrected 6/9/2026
21. Medium-Low risk4/1/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(e)(8) — Ensure that all staff working with children under 2.5 years of age have training specific to this age group initiated within 90 days of hire and completed within one year.

    Ensure that all staff working with children under 2.5 years of age have training specific to this age group initiated within 90 days of hire and completed within one year. Regulation: For early childhood programs, all staff that work with children under 2 1/2 years of age shall have training specific to this age group, which may include, but is not limited to, the New Jersey Infant/Toddler Credential administered through Professional Impact NJ, the Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or other trainings specifically related to the care of infants and toddlers. Each employee shall initiate this training within 90 days and complete it within one year.

    Corrected 6/17/2026
22. High risk4/1/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) — Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member. The center shall produce proof of staff development training for the past 3 years. The center shall

    Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member. The center shall produce proof of staff development training for the past 3 years. The center shall advise on the center's calendar year. 5/12/26-The center shall revise the following items on all staff development records: presented by, add a date of the orientation training as specified and hours for first aid/CPR. Regulation: The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed.

    Corrected 6/17/2026
23. High risk4/1/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) — Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.

    Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. Regulation: The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center.

    Corrected 5/22/2026
24. Medium risk4/1/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) — Test for the presence of radon gas as required.

    Test for the presence of radon gas as required. Regulation: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.

    Corrected 5/22/2026
25. Medium-High risk4/1/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training. Un

    Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training. Unable to verify if there were 2 staff with First Aid/CPR certifications. To be reviewed at the next inspection. Regulation: First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. The first aid and CPR training shall include a hands-on training component in addition to any online training coursework.

    Corrected 5/12/2026