Imagine and Learn Childcare Center

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Remove the non-compliant slide from the playground.

Remove the non-compliant slide from the playground. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair the broken floor molding in the hallway.

Repair the broken floor molding in the hallway. 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.

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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) — Provide a cover to the garbage can in room 6.

Provide a cover to the garbage can in room 6. Regulation: garbage receptacles shall be: made of durable, leak-proof and nonabsorbent materials; covered in a secure manner; emptied to the outdoor garbage receptacle when filled; maintained in a sanitary manner.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Clean the ceiling vent in room 2.

Clean the ceiling vent in room 2. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Clean the Lego table in room 1.

Clean the Lego table in room 1. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure tables are washed and disinfected using the 2 step process of cleaning and disinfecting the tables before each meal in rooms 2 & 6.

Ensure tables are washed and disinfected using the 2 step process of cleaning and disinfecting the tables before each meal in rooms 2 & 6. Regulation: Tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time.

Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. A the time of the inspection, the emergency egress to room 1 was blocked by snow. Staff took immediate action and rem

Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. A the time of the inspection, the emergency egress to room 1 was blocked by snow. Staff took immediate action and removed the snow from obstructing the emergency door. Regulation: Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.

Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.

Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. At the time of the inspection, staff left the classroom to retrieve items from the kitchen leaving the children unsupervised in room 1. 2. Staff were positioned outside the

Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. At the time of the inspection, staff left the classroom to retrieve items from the kitchen leaving the children unsupervised in room 1. 2. Staff were positioned outside the classroom resulting in children being left without direct supervision during nap time in room 2. Retrain all staff on the center's supervision policy. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(d) — Provide a current fire certificate as required.

Provide a current fire certificate as required. Regulation: An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) — Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary.

Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(6)(i) — Ensure the door is closed to the kitchen area to prevent accidental access by the children.

Ensure the door is closed to the kitchen area to prevent accidental access by the children. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, kitchen facility requirements are as follows: the kitchen facility or food preparation area shall be separated from other areas of the center by a door, gate, screen, or other barrier to prevent accidental access by children.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Remove the non-compliant slide from the playground.

Remove the non-compliant slide from the playground. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(k)(1) — Ensure that the center's social media policy includes its policies regarding the use of social networking sites and other websites.

Ensure that the center's social media policy includes its policies regarding the use of social networking sites and other websites. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.11(a)(1) — Maintain at the center and distribute to all families, the center's communicable disease management policy and ensure that it includes the list of symptoms for which a child will be excluded from the center.

Maintain at the center and distribute to all families, the center's communicable disease management policy and ensure that it includes the list of symptoms for which a child will be excluded from the center. Regulation: Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: the list of illnesses and symptoms of illness for which a child will be separated from the group and possibly sent home, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1©.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a)(2)(i) — Ensure that all children submit an updated Universal Health Record annually.

Ensure that all children submit an updated Universal Health Record annually. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) for children coming from other states or countries in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.6 and 4.7.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(1) — Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces using the 2 step cleaning and disinfecting process in room 4.

Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces using the 2 step cleaning and disinfecting process in room 4. Regulation: Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) — Ensure the bleach and water cleaning solution is prepared daily.

Ensure the bleach and water cleaning solution is prepared daily. Regulation: Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) — Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food in room 1.

Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food in room 1. 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.

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 in rooms 1 and 6.

Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal in rooms 1 and 6. 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:52-6.4(b)(2)(iii)(1) — Repair the ripped sleeping mats in room 2.

Repair the ripped sleeping mats in room 2. Regulation: The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, the center shall provide for each child a crib that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at View official inspection document playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: each mat used for rest and sleep shall be placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) — Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components, including: 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 and ensure that it contains all of the required components, including: the child's name; symptoms of illness; actions taken by the center; and dates of exclusion and return. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 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.