KinderCare Learning Center

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(3) — Provide a current fire certificate. .

Provide a current fire certificate. . Regulation: The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) — Ensure cords in Room 4 are secure by sink.

Ensure cords in Room 4 are secure by sink. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition.

Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. 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(b)(7) — Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing (ASTM F-1292) and use zones under all play equipment as required.

Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing (ASTM F-1292) and use zones under all play equipment as required. 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(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:52-5.4(a)(3) — Repair any screens on windows that have holes.

Repair any screens on windows that have holes. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, crawl spaces, attic spaces, and all doors and windows used for natural ventilation shall be provided with insect screening.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) — Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment.

Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(ii) — Repair or replace any torn mat used for rest and sleep

Repair or replace any torn mat used for rest and sleep 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 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.1(b) — Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Application and Attestation and all required documents.

Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Application and Attestation and all required documents. Regulation: A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)(11) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training including recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies and ensure that the form is completed with parental notification date and time.

Ensure that all staff complete orientation training including recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies and ensure that the form is completed with parental notification date and time. Regulation: Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Ensure that all surfaces including blue chair in Room 2 is repaired or replaced.

Ensure that all surfaces including blue chair in Room 2 is repaired or replaced. 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:52-5.3(a)(2) — Ensure that all surfaces including microwave ovens throughout the center are clean.

Ensure that all surfaces including microwave ovens throughout the center are clean. 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:52-5.3(a)(2) — Ensure that all surfaces including walls are kept clean and in good repair. Repair any holes in walls.

Ensure that all surfaces including walls are kept clean and in good repair. Repair any holes in walls. 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:52-5.3(a)(2) — Ensure that stored items in the bathroom of Room 5 or other are kept clean by having covered containers or closed bags.

Ensure that stored items in the bathroom of Room 5 or other are kept clean by having covered containers or closed bags. 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:52-5.3(a)(9) — Maintain sinks in sanitary condition.

Maintain sinks in sanitary condition. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) — Maintain toilets, sinks, any and other plumbing fixtures in sanitary and operable condition. Provide toilet bolt cap in downstairs shared bathroom.

Maintain toilets, sinks, any and other plumbing fixtures in sanitary and operable condition. Provide toilet bolt cap in downstairs shared bathroom. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure the outdoor stairs and landing are repainted in areas as needed.

Ensure the outdoor stairs and landing are repainted in areas as needed. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iii)(1) — Ensure that the center washes and disinfects mats, and other approved sleeping equipment at least weekly when mats are closed together appropriately, otherwise it is daily.

Ensure that the center washes and disinfects mats, and other approved sleeping equipment at least weekly when mats are closed together appropriately, otherwise it is daily. Regulation: The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following items shall be washed and disinfected at least weekly, cribs, cots, mats, playpens, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment.

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

Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food. 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:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint the walls in Room 3 and Room 5. .

Repair and/or paint the walls in Room 3 and Room 5. . Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: excessive peeling or chipped paint; or heavily soiled conditions.