Morristown Neighborhood House

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) — Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Provide documentation for 2 head teachers.

Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Provide documentation for 2 head teachers. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: or all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) — Provide documentation that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Provide documentation for 3 group teachers.

Provide documentation that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Provide documentation for 3 group teachers. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education

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:52-5.2(b) — Ensure the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. Fire official allowing center to remain operable with fire walks and documentation.

Ensure the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. Fire official allowing center to remain operable with fire walks and documentation. Regulation: An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate.

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(a)(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: Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Based on information, ensure adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named child left the playground unsupervised and was found by a Good Samaritan at a nearby park.

Based on information, ensure adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named child left the playground unsupervised and was found by a Good Samaritan at a nearby park. 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:52-4.3(a)(2) — Based in information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughput the center. Two named staff were not aware that a named child had left the playground unsupervised.

Based in information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughput the center. Two named staff were not aware that a named child had left the playground unsupervised. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Ensure that playground maintains the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required.

Ensure that playground maintains the resilient surfacing 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(b)(7) — Ensure that playground equipment meets playground design standards (ASTM F-1487).

Ensure that playground equipment meets playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). 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(r) — Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.

Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. 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:52-5.3(b)(7) — Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487).

Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). 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(b)(7) — Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required.

Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing 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:52-4.8(a)(1) — Based on information, retrain all staff in the center's supervision policy.

Based on information, retrain all staff in the center's supervision policy. Regulation: Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).

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 staff failed to follow center policies and procedures and allowed a name child to walk to a classroom unsupervised and

Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named staff failed to follow center policies and procedures and allowed a name child to walk to a classroom unsupervised and failed to notify other staff of the child's arrival. The named child was then unsupervised for 30 minutes in the classroom. 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.