So Big Child Development Center, LLC.

2025

1. High risk9/30/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.1(b) — Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation for the center's license renewal.

   Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation for the center's license renewal. 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.

   Corrected 10/28/2025
2. High risk9/30/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b) — Develop and follow a policy for the administration of medication at the center. Named child in Room P2/7B- has medication at the center but there is no record of diagnosis or reason for medication. The center shall obtain medical d

   Develop and follow a policy for the administration of medication at the center. Named child in Room P2/7B- has medication at the center but there is no record of diagnosis or reason for medication. The center shall obtain medical documentation from physician. 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: Administration and control of prescription and non-prescription medicines and health care procedures (a) The center shall inform each child’s parent upon enrollment of its policy on administering medication and health care procedures to children, including the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b) to (d). The policy shall indicate: 1. Whether the center will administer non-prescription medication or a non-prescribed health care procedure to a child; 2. Whether the center will administer prescription medication or a prescribed health care procedure to a child with a short-term illness; and 3. That the center will provide reasonable accommodations for the administration of medication or health care procedures to a child with special needs, if failure to administer the medication or health care procedure would jeopardize the health of the child or prevent the child from attending the center. 1. Medication and health care procedures shall be administered only after receipt of written approval from the child's parent(s). 2. The center shall: i. Designate those staff members who are trained as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)8 and authorized to administer medication or health care procedures to, or to supervise self-administration of medication or health care procedures by, those children whose parents authorize it; and ii. Ensure that each staff member designated to administer medication and health care procedures is informed of each child's medication and health care needs. 3. All medication and health care equipment shall be kep

   Corrected 10/28/2025
3. High risk9/30/2025

   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. The center has 24 Renewal CARI's pending.

   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. The center has 24 Renewal CARI's pending. 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 10/28/2025
4. High risk9/30/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Arrange cribs, cots, and sleeping equipment to provide access to an unobstructed 3-foot wide aisle that leads to an exit. The center is storing a buggie cart close to exit door. Suggested that the object be moved to right side t

   Arrange cribs, cots, and sleeping equipment to provide access to an unobstructed 3-foot wide aisle that leads to an exit. The center is storing a buggie cart close to exit door. Suggested that the object be moved to right side to ensure a 3-foot clearance to exit 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.

   Corrected 10/28/2025
5. Medium risk9/30/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) — Securely fasten bathroom equipment including Secure bathroom sink in Room P4/7A.

   Securely fasten bathroom equipment including Secure bathroom sink in Room P4/7A. Regulation: Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely.

   Corrected 10/28/2025
6. Medium risk9/30/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) — Provide adequate lighting as required. Ensure all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs have protective covers or shields. Replace broken light cover in Room 4.

   Provide adequate lighting as required. Ensure all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs have protective covers or shields. Replace broken light cover in Room 4. Regulation: Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. During program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. Parking areas, pedestrian walkways, or other exterior portions of the premises subject to use by center occupants at night shall be illuminated to provide safe entrance to and egress from the center.

   Corrected 10/28/2025
7. Medium risk9/30/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) — Provide adequate lighting as required. Ensure all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs have protective covers or shields. Replace light bulbs in Room 4.

   Provide adequate lighting as required. Ensure all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs have protective covers or shields. Replace light bulbs in Room 4. Regulation: Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. During program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. Parking areas, pedestrian walkways, or other exterior portions of the premises subject to use by center occupants at night shall be illuminated to provide safe entrance to and egress from the center.

   Corrected 10/28/2025
8. Medium-High risk9/30/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Ceiling tiles in Room 5.

   Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Ceiling tiles in Room 5. 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.

   Corrected 10/28/2025
9. Medium-High risk9/30/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Ceiling tiles in Room 6.

   Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Ceiling tiles in Room 6. 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.

   Corrected 10/28/2025
10. Medium-High risk9/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Clean bathroom vent in Room P2/7B.

    Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Clean bathroom vent in Room P2/7B. 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.

    Corrected 10/28/2025
11. Medium-High risk9/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including Secure yellow cabinet in Room 6.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including Secure yellow cabinet in Room 6. 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.

    Corrected 10/28/2025
12. High risk9/30/2025

    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. Submit a copy o

    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. Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results. 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.

    Corrected 10/28/2025