The Learning Ladder of Lacey

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Operate within each room's capacity. There were 10 children in room 3, which has a capacity of 9. Program took immediate action and moved a child to another room.

Operate within each room's capacity. There were 10 children in room 3, which has a capacity of 9. Program took immediate action and moved a child to another room. Regulation: At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a) — Ensure that blankets do not cover the child's face while sleeping. At the time of the inspection, 2 children in room 4 had their faces covered and the staff removed them upon request.

Ensure that blankets do not cover the child's face while sleeping. At the time of the inspection, 2 children in room 4 had their faces covered and the staff removed them upon request. Regulation: (a) For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: 2. For children from 13 to 18 months of age, the center shall provide daily rest and sleep according to the child's physical needs and ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face. 4. For children over the age of 18 months and under the age of four years, the center shall provide: i. Daily rest or sleep for each child who attends the center for four or more consecutive hours; ii. Daily rest or sleep for each child who attends the center for fewer than four consecutive hours, but whose individual physical needs call for a rest period while the child is at the center

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. At the time of the inspection, room 1 had 13 children present when the capacity is 8 and room 2 had 8 children present when the capacity is 7 and

Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. At the time of the inspection, room 1 had 13 children present when the capacity is 8 and room 2 had 8 children present when the capacity is 7 and room 3 had 12 children when the capacity is 9. 8/22/25 At the time of the inspection, Room 2 had 8 children when the capacity is 8 and room 3 had 12 children when the capacity is 9 and the director moved children to other rooms to ensure capacities were maintained throughout the center. Regulation: At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(e) — Ensure that pacifiers, bottles, or sippy cups are removed when children are crawling or walking. At the time of the inspection, a child in room 5 was walking around with a pacifier and staff removed it upon request.

Ensure that pacifiers, bottles, or sippy cups are removed when children are crawling or walking. At the time of the inspection, a child in room 5 was walking around with a pacifier and staff removed it upon request. Regulation: The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. 6.3 (a)12. The center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: i. Older infants shall not carry bottles, sippy cups, or regular cups with them while crawling or walking;

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of the inspection. one staff had to count the children in attendance and another staff had the inc

Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of the inspection. one staff had to count the children in attendance and another staff had the incorrect count. Regulation: The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Provide CHRI background clearance for 1 named staff.

Provide CHRI background clearance for 1 named staff. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development and that credentialed staff complete 20 hours.

Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development and that credentialed staff complete 20 hours. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription. At the time of the inspection, 1 named child requiring an EPI pen had 1 EPI pen that belonged to that prescription and second EPI pen th

Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription. At the time of the inspection, 1 named child requiring an EPI pen had 1 EPI pen that belonged to that prescription and second EPI pen that did not belong to that prescription and both were expired. 7/21/25 Center director said the child no longer needs the EPI pen. Regulation: (9) 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.

Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. 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(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:52-5.3(d)(3) — Remove electric space heaters.

Remove electric space heaters. Regulation: Heating requirements are as follows: the center shall not use portable liquid fuel-burning or wood-burning heating appliances or electric space heaters.

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.