The Leaguers Headstart/Early Head Start Program

2025

1. Medium-High risk9/26/2025

   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.

   Corrected 11/5/2025
2. Medium risk9/26/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-133 — Remove excess furniture from Room 5. Ensure adequate space and safe conditions are being met in Room 5.

   Remove excess furniture from Room 5. Ensure adequate space and safe conditions are being met in Room 5. Regulation: Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room.

   Corrected 11/5/2025
3. High risk9/26/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l) — Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes a designated alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center and is within a safe walking distance.

   Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes a designated alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center and is within a safe walking distance. Regulation: (l) Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating: i. The location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies; ii. The name, address and telephone number of the physician retained by the center or of the health facility to be used in emergencies; iii. An alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall: (1) Select an alternate indoor location within safe walking distance; or (2) Develop a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location; iv. The hospital or clinic to which injured or ill children will be taken; v. The telephone numbers for obtaining police, fire, ambulance and poison control services, including the National Poison Emergency Hotline at (800) 222-1222; vi. The location of written authorization from parent(s) for emergency medical care for each child; vii. A diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area; viii. The location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers; and ix. Procedures for ensuring children’s safety and communicating with parents in the event of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies. The procedures shall indicate: (1) The plan for informing parents of their children’s whereabouts; and (2) The local law enforcement agency or emergency management office that has been notified of the center’s identifying information, as specified in (l)3 below. 2. The emergency procedures shall be readily accessible in a designated location within the center. 3. The center shall ensure that the appropriate local law enforcement agency or emergency managemen

   Corrected 11/5/2025
4. High risk9/26/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff.

   Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled 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.

   Corrected 11/5/2025
5. Medium-Low risk9/26/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.

   Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

   Corrected 11/5/2025
6. Medium-High risk9/26/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after wiping each child's nose in Room 7.

   Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after wiping each child's nose in Room 7. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food; after toileting; after assisting a child in toileting; after caring for a child who appears to be sick; after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. 7.8(d)3- Staff members hands are washed after changing each diaper.

   Corrected 11/5/2025
7. Medium risk9/26/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) — Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age in Room 7.

   Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age in Room 7. 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.

   Corrected 11/5/2025
8. Medium risk9/26/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) — Provide protective coverings for all electrical outlets accessible to the children in Room 9.

   Provide protective coverings for all electrical outlets accessible to the children in Room 9. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.

   Corrected 11/5/2025
9. Medium-High risk9/26/2025

   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.

   Corrected 11/5/2025
10. Medium-High risk9/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Remove garbage from outdoor play area.

    Remove garbage from outdoor play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.

    Corrected 11/5/2025
11. Medium risk9/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces including the classroom door in Room 9.

    Repair and/or paint surfaces including the classroom door in Room 9. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.

    Corrected 11/5/2025
12. Medium-High risk9/26/2025

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

    Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition in the kitchen. 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 11/5/2025
13. Medium-High risk9/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair stained ceiling tiles throughout the center.

    Repair stained ceiling tiles throughout the center. 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 11/5/2025
14. Medium-High risk9/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair the ripped sink paneling in Room 5.

    Repair the ripped sink paneling in Room 5. 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 11/5/2025
15. High risk9/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3) — Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions.

    Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication; and job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.

    Corrected 11/5/2025
16. High risk9/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. Regulation: Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 11/5/2025