Academy House CDC V

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. A child was left alone is Room 11.

Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. A child was left alone is Room 11. 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. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(iv)(1) — Ensure soiled diapers are placed in a closed container that has a leak proof lining in Room 3.

Ensure soiled diapers are placed in a closed container that has a leak proof lining in Room 3. Regulation: soiled disposable diapers shall be placed in a closed container that is lined with a leakproof or impervious lining. Such diapers shall be removed from the center daily and placed in a closed garbage receptacle outside the building; soiled non-disposable diapers shall be placed in a sealed plastic container that has been labeled with the child's name. Such diapers shall be returned to the child's parent at the end of that day.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(iv)(1) — Ensure soiled diapers are placed in a closed container that has a leak proof lining in Room 9.

Ensure soiled diapers are placed in a closed container that has a leak proof lining in Room 9. Regulation: soiled disposable diapers shall be placed in a closed container that is lined with a leakproof or impervious lining. Such diapers shall be removed from the center daily and placed in a closed garbage receptacle outside the building; soiled non-disposable diapers shall be placed in a sealed plastic container that has been labeled with the child's name. Such diapers shall be returned to the child's parent at the end of that day.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) — Ensure that diapering surface in Room 1 is in good repair.

Ensure that diapering surface in Room 1 is in good repair. Regulation: the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) — Ensure that diapering surface in Room 2 is in good repair.

Ensure that diapering surface in Room 2 is in good repair. Regulation: the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required, maintained on file and available upon OOL inspection. 11/21/25 One CARI clearance letter is outstanding.

Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required, maintained on file and available upon OOL inspection. 11/21/25 One CARI clearance letter is outstanding. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure diapering surfaces in Room 2 are washed and disinfected after each use.

Ensure diapering surfaces in Room 2 are washed and disinfected after each use. Regulation: In addition to the items specified in (a)3 above, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use: iii. Diapering surfaces;

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure diapering surfaces in Room 3 are washed and disinfected after each use. 2/17/26 Retrain Room 3 staff on diaper changing and sanitization procedures.

Ensure diapering surfaces in Room 3 are washed and disinfected after each use. 2/17/26 Retrain Room 3 staff on diaper changing and sanitization procedures. Regulation: In addition to the items specified in (a)3 above, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use: iii. Diapering surfaces;

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal in Room 3.

Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal in Room 3. Regulation: Tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children in Room 3 wash their hands with soap and running water as required including at mealtime.

Ensure that children in Room 3 wash their hands with soap and running water as required including at mealtime. 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; immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed; immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions; immediately after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and immediately after outdoor play. (2)for children under three months of age or for those children three months of age and older wherein hand washing with soap and running water may not be developmentally appropriate, the center may use an alternate means for hand washing, including but not limited to disposable baby wipes.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Replace the expired Epi-pens for a named child in Room 4.

Replace the expired Epi-pens for a named child in Room 4. 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:52-7.5(b)(7) — Obtain and maintain on file, parental authorization to administer medication to three (3) named children.

Obtain and maintain on file, parental authorization to administer medication to three (3) named children. 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: the center shall maintain on file a record of the following: the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures; the name of the medication or health care procedure; the condition for which the medication or health care procedure is being used; the instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency; the date and time medication or a health care procedure was administered to a child and the name or initials of the staff member who administered it; and any adverse effect the medication can have or has had on the child.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) — Ensure that materials/areas are accessible to children in Room 3.

Ensure that materials/areas are accessible to children in Room 3. Regulation: The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) — Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children in Room 1.

Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children in Room 1. Regulation: The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.

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.

Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. 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:52-6.1(g)(2) — Provide at least four different activity areas with at least four types of supplies and equipment for children under 18 months.

Provide at least four different activity areas with at least four types of supplies and equipment for children under 18 months. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply:centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time.

Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time. 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(d)(3) — Desist from using the electric space heater in the office.

Desist from using the electric space heater in the office. 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:52-5.3(a)(19) — Test for the presence of radon gas as required.

Test for the presence of radon gas as required. Regulation: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Ensure that the mechanical ventilation window in Room 3 bathroom is affix to the vent.

Ensure that the mechanical ventilation window in Room 3 bathroom is affix to the vent. 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(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in Room 7.

Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in Room 7. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the window sill in Room 1.

Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the window sill in Room 1. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace the stained ceiling tile in Room 6.

Replace the stained ceiling tile 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace the stained ceiling tile in stairwell leading to the second floor.

Replace the stained ceiling tile in stairwell leading to the second floor. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace the stained ceiling tiles in the office.

Replace the stained ceiling tiles in the office. 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.