Rooster's Round-up

2026

1. High risk5/21/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that the exit door out of room 7 allows for evacuation cribs to be easily pushed out. There is a small drop down at the door and then a small steep ramp up to the flat ground.

   Ensure that the exit door out of room 7 allows for evacuation cribs to be easily pushed out. There is a small drop down at the door and then a small steep ramp up to the flat ground. 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.

   Not corrected
2. High risk5/21/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) — Cease the use of blankets with children under 12 months of age in room 7.

   Cease the use of blankets with children under 12 months of age in room 7. Regulation: Sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child.

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High risk5/21/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(e) — Ensure that pacifiers and bottles are removed when children are crawling or walking in room 7.

   Ensure that pacifiers and bottles are removed when children are crawling or walking in room 7. 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;

   Not corrected
4. High risk4/30/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) — Ensure sleep sacks are being worn and infants are not being covered with loose sleep sacks while in cribs.

   Ensure sleep sacks are being worn and infants are not being covered with loose sleep sacks while in cribs. Regulation: Sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child.

   Corrected 5/21/2026
5. Medium-High risk4/13/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. There were construction materials including boxes of ceiling tiles, screws, piles of wood, metal strips, etc. in the center hallway and room 2. Abated at the time of

   Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. There were construction materials including boxes of ceiling tiles, screws, piles of wood, metal strips, etc. in the center hallway and room 2. Abated at the time of the inspection. 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.

   Corrected 4/13/2026
6. Medium-High risk4/13/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Ensure children do not stand on chairs for hand washing in room 3.

   Ensure children do not stand on chairs for hand washing in room 3. Regulation: Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors.

   Corrected 5/21/2026
7. Medium-High risk4/13/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(e) — Ensure that bottles are removed when children are crawling or walking in room 8.

   Ensure that bottles are removed when children are crawling or walking in room 8. 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;

   Corrected 4/30/2026
8. High risk4/13/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a) — Provide daily rest/sleep for each child as required for children under the age of 4. In room 5, a rest period was not on the daily schedule and children did not have the required nap time supplies including a mat or cot and 2 piece

   Provide daily rest/sleep for each child as required for children under the age of 4. In room 5, a rest period was not on the daily schedule and children did not have the required nap time supplies including a mat or cot and 2 pieces of bedding. 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

   Corrected 5/21/2026
9. High risk4/13/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(f) — Ensure that each child's bedding is being stored separately. The bedding in room 3 was being stored all together and touching in the cabinet.

   Ensure that each child's bedding is being stored separately. The bedding in room 3 was being stored all together and touching in the cabinet. Regulation: When cribs, playpens, cots, mats or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment are stored with sheets, blankets, or other coverings as single units, at least one item of each unit shall be labeled with child-identifying information. (g) When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be: 1. Labeled for each child; and 2. Stored separately for each child.

   Corrected 4/30/2026
10. High risk4/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. In room 5, children were standing on chairs without staff intervening. In room 5, staff were on cell phones.

    Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. In room 5, children were standing on chairs without staff intervening. In room 5, staff were on cell phones. 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.

    Corrected 4/30/2026
11. High risk4/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a)(1) — Ensure children under 12 months of age are initially placed in a face-up sleeping position. Staff in room 4 placed a child to sleep on their belly in the crib.

    Ensure children under 12 months of age are initially placed in a face-up sleeping position. Staff in room 4 placed a child to sleep on their belly in the crib. Regulation: 1. For children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall ensure that each child is initially placed in a face-up sleeping position unless a different position is indicated in writing by the child's health care provider.

    Corrected 4/30/2026
12. Medium-High risk4/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that the clear broken toy bins are removed from room 3.

    Ensure that the clear broken toy bins are removed from room 3. 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 4/30/2026
13. Medium-High risk4/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that the front glass door leading out of room 9 is repaired where cracked.

    Ensure that the front glass door leading out of room 9 is repaired where cracked. 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 5/21/2026
14. Medium-High risk4/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that the large wooden cover for the slop sink in the annex is secured. Ensure the large shelf in the hallway outside room 6 is removed.

    Ensure that the large wooden cover for the slop sink in the annex is secured. Ensure the large shelf in the hallway outside room 6 is removed. 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 5/21/2026
15. High risk4/13/2026

    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. In room 5, staff stated that they had 13 children but only 12 children were present.

    Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. In room 5, staff stated that they had 13 children but only 12 children were present. 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.

    Corrected 4/30/2026
16. High risk4/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(4) — Ensure staff without a cleared CARI, CHRI and orientation training are not left alone to supervise children at any time. Rooms 2 and 3 had staff without all their clearances and orientation training alone with children.

    Ensure staff without a cleared CARI, CHRI and orientation training are not left alone to supervise children at any time. Rooms 2 and 3 had staff without all their clearances and orientation training alone with children. Regulation: When a person who is not required to complete a CARI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 4/30/2026
17. Medium-High risk4/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) — Ensure that the diaper pad is cleaned in room 2. Ensure that the diaper pad in room 3 is cleaned and free of rips.

    Ensure that the diaper pad is cleaned in room 2. Ensure that the diaper pad in room 3 is cleaned and free of rips. Regulation: the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

    Corrected 5/21/2026
18. Medium risk3/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i) — Ensure that all cribs have a firm ad snugly fitting mattress. The pack n play pads in room 1 had large bumps. 4-13-26: Ensure that cribs have a firm ad snugly fitting mattress. The crib mattresses in room 4 were curling up.

    Ensure that all cribs have a firm ad snugly fitting mattress. The pack n play pads in room 1 had large bumps. 4-13-26: Ensure that cribs have a firm ad snugly fitting mattress. The crib mattresses in room 4 were curling up. Regulation: Each crib or playpen shall be equipped with: a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress; a clean, snugly fitting sheet; top rails that are at least 19 inches above the mattress and slats that are not more than 2 3/8 inches apart.

    Corrected 4/30/2026
19. Medium-High risk3/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the metal pole in room 7 is free of chipping paint.

    Ensure the metal pole in room 7 is free of chipping paint. 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 4/30/2026
20. Medium-High risk3/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Remove all debris from the outdoor play area.

    Remove all debris from the outdoor play area. Regulation: Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors.

    Corrected 5/21/2026
21. High risk3/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. In room 1, there were 9 children ages 5 to 13 months, with 2 staff, when 3 staff were required. 4-13-26: There were 9 children under 18 months of age with 2 st

    Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. In room 1, there were 9 children ages 5 to 13 months, with 2 staff, when 3 staff were required. 4-13-26: There were 9 children under 18 months of age with 2 staff when 3 staff were required. 4-30-26: There were 9 children ages 7 to 15 months, with 2 staff in room 7, when 3 staff were required as not all children were sleeping. Regulation: (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: Under 18 months 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years 1:10 4 years 1:12 5 years and older 1:15 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.

    Corrected 5/21/2026
22. Medium risk3/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.6(b) — Ensure that the children cannot lock themselves in the bathrooms. Remove locks from all bathrooms being used by children throughout the center. 4-13-26: Ensure locks are removed from all bathroom and classroom doors.

    Ensure that the children cannot lock themselves in the bathrooms. Remove locks from all bathrooms being used by children throughout the center. 4-13-26: Ensure locks are removed from all bathroom and classroom doors. Regulation: Doors in all interior rooms designated for use by children shall remain unlocked.

    Corrected 4/30/2026
23. High risk2/18/2026

    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 3/16/2026
24. Medium-Low risk2/18/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b) — Maintain at the center and distribute to all families, a copy of the Information to Parents document designated by the OOL; maintain on file a record of parental receipt of the policy.

    Maintain at the center and distribute to all families, a copy of the Information to Parents document designated by the OOL; maintain on file a record of parental receipt of the policy. Regulation: The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document.

    Corrected 5/21/2026
25. Medium-High risk2/18/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Cease the use of the Fischer Price Rock n Play seats in room 1 which have a manufacturer recall. Ensure that the center maintains a current Consumer Product Safety List for unsafe products.

    Cease the use of the Fischer Price Rock n Play seats in room 1 which have a manufacturer recall. Ensure that the center maintains a current Consumer Product Safety List for unsafe products. Regulation: Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors.

    Corrected 3/16/2026