The Learning Experience

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal in room 107.

Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal in room 107. 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 wash their hands with soap and running water as required including before the intake of food in room 107.

Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including before the intake of food in room 107. 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:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal in room 107.

Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal in room 107. Regulation: The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: 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)(i) — Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food in room 107.

Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food in room 107. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) — Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed.

Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed. 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 immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed.

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.

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. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair.

Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal.

Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal. Regulation: The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use.

Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(4) — Ensure that overgrown vegetation is removed along the perimeter of the outdoor play area.

Ensure that overgrown vegetation is removed along the perimeter of the outdoor play area. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: poisonous plants shall not be kept in the center or in the outside play area used by the children.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) — Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food.

Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) — Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before putting on disposable gloves when preparing or serving food.

Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before putting on disposable gloves when preparing or serving food. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii) — Ensure that staff remove disposable gloves and wash their hands immediately after completing each individual diaper change.

Ensure that staff remove disposable gloves and wash their hands immediately after completing each individual diaper change. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours.

Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. Regulation: 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:52-4.11(b)(1) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for sponsor representatives with a clearance date on or after 1/1/2021.

Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for sponsor representatives with a clearance date on or after 1/1/2021. Regulation: When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a).

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — 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.

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. Regulation: When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. 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.