Kiddie Academy of Hamilton Yardville

2026

1. High risk5/22/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) — Ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A staff yelled at a child while standing up and pointing their finger at them.

   Ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A staff yelled at a child while standing up and pointing their finger at them. Regulation: (a) The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: 1. Be positive; 2. Be consistent with the age and developmental needs of the children; and 3. Lead to the child's ability to develop and maintain self-control. (b) Staff members shall not discipline children for failing to eat or sleep or for soiling themselves. (c) Staff shall not withhold active play time as a means of discipline unless the child's actions or behavior present a danger to themselves or others. (d) Children may be removed from a group activity to another area, provided that the child so removed is either under the supervision of another staff member or continuously visible to a staff member.

   Corrected 6/5/2026
2. Medium-High risk4/8/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Based on report, ensure that appropriate staff interactions occur at all times throughout the center.

   Based on report, ensure that appropriate staff interactions occur at all times throughout the center. 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 4/8/2026
3. High risk2/5/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable at all times. At the time of the inspection, the emergency exit doors from room 4 and the hall were blocked by snow an

   Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable at all times. At the time of the inspection, the emergency exit doors from room 4 and the hall were blocked by snow and ice. The ice and snow was removed upon inspector request. 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.

   Corrected 2/5/2026
4. Medium risk1/16/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 1.

   Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 1. Regulation: Feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

   Corrected 2/5/2026
5. Medium-High risk1/16/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or remove the shelves with rust in the bathroom in room 6.

   Repair or remove the shelves with rust in the bathroom 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.

   Corrected 4/8/2026
6. Medium-High risk1/16/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair the floor by the exit to the playground to prevent a tripping hazard.

   Repair the floor by the exit to the playground to prevent a tripping hazard. 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 4/8/2026
7. Medium-High risk1/16/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair the top of the half door where it is sharp in room 4

   Repair the top of the half door where it is sharp in room 4 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 3/10/2026
8. Medium-High risk1/16/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair the wall and baseboard at the emergency exit from room 3.

   Repair the wall and baseboard at the emergency exit 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 5/22/2026
9. Medium-High risk1/16/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace missing ceiling tiles in the bathroom in room 6.

   Replace missing ceiling tiles in the bathroom 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.

   Corrected 3/10/2026
10. Medium-High risk1/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Reseat ceiling tiles in the entrance hallway and room 8.

    Reseat ceiling tiles in the entrance hallway and room 8. 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 2/5/2026
11. High risk1/16/2026

    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. At the time of the inspection, staff in room 8 stated there were 10 children when 9 children were present.

    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, staff in room 8 stated there were 10 children when 9 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 2/5/2026
12. High risk1/16/2026

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

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 1 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 2/5/2026
13. Medium-High risk1/16/2026

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

    Ensure diapering surfaces 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;

    Corrected 2/5/2026
14. Medium risk1/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure high chair trays are washed and disinfected before each meal in room 1.

    Ensure high chair trays are washed and disinfected before each meal in room 1. Regulation: Tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

    Corrected 3/10/2026
15. Medium risk1/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal in room 4.

    Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal in room 4. Regulation: Tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

    Corrected 2/5/2026
16. Medium-High risk1/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in rooms 4 and 6..

    Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in rooms 4 and 6.. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.

    Corrected 2/5/2026
17. High risk1/16/2026

    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.

    Corrected 6/10/2026
18. Medium-High risk1/16/2026

    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.

    Corrected 2/5/2026
19. Medium-High risk1/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) — Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair in rooms 4, 5 and 6.

    Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair in rooms 4, 5 and 6. Regulation: the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

    Corrected 2/5/2026
20. Medium-High risk1/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) — Ensure garbage receptacles are durable, leak-proof, non-absorbent, maintained in a sanitary manner, emptied when filled, and lined with a leak-proof lining and securely covered if used for food in room 6.

    Ensure garbage receptacles are durable, leak-proof, non-absorbent, maintained in a sanitary manner, emptied when filled, and lined with a leak-proof lining and securely covered if used for food in room 6. Regulation: garbage receptacles shall be: made of durable, leak-proof and nonabsorbent materials; covered in a secure manner; emptied to the outdoor garbage receptacle when filled; maintained in a sanitary manner.

    Corrected 2/5/2026
21. Medium-High risk1/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that cleaning products and diaper creams stored in cabinets under the changing tables are inaccessible to children in rooms 7, 6 and 4. The cabinets were locked upon inspector request.

    Ensure that cleaning products and diaper creams stored in cabinets under the changing tables are inaccessible to children in rooms 7, 6 and 4. The cabinets were locked upon inspector request. 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.

    Corrected 1/16/2026
22. Medium-High risk1/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the counter around the sink in room 6 is maintained in a sanitary manner and soiled clothes in a bag are not stored on top.

    Ensure the counter around the sink in room 6 is maintained in a sanitary manner and soiled clothes in a bag are not stored on top. 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 2/5/2026
23. Medium-High risk1/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Remove storage from the bathroom in room 6 and around the toilet in room 5.

    Remove storage from the bathroom in room 6 and around the toilet 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 3/10/2026
24. Medium-High risk1/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Remove the bugs from the light fixture in room 8.

    Remove the bugs from the light fixture in room 8. 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 4/8/2026
25. Medium risk1/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(d)(3) — Remove electric space heaters. Heaters were removed upon inspector request.

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

    Corrected 1/16/2026