Sweet Peas Learning Center

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 6/30/26-1 staff CARI is in "hold" status.

Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 6/30/26-1 staff CARI is in "hold" status. 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:52-5.3(m)(2) — Arrange cribs, cots, and sleeping equipment to provide access to an unobstructed 3-foot wide aisle that leads to an exit. Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily opera

Arrange cribs, cots, and sleeping equipment to provide access to an unobstructed 3-foot wide aisle that leads to an exit. Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable 6/30/26-At the time of the inspection, a child's cot was placed in front of the rear exit door. Staff were asked to move the cot to ensure a 3 ft clearance in Room 5. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — The center has 5 staff with outstanding physicals and Mantoux records.

The center has 5 staff with outstanding physicals and Mantoux records. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(d) — Provide a current fire certificate as required. Fire certificate expired 5/21/25.

Provide a current fire certificate as required. Fire certificate expired 5/21/25. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l) — Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components.

Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components. 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 management office is notified of: i. The center’s name and location; ii. The number, ages, and special needs of children e

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including

Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including Regulation: (a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s 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 and the program and ensure all materials used by the children are age-appropriate, non-toxic, and safe for use by childr

Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program and ensure all materials used by the children are age-appropriate, non-toxic, and safe for use by children. A discussion with the center's Director was had regarding the older children in Room 2. There were children over the age of 2.5 sitting in bucket seats. A conversation regarding age appropriate seating, height and weight was had. 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. The center shall reorganize Room 3. All excess storage shall be removed, classroom s

Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. The center shall reorganize Room 3. All excess storage shall be removed, classroom stations rearranged & the room shall be cleaned. 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)(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. The center shall reorganize Room 4. All excess storage shall be removed, classroom s

Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. The center shall reorganize Room 4. All excess storage shall be removed, classroom stations rearranged & the room shall be cleaned. 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)(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. The center shall reorganize Room 8. All excess storage shall be removed, classroom s

Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. The center shall reorganize Room 8. All excess storage shall be removed, classroom stations rearranged & the room shall be cleaned. 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)(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. The center shall reorganize Room 9. All excess storage shall be removed, classroom s

Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. The center shall reorganize Room 9. All excess storage shall be removed, classroom stations rearranged & the room shall be cleaned. 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(b)(7) — Ensure that the use of television, computers, and other video equipment is for educational and instructional use, is age and developmentally appropriate, is not used as a substitute for planned activities, and is not used for pa

Ensure that the use of television, computers, and other video equipment is for educational and instructional use, is age and developmentally appropriate, is not used as a substitute for planned activities, and is not used for passive viewing. At the time of the inspection, while the children were sitting in the bucket seat table a phone with musical videos was playing. The center shall refrain from playing videos for passive viewing. 5/11/26-At the time of the inspection, children in Room 2 were again seated watching an Ipad in Room 2. A conversation was had with room staff and Director. A MOU is requested advising that the center understands that children under the age of 2 will not be watching TV/videos. Regulation: The use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Ensure that all outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Repair and/or remove all broken and/or rusted toys from the outdoor play area. The center shall clean u

Ensure that all outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Repair and/or remove all broken and/or rusted toys from the outdoor play area. The center shall clean up the Rubber mulch in the playground. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(5) — Ensure all staff are trained on all locking devices used during lockdown and that the devices are approved by the local fire official, and do not pose a risk of harm to the children, and that all staff have been trained on their

Ensure all staff are trained on all locking devices used during lockdown and that the devices are approved by the local fire official, and do not pose a risk of harm to the children, and that all staff have been trained on their use. The center shall conduct a lockdown drill within 30 days. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: ensure all locking devices, including those used for lockdown procedures: are acceptable for use by the local fire official; and do not pose a risk of harm to the children. All staff shall be trained on the use of these devices.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) — Test for the presence of radon gas as required. Radon test expired 3/19/26.

Test for the presence of radon gas as required. Radon test expired 3/19/26. 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:52-4.7(a)(1) — Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member.

Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member. Regulation: The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed.

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 establishes a staff substitute system.

Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. Ensure that the center establishes a staff substitute system. 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.

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.

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

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(i) — Cease the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two. Room 2.

Cease the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two. Room 2. Regulation: i. Centers shall prohibit the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(6)(i) — Provide a barrier to the kitchen area to prevent accidental access by the children. At the time of the inspection, the kitchen door was left open.

Provide a barrier to the kitchen area to prevent accidental access by the children. At the time of the inspection, the kitchen door was left open. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, the kitchen facility or food preparation area shall be separated from other areas of the center by a door, gate, screen, or other barrier to prevent accidental access by children.

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. Room 2.

Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. Room 2. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) — Maintain garbage receptacles are as required. The center shall ensure all classroom garbage cans have lids on. Room 2.

Maintain garbage receptacles are as required. The center shall ensure all classroom garbage cans have lids on. Room 2. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(ii) — Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toilets/toilet seats, sinks, faucets and drinking fountains at least daily.

Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toilets/toilet seats, sinks, faucets and drinking fountains at least daily. Regulation: The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following items shall be washed and disinfected at least daily: toilets and toilet seats; sinks and sink faucets; drinking fountains.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(ii)(6) — Ensure that the center washes and disinfects smooth surfaced, non-porous floors in areas used by children at least daily.

Ensure that the center washes and disinfects smooth surfaced, non-porous floors in areas used by children at least daily. Regulation: The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following items shall be washed and disinfected at least daily: toilets and toilet seats; sinks and sink faucets; drinking fountains. the following items shall be washed and disinfected at least daily, smooth surfaced non-porous floors in areas used by children.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(ii)(4) — Ensure that the center washes and disinfects water tables, water play equipment and play tables, at least daily.

Ensure that the center washes and disinfects water tables, water play equipment and play tables, at least daily. Regulation: The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following items shall be washed and disinfected at least daily: toilets and toilet seats; sinks and sink faucets; drinking fountains. water table and water play equipment; play tables.