Little Dreamers Early Learning Center

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(4)(iv) — Ensure that all meals and snacks provided by the center include all required components. At the time of the inspection, a child was observed eating McDonalds which was sent by the parent. The child was drinking an orange fru

Ensure that all meals and snacks provided by the center include all required components. At the time of the inspection, a child was observed eating McDonalds which was sent by the parent. The child was drinking an orange fruit drink or soda. A conversation was had with center staff and Director regarding healthy meal options. The center Director was encouraged to speak with the parents regarding healthier meal choices for the children. Center was advised that sugared drinks should not be allowed to be consumed by the children. Regulation: Centers that provide meals shall ensure that lunch and dinner for each child include the following meat, poultry, fish or a protein alternative; fruits or vegetables; bread or bread products; milk, juice or water. Centers that provide snacks shall ensure that the snack includes one juice, milk, or fruit and one food supplement selected from the lunch and dinner choices specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)4iv, except on special occasions, such as holidays and birthdays.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(c) — Provide a current health certificate as required. Health certificate expired 3/14/25.

Provide a current health certificate as required. Health certificate expired 3/14/25. Regulation: If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain 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. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. 6.3(a)2 If the center chooses to provide food, the center shall ensure that all food served to children is prepared by either: i. The center on-site or off-site; or ii. A caterer who is licensed, registered, certified, or otherwise approved, as appropriate, by the local or county health department or State Department of Health, as applicable.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) — Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers. All rooms with Infants and toddlers shall have a primary caregiver list available for review.

Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers. All rooms with Infants and toddlers shall have a primary caregiver list available for review. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age):a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(b) — Maintain on file a record of parental receipt of the center's release policy.

Maintain on file a record of parental receipt of the center's release policy. Regulation: The center shall distribute a copy of the release policy to the parent of each enrolled child and each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(b) — Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's release policy.

Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's release policy. Regulation: The center shall distribute a copy of the release policy to the parent of each enrolled child and each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(f) — Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's discipline policy.

Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's discipline policy. Regulation: The center shall secure and maintain on file each staff member's signature, attesting to receipt of the policy on the disciplining of children by staff members.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(l) — Maintain on file a record of parental receipt of the center's social media policy.

Maintain on file a record of parental receipt of the center's social media policy. Regulation: The center shall distribute a copy of the social media policy to the parent of each enrolled child and to each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature and each staff member’s signature attesting to the receipt of the policy.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.11(b) — Maintain on file a record of parental receipt of the communicable disease policy. At the time of the inspection, a staff member's child who was sick and not able to attend school was present at the site. The center did not have a

Maintain on file a record of parental receipt of the communicable disease policy. At the time of the inspection, a staff member's child who was sick and not able to attend school was present at the site. The center did not have a file for the child at the time of the inspection. Regulation: The center shall distribute a copy of the communicable disease policy to the parent of each enrolled child and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Ensure that all indoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The center has an outside company providing soccer lessons on Friday's in Room A. To be discussed at nex

Ensure that all indoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The center has an outside company providing soccer lessons on Friday's in Room A. To be discussed at next inspection. 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:52-2.6(c) — Ensure that the center cooperates with all DCF inspections and investigations as required. At the time of the inspection, staff observed the inspector at the door and it took them a few minutes to open the door. The center shall op

Ensure that the center cooperates with all DCF inspections and investigations as required. At the time of the inspection, staff observed the inspector at the door and it took them a few minutes to open the door. The center shall open the door immediately. Regulation: Whenever the Department, through its Office of Licensing, Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit, or local offices, conducts complaint investigations, the center shall cooperate with all Department investigators.

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

Maintain at the center and distribute to all families and staff, a copy of the Information to Parents document designated by the OOL; maintain on file a record of parental and staff 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-133 — Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room. The furnace was not accessible at the time of the inspection.

Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room. The furnace was not accessible at the time of the inspection. Regulation: Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a) — Ensure that parents are notified immediately when: a child is bitten and the skin is broken; a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head; a child falls from a height greater than the heigh

Ensure that parents are notified immediately when: a child is bitten and the skin is broken; a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head; a child falls from a height greater than the height of the child; or an injury requiring professional medical care occurs. Accident report logs will be reviewed at the next inspection. Regulation: (a) The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when one of the following occurs while the child is in the center’s care: 1. A child is bitten and the skin is broken; 2. A child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head; 3. A child falls from a height greater than the height of the child; or 4. An injury requiring professional medical care occurs.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a) — Ensure health records are maintained on file as required including Universal Health Records for all children shall be reviewed at the next inspection.

Ensure health records are maintained on file as required including Universal Health Records for all children shall be reviewed at the next inspection. Regulation: (a) For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 1. Each child not enrolled in a public or private school shall have had a health examination performed by a health care provider within: i. Six months prior to admission, for children who are 2½ years of age or younger; or ii. One year prior to admission, for children above 2½ years of age. 2. For each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record , and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57- 4.5(e): i. For children coming from other states or countries in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.6 and 4.7; and ii. For children who are in foster care or experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2). 3. For children enrolled in a public or private school, the center shall obtain a written statement from each child's parent indicating: I. That the child is in good health and can participate in the normal activities of the program; and ii. Any conditions or specific needs that may require special accommodations. 4. If immunizations are contraindicated for medical reasons, the center may choose to admit the child, provided that the parent submits to the center a written statement from a health care provider attesting to the following: i. The reason the immunization is medically contraindicated; and ii. The specific time period that the immunization is medically contraindicated. 5. A child shall be exempted from a physical examination, immunization, or medical treatment if the parent objects thereto in a written statement submitted to the center, signed by the parent, exp

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.11(a) — Develop and follow a written communicable disease policy with all required components including The center shall provide a copy of their policy on communicable disease and allowing other children into center while sick.

Develop and follow a written communicable disease policy with all required components including The center shall provide a copy of their policy on communicable disease and allowing other children into center while sick. Regulation: (a) Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: 1. The list of illnesses and symptoms of illness for which a child will be separated from the group and possibly sent home, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c); 2. The list of diseases for which a child will not be readmitted to the center unless accompanied by a statement from the child's health care provider, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(d); and 78 3. Assurance that during any outbreak of an excludable disease at the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(d), each parent whose child may have been exposed to the disease shall receive a written notice of the outbreak.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(k) — Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's social media policy.

Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's social media policy. Regulation: The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the use of social networking sites and other websites; the use of e-mail, text messages, and other electronic means of communication with staff and parents; the types of social media that the center uses, the methods and devices the staff use to communicate with the parent, the guidelines for appropriate conduct by staff members, and the guidelines for parents, including but not limited to, prohibiting the posting of photographs or videos of any child other than their own. The center shall distribute a copy of the social media policy to the parent of each enrolled child and to each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature and each staff member’s signature attesting to the receipt of the policy.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(d) — Ensure that the center gets individual written permission slips that include applicable transportation information signed by a parent for each child for each proposed field trip, outing or special event. The center shall have signe

Ensure that the center gets individual written permission slips that include applicable transportation information signed by a parent for each child for each proposed field trip, outing or special event. The center shall have signed walking permission slips for all children at the center. The center takes children for walks to a local park. Regulation: Staff member(s) shall inform the parent(s) of enrolled children in advance of any field trip(s), outing(s), or special event(s) involving the transportation of children away from the center. The center shall provide each parent with the name and telephone number of any bus company providing service. Before taking a child on such a field trip, outing, or special event, the center shall secure individual written consent slips signed by a parent for his or her child(ren) for each proposed field trip, outing or special event.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a) — Maintain at the center and distribute to all families, a written policy on the release of children that includes all required components.

Maintain at the center and distribute to all families, a written policy on the release of children that includes all required components. Regulation: (a) The center shall maintain on file and follow a written policy on the release of children, which shall include: 1. The provision that each child may be released only to the child's parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)3, to take the child from the center and to assume responsibility for the child in an emergency if the parent(s) cannot be reached; 61 2. The provision that, if a particular non-custodial parent has been denied access, or granted limited access, to the child by a court order, the center shall secure documentation to this effect, maintain a copy on file, and comply with the terms of the court order; 3. Written procedures to be followed by staff member(s) if the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in (a)1 above, fails to pick up a child at the time of the center's daily closing. The procedures shall require that: i. The child is supervised at all times; ii. Staff members attempt to contact the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parents; and iii. An hour or more after closing time, and provided that other arrangements for releasing the child to his or her parent(s) or authorized person(s) have failed and the staff member(s) cannot continue to supervise the child at the center, the staff member shall call the Department's State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) to seek assistance in caring for the child until the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the child's parent(s) is able to pick up the child; and 4. Written procedures to be followed by a staff member(s) if the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in (a)1 above, appear to be physically or emotionally impaired to the extent that, in the judgment of the director or staff member, the child would be placed at risk of

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(f) — Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name. Ensure all bedding is labeled with each child's name.

Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name. Ensure all bedding is labeled with each child's name. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(f) — Ensure that a written outline of daily activities is maintained on file. All classrooms shall have their classroom schedules available for review.

Ensure that a written outline of daily activities is maintained on file. All classrooms shall have their classroom schedules available for review. Regulation: Prepare and maintain on file a written outline of the center's daily activities

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(a) — Ensure that children's activities are The center shall replenish all classroom stations throughout the center. All supplies shall be organized, all stations identified, all toys in working order and toys cleaned.

Ensure that children's activities are The center shall replenish all classroom stations throughout the center. All supplies shall be organized, all stations identified, all toys in working order and toys cleaned. Regulation: (a) The center shall develop and provide a variety of children's planned activities, geared to the ages and developmental levels of the children served, that: 1. Promote the development of language, thinking and problem-solving skills, curiosity, exploration, large and small muscles, coordination and movement skills, social competence, self-esteem, and positive self-identity; and 2. Are relevant to the cultural background of the children and foster intercultural awareness. (b) 1. Time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries; 2. Children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time; 3. Children are presented with and encouraged to participate in a mixture of active and quiet experiences; 4. Both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided; 5. Children are: i. Encouraged, but not required, to participate in every group activity; and ii. Provided with the time and space within the area to be apart from the group and to participate in an alternate activity if they choose to do so;

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:52-5.2(c) — Provide a current health certificate as required.

Provide a current health certificate as required. Regulation: If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain 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. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. 6.3(a)2 If the center chooses to provide food, the center shall ensure that all food served to children is prepared by either: i. The center on-site or off-site; or ii. A caterer who is licensed, registered, certified, or otherwise approved, as appropriate, by the local or county health department or State Department of Health, as applicable.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(v) — Ensure bottles, nipples, and other feeding equipment are washed and sanitized after each use.

Ensure bottles, nipples, and other feeding equipment are washed and sanitized 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: v. Bottles, nipples, and other feeding equipment.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) — Ensure mouthed toys are washed and sanitized before being given to another child.

Ensure mouthed toys are washed and sanitized before being given to another child. 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: i. Toilet training chairs and potty seats that have first been emptied into a toilet; ii Sinks and faucets used for rinsing a toilet training chair; iv. Toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child; and