The Penta School, LLC

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) — Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Provide record of physical for 2 named staff members.

Provide record of physical for 2 named staff members. 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:52-4.10(a) — 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. Missing renewal CARI's for 5 named staff.

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. Missing renewal CARI's for 5 named staff. Regulation: As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace ripped plastic mat in the Infant Area/Jr. Toddlers room on lower level.

Repair or replace ripped plastic mat in the Infant Area/Jr. Toddlers room on lower level. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) — Repair or replace broken wooden fence on Infant side of outdoor play area.

Repair or replace broken wooden fence on Infant side of outdoor play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) — Repair metal fencing around outside play area that curls into the inside of play area. Fencing has sharp ends that are accessible to the children.

Repair metal fencing around outside play area that curls into the inside of play area. Fencing has sharp ends that are accessible to the children. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces including the purple gate in the Lower Infant Area/Jr. Toddlers Room on lower level.

Repair and/or paint surfaces including the purple gate in the Lower Infant Area/Jr. Toddlers Room on lower level. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) — Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting. At time of inspection, staff used 1 step process using bleach and water to clean the changing pad.

Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting. At time of inspection, staff used 1 step process using bleach and water to clean the changing pad. Regulation: All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required after diaper changes in Infant Area.

Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required after diaper changes in Infant Area. 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:52-5.3(p) — Repair metal bracket on bookshelf in Lower Infant Area/Jr. Toddlers Room. At time of inspection, staff screwed metal bracket into the wall.

Repair metal bracket on bookshelf in Lower Infant Area/Jr. Toddlers Room. At time of inspection, staff screwed metal bracket into the wall. 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(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Upon inspection, diaper cream was found in a cubby under the changing table in the Infant Area. Staff moved to a higher shelf per inspector's request.

Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Upon inspection, diaper cream was found in a cubby under the changing table in the Infant Area. Staff moved to a higher shelf per inspector's 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Repair or remove net attached to the firehouse play house on playground.

Repair or remove net attached to the firehouse play house on 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(b)(1) — Ensure metal spikes holding down playground turf are not protruding out of the ground near firehouse play house.

Ensure metal spikes holding down playground turf are not protruding out of the ground near firehouse play house. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(d) — Provide a current fire certificate as required.

Provide a current fire certificate as required. 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:52-5.4(a)(7)(iii) — Maintain the fence in good condition around the infant/toddler playground.

Maintain the fence in good condition around the infant/toddler playground. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, outdoor space requirements for children over the age of 10 months are as follows: outdoor areas located near or adjacent to hazardous areas determined by the Office of Licensing to be unsafe (including, but not limited to, streets, roads, driveways, parking lots, railroad tracks, swimming pools, rivers, streams, steep grades, cliffs, open pits, high voltage boosters, or propane gas tanks) shall be fenced or otherwise protected by a natural or man-made barrier or enclosure.