Kids World

2025

1. High risk12/22/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including while on the floor during tummy time in room 5.

   Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including while on the floor during tummy time in room 5. Regulation: The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.

   Corrected 1/20/2026
2. High risk11/14/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. In room 1, there were 3 staff with 13 children ages 12-16 months, when 4 staff were required.

   Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. In room 1, there were 3 staff with 13 children ages 12-16 months, when 4 staff were required. Regulation: (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: Under 18 months 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years 1:10 4 years 1:12 5 years and older 1:15 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.

   Corrected 12/22/2025
3. High risk8/27/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — Ensure that children who fall asleep in bouncers or swings are immediately placed in the proper sleeping equipment in room 2.

   Ensure that children who fall asleep in bouncers or swings are immediately placed in the proper sleeping equipment in room 2. Regulation: 1. For children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at View official inspection document Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be: (1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-

   Corrected 9/29/2025
4. High risk8/27/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(viii) — Ensure that bottles and cups are removed when children have fallen asleep in room 2.

   Ensure that bottles and cups are removed when children have fallen asleep in room 2. Regulation: When a child is bottle-feeding while resting, the bottle shall be removed when the child falls asleep.

   Corrected 9/29/2025
5. High risk8/27/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. In room 7, one staff left the room to take one child to the bathroom leaving one staff with 10 children age 2 when two staff were required.

   Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. In room 7, one staff left the room to take one child to the bathroom leaving one staff with 10 children age 2 when two staff were required. Regulation: (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: Under 18 months 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years 1:10 4 years 1:12 5 years and older 1:15 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.

   Corrected 9/29/2025
6. Medium-High risk8/27/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. There were 13 children in room 2 when the room capacity is 12. There were 10 children in room 3 when the room capacity is 9. There were 11 child

   Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. There were 13 children in room 2 when the room capacity is 12. There were 10 children in room 3 when the room capacity is 9. There were 11 children in room 5 when the room capacity is 9. Regulation: At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;

   Corrected 9/29/2025
7. High risk8/27/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) — Cease the use of blankets for children under 12 months of age. An infant in room 2 was being covered with a sleep sack.

   Cease the use of blankets for children under 12 months of age. An infant in room 2 was being covered with a sleep sack. Regulation: Sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child.

   Corrected 9/29/2025
8. Medium risk7/28/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i) — Ensure that top rails are at least 19 inches above the mattress. In room 6, the mattress needs to be lowered in the pack n plays.

   Ensure that top rails are at least 19 inches above the mattress. In room 6, the mattress needs to be lowered in the pack n plays. Regulation: Each crib or playpen shall be equipped with: a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress; a clean, snugly fitting sheet; top rails that are at least 19 inches above the mattress and slats that are not more than 2 3/8 inches apart.

   Corrected 8/27/2025
9. Medium-High risk7/28/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure the hose is not accessible to children in the walkway and a tripping hazard.

   Ensure the hose is not accessible to children in the walkway and a tripping hazard. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.

   Corrected 9/29/2025
10. Medium-High risk7/28/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Remove all garbage in the outdoor play area.

    Remove all garbage in the outdoor play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.

    Corrected 12/22/2025
11. High risk7/28/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) — Ensure children are not using pillows in cribs in room 7.

    Ensure children are not using pillows in cribs in room 7. Regulation: Sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child.

    Corrected 8/27/2025
12. Medium-High risk7/28/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Make cleaning solutions in the 2nd floor bathroom inaccessible to children.

    Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Make cleaning solutions in the 2nd floor bathroom inaccessible to children. 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 8/27/2025
13. Medium-High risk7/28/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Remove the broken toys from the outdoor play area.

    Remove the broken toys from the outdoor play area. 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.

    Corrected 12/22/2025
14. Medium-High risk7/28/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) — Ensure that all children present in the center have all required documents on the Children's Records Checklist on file at the center. There were 2 children ages 7 and 10 present in the center with no paperwork on file.

    Ensure that all children present in the center have all required documents on the Children's Records Checklist on file at the center. There were 2 children ages 7 and 10 present in the center with no paperwork on file. Regulation: The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment; the name(s), home and work address(es), home and work telephone number(s) and signature(s) of the parent(s); the name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of any person(s) authorized by the parent(s) to visit the child at the center and/or take the child from the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1; and the name, address, and telephone number of the child's health care provider; signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment; the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b); the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b).; health information for each child, as follows: for early childhood programs, a record of the child’s health examination and immunizations, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a); and for school-age child care programs, a record of the parent’s statement concerning the child’s health, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(b).

    Corrected 8/27/2025
15. Medium-High risk7/28/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a) — Ensure that children's bottles and sippy cups are sent home each day and cleaned. In room 7, there is mold on top and inside sippy cups which children are drinking from. 8-27-25: In room 6, there is mold on top and inside sippy cu

    Ensure that children's bottles and sippy cups are sent home each day and cleaned. In room 7, there is mold on top and inside sippy cups which children are drinking from. 8-27-25: In room 6, there is mold on top and inside sippy cups which children are drinking from. Staff stated that they wash the cups in the center. Regulation: 1. Food served to children who are present during normal mealtime hours or required snack periods, as specified in (b) and (c) below, shall be provided either by the child's parent or by the center. 3. If the center chooses to have parents provide food, the center shall have a supply of food at the center for any child whose parent forgets. 4. If the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. 5. Staff members shall advise parents of any repetitive feeding problems experienced by their child. 6. Staff members shall not force-feed or coerce a child to eat against his or her will. 9. Centers that provide meals shall ensure that: i. For children on special diets (for example, due to health reasons, religious belief or parental request), an alternative choice of food is provided by either the center or the child's parent; and ii. Individualized written diets and feeding schedules, if submitted to the center by the child's parent or health care provider, are posted in a location that is accessible to staff members caring for the children, and are followed. 10. The center shall have a supply of food at the center and shall serve a snack to any child who is hungry or has missed a meal. iii. Food left uneaten in a dish shall be discarded; iv. Food shall not be shared among children using the same dish or spoon; and v. Unused portions of food shall be labeled with the child's name, date, and type of food. The food shall be stored in the refrigerator, returned to the parent, or discarded with the parent's consent. All unused food shall be discarded if not consumed by the end of t

    Corrected 9/29/2025
16. Medium risk6/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.2(e) — Ensure the current center's license s posted in a prominent location in each building.

    Ensure the current center's license s posted in a prominent location in each building. Regulation: The license shall be posted in a prominent location within the center and in each building associated with the center.

    Corrected 7/28/2025
17. Medium-High risk6/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Ensure that all indoor equipment used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The center is using high chair seats intended to be secured to chairs however the center is placing these on the floor or seats were not prop

    Ensure that all indoor equipment used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The center is using high chair seats intended to be secured to chairs however the center is placing these on the floor or seats were not properly secured to chairs. At one point during the inspection, a child was observed to be rocking in the seat causing it to almost fall over. 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.

    Corrected 9/29/2025
18. Medium-High risk6/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Ensure that children are properly strapped into bouncer seats in room 6.

    Ensure that children are properly strapped into bouncer seats in room 6. 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.

    Corrected 8/27/2025
19. High risk6/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Ensure that sleep sacks are used according to manufacturer instructions and children are not on the floor playing in the sleep sacks. A child was observed on the floor trying to crawl and play in a sleep sack which is intended for

    Ensure that sleep sacks are used according to manufacturer instructions and children are not on the floor playing in the sleep sacks. A child was observed on the floor trying to crawl and play in a sleep sack which is intended for use while sleeping in a crib. 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.

    Corrected 7/28/2025
20. Medium risk6/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.6(b) — Ensure that all locks on the first floor hallway bathroom doors are removed.

    Ensure that all locks on the first floor hallway bathroom doors are removed. Regulation: Doors in all interior rooms designated for use by children shall remain unlocked.

    Corrected 8/27/2025
21. Medium-Low risk6/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.

    Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.

    Corrected 7/28/2025
22. Medium risk6/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(i) — Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in room 6.

    Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in room 6. Regulation: Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.

    Corrected 7/28/2025
23. Medium-High risk6/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a) — Ensure that milk is not left out on tables for extended periods of time in room 3.

    Ensure that milk is not left out on tables for extended periods of time in room 3. Regulation: 1. Food served to children who are present during normal mealtime hours or required snack periods, as specified in (b) and (c) below, shall be provided either by the child's parent or by the center. 3. If the center chooses to have parents provide food, the center shall have a supply of food at the center for any child whose parent forgets. 4. If the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. 5. Staff members shall advise parents of any repetitive feeding problems experienced by their child. 6. Staff members shall not force-feed or coerce a child to eat against his or her will. 9. Centers that provide meals shall ensure that: i. For children on special diets (for example, due to health reasons, religious belief or parental request), an alternative choice of food is provided by either the center or the child's parent; and ii. Individualized written diets and feeding schedules, if submitted to the center by the child's parent or health care provider, are posted in a location that is accessible to staff members caring for the children, and are followed. 10. The center shall have a supply of food at the center and shall serve a snack to any child who is hungry or has missed a meal. iii. Food left uneaten in a dish shall be discarded; iv. Food shall not be shared among children using the same dish or spoon; and v. Unused portions of food shall be labeled with the child's name, date, and type of food. The food shall be stored in the refrigerator, returned to the parent, or discarded with the parent's consent. All unused food shall be discarded if not consumed by the end of the day.

    Corrected 9/29/2025
24. Medium-High risk6/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a) — Ensure the bottle warmers are cleaned throughout the center.

    Ensure the bottle warmers are cleaned throughout the center. Regulation: 1. Food served to children who are present during normal mealtime hours or required snack periods, as specified in (b) and (c) below, shall be provided either by the child's parent or by the center. 3. If the center chooses to have parents provide food, the center shall have a supply of food at the center for any child whose parent forgets. 4. If the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. 5. Staff members shall advise parents of any repetitive feeding problems experienced by their child. 6. Staff members shall not force-feed or coerce a child to eat against his or her will. 9. Centers that provide meals shall ensure that: i. For children on special diets (for example, due to health reasons, religious belief or parental request), an alternative choice of food is provided by either the center or the child's parent; and ii. Individualized written diets and feeding schedules, if submitted to the center by the child's parent or health care provider, are posted in a location that is accessible to staff members caring for the children, and are followed. 10. The center shall have a supply of food at the center and shall serve a snack to any child who is hungry or has missed a meal. iii. Food left uneaten in a dish shall be discarded; iv. Food shall not be shared among children using the same dish or spoon; and v. Unused portions of food shall be labeled with the child's name, date, and type of food. The food shall be stored in the refrigerator, returned to the parent, or discarded with the parent's consent. All unused food shall be discarded if not consumed by the end of the day.

    Corrected 9/29/2025
25. Medium-Low risk6/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(f) — Ensure that a written outline of daily activities is maintained on file. 11-14-25: Ensure schedules accurately reflect what the activities are in the rooms.

    Ensure that a written outline of daily activities is maintained on file. 11-14-25: Ensure schedules accurately reflect what the activities are in the rooms. Regulation: Prepare and maintain on file a written outline of the center's daily activities

    Corrected 1/20/2026