SPARK Preschool

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(1) — Submit a Certificate of Approval issued by the township, for the ramp, installed outside the exit door near room 26.

Submit a Certificate of Approval issued by the township, for the ramp, installed outside the exit door near room 26. Regulation: For newly-constructed buildings, for existing buildings whose construction code group classification would change from that which it had been, or for existing buildings that require major alteration or renovation, the center shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) issued by the municipality in which it is located, reflecting the center's compliance with the provisions of the NJUCC, and submit a copy of the CO to the Office of Licensing, for the following group classification: E (Educational) for buildings accommodating children 2 ½ years of age and older and having a total occupancy of six or more children; I-4 (Institutional) for buildings accommodating one or more children less than 2 ½ years of age; or A-3 (Assembly) or one of the group classifications specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)1i or ii for buildings accommodating school-age child care programs only.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a) — Submit a copy of the final Certificate of Occupancy. The center currently has a TCO.

Submit a copy of the final Certificate of Occupancy. The center currently has a TCO. Regulation: A person seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23 (hereinafter referred to as the “NJUCC”). For buildings constructed after the adoption of the NJUCC (1977), whose construction code group classification is already E, I-2, I-4, A-3, or A-4, and that have not had major alterations or renovations since receipt of the CO, the center shall obtain the CO issued by the municipality in which it is located at the time the building was originally constructed or approved for use in the NJUCC's E, I-2, I-4, A-3, or A-4 group classification. The center shall submit a copy of the building's CO to the Office of Licensing. For existing buildings whose use prior to the adoption of the NJUCC (before 1977) was and continues to be for a center and that have not had major alterations or renovations, the center shall obtain a Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO) issued by the municipality in which it is located, reflecting the building's compliance with provisions of the municipality's construction code requirements that were in effect at the time it was originally constructed or converted for use as a center. The center shall submit a copy of the building's CCO and the center’s current fire safety inspection certificate to the Office of Licensing.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that the large pile of dirt is moved back from the exterior exit path, out of the hallway exit, next to room 26.

Ensure that the large pile of dirt is moved back from the exterior exit path, out of the hallway exit, next to room 26. 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:52-5.3(a) — Provide and maintain in good condition handrails on all stairs with 3 or more risers. Ensure the stairs leading out of the exit, next to room 26, has a handrails accessible to children, and children do not have access to rough plyw

Provide and maintain in good condition handrails on all stairs with 3 or more risers. Ensure the stairs leading out of the exit, next to room 26, has a handrails accessible to children, and children do not have access to rough plywood. Regulation: Provide and maintain in good condition handrails on all stairs with 3 or more risers.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(4) — Ensure staff without a cleared CARI, CHRI, and orientation training are not left alone to supervise children at any time. At the time of inspection, a therapist was observed alone with a child.

Ensure staff without a cleared CARI, CHRI, and orientation training are not left alone to supervise children at any time. At the time of inspection, a therapist was observed alone with a child. Regulation: When a person who is not required to complete a CARI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person 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:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Staff in room 34 stated that they had 12 children but only 11 children were present.

Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Staff in room 34 stated that they had 12 children but only 11 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure all staff are re-trained on proper table and diaper surface cleaning procedures including the 2 step process of cleaning and disinfecting.

Ensure all staff are re-trained on proper table and diaper surface cleaning procedures including the 2 step process of cleaning and disinfecting. 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:52-4.8(a)(2) — Re-train all staff are re-trained on proper table and diaper surface cleaning procedures including the 2 step process of cleaning and disinfecting.

Re-train all staff are re-trained on proper table and diaper surface cleaning procedures including the 2 step process of cleaning and disinfecting. Regulation: Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Staff in room 34 stated that they had 12 children but only 11 children were present.

Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Staff in room 34 stated that they had 12 children but only 11 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(e) — Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking in room 9.

Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking in room 9. Regulation: The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.6(a) — Provide enough light in rooms where in children are napping to allow staff to see them. In rooms 34 and 14, it was too dark during naptime.

Provide enough light in rooms where in children are napping to allow staff to see them. In rooms 34 and 14, it was too dark during naptime. Regulation: At least five foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by children during naptime. The illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(5)(iii) — Ensure that sinks required for hand washing are not used for food preparation or warming bottles. Food or bottles were observed in the required hand washing sinks in rooms 13, 14, and 32.

Ensure that sinks required for hand washing are not used for food preparation or warming bottles. Food or bottles were observed in the required hand washing sinks in rooms 13, 14, and 32. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, toilet and sink facility requirements are as follows: for each classroom used by children under 2 1/2 years of age, a minimum of one sink shall be located in the classroom for newly-constructed centers and expansions.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) — Provide a outlet face plate for the outlet in room 14.

Provide a outlet face plate for the outlet in room 14. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.

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 34.

Ensure that bottles and cups are removed when children have fallen asleep in room 34. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: when a child is bottle-feeding while resting, the bottle shall be removed when the child falls asleep.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(2) — Ensure that classrooms that care for children under 18 months of age provide at least four different activity areas and that each area contains at least four types of supplies and equipment and supplies are age appropriate. Room

Ensure that classrooms that care for children under 18 months of age provide at least four different activity areas and that each area contains at least four types of supplies and equipment and supplies are age appropriate. Room 30 was being used, was not set up with the required supplies and the supplies were not age appropriate. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a)(2) — Cease the use of blankets for children under 12 months of age. In room 32, children under 12 months of age were covered with blankets while sleeping in cribs.

Cease the use of blankets for children under 12 months of age. In room 32, children under 12 months of age were covered with blankets while sleeping in cribs. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children from 13 to 18 months of age, the center shall provide daily rest and sleep according to the child's physical needs and ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — Ensure cribs and pack n plays are used in accordance with manufacturers instructions. A crib in room 30 had 2 mattresses.

Ensure cribs and pack n plays are used in accordance with manufacturers instructions. A crib in room 30 had 2 mattresses. Regulation: The center shall provide sleeping equipment 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 requirement that

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a)(2) — Ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover children's faces. In room 32 and 34, a blanket was covering a child's face while sleeping in the crib.

Ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover children's faces. In room 32 and 34, a blanket was covering a child's face while sleeping in the crib. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children from 13 to 18 months of age, the center shall provide daily rest and sleep according to the child's physical needs and ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — Ensure that cribs with clear panels are cleaned throughout the center and the broken clear glass crib panel in room 9 is replaced.

Ensure that cribs with clear panels are cleaned throughout the center and the broken clear glass crib panel in room 9 is replaced. Regulation: The center shall provide sleeping equipment 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 requirement that

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(2) — Ensure children have the proper sleeping equipment. A child in room 30 did not have an assigned crib or sheet for staff to place the child in the proper sleeping equipment while sleeping.

Ensure children have the proper sleeping equipment. A child in room 30 did not have an assigned crib or sheet for staff to place the child in the proper sleeping equipment while sleeping. Regulation: The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, 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 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at View official inspection document playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements:

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document a lockdown drill.

Conduct and document a lockdown drill. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure the padding on the columns in the outdoor play area is repaired and provided up to 48 inches as required.

Ensure the padding on the columns in the outdoor play area is repaired and provided up to 48 inches as required. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(2) — Provide CARI clearances for 2 staff.

Provide CARI clearances for 2 staff. Regulation: When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. 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:52-4.11(a)(3) — Provide CHRI clearance for 1 staff.

Provide CHRI clearance for 1 staff. Regulation: As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. 12-2-24: A child from room 44 was walking down the hall to give ketchup to another room

Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. 12-2-24: A child from room 44 was walking down the hall to give ketchup to another room unsupervised. 12-2-24: Staff in room 30 was using her cell phone while caring for a child. 12-2-24: A child from room 40 was in the bathroom alone where staff could not see the child to properly supervise. 12-2-24: A child was observed chewing on a plastic baggie while sitting in a cubby in room 35 and staff did not intervene. 1-16-25: In room 14, cribs were lined up behind each other and staff could not see the children in the back corners as they were sitting by the door and closer to the front of the room. 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.