Kidz at Play Recreation Community Service

2026

1. Medium risk4/22/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iv) — Ensure that the use of infant equipment, including swings, exersaucers and bouncers, is limited to 30 minutes at a time. At the time of the inspection, 1 infant in Room 1 was in a bouncy seat for more than 30 minutes.

   Ensure that the use of infant equipment, including swings, exersaucers and bouncers, is limited to 30 minutes at a time. At the time of the inspection, 1 infant in Room 1 was in a bouncy seat for more than 30 minutes. Regulation: iv. The use of infant equipment including swings, exersaucers, and bouncers shall be limited to periods of 30 minutes at a time.

   Corrected 6/1/2026
2. High risk4/22/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) — Ensure that the sink in Room 1 is only used for handwashing.

   Ensure that the sink in Room 1 is only used for handwashing. Regulation: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation.

   Corrected 6/1/2026
3. High risk4/22/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) — Remove bottles, bowls, and dish cleaning supplies from the handwashing sink in Room 1.

   Remove bottles, bowls, and dish cleaning supplies from the handwashing sink in Room 1. Regulation: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation.

   Corrected 6/1/2026
4. Medium-Low risk4/22/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(1) — Based on complaint #25091, ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours. Ensure the director is documenting arrival and departure times daily.

   Based on complaint #25091, ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours. Ensure the director is documenting arrival and departure times daily. Regulation: The director shall be scheduled to work at the center at least 50 percent of the center’s daily operating hours.

   Corrected 6/1/2026
5. Medium risk4/22/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i) — Ensure that all cribs have a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress and clean snugly fitting sheet in Room 1.

   Ensure that all cribs have a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress and clean snugly fitting sheet in Room 1. 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 6/1/2026
6. High risk4/22/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of the inspection, one named staff member had to count the children in her care in Room 1.

   Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of the inspection, one named staff member had to count the children in her care in Room 1. 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.

   Corrected 6/1/2026
7. High risk4/22/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of the inspection, one named staff member said 7 children were present in her care when 8 children

   Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of the inspection, one named staff member said 7 children were present in her care when 8 children were present in her care. 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.

   Corrected 6/1/2026
8. High risk4/22/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — Ensure that approved sleeping equipment is provided for each child as required. At the time of the inspection, 1 infant was seen sleeping in a bouncy seat.

   Ensure that approved sleeping equipment is provided for each child as required. At the time of the inspection, 1 infant was seen sleeping in a bouncy seat. 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 6/1/2026
9. Medium-High risk4/22/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water before serving food in Room 1.

   Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water before serving food in Room 1. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food; after toileting; after assisting a child in toileting; after caring for a child who appears to be sick; after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. 7.8(d)3- Staff members hands are washed after changing each diaper.

   Corrected 6/1/2026
10. Medium-High risk4/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Based on complaint #25091, ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water before the intake of food in Room 1.

    Based on complaint #25091, ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water before the intake of food in Room 1. 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.

    Corrected 6/1/2026
11. Medium-High risk4/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. the center took immediate action to remove the diapering ointments out of children's reach in Room 1.

    Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. the center took immediate action to remove the diapering ointments out of children's reach in Room 1. 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 4/22/2026
12. Medium-High risk4/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) — Maintain an illness log on file at the center that includes: the child's name; symptoms of illness; actions taken by the center; and dates of exclusion and return.

    Maintain an illness log on file at the center that includes: the child's name; symptoms of illness; actions taken by the center; and dates of exclusion and return. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include: the child's name; the date and time the illness, symptoms of illness or diseases were observed at the center; a description of the symptoms of illness manifested by the child; the action taken by the center to assist: the child who is demonstrating symptoms of illness; and the director in determining if exclusion of the child from the center is necessary; any significant change in the child's symptoms of illness; the date, if applicable, that: the child was removed from the center; the child returned to the center with a note from a health care provider attesting to the child's admissibility to the center and recovery from a reportable disease, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:57; the child returned to the center with a parent’s note attesting that six days have elapsed since the onset of chicken pox, or that all chicken pox sores have dried and crusted; or the child returned to the center symptom-free.

    Corrected 6/1/2026
13. High risk4/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure all staff are retrained on required orientation topics and have updated orientation logs.

    Ensure all staff are retrained on required orientation topics and have updated orientation logs. 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.

    Corrected 6/1/2026
14. High risk4/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure staff in Room 1 are retrained on how to properly pick up children.

    Ensure staff in Room 1 are retrained on how to properly pick up children. 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.

    Corrected 6/1/2026
15. High risk4/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure staff in Room 1 are retrained on the handwashing policy.

    Ensure staff in Room 1 are retrained on the handwashing policy. 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.

    Corrected 6/1/2026
16. Medium-High risk4/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a) — Ensure bottles prepared with milk or formula are kept in the fridge until ready to be served in Room 1.

    Ensure bottles prepared with milk or formula are kept in the fridge until ready to be served in Room 1. 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 6/1/2026
17. Medium-Low risk4/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(f) — Ensure that a written outline of daily activities is maintained on file. Page 2 missing of daily schedule in room 1.

    Ensure that a written outline of daily activities is maintained on file. Page 2 missing of daily schedule in room 1. Regulation: Prepare and maintain on file a written outline of the center's daily activities

    Corrected 6/1/2026
18. Medium-High risk4/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Based on complaint #2509, ensure children's noses are wiped and kept clean in Room 1.

    Based on complaint #2509, ensure children's noses are wiped and kept clean in Room 1. Regulation: The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

    Corrected 6/1/2026
19. Medium-High risk4/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Ensure staff are picking up children properly in Room 1. At the time of the inspection, 1 staff member in Room 1 picked up a child from under one of his arms.

    Ensure staff are picking up children properly in Room 1. At the time of the inspection, 1 staff member in Room 1 picked up a child from under one of his arms. Regulation: The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

    Corrected 6/1/2026
20. High risk3/9/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection, there were 11 children under 18 months with 2 staff present when 3 are required in Room 1.

    Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection, there were 11 children under 18 months with 2 staff present when 3 are required in Room 1. 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 4/8/2026
21. High risk3/9/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection, there were 8 children ages 18 months- 2.5 years with 1 staff member when 2 are required in Room 6.

    Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection, there were 8 children ages 18 months- 2.5 years with 1 staff member when 2 are required in Room 6. 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 4/8/2026
22. Medium risk3/9/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(i) — Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices. 1 child in Room 1 had a pacifier strap. The center took immediate action to remove the strap.

    Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices. 1 child in Room 1 had a pacifier strap. The center took immediate action to remove the strap. Regulation: Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.

    Corrected 3/9/2026
23. Medium risk3/9/2026

    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 in Room 6. 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.

    Corrected 4/8/2026
24. Medium risk3/9/2026

    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 in Room 1.

    Cease the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two in Room 1. Regulation: i. Centers shall prohibit the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two.

    Corrected 4/8/2026
25. Medium-High risk3/9/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Operate within each room's capacity. At the time of the inspection, there were 11 children in Room 1 when its capacity is only for 9 children.

    Operate within each room's capacity. At the time of the inspection, there were 11 children in Room 1 when its capacity is only for 9 children. 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 4/8/2026