Blended Future

2025

1. High risk9/17/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(k) — RECITED: Ensure there are a minimum of 2 staff when 6 or more children are present. There was 1 staff with 6 children and a second staff was needed in the building.

   RECITED: Ensure there are a minimum of 2 staff when 6 or more children are present. There was 1 staff with 6 children and a second staff was needed in the building. Regulation: (k) For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 1. A minimum of two staff members, one of whom shall be at least 18 years of age, shall be present and involved in the care of children when: i. At least six children are present, who are below six years of age; or ii. Fewer than six children are present but applicable staff/child ratios, governing children below 18 months of age or children with special needs, require two staff members. (l) For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply: 1. A minimum of two staff members, one of whom shall be at least 18 years of age, shall be at the center and involved in the care of children when six or more children are present, except as specified in (l)2 and 3 below.

   Corrected 10/14/2025
2. High risk7/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. One child left the classroom and went into the second classroom without the staff member being aware.

   Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. One child left the classroom and went into the second classroom without the staff member being aware. 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 8/11/2025
3. High risk7/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(b)(6) — Provide the accident logs.

   Provide the accident logs. Regulation: (b) The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in (a) above. These records shall include the following: 1. The name of the injured child; 2. The date, time and location of the incident; 3. The name and address of the center; 4. The name of the person completing the report; 5. The date the report was completed; and 6. A written description of the following: i. The incident; ii. The injury to the child; iii. The names of witnesses to the incident; and iv. The follow-up action taken by the center, including: (1) Application of first aid; and (2) Consultation or treatment by a licensed physician or other health care provider, if applicable. (d) Upon request of the child's parent, the center shall provide a written description of the incident by the end of the next operating day.

   Corrected 9/17/2025
4. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training.

   Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training. Regulation: First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. The first aid and CPR training shall include a hands-on training component in addition to any online training coursework.

   Corrected 12/4/2025
5. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Provide the fire drill log.

   Provide the fire drill log. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.

   Corrected 9/17/2025
6. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.

   Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. 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.

   Corrected 10/28/2025
7. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including by removing the unapproved red and blue slide.

   Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including by removing the unapproved red and blue slide. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

   Corrected 8/11/2025
8. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including by removing the concrete cylinder log from the basket ball area.

   Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including by removing the concrete cylinder log from the basket ball 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 8/11/2025
9. Medium risk7/23/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) — Post the radon results.

   Post the radon results. Regulation: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.

   Corrected 12/4/2025
10. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Ensure shelving is secure and not overloaded. Pertains to the shelf in room 2B.

    Ensure shelving is secure and not overloaded. Pertains to the shelf in room 2B. Regulation: 17. All televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. 18. Ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.

    Corrected 9/17/2025
11. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Secure the computer to its surface in room 1.

    Secure the computer to its surface in room 1. Regulation: 17. All televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. 18. Ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.

    Corrected 9/17/2025
12. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Clean the refrigerators in room 2B.

    Clean the refrigerators in room 2B. 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.

    Corrected 8/11/2025
13. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Remove the dust from the ceiling vent in the children's restroom.

    Remove the dust from the ceiling vent in the children's restroom. 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.

    Corrected 9/17/2025
14. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Remove the rust from the radiator in the children's restroom.

    Remove the rust from the radiator in the children's restroom. 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.

    Corrected 9/17/2025
15. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace the stained ceiling tile in the children's restroom.

    Replace the stained ceiling tile in the children's restroom. 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.

    Corrected 8/11/2025
16. Medium-Low risk7/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(e)(7) — Ensure that the consulting head teacher makes at least two on-site visits to the center per month to observe the center's program and provide staff development as required. Maintain documentation on file.

    Ensure that the consulting head teacher makes at least two on-site visits to the center per month to observe the center's program and provide staff development as required. Maintain documentation on file. Regulation: For early childhood programs for centers using a consulting head teacher, the consulting head teacher shall make at least two on-site visits to the center per month, for a sufficient length of time to conduct staff development, observe the center's program, and ensure that the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(e)1 are met. The center shall maintain on file a written record of the date, time, purpose, and nature of each visit by the consulting head teacher; and the consulting head teacher’s observation of the program and evaluation of the staff member in charge of the program.

    Corrected 10/22/2025
17. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name.

    Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.

    Corrected 10/14/2025
18. High risk7/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(1)(ii) — Cease caring for children below 2.5 years of age. The center has an E use C of O and had 2 children in attendance under the age of 2.5.

    Cease caring for children below 2.5 years of age. The center has an E use C of O and had 2 children in attendance under the age of 2.5. 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: I-4 (Institutional) for buildings accommodating one or more children less than 2 ½ years of age.

    Corrected 8/11/2025
19. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    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.

    Corrected 10/30/2025
20. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    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 was using a Little Tykes Bounce House. The Bounce House instructions indicate that no more th

    Ensure that all indoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The center was using a Little Tykes Bounce House. The Bounce House instructions indicate that no more than 3 children can use at a time. The center was permitting 4 children. Additionally, the instructions require the bounce house to be anchored and it was not anchored. 9.17.2025-Equipment no longer in use. 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 9/17/2025
21. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Provide documentation that the Little Tykes Bounce House meets the required Consumer Product Safety Commission's guidelines and that it is intended for commercial use. 9.17.2025-Equipment no longer in use.

    Provide documentation that the Little Tykes Bounce House meets the required Consumer Product Safety Commission's guidelines and that it is intended for commercial use. 9.17.2025-Equipment no longer in use. 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 9/17/2025
22. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Submit a written MOU on the center's letterhead to the OOL indicating the following: 1. The center is licensed to serve children ages 2.5-13 years of age only. Enrollment of any child younger than 2.5 years is prohibited. 2. The ce

    Submit a written MOU on the center's letterhead to the OOL indicating the following: 1. The center is licensed to serve children ages 2.5-13 years of age only. Enrollment of any child younger than 2.5 years is prohibited. 2. The center sponsor understands that any future incident of enrolling children under 2.5 years will result in enforcement action taken against the center's license. 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 9/17/2025
23. Medium-Low risk7/23/2025

    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 9/17/2025
24. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a) — Ensure that food refrigerated or ice packs are provided with the children's lunch bags.

    Ensure that food refrigerated or ice packs are provided with the children's lunch bags. 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 8/11/2025
25. Medium-Low risk7/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(b) — Provide documentation that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

    Provide documentation that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience.

    Corrected 9/17/2025