Kiddie Zone

2025

1. High risk4/8/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) — Ensure children under 12 months of age are not being covered with blankets. In room 14, infants were being covered with blankets while sleeping in cribs.

   Ensure children under 12 months of age are not being covered with blankets. In room 14, infants were being covered with blankets while sleeping in cribs. 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 5/13/2025
2. High risk4/8/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a)(1) — Ensure children under 12 months of age are initially placed in a face-up sleeping position. Staff in room 9 were placing children down to sleep on their stomach.

   Ensure children under 12 months of age are initially placed in a face-up sleeping position. Staff in room 9 were placing children down to sleep on their stomach. Regulation: 1. For children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall ensure that each child is initially placed in a face-up sleeping position unless a different position is indicated in writing by the child's health care provider.

   Corrected 5/13/2025
3. Medium risk4/8/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(i) — Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in room 14.

   Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in room 14. Regulation: Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.

   Corrected 5/13/2025
4. Medium-High risk3/11/2025

   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 5/29/2025
5. Medium-High risk3/11/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. A child from room 11 was observed without shoes on outside.

   Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. A child from room 11 was observed without shoes on outside. 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 4/8/2025
6. High risk3/11/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b) — Ensure staff in classrooms where children have allergies, are aware of the allergy and medications onsite. Staff were advising that there were no children present in their rooms with allergies when children did have epi pens and al

   Ensure staff in classrooms where children have allergies, are aware of the allergy and medications onsite. Staff were advising that there were no children present in their rooms with allergies when children did have epi pens and allergies. Regulation: The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: Administration and control of prescription and non-prescription medicines and health care procedures (a) The center shall inform each child’s parent upon enrollment of its policy on administering medication and health care procedures to children, including the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b) to (d). The policy shall indicate: 1. Whether the center will administer non-prescription medication or a non-prescribed health care procedure to a child; 2. Whether the center will administer prescription medication or a prescribed health care procedure to a child with a short-term illness; and 3. That the center will provide reasonable accommodations for the administration of medication or health care procedures to a child with special needs, if failure to administer the medication or health care procedure would jeopardize the health of the child or prevent the child from attending the center. 1. Medication and health care procedures shall be administered only after receipt of written approval from the child's parent(s). 2. The center shall: i. Designate those staff members who are trained as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)8 and authorized to administer medication or health care procedures to, or to supervise self-administration of medication or health care procedures by, those children whose parents authorize it; and ii. Ensure that each staff member designated to administer medication and health care procedures is informed of each child's medication and health care needs. 3. All medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked

   Corrected 5/13/2025
7. High risk3/11/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a) — Provide the opportunity for daily rest/sleep for each child under the age of 4 as required.

   Provide the opportunity for daily rest/sleep for each child under the age of 4 as required. Regulation: (a) For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: 2. 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. 4. For children over the age of 18 months and under the age of four years, the center shall provide: i. Daily rest or sleep for each child who attends the center for four or more consecutive hours; ii. Daily rest or sleep for each child who attends the center for fewer than four consecutive hours, but whose individual physical needs call for a rest period while the child is at the center

   Corrected 4/8/2025
8. Medium-High risk3/11/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a) — Ensure that food being served at the center is stored in a safe and sanitary manner. A loaf of bread was observed on the floor on top of water bottles in the hallway.

   Ensure that food being served at the center is stored in a safe and sanitary manner. A loaf of bread was observed on the floor on top of water bottles in the hallway. 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 4/8/2025
9. Medium-Low risk3/11/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(f) — Ensure that a written outline of daily activities is maintained on file in all classrooms throughout the center.

   Ensure that a written outline of daily activities is maintained on file in all classrooms throughout the center. Regulation: Prepare and maintain on file a written outline of the center's daily activities

   Corrected 5/13/2025
10. High risk3/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.

    Corrected 4/8/2025
11. Medium-Low risk3/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).

    Corrected 4/8/2025
12. High risk3/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including. 3-11-25: There were 12 children age 3, with 1 staff, in room 1, when 2 staff were required. A second staff and 13th child entered the room during the t

    Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times including. 3-11-25: There were 12 children age 3, with 1 staff, in room 1, when 2 staff were required. A second staff and 13th child entered the room during the time of inspection. 3-11-25: There were 5 children under 18 months of age, in room 10, with 1 staff, when 2 staff were required. A second staff entered the room during the time of inspection. 3-11-25: There were 7 children ages 18 to 24 months with 1 staff, in room 11, when 2 staff were required. A second staff entered the room during the time of inspection. 3-11-25: There were 14 children, 9 children under 18 months, and 5 children 18 to 24 months, with 3 staff in room 13 when 4 staff were required. 4-8-25: There were 9 children under 18 months of age with 2 staff when 3 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 5/13/2025
13. High risk3/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. 3-11-25: In room 8, a child was climbing on a chair without staff intervening. 3-11-25: A child was sleeping in a car seat in the hallway area outside of room 14 where st

    Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. 3-11-25: In room 8, a child was climbing on a chair without staff intervening. 3-11-25: A child was sleeping in a car seat in the hallway area outside of room 14 where staff could not directly supervise the child. 4-8-25: Ensure children are supervised at all times while sleeping. There were infants sleeping in cribs behind a wall where staff could not see them. 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 5/13/2025
14. Medium-Low risk3/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Update the staff records checklist to include all names on background clearances and dates.

    Update the staff records checklist to include all names on background clearances and dates. 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.

    Corrected 4/8/2025
15. Medium-High risk3/11/2025

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

    Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including before serving bottles and food. 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 5/13/2025
16. Medium-High risk3/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including before meals. 4-8-25: Ensure children's hands are washed after diaper changes.

    Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including before meals. 4-8-25: Ensure children's hands are washed after diaper changes. 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 5/13/2025
17. High risk3/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that special care plans have doctors signature/stamp, parent signatures, 2 epi pens are onsite when required, medications are not expired, and all information including signs and symptoms for when to administer medicatio

    Ensure that special care plans have doctors signature/stamp, parent signatures, 2 epi pens are onsite when required, medications are not expired, and all information including signs and symptoms for when to administer medication is on the care plan. Regulation: (9) The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).

    Corrected 5/13/2025
18. High risk3/11/2025

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

    Ensure that children who fall sleep in swings are immediately placed in the proper sleeping equipment. 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 4/8/2025
19. High risk3/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — Ensure that pack n plays throughout the center are clean where heavily soiled, not wobbly, and maintained in good repair throughout the center.

    Ensure that pack n plays throughout the center are clean where heavily soiled, not wobbly, and maintained in good repair throughout the center. 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 5/13/2025
20. High risk3/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — Ensure that sleeping equipment is used as per manufacturers instructions, additional mattresses are not added to pack n plays throughout the center. Ensure that pack n plays do not have any attachments including a wooden boar

    Ensure that sleeping equipment is used as per manufacturers instructions, additional mattresses are not added to pack n plays throughout the center. Ensure that pack n plays do not have any attachments including a wooden boards attached to the bottoms. Ensure all crib wheels throughout the center are free of rust. 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 5/13/2025
21. Medium risk3/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i) — Ensure that all cribs sheets are clean throughout the center.

    Ensure that all cribs sheets are clean throughout the center. 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 4/8/2025
22. Medium risk3/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i) — Ensure that pack n play pads throughout the center are firm fitting, covering the entire bottom of crib, and free of large bumps.

    Ensure that pack n play pads throughout the center are firm fitting, covering the entire bottom of crib, and free of large bumps. 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 5/13/2025
23. Medium-High risk3/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) — Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair. Clean and repair diaper pads in rooms 6, 8,11, 12, 13.

    Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair. Clean and repair diaper pads in rooms 6, 8,11, 12, 13. Regulation: the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

    Corrected 4/8/2025
24. Medium-High risk3/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(i)(1) — Ensure that children's diapers are changed when wet or soiled. Staff were observed beginning to change a child then stop and put the child down when the office of licensing inspector arrived at the room.

    Ensure that children's diapers are changed when wet or soiled. Staff were observed beginning to change a child then stop and put the child down when the office of licensing inspector arrived at the room. Regulation: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, staff members shall ensure that each child's diaper is changed when wet or soiled; staff member shall ensure each child's bottom is washed and dried during each diaper change with an individual disposable wash cloth, paper towel, or disposable diaper wipes.

    Corrected 5/13/2025
25. Medium risk3/11/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date throughout the center.

    Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date throughout the center. Regulation: Feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

    Corrected 5/13/2025