Forest Daycare LLC

2025

1. High risk4/24/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) — Ensure children under 12 months of age do not have blankets while sleeping in room 1.

   Ensure children under 12 months of age do not have blankets while sleeping in room 1. 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 5/28/2025
2. High risk4/24/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. 1 staff from room 1 left the room to answer the door leaving 1 staff with 7 children ages 6 weeks to 1 year of age.

   Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. 1 staff from room 1 left the room to answer the door leaving 1 staff with 7 children ages 6 weeks to 1 year of age. 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 5/28/2025
3. Medium-High risk3/18/2025

   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 4/24/2025
4. Medium-High risk3/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Ensure children are buckled into seats when sitting at the table in room 5.

   Ensure children are buckled into seats when sitting at the table in room 5. 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 5/28/2025
5. Medium-Low risk3/18/2025

   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 5/28/2025
6. Medium-Low risk3/18/2025

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

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

   Corrected 5/28/2025
7. High risk3/18/2025

   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 8/19/2025
8. Medium-Low risk3/18/2025

   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 8/19/2025
9. High risk3/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.

   Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. 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 8/19/2025
10. Medium-High risk3/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(vi) — Ensure that children are eating snacks while seated in age appropriate seating and not walking around the room eating in room 5.

    Ensure that children are eating snacks while seated in age appropriate seating and not walking around the room eating in room 5. Regulation: Feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: a child who, because of age or developmental readiness, no longer needs to be held for feeding shall be provided with an infant seat, high chair with safety strap, or other age-appropriate seating apparatus

    Corrected 4/24/2025
11. Medium-High risk3/18/2025

    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. Diapering surfaces throughout the center including the pads and tables need to be cleaned.

    Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair. Diapering surfaces throughout the center including the pads and tables need to be cleaned. Regulation: the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

    Corrected 4/24/2025
12. High risk3/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — Ensure bouncer seats are not stored in sleeping equipment and on sheets where children are sleeping.

    Ensure bouncer seats are not stored in sleeping equipment and on sheets where children are sleeping. 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 4/24/2025
13. High risk3/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — Ensure cribs are used in accordance with manufacturers instructions. In room 5 a pack n play was being used as a ball pit for children to play. Cease the use of the pack n play for this purpose.

    Ensure cribs are used in accordance with manufacturers instructions. In room 5 a pack n play was being used as a ball pit for children to play. Cease the use of the pack n play for this purpose. 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 4/24/2025
14. High risk3/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — Ensure the clear glass on the sides of the evacuation crib and top rails of the pack n play in room 5 are cleaned.

    Ensure the clear glass on the sides of the evacuation crib and top rails of the pack n play in room 5 are cleaned. 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 4/24/2025
15. Medium-High risk3/18/2025

    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 5/28/2025
16. High risk3/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed. Remove the leaves, debris, and metal pipe from outside the exit door in room 2.

    Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed. Remove the leaves, debris, and metal pipe from outside the exit door in room 2. 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.

    Corrected 5/28/2025
17. High risk3/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that strollers in room 1 are not being stored in front of the exit door in room 1. Abated at the time of inspection.

    Ensure that strollers in room 1 are not being stored in front of the exit door in room 1. Abated at the time of inspection. 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.

    Corrected 3/18/2025
18. Medium-High risk3/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a current Safe Building Interior Certification.

    Submit a current Safe Building Interior Certification. Regulation: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.

    Corrected 8/9/2025
19. Medium risk3/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) — Ensure children do not have access to the bolt sticking out of the top of the toilet tank in the room 6 bathroom.

    Ensure children do not have access to the bolt sticking out of the top of the toilet tank in the room 6 bathroom. Regulation: Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely.

    Corrected 5/28/2025
20. Medium risk3/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) — Ensure that the sink and back of the counter are re-caulked in the room 3 bathrooms.

    Ensure that the sink and back of the counter are re-caulked in the room 3 bathrooms. Regulation: Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely.

    Corrected 5/28/2025
21. Medium risk3/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) — Ensure the toilet bases in the room 3 bathrooms are cleaned and re-caulked.

    Ensure the toilet bases in the room 3 bathrooms are cleaned and re-caulked. Regulation: Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely.

    Corrected 5/28/2025
22. Medium-High risk3/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) — Ensure the gate in the outdoor play area has a latch that can close.

    Ensure the gate in the outdoor play area has a latch that can close. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.

    Corrected 4/24/2025
23. Medium-High risk3/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) — Provide and maintain a fence for the center's outdoor play area. Repair the wooden fence that is falling over, has broken or missing slats, and the metal fence that is curling up at the bottom.

    Provide and maintain a fence for the center's outdoor play area. Repair the wooden fence that is falling over, has broken or missing slats, and the metal fence that is curling up at the bottom. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.

    Corrected 5/28/2025
24. Medium-High risk3/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including folding tables, large bikes, bricks, garbage,, and pieces of wood.

    Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including folding tables, large bikes, bricks, garbage,, and pieces of wood. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.

    Corrected 5/28/2025
25. Medium-High risk3/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) — Ensure the garbage can in room 1 has a secured cover.

    Ensure the garbage can in room 1 has a secured cover. Regulation: garbage receptacles shall be: made of durable, leak-proof and nonabsorbent materials; covered in a secure manner; emptied to the outdoor garbage receptacle when filled; maintained in a sanitary manner.

    Corrected 4/24/2025