Kids World 2

2025

1. High risk11/3/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. There were 17 children ages 3 to 5 on the outdoor play area with 1 staff when 2 staff where required. The 2nd staff took 1 child back into the center. In room 3

   Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. There were 17 children ages 3 to 5 on the outdoor play area with 1 staff when 2 staff where required. The 2nd staff took 1 child back into the center. In room 3, there were 15 children age 3 with 1 staff. The 2nd staff left the room to go to the bathroom. 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 11/18/2025
2. Medium-High risk10/17/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure the debris including insulation pieces are removed from the outdoor play area.

   Ensure the debris including insulation pieces are removed from the outdoor play 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 11/3/2025
3. Medium-High risk10/17/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. In room 1, there were 22 children present when the room capacity is 20. In room 3, there were 21 children present when the room capacity is 20.

   Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. In room 1, there were 22 children present when the room capacity is 20. In room 3, there were 21 children present when the room capacity is 20. 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 11/3/2025
4. High risk8/27/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)(2) — Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for children. Center staff indicated that they are no longer signing children in and out daily.

   Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for children. Center staff indicated that they are no longer signing children in and out daily. Regulation: The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked and maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.

   Corrected 9/19/2025
5. Medium-High risk8/13/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. There were 21 children in room 1 when the room capacity is 20.

   Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. There were 21 children in room 1 when the room capacity is 20. 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 8/27/2025
6. High risk8/13/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(e)(4) — Ensure that the group teacher is onsite at least 75% of the daily operating hours. 10-17-25: The group teacher was not present at the center for this inspection and did not have documentation of daily sign in and outs to show t

   Ensure that the group teacher is onsite at least 75% of the daily operating hours. 10-17-25: The group teacher was not present at the center for this inspection and did not have documentation of daily sign in and outs to show they are present at the center each day for 75% of the daily operating hours. Ensure the group teacher is onsite at the center each day for the required hours. 11-3-25: The group teacher was not present at the center and documentation of daily sin in and outs was not completed. Center administration stated that they are working on obtaining credentials for a new group teacher who will be present at the center each day 75% of the daily hours. Regulation: For early childhood programs the group teacher(s) shall be scheduled and have the authority and responsibility to work at the center for at least 75 percent of the center's daily operating hour or at least six hours a day, whichever is less and assist the head teacher in implementing the center's child development and activities program.

   Corrected 11/6/2025
7. Medium risk8/13/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(e)(1) — Ensure that the head teacher is onsite 75% of daily operating hours.

   Ensure that the head teacher is onsite 75% of daily operating hours. Regulation: For early childhood programs the head teacher shall be scheduled to work at the center for at least 75 percent of the center's daily operating hours or at least six hours a day, whichever is less; and plan, discuss and observe the implementation of program activities by staff members for all groups of children.

   Corrected 9/19/2025
8. Medium risk8/13/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(1) — Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours.

   Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours. Regulation: The director shall be scheduled to work at the center at least 50 percent of the center’s daily operating hours.

   Corrected 9/19/2025
9. Medium risk8/13/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) — Ensure that all cords are inaccessible to the children. The center was running an electric cord from room 1 out to outdoor play area for an inflatable water slide.

   Ensure that all cords are inaccessible to the children. The center was running an electric cord from room 1 out to outdoor play area for an inflatable water slide. Regulation: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children.

   Corrected 9/19/2025
10. Medium-High risk8/13/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Ensure that the equipment meets ASTM F1487 (or ASTM F2373 for children under 2.5 years of age). Children were using a blow up slide with a pool at the time of inspection.

    Ensure that the equipment meets ASTM F1487 (or ASTM F2373 for children under 2.5 years of age). Children were using a blow up slide with a pool at the time of inspection. 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 9/19/2025
11. High risk8/13/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. There were 15 children ages 3 and 4 with 1 staff in room 3 when 2 staff were needed. 8-27-25: There was 1 staff with 15 children, age 3-4 in the outdoor play are

    Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. There were 15 children ages 3 and 4 with 1 staff in room 3 when 2 staff were needed. 8-27-25: There was 1 staff with 15 children, age 3-4 in the outdoor play area when 2 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 9/19/2025
12. High risk8/13/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. Children were observed walking back and forth between classrooms and out into the outdoor play area. Staff from room 3 walked 11 children into room 3 from the outdoor pla

    Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. Children were observed walking back and forth between classrooms and out into the outdoor play area. Staff from room 3 walked 11 children into room 3 from the outdoor play area, leaving 4 children alone in the outdoor play area, then walked back to the outdoor play area to get 4 additional children from the outdoor play space, leaving 11 children alone in room 3 unsupervised. 8-27-25: Ensure that children are supervised at all times. In room 1, several children were standing on chairs peeling the paint off the wall while another child was sitting on top of the table without staff intervening. 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 9/19/2025
13. High risk8/13/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(k)(5) — Cease the use of wading pools. The center had a blow up slide that emptied into a pool of water where children were playing.

    Cease the use of wading pools. The center had a blow up slide that emptied into a pool of water where children were playing. Regulation: Swimming pool requirements are as follows: wading pools that are 24 inches or less, are filled as needed, are portable, and do not have a filtration system are prohibited.

    Corrected 9/19/2025
14. High risk8/13/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(j) — Ensure that all staff under 18 years of age are directly supervised by a cleared staff member who is 18 years of age or older. Rooms 2 and 4 had staff all under the age of 18 alone supervising children. 8-27-25: In room 2, there

    Ensure that all staff under 18 years of age are directly supervised by a cleared staff member who is 18 years of age or older. Rooms 2 and 4 had staff all under the age of 18 alone supervising children. 8-27-25: In room 2, there were two staff both under the age of 18, alone supervising children. 8-27-25: In room 4, there was one staff under the age of 18, alone assisting a child with changing their clothing. 8-27-25: In the outdoor play area, there was one staff under the age of 18, alone supervising children when the over 18 years of age staff walked inside. Regulation: Staff members who are under 18 years of age shall be directly supervised by and visible to a staff member who is 18 years of age or older.

    Corrected 9/19/2025
15. High risk7/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required. 4 missing CARI clearances. 8-13-25: 18 missing CARI clearances. 8-27-25: 17 missing CARI clearances. 9-19-25: 1 missing.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required. 4 missing CARI clearances. 8-13-25: 18 missing CARI clearances. 8-27-25: 17 missing CARI clearances. 9-19-25: 1 missing. Regulation: As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.

    Corrected 10/17/2025
16. High risk7/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required. 4 missing CHRI clearances. 8-13-25: There are 18 missing CHRI clearances. 8-27-25: There are 17 missing CHRI clearances. 9-19-25: 2 missing CHRI clearances.

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required. 4 missing CHRI clearances. 8-13-25: There are 18 missing CHRI clearances. 8-27-25: There are 17 missing CHRI clearances. 9-19-25: 2 missing CHRI clearances. 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.

    Corrected 10/17/2025
17. High risk7/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(5) — Ensure staff without a cleared CHRI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. 7-21-25: There were 3 staff in room 1 who did not have CHRI clearances. 8-13-25: There were 14 staff alone in rooms 1, 2, 3, and 4 supe

    Ensure staff without a cleared CHRI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. 7-21-25: There were 3 staff in room 1 who did not have CHRI clearances. 8-13-25: There were 14 staff alone in rooms 1, 2, 3, and 4 supervising children, who did not have CHRI clearances. 8-27-25: There were 13 staff alone in rooms 1, 2, 3, and 4 supervising children, who did not have CHRI clearances. Regulation: When a person who is not required to complete a CHRI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 9/19/2025
18. High risk7/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(4) — Ensure staff without a cleared CARI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. 7-21-25: There were 3 staff in room 1 with no CARI clearances. 8-13-25: There were 14 staff alone with children in rooms 1, 2, 3, and 4

    Ensure staff without a cleared CARI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. 7-21-25: There were 3 staff in room 1 with no CARI clearances. 8-13-25: There were 14 staff alone with children in rooms 1, 2, 3, and 4. 8-27-25: There were 13 staff alone with children in rooms 1, 2, 3, and 4. 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.

    Corrected 9/19/2025
19. High risk7/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) — Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member. There were 3 staff in room 1 with no orientation training. 8-13-125: There were 14 staff working a

    Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member. There were 3 staff in room 1 with no orientation training. 8-13-125: There were 14 staff working at the center at the time of the inspection with no orientation training, all alone supervising children in rooms 1, 2, 3, and 4. 8-27-25: There were 13 staff working at the center at the time of the inspection with no orientation training, all alone supervising children in rooms 1, 2, 3, and 4. Regulation: The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed.

    Corrected 9/19/2025
20. Medium-High risk7/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(7)(iii) — Provide a barrier, in addition to the fence, for outdoor play areas exposed to vehicular traffic on Route 9.

    Provide a barrier, in addition to the fence, for outdoor play areas exposed to vehicular traffic on Route 9. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, outdoor space requirements for children over the age of 10 months are as follows: outdoor areas located near or adjacent to hazardous areas determined by the Office of Licensing to be unsafe (including, but not limited to, streets, roads, driveways, parking lots, railroad tracks, swimming pools, rivers, streams, steep grades, cliffs, open pits, high voltage boosters, or propane gas tanks) shall be fenced or otherwise protected by a natural or man-made barrier or enclosure.

    Corrected 10/17/2025
21. Medium-High risk6/17/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Remove the bottles of Fantasik cleaner from the bathroom floor which are accessible to children.

    Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Remove the bottles of Fantasik cleaner from the bathroom floor which are accessible to children. 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 7/21/2025
22. Medium-High risk6/17/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Cease the use of and remove the blow up bounce house from the center.

    Cease the use of and remove the blow up bounce house from the center. 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 7/21/2025
23. Medium-High risk6/17/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Ensure the center's fire protective systems is fully operative at all times. The alarm system had a trouble light at the time of inspection. The fire marshal arrived at the center as well as the alarm company. It was confirmed that

    Ensure the center's fire protective systems is fully operative at all times. The alarm system had a trouble light at the time of inspection. The fire marshal arrived at the center as well as the alarm company. It was confirmed that the center is being monitored and the panel would be repaired as soon as possible. The fire marshal would follow up with the center and do a fire watch if necessary. 6-18-24: Documentation received that the fire panel was repaired and the trouble light is no longer present. Regulation: An applicant 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 Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate.

    Corrected 6/18/2025
24. Medium-High risk5/16/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) — Ensure that all fire extinguishers hung throughout the center as required by the local fire official.

    Ensure that all fire extinguishers hung throughout the center as required by the local fire official. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC.

    Corrected 6/17/2025
25. Medium-High risk5/16/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. There were 22 children in room 1 when the room capacity is 20.

    Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. There were 22 children in room 1 when the room capacity is 20. 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 7/21/2025