Child Family Center

2025

1. Medium-High risk8/5/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that cleaners in room 110 are inaccessible to the children at all times. The center took immediate corrective action and that the violation is cited and abated.

   Ensure that cleaners in room 110 are inaccessible to the children at all times. The center took immediate corrective action and that the violation is cited and abated. 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 8/5/2025
2. Medium-High risk8/5/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a) — Ensure a current special health care plan with the parent signature is kept at the center for 1 child.

   Ensure a current special health care plan with the parent signature is kept at the center for 1 child. Regulation: (a) For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 1. Each child not enrolled in a public or private school shall have had a health examination performed by a health care provider within: i. Six months prior to admission, for children who are 2½ years of age or younger; or ii. One year prior to admission, for children above 2½ years of age. 2. For each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record , and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57- 4.5(e): i. For children coming from other states or countries in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.6 and 4.7; and ii. For children who are in foster care or experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2). 3. For children enrolled in a public or private school, the center shall obtain a written statement from each child's parent indicating: I. That the child is in good health and can participate in the normal activities of the program; and ii. Any conditions or specific needs that may require special accommodations. 4. If immunizations are contraindicated for medical reasons, the center may choose to admit the child, provided that the parent submits to the center a written statement from a health care provider attesting to the following: i. The reason the immunization is medically contraindicated; and ii. The specific time period that the immunization is medically contraindicated. 5. A child shall be exempted from a physical examination, immunization, or medical treatment if the parent objects thereto in a written statement submitted to the center, signed by the parent, explaining how the examination, immunization, or me

   Corrected 9/30/2025
3. Medium-High risk8/5/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a) — Ensure Benadryl is kept at the center for 2 children per their special health care plans.

   Ensure Benadryl is kept at the center for 2 children per their special health care plans. Regulation: (a) For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 1. Each child not enrolled in a public or private school shall have had a health examination performed by a health care provider within: i. Six months prior to admission, for children who are 2½ years of age or younger; or ii. One year prior to admission, for children above 2½ years of age. 2. For each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record , and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57- 4.5(e): i. For children coming from other states or countries in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.6 and 4.7; and ii. For children who are in foster care or experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2). 3. For children enrolled in a public or private school, the center shall obtain a written statement from each child's parent indicating: I. That the child is in good health and can participate in the normal activities of the program; and ii. Any conditions or specific needs that may require special accommodations. 4. If immunizations are contraindicated for medical reasons, the center may choose to admit the child, provided that the parent submits to the center a written statement from a health care provider attesting to the following: i. The reason the immunization is medically contraindicated; and ii. The specific time period that the immunization is medically contraindicated. 5. A child shall be exempted from a physical examination, immunization, or medical treatment if the parent objects thereto in a written statement submitted to the center, signed by the parent, explaining how the examination, immunization, or medical treatme

   Corrected 9/30/2025
4. High risk8/5/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.10(b) — Ensure that the center notifies the OOL by the next working day of injuries that occur under the center's supervision that results in a child visiting the emergency room or outside medical care, wherein a child fell on the steps o

   Ensure that the center notifies the OOL by the next working day of injuries that occur under the center's supervision that results in a child visiting the emergency room or outside medical care, wherein a child fell on the steps outside and broke his arm on 7/22/2025. Regulation: The director, sponsor, or sponsor representative shall report the following occurrences to the Office of Licensing by the next working day after the center learns of the occurrence and shall submit documentation to the Office of Licensing within one week of the occurrence of the incident: 1. The occurrence of an injury or illness while under the center’s supervision that results in a child visiting the emergency room; 2. The occurrence of an injury or illness while under the center’s supervision that results in a child’s admittance to the hospital; 3. The death of a child while under the center’s supervision; or 4. The occurrence of an injury or illness that results in a call to 911, on-site medical or transported emergency care, or urgent care.

   Corrected 9/30/2025
5. Medium-High risk8/5/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a) — Ensure that food is served in a sanitary manner, wherein children were given m&ms and gold fish crackers with a paper towel on the carpet and then allowed to put the candy on the carpet in room 112 during a game of bingo.

   Ensure that food is served in a sanitary manner, wherein children were given m&ms and gold fish crackers with a paper towel on the carpet and then allowed to put the candy on the carpet in room 112 during a game of bingo. 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 9/30/2025
6. High risk8/5/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that 28 staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. *Update 9/30/25- Orientation needed for 4 staff members.

   Ensure that 28 staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. *Update 9/30/25- Orientation needed for 4 staff members. 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 4/29/2026
7. High risk8/5/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 35 regularly scheduled staff. * Update 9/30/25- CHRI needed for 2 staff members.

   Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 35 regularly scheduled staff. * Update 9/30/25- CHRI needed for 2 staff members. 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 4/29/2026
8. High risk8/5/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 20 regularly scheduled staff.

   Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 20 regularly scheduled staff. 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 5/14/2026
9. Medium-Low risk8/5/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist that includes all staff and all required components.

   Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist that includes all staff and all required components. 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 9/30/2025
10. Medium-High risk8/5/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water prior to eating, wherein children were sitting on the carpet in room 112 eating candy after touching the carpet.

    Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water prior to eating, wherein children were sitting on the carpet in room 112 eating candy after touching the carpet. 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 9/30/2025
11. High risk8/5/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(b)(6) — Ensure accident reports are completed as required including all required components and maintained on file.

    Ensure accident reports are completed as required including all required components and maintained on file. 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 9/30/2025
12. High risk8/5/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — Ensure cots for rooms throughout the center are stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat and/or the bedding of another child, and the bottom on another cot.

    Ensure cots for rooms throughout the center are stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat and/or the bedding of another child, and the bottom on another cot. 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 9/30/2025
13. High risk8/5/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(k)(5) — Cease the use of wading pools.

    Cease the use of wading pools. 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 9/30/2025
14. Medium-High risk8/5/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that cleaners in room 108 are inaccessible to the children at all times. The center took immediate corrective action and that the violation is cited and abated.

    Ensure that cleaners in room 108 are inaccessible to the children at all times. The center took immediate corrective action and that the violation is cited and abated. 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 8/5/2025