Tender Kids Learning Center

2025

1. 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 4/7/2025
2. Medium-High risk3/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(iii)(4) — Ensure that staff using disposable gloves for diaper changes dispose of the gloves after each use and wash their hands after each diaper change.

   Ensure that staff using disposable gloves for diaper changes dispose of the gloves after each use and wash their hands after each diaper change. Regulation: Staff members who use disposable gloves during a diaper change shall dispose of these gloves after each use and shall wash their hands.

   Corrected 4/7/2025
3. Medium-High risk3/18/2025

   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 in room 3.

   Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room 3. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.

   Corrected 4/7/2025
4. High risk3/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(i) — Ensure fabric rags for cleaning the tables are washed and disinfected after each use.

   Ensure fabric rags for cleaning the tables are washed and disinfected after each use. Regulation: The following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use: (1) Washcloths made of fabric, when used for cleaning children; (2) Thermometers; (3) Items used by a child who becomes ill while at the center; and (4) Sleeping mats that are not stored separately.

   Corrected 4/7/2025
5. Medium risk3/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal using the 2-step process.

   Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal using the 2-step process. Regulation: Tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

   Corrected 4/7/2025
6. Medium-High risk3/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) — Ensure toys that that are being held by children during diaper changes are washed and sanitized before being given to another child.

   Ensure toys that that are being held by children during diaper changes are washed and sanitized before being given to another child. Regulation: In addition to the items specified in (a)3 above, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use: i. Toilet training chairs and potty seats that have first been emptied into a toilet; ii Sinks and faucets used for rinsing a toilet training chair; iv. Toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child; and

   Corrected 4/7/2025
7. High risk3/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. In room 3 staff reported 10 children present, 9 were receiving care.

   Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. In room 3 staff reported 10 children present, 9 were receiving care. Regulation: The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

   Corrected 4/7/2025
8. Medium-High risk3/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing (ASTM F-1292) and use zones under all play equipment as required.

   Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing (ASTM F-1292) and use zones under all play equipment as required. 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 4/7/2025
9. 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.

   Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times. 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 4/7/2025
10. High risk3/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(b) — Ensure that a CHRI background check is completed as required for 1 named staff.

    Ensure that a CHRI background check is completed as required for 1 named staff. Regulation: When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 4/7/2025
11. High risk3/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. In room 3, 8 children were present in the classroom without direct supervision, as the teacher was changing a diaper in the bathroom.

    Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. In room 3, 8 children were present in the classroom without direct supervision, as the teacher was changing a diaper in the bathroom. 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 4/7/2025
12. High risk3/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that 1 named staff completes orientation training.

    Ensure that 1 named staff completes orientation training. 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 4/7/2025