Watch Me Grow "N" After Care and Summer Camp

2025

1. Medium risk5/27/2025

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

   Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in Room 3. Regulation: Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.

   Corrected 7/3/2025
2. Medium-High risk5/27/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Ensure that all indoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure missing highchair straps are replaced in Room 3.

   Ensure that all indoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure missing highchair straps are replaced in Room 3. 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 7/3/2025
3. High risk5/27/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(f) — Ensure that each child's sleeping equipment is labeled with the child's name in Room 2A.

   Ensure that each child's sleeping equipment is labeled with the child's name in Room 2A. Regulation: When cribs, playpens, cots, mats or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment are stored with sheets, blankets, or other coverings as single units, at least one item of each unit shall be labeled with child-identifying information. (g) When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be: 1. Labeled for each child; and 2. Stored separately for each child.

   Corrected 7/3/2025
4. High risk5/27/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l) — Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components. Provide an alternate location agreement.

   Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components. Provide an alternate location agreement. Regulation: (l) Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating: i. The location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies; ii. The name, address and telephone number of the physician retained by the center or of the health facility to be used in emergencies; iii. An alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall: (1) Select an alternate indoor location within safe walking distance; or (2) Develop a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location; iv. The hospital or clinic to which injured or ill children will be taken; v. The telephone numbers for obtaining police, fire, ambulance and poison control services, including the National Poison Emergency Hotline at (800) 222-1222; vi. The location of written authorization from parent(s) for emergency medical care for each child; vii. A diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area; viii. The location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers; and ix. Procedures for ensuring children’s safety and communicating with parents in the event of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies. The procedures shall indicate: (1) The plan for informing parents of their children’s whereabouts; and (2) The local law enforcement agency or emergency management office that has been notified of the center’s identifying information, as specified in (l)3 below. 2. The emergency procedures shall be readily accessible in a designated location within the center. 3. The center shall ensure that the appropriate local law enforcement agency or emergency management office is notified of: i. The center’s name and location; ii. The numb

   Corrected 8/5/2025
5. High risk5/27/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. 4 staff members missing 20 hr training log.

   Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. 4 staff members missing 20 hr training log. 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 8/5/2025
6. Medium-Low risk5/27/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. 32 staff members missing 12 hr training log. 8/5/2025: all received.

   Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. 32 staff members missing 12 hr training log. 8/5/2025: all received. 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 8/5/2025
7. High risk5/27/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection, there 5 children with 1 staff present when 2 staff where needed in Room1D.

   Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection, there 5 children with 1 staff present when 2 staff where needed in Room1D. 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 7/3/2025
8. High risk5/27/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. At the time of the inspection, one staff member had their back to a group of children for an extended period of time in Room 2C.

   Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. At the time of the inspection, one staff member had their back to a group of children for an extended period of time in Room 2C. 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 7/3/2025
9. High risk5/27/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 8 staff members missing CHRI's.

   Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 8 staff members missing CHRI's. 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 7/3/2025
10. High risk5/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 1 staff member missing CARI.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 1 staff member missing CARI. 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 7/3/2025
11. Medium-Low risk5/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. 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 7/8/2025
12. Medium-High risk5/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water when coming into contact with nasal secretions in Room 1E.

    Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water when coming into contact with nasal secretions in Room 1E. 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 7/3/2025
13. Medium risk5/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(3) — Post a diagram of all approved areas and ensure that all rooms approved for use by children are labeled.

    Post a diagram of all approved areas and ensure that all rooms approved for use by children are labeled. Regulation: The center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room.

    Corrected 9/11/2025
14. High risk5/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Arrange furniture to provide access to an obstructed 3-foot wide aisle in the hallway that leads to an exit near the reception desk.

    Arrange furniture to provide access to an obstructed 3-foot wide aisle in the hallway that leads to an exit near the reception desk. 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 7/3/2025
15. Medium-High risk5/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.

    Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. 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 6/11/2025
16. Medium-High risk5/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required. At the time of the inspection, a wire was hanging from the building within child's reach.

    Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required. At the time of the inspection, a wire was hanging from the building within child's reach. 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 7/3/2025
17. Medium risk5/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces in Room 1F where excessive peeling or chipped paint is present.

    Repair and/or paint surfaces in Room 1F where excessive peeling or chipped paint is present. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.

    Corrected 7/3/2025
18. Medium risk5/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces in Room 2B where excessive peeling or chipped paint is present.

    Repair and/or paint surfaces in Room 2B where excessive peeling or chipped paint is present. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.

    Corrected 7/3/2025
19. Medium-High risk5/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or remove glue on wooden shelf in Room 2B.

    Repair or remove glue on wooden shelf in Room 2B. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 7/3/2025
20. Medium-High risk5/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Tighten loose toilet seats in the girls bathroom near Room 2A.

    Tighten loose toilet seats in the girls bathroom near Room 2A. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 8/5/2025
21. High risk5/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) — Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.

    Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. Regulation: The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center.

    Corrected 6/11/2025
22. Medium risk5/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) — Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers throughout the center where children under 2.5 are present.

    Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers throughout the center where children under 2.5 are present. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age):a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.

    Corrected 7/3/2025
23. High risk5/27/2025

    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. At the time of the inspection a named staff member said there were 7 children in her care when there were 8 ch

    Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of the inspection a named staff member said there were 7 children in her care when there were 8 children present in Room 3. 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 7/3/2025
24. Medium-High risk5/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(v) — Ensure bottles, nipples, and other feeding equipment are washed and sanitized after each use in Room 3.

    Ensure bottles, nipples, and other feeding equipment are washed and sanitized after each use in Room 3. 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: v. Bottles, nipples, and other feeding equipment.

    Corrected 7/3/2025
25. High risk5/27/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(6)(i) — Provide a lock to the staff lounge area to prevent accidental access by the children.

    Provide a lock to the staff lounge area to prevent accidental access by the children. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, the kitchen facility or food preparation area shall be separated from other areas of the center by a door, gate, screen, or other barrier to prevent accidental access by children.

    Corrected 7/3/2025