The Learning Experience

2026

1. High risk6/23/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a) — Ensure that blankets do not cover a child's face in room 114. Upon inspector's request, the blanket was removed from the child's face.

   Ensure that blankets do not cover a child's face in room 114. Upon inspector's request, the blanket was removed from the child's face. Regulation: (a) For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: 2. For children from 13 to 18 months of age, the center shall provide daily rest and sleep according to the child's physical needs and ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face. 4. For children over the age of 18 months and under the age of four years, the center shall provide: i. Daily rest or sleep for each child who attends the center for four or more consecutive hours; ii. Daily rest or sleep for each child who attends the center for fewer than four consecutive hours, but whose individual physical needs call for a rest period while the child is at the center

   Corrected 6/23/2026
2. High risk6/23/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(viii) — Ensure that bottles and cups are removed when children have fallen asleep in room 114. Upon inspector's request, a bottle was removed from the crib of a sleeping child.

   Ensure that bottles and cups are removed when children have fallen asleep in room 114. Upon inspector's request, a bottle was removed from the crib of a sleeping child. Regulation: When a child is bottle-feeding while resting, the bottle shall be removed when the child falls asleep.

   Corrected 6/23/2026
3. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

   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 4/14/2026
4. Medium-Low risk3/30/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(b) — Maintain on file a record of parental receipt of required OOL policies for one named child.

   Maintain on file a record of parental receipt of required OOL policies for one named child. Regulation: The center shall distribute a copy of the release policy to the parent of each enrolled child and each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy.

   Corrected 4/14/2026
5. Medium risk3/30/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(i) — Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in room 114.

   Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in room 114. Regulation: Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.

   Corrected 4/14/2026
6. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use in room 114.

   Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use in room 114. 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: iii. Diapering surfaces;

   Corrected 4/14/2026
7. Medium risk3/30/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i) — Ensure that all cribs have a snugly fitting sheet in room 114.

   Ensure that all cribs have a snugly fitting sheet in room 114. Regulation: Each crib or playpen shall be equipped with: a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress; a clean, snugly fitting sheet; top rails that are at least 19 inches above the mattress and slats that are not more than 2 3/8 inches apart.

   Corrected 5/18/2026
8. High risk3/30/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3) — Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority and responsibility.

   Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority and responsibility. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication; and job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.

   Corrected 5/18/2026
9. High risk3/30/2026

   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. A named staff member stated there were 9 children in her care when 10 were present in room 105.

   Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. A named staff member stated there were 9 children in her care when 10 were present in room 105. 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 4/14/2026
10. High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l) — Provide lockdown log.

    Provide lockdown log. 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 number, ages, and special needs of children enrolled; iii. The number of staff; iv. The need for emergency transportation; v. The

    Corrected 4/14/2026
11. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(c) — Provide a current health certificate as required.

    Provide a current health certificate as required. Regulation: If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain 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. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. 6.3(a)2 If the center chooses to provide food, the center shall ensure that all food served to children is prepared by either: i. The center on-site or off-site; or ii. A caterer who is licensed, registered, certified, or otherwise approved, as appropriate, by the local or county health department or State Department of Health, as applicable.

    Corrected 4/14/2026
12. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    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 in room 114.

    Ensure that staff using disposable gloves for diaper changes dispose of the gloves after each use and wash their hands after each diaper change in room 114. 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 5/18/2026
13. Medium risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the date in room 114.

    Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the date in room 114. Regulation: Feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

    Corrected 4/14/2026
14. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after diaper changing in room 114.

    Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after diaper changing in room 114. 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 5/18/2026
15. High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Provide Auvi-Q as per special care plan for named child.

    Provide Auvi-Q as per special care plan for named child. Regulation: (9) The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).

    Corrected 4/14/2026
16. High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Provide second Epi-pen for two named children as per their special care plans.

    Provide second Epi-pen for two named children as per their special care plans. Regulation: (9) The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).

    Corrected 4/14/2026
17. High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Replace expired medications for named child.

    Replace expired medications for named child. Regulation: (9) The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).

    Corrected 4/14/2026
18. Medium risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(3) — Ensure that all rooms approved for use by children are labeled.

    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 4/14/2026
19. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure fire drills are conducted at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.

    Ensure fire drills are conducted at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.

    Corrected 4/14/2026
20. High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all exit doors are easily operable in room 116 (exterior), end of hallway on first floor, and room 210 interior door. 4/14/26: Door in room 116 is repaired.

    Ensure that all exit doors are easily operable in room 116 (exterior), end of hallway on first floor, and room 210 interior door. 4/14/26: Door in room 116 is repaired. 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 5/18/2026
21. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Ensure resilient surfacing on toddler playground is free from tripping hazards behind climbing structure.

    Ensure resilient surfacing on toddler playground is free from tripping hazards behind climbing structure. 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 4/14/2026
22. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) — Replace the cap on the fence post near the gate.

    Replace the cap on the fence post near the gate. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.

    Corrected 4/14/2026
23. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in room 210 (bathroom).

    Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in room 210 (bathroom). 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 4/14/2026
24. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Ensure laundry room door is locked in hallway.

    Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Ensure laundry room door is locked in hallway. 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 4/14/2026
25. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair carpet molding in room 204.

    Repair carpet molding in room 204. 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 4/14/2026