Alan E. Zimmer Chabad Preschool

2025

1. Medium risk7/30/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(1) — Make unapproved space inaccessible to children, classroom 216A is unapproved space.

   Make unapproved space inaccessible to children, classroom 216A is unapproved space. Regulation: Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. Rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children.

   Corrected 8/13/2025
2. High risk4/21/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b) — Ensure that medication is in its original box as required in classroom 219 A.

   Ensure that medication is in its original box as required in classroom 219 A. Regulation: 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: Administration and control of prescription and non-prescription medicines and health care procedures (a) The center shall inform each child’s parent upon enrollment of its policy on administering medication and health care procedures to children, including the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b) to (d). The policy shall indicate: 1. Whether the center will administer non-prescription medication or a non-prescribed health care procedure to a child; 2. Whether the center will administer prescription medication or a prescribed health care procedure to a child with a short-term illness; and 3. That the center will provide reasonable accommodations for the administration of medication or health care procedures to a child with special needs, if failure to administer the medication or health care procedure would jeopardize the health of the child or prevent the child from attending the center. 1. Medication and health care procedures shall be administered only after receipt of written approval from the child's parent(s). 2. The center shall: i. Designate those staff members who are trained as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)8 and authorized to administer medication or health care procedures to, or to supervise self-administration of medication or health care procedures by, those children whose parents authorize it; and ii. Ensure that each staff member designated to administer medication and health care procedures is informed of each child's medication and health care needs. 3. All medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. i. All medication shall be kept in its original container. ii. Medication shall be refrigerated if so

   Corrected 5/28/2025
3. High risk4/21/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b) — Ensure that medication is on site per the named child's action plan in classroom 218.

   Ensure that medication is on site per the named child's action plan in classroom 218. Regulation: 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: Administration and control of prescription and non-prescription medicines and health care procedures (a) The center shall inform each child’s parent upon enrollment of its policy on administering medication and health care procedures to children, including the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b) to (d). The policy shall indicate: 1. Whether the center will administer non-prescription medication or a non-prescribed health care procedure to a child; 2. Whether the center will administer prescription medication or a prescribed health care procedure to a child with a short-term illness; and 3. That the center will provide reasonable accommodations for the administration of medication or health care procedures to a child with special needs, if failure to administer the medication or health care procedure would jeopardize the health of the child or prevent the child from attending the center. 1. Medication and health care procedures shall be administered only after receipt of written approval from the child's parent(s). 2. The center shall: i. Designate those staff members who are trained as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)8 and authorized to administer medication or health care procedures to, or to supervise self-administration of medication or health care procedures by, those children whose parents authorize it; and ii. Ensure that each staff member designated to administer medication and health care procedures is informed of each child's medication and health care needs. 3. All medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. i. All medication shall be kept in its original container. ii. Medication shall be refrigerat

   Corrected 5/28/2025
4. Medium-High risk4/21/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a) — Ensure health records are maintained on file as required including Universal Child Health Record.

   Ensure health records are maintained on file as required including Universal Child Health Record. 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

   Corrected 5/28/2025
5. Medium risk4/21/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a) — Maintain in good condition handrails on all stairs with 3 or more risers outside of the second floor exit.

   Maintain in good condition handrails on all stairs with 3 or more risers outside of the second floor exit. Regulation: Provide and maintain in good condition handrails on all stairs with 3 or more risers.

   Corrected 7/30/2025
6. High risk4/21/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 2 regularly scheduled staff.

   Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 2 regularly scheduled staff. 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 10/1/2025
7. High risk4/21/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and 9 regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal.

   Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and 9 regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. 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 10/2/2025
8. Medium-Low risk4/21/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Ensure that all staff have Record of Mantoux and Record of Medical form on file.

   Ensure that all staff have Record of Mantoux and Record of Medical form on file. 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 7/30/2025
9. Medium-Low risk4/21/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Ensure that at least 2 references are on file for all staff members.

   Ensure that at least 2 references are on file for all staff members. 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 5/28/2025
10. Medium-High risk4/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) — Maintain an illness log on file at the center that includes: the child's name; symptoms of illness; actions taken by the center; and dates of exclusion and return.

    Maintain an illness log on file at the center that includes: the child's name; symptoms of illness; actions taken by the center; and dates of exclusion and return. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include: the child's name; the date and time the illness, symptoms of illness or diseases were observed at the center; a description of the symptoms of illness manifested by the child; the action taken by the center to assist: the child who is demonstrating symptoms of illness; and the director in determining if exclusion of the child from the center is necessary; any significant change in the child's symptoms of illness; the date, if applicable, that: the child was removed from the center; the child returned to the center with a note from a health care provider attesting to the child's admissibility to the center and recovery from a reportable disease, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:57; the child returned to the center with a parent’s note attesting that six days have elapsed since the onset of chicken pox, or that all chicken pox sores have dried and crusted; or the child returned to the center symptom-free.

    Corrected 5/28/2025
11. Medium-High risk4/21/2025

    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 a diaper change in classroom 104.

    Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after a diaper change in classroom 104. 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 5/28/2025
12. Medium risk4/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) — Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program, throughout the center.

    Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program, throughout the center. Regulation: The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.

    Corrected 10/1/2025
13. Medium risk4/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) — Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit as required in classroom 219A.

    Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit as required in classroom 219A. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided.

    Corrected 7/30/2025
14. Medium risk4/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(3) — Provide screens on all doors and windows used for ventilation, in crawl spaces and in attic spaces as required throughout the center.

    Provide screens on all doors and windows used for ventilation, in crawl spaces and in attic spaces as required throughout the center. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, crawl spaces, attic spaces, and all doors and windows used for natural ventilation shall be provided with insect screening.

    Corrected 5/28/2025
15. Medium risk4/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) — Provide protective coverings for all electrical outlets accessible to the children, throughout the center.

    Provide protective coverings for all electrical outlets accessible to the children, throughout the center. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.

    Corrected 5/28/2025
16. Medium risk4/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) — Repair/replace the electrical outlet in classroom 102.

    Repair/replace the electrical outlet in classroom 102. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.

    Corrected 5/28/2025
17. Medium-High risk4/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Repair and/or remove all broken and/or rusted toys from the outdoor play area.

    Repair and/or remove all broken and/or rusted toys from the outdoor play area. 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 7/30/2025
18. Medium-High risk4/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(3) — Ensure the center maintains on file, a record of each fire drill which includes all required components, such as lockdown drills.

    Ensure the center maintains on file, a record of each fire drill which includes all required components, such as lockdown drills. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall maintain on file a record of each fire drill, as specified in the NJUFC, which record shall include: the date and time of day of the drill; the weather condition at the time of evacuation; the number of participating children and staff members; and the total amount of time taken to evacuate the center.

    Corrected 7/30/2025
19. Medium-High risk4/21/2025

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

    Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, 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 5/28/2025
20. High risk4/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable, at the indoor play area exit door.

    Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable, at the indoor play area exit door. 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 4/21/2025
21. Medium-High risk4/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Ensure that playground equipment is in good repair as required.

    Ensure that playground equipment is in good repair 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 7/30/2025
22. Medium-High risk4/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Ensure that playground equipment is specifically age-appropriate for the ages served.

    Ensure that playground equipment is specifically age-appropriate for the ages served. 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 10/1/2025
23. Medium-High risk4/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Maintain resilient surfacing (ASTM-1292) and use zones under all play equipment that subjects children to fall as specific by the CPSC.

    Maintain resilient surfacing (ASTM-1292) and use zones under all play equipment that subjects children to fall as specific by the CPSC. 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 7/30/2025
24. Medium-High risk4/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) — Repair/replace the wooden fence for the center's outdoor play area.

    Repair/replace the wooden fence for the center's outdoor play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.

    Corrected 8/13/2025
25. Medium risk4/21/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces as required throughout the center.

    Repair and/or paint surfaces as required throughout the center. 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 5/28/2025