Gentle Shepherd Christian Pre-school

2025

1. High risk6/4/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(1) — Ensure that diapering does not take place in an area or on a surface used for food preparation or eating in classroom 1.

   Ensure that diapering does not take place in an area or on a surface used for food preparation or eating in classroom 1. Regulation: diapering shall not take place in an area or on a surface used for food preparation, service, or eating;

   Corrected 11/5/2025
2. High risk6/4/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection.

   Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. Regulation: Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.

   Corrected 12/30/2025
3. Medium risk6/4/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) — Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of six toddlers in classrooms 12 and 1.

   Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of six toddlers in classrooms 12 and 1. 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 9/16/2025
4. Medium-High risk6/4/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that classroom 4/5 is set and ready or remove from center's license capacity.

   Ensure that classroom 4/5 is set and ready or remove from center's license capacity. 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 9/16/2025
5. Medium-High risk6/4/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Ensure that play equipment is age-appropriate for the children served by the center.

   Ensure that play equipment is age-appropriate for the children served by the center. 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 11/5/2025
6. Medium-High risk6/4/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) — Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting after a diaper change in classroom 3.

   Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting after a diaper change in classroom 3. Regulation: All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.

   Corrected 9/16/2025
7. Medium-High risk6/4/2025

   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 3.

   Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after a diaper change in classroom 3. 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 9/16/2025
8. Medium-High risk6/4/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after a diaper change in classroom 3.

   Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after a diaper change in classroom 3. 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 9/16/2025
9. Medium-High risk6/4/2025

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

   Ensure health records are maintained on file as required including Universals. 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 treatment conflict

   Corrected 9/16/2025