Martin Luther King Youth Center, Inc.

2026

1. High risk5/26/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(1)(ii) — Cease caring for children below 2.5 years of age.

   Cease caring for children below 2.5 years of age. Regulation: For newly-constructed buildings, for existing buildings whose construction code group classification would change from that which it had been, or for existing buildings that require major alteration or renovation, the center shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) issued by the municipality in which it is located, reflecting the center's compliance with the provisions of the NJUCC, and submit a copy of the CO to the Office of Licensing, for the following group classification: I-4 (Institutional) for buildings accommodating one or more children less than 2 ½ years of age.

   Corrected 6/29/2026
2. Medium-High risk4/23/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)(2) — Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required.

   Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required. Regulation: Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center: is located in a building constructed after 1978; submits documentation to the Office of Licensing of a previous lead paint inspection conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, indicating the center is free of lead-based paint hazards; or submits documentation to the Office of Licensing and the local department of health of; a lead paint inspection and risk assessment conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, within the previous 12 months indicating the presence of lead; and a lead paint risk management plan currently in progress at the center.

   Corrected 6/29/2026
3. Medium risk4/15/2026

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

   Provide protective coverings for all electrical outlets accessible to the children as required 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 5/4/2026
4. High risk4/15/2026

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

   Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and 1 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 6/29/2026
5. Medium-Low risk4/15/2026

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

   Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL as required. 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 6/29/2026
6. Medium-Low risk4/15/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Ensure that that 6 staff complete Mantoux and Physical as required.

   Ensure that that 6 staff complete Mantoux and Physical as required. 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 5/26/2026
7. Medium-Low risk4/15/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Provide 10 staff Criminal Disclosure Statement as required.

   Provide 10 staff Criminal Disclosure Statement as required. 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 5/26/2026
8. Medium-Low risk4/15/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Provide 5 staff application as required.

   Provide 5 staff application as required. 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 5/26/2026
9. Medium-Low risk4/15/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Provide 5 staff references as required.

   Provide 5 staff references as required. 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 6/29/2026
10. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children as required throughout the center.

    Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children as required throughout the center. 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 4/15/2026
11. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Paint classroom 1 as required.

    Paint classroom 1 as required. 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 6/29/2026
12. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Paint classroom 2 as required.

    Paint classroom 2 as required. 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 6/29/2026
13. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair/paint the door frame to classroom 4.

    Repair/paint the door frame to classroom 4. 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 6/29/2026
14. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure the faucet in the hallway bathroom.

    Secure the faucet in the hallway bathroom. 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 6/29/2026
15. Medium risk4/15/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) — Ensure that the light fixtures are free of debris as required throughout the center.

    Ensure that the light fixtures are free of debris as required throughout the center. Regulation: Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. During program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. Parking areas, pedestrian walkways, or other exterior portions of the premises subject to use by center occupants at night shall be illuminated to provide safe entrance to and egress from the center.

    Corrected 5/4/2026
16. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

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

    Ensure that play equipment is specifically age-appropriate for 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 5/4/2026
17. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Provide documentation from the manufacturer or a certified playground inspector indicating that the playground equipment meets ASTM F1487292.

    Provide documentation from the manufacturer or a certified playground inspector indicating that the playground equipment meets ASTM F1487292. 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 5/4/2026
18. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Provide documentation that the playground surfacing meets ASTM F1292.

    Provide documentation that the playground surfacing meets ASTM F1292. 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 5/4/2026
19. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(7)(iii) — Provide a barrier, in addition to the fence, for outdoor play areas exposed to vehicular traffic.

    Provide a barrier, in addition to the fence, for outdoor play areas exposed to vehicular traffic. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, outdoor space requirements for children over the age of 10 months are as follows: outdoor areas located near or adjacent to hazardous areas determined by the Office of Licensing to be unsafe (including, but not limited to, streets, roads, driveways, parking lots, railroad tracks, swimming pools, rivers, streams, steep grades, cliffs, open pits, high voltage boosters, or propane gas tanks) shall be fenced or otherwise protected by a natural or man-made barrier or enclosure.

    Corrected 5/4/2026
20. High risk4/15/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(6)(i) — Ensure that the kitchen door is closed to prevent accidental access by the children.

    Ensure that the kitchen door is closed 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 5/4/2026
21. High risk4/15/2026

    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. The staff stated 9 children in care, but there were 8 children observed in classroom 3.

    Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. The staff stated 9 children in care, but there were 8 children observed in classroom 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 5/4/2026
22. Medium-Low risk4/15/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that 14 staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that 14 staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. 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 6/29/2026
23. High risk4/15/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. A named children was observed walking from the play area into classroom 4 unsupervised.

    Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. A named children was observed walking from the play area into classroom 4 unsupervised. 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 5/4/2026
24. High risk4/15/2026

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

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and 3 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 5/26/2026
25. Medium-Low risk4/15/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(k) — Maintain on file a record of 10 staff receipt of the center's social media policy.

    Maintain on file a record of 10 staff receipt of the center's social media policy. Regulation: The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the use of social networking sites and other websites; the use of e-mail, text messages, and other electronic means of communication with staff and parents; the types of social media that the center uses, the methods and devices the staff use to communicate with the parent, the guidelines for appropriate conduct by staff members, and the guidelines for parents, including but not limited to, prohibiting the posting of photographs or videos of any child other than their own. The center shall distribute a copy of the social media policy to the parent of each enrolled child and to each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature and each staff member’s signature attesting to the receipt of the policy.

    Corrected 5/26/2026