Millicent Fenwick Day Care Center

2026

1. Medium risk7/8/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(2) — Ensure that the director designee is on the premises at all times when the center is operating as required.

   Ensure that the director designee is on the premises at all times when the center is operating as required. Regulation: The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee: shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center and shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office of Licensing.

   Not corrected
2. High risk6/9/2026

   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, in classroom DC1.

   Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care, in classroom DC1. 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 7/8/2026
3. Medium risk5/13/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(1) — Make unapproved space inaccessible to children, as required on the second floor in the dance studio. Provide a MOU, to address the actions that the center will be taken to prevent access to the Second floor.

   Make unapproved space inaccessible to children, as required on the second floor in the dance studio. Provide a MOU, to address the actions that the center will be taken to prevent access to the Second floor. 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.

   Not corrected
4. High risk4/21/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.3(d) — Ensure that the center prevents co-mingling by not sharing common area such as the gym. The center needs to remove the gym area from the license to prevent co-mingling. The center rented out a license approved space to the communi

   Ensure that the center prevents co-mingling by not sharing common area such as the gym. The center needs to remove the gym area from the license to prevent co-mingling. The center rented out a license approved space to the community, that was operating at the same time as the center. The must provide a MOU with the actions plan, to prevent Co-mingling of the center. Regulation: The requirements for co-location of a center within a multi-use building are as follows, during operating hours, the Office of Licensing may require the center to operate in a separate room, floor, or section of the building; have or use a separate entrance or toilet facility; meet any other physical plant, staffing, program, or other operational requirements that are deemed necessary to protect the children from serious risk of harm stemming from the co-location; not share common areas, such as hallways, gyms, or bathrooms; and have a schedule for outdoor time, if the outdoor play area is shared.

   Not corrected
5. High risk3/30/2026

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

   Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and 8 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.

   Not corrected
6. High risk3/30/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and 12 regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal.

   Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and 12 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.

   Not corrected
7. Medium-Low risk3/30/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b) — Maintain at the center and distribute to all families and staff, a copy of the Information to Parents document designated by the OOL; maintain on file a record of parental and staff receipt of the policy.

   Maintain at the center and distribute to all families and staff, a copy of the Information to Parents document designated by the OOL; maintain on file a record of parental and staff receipt of the policy. Regulation: The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document.

   Not corrected
8. Medium-Low risk3/30/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(k) — Maintain on file a record of 6 staff receipt of the center's social media policy.

   Maintain on file a record of 6 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.

   Not corrected
9. High risk3/30/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) — Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

   Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity.

   Corrected 6/9/2026
10. Medium-Low risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(f) — Maintain on file a record of 6 staff receipt of the center's discipline policy.

    Maintain on file a record of 6 staff receipt of the center's discipline policy. Regulation: The center shall secure and maintain on file each staff member's signature, attesting to receipt of the policy on the disciplining of children by staff members.

    Not corrected
11. Medium-Low risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(b) — Maintain on file a record of 6 staff receipt of the center's release policy.

    Maintain on file a record of 6 staff receipt of the center's release policy. 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.

    Not corrected
12. Medium-Low risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Provide a signed application for all staff as required.

    Provide a signed application for all staff 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.

    Not corrected
13. Medium-Low risk3/30/2026

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

    Provide references for all staff 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.

    Not corrected
14. Medium-Low risk3/30/2026

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

    Provide Criminal Disclosure Statement for all staff 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.

    Not corrected
15. Medium-Low risk3/30/2026

    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.

    Not corrected
16. High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(2) — Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use as required throughout the center.

    Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use as required throughout the center. Regulation: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. ii. Each cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. An additional covering shall be provided for use as a covering for each child. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be:(1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)1.

    Corrected 4/21/2026
17. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) — Ensure that under the diapering surface is cleaned as required in classroom DC3.

    Ensure that under the diapering surface is cleaned as required in classroom DC3. Regulation: the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

    Corrected 4/21/2026
18. 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 as required in DC4.

    Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the date as required in DC4. 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 4/21/2026
19. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name, throughout the center as required.

    Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name, throughout the center as required. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.

    Corrected 4/21/2026
20. 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 7/8/2026
21. Medium risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) — Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age in classroom DC1.

    Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age in classroom DC1. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.

    Corrected 4/21/2026
22. Medium-Low risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(e)(3) — Post the center's discipline policy.

    Post the center's discipline policy. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall: 3. Be posted in a prominent location within the center.

    Corrected 6/9/2026
23. High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including in the hallway way bathroom as required.

    Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including in the hallway way bathroom as required. 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 4/21/2026
24. 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, responsibility, and job descri

    Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descri 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 6/9/2026
25. High risk3/30/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b) — Provide the current medication for the named child in classroom DC2.

    Provide the current medication for the named child in classroom DC2. 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 indicate

    Corrected 4/21/2026