The Sundance School

2024

1. Medium-Low risk12/16/2024

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) — Maintain on file the staff Receipt of Information for eighteen named staff.

   Maintain on file the staff Receipt of Information for eighteen named staff. Regulation: The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: 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 2/24/2025
2. High risk12/16/2024

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center and includes the name of the person or organization that provided the training.

   Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center and includes the name of the person or organization that provided the training. Regulation: (a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program.

   Corrected 3/27/2025
3. High risk12/16/2024

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that four named staff complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. 2-18-25: Received 2, 1 NLE, Outstanding 1.

   Ensure that four named staff complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. 2-18-25: Received 2, 1 NLE, Outstanding 1. 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 5/9/2025
4. Medium-High risk12/16/2024

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Maintain on file a copy of the Mantoux tuberculin skin test and physical examination results for sixteen named staff. 11-20-25: Outstanding 8 4-29-26: Outstanding 3 5-14-26: Outstanding 1 5-14-26: Outstanding physical 1

   Maintain on file a copy of the Mantoux tuberculin skin test and physical examination results for sixteen named staff. 11-20-25: Outstanding 8 4-29-26: Outstanding 3 5-14-26: Outstanding 1 5-14-26: Outstanding physical 1 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 5/14/2026
5. Medium-Low risk12/16/2024

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Maintain on file the staff Receipt of Information for eighteen named staff.

   Maintain on file the staff Receipt of Information for eighteen named staff. 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 11/20/2025
6. Medium-Low risk12/16/2024

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Provide an updated Staff Records Checklist.

   Provide an updated Staff Records Checklist. 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 3/27/2025
7. Medium-High risk12/16/2024

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure bathroom stall dividers in the boy’s and girl's bathrooms are free of rust.

   Ensure bathroom stall dividers in the boy’s and girl's bathrooms are free of rust. 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 6/16/2025
8. High risk12/16/2024

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) — Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.

   Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. Regulation: The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center.

   Corrected 4/29/2026
9. High risk12/16/2024

   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 11/20/2025
10. Medium-Low risk12/16/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(e) — Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.

    Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. Regulation: Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d).

    Corrected 11/20/2025
11. High risk12/16/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.1(b) — Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents.

    Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. Regulation: A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.

    Corrected 5/9/2025
12. Medium-High risk12/16/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) — Maintain on file a copy of the Mantoux tuberculin skin test and physical examination results for sixteen named staff.

    Maintain on file a copy of the Mantoux tuberculin skin test and physical examination results for sixteen named staff. Regulation: The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: 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 2/24/2025
13. Medium-Low risk12/16/2024

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

    Ensure that thirteen 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 3/25/2026
14. Medium-Low risk12/16/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) — Provide an updated Staff Records Checklist.

    Provide an updated Staff Records Checklist. Regulation: The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: 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 2/24/2025
15. High risk12/16/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that all staff complete a CARI background check as required for the center's license renewal.

    Ensure that all staff complete a CARI background check as required for the center's license renewal. Regulation: When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
16. High risk12/16/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(3) — Ensure that four named staff complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. 2-18-25: Received 2, 1 NLE, Outstanding 1.

    Ensure that four named staff complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. 2-18-25: Received 2, 1 NLE, Outstanding 1. 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 2/24/2025
17. Medium-Low risk12/16/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) — Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.

    Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. 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 complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
18. Medium-Low risk12/16/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center and includes the name of the person or organization that provided the training

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center and includes the name of the person or organization that provided the training. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.

    Corrected 2/18/2025
19. Medium risk12/16/2024

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

    Ensure that thirteen 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.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
20. Medium-Low risk12/16/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.

    Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.

    Corrected 2/18/2025
21. Medium-High risk12/16/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Ensure bathroom stall dividers in the boy’s and girl's bathrooms are free of rust.

    Ensure bathroom stall dividers in the boy’s and girl's bathrooms are free of rust. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: excessive peeling or chipped paint; or heavily soiled conditions.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
22. Medium-High risk12/16/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Ensure the chipped paint on the rear wall in the Mat Room.

    Ensure the chipped paint on the rear wall in the Mat Room. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: excessive peeling or chipped paint; or heavily soiled conditions.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
23. High risk12/16/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) — Ensure that four named credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that four named credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
24. High risk12/16/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that four named credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that four named credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.

    Corrected 3/25/2026