The Tree House Child Caring Center

2025

1. Medium-High risk4/1/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.

   Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. Regulation: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.

   Corrected 6/17/2025
2. Medium-High risk2/5/2025

   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 4/1/2025
3. Medium risk2/5/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) — Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit in building 2, classroom 10.

   Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit in building 2, classroom 10. 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 2/24/2025
4. High risk2/5/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that Epi-pens have two pens that are present when two are required by the plan in classroom 1A.

   Ensure that Epi-pens have two pens that are present when two are required by the plan in classroom 1A. 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: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1).

   Corrected 2/24/2025
5. Medium-High risk2/5/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint the bathroom stall in the men's hallway bathroom.

   Repair and/or paint the bathroom stall in the men's hallway bathroom. 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
6. Medium-High risk2/5/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) — Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components, including: the child return to the center.

   Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components, including: the child return to the center. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 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 2/24/2025
7. Medium-High risk2/5/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(d) — Provide a current fire certificate as required.

   Provide a current fire certificate as required. Regulation: An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file 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, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.

   Corrected 2/24/2025
8. Medium-High risk2/5/2025

   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.

   Corrected 2/24/2025
9. Medium-High risk2/5/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation systems in a clean and operating condition, throughout the center.

   Maintain all mechanical ventilation systems in a clean and operating condition, throughout the center. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

   Corrected 2/24/2025
10. Medium-High risk2/5/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Repair the bottom of sink cabinet in hallway bathroom in Witherspoon bathroom hallway.

    Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Repair the bottom of sink cabinet in hallway bathroom in Witherspoon bathroom hallway. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
11. Medium-High risk2/5/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair the bottom of sink cabinet in the hallway bathroom in Witherspoon bathroom hallway.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair the bottom of sink cabinet in the hallway bathroom in Witherspoon bathroom hallway. 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 4/1/2025
12. Medium-High risk2/5/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation systems are clean and operating condition, throughout the center.

    Maintain all mechanical ventilation systems are clean and operating condition, throughout the center. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

    Corrected 4/1/2025
13. Medium risk2/5/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces including the bathroom stall in the men's hallway bathroom.

    Repair and/or paint surfaces including the bathroom stall in the men's hallway bathroom. 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 4/1/2025
14. Medium risk2/5/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) — Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit, in building 2 classroom 10.

    Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit, in building 2 classroom 10. 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 4/1/2025
15. Medium-High risk2/5/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) — Maintain an illness log on file at the center that includes: when, the child return back to the center.

    Maintain an illness log on file at the center that includes: when, the child return back to the center. 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 4/1/2025
16. High risk2/5/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b) — Ensure that Epi-pens have two pens that are present when two are required by the action plan in classroom 1A.

    Ensure that Epi-pens have two pens that are present when two are required by the action plan in classroom 1A. 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. Medica

    Corrected 4/1/2025