Growing and Learning Center

2025

1. High risk1/29/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)(2) — Complete and maintain at the center daily time sheets for children with arrival and departure times. 12 children present, 10 signed into the center.

   Complete and maintain at the center daily time sheets for children with arrival and departure times. 12 children present, 10 signed into the center. Regulation: The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked and maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.

   Corrected 3/18/2025
2. High risk1/29/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.3(d)(3)(iii) — Ensure that the center adheres to all requirements to prevent comingling in multi-use buildings. The tenant (s) disposes of the trash haphazardly causes excess debris to be gathered outside of the exit. Provide documentatio

   Ensure that the center adheres to all requirements to prevent comingling in multi-use buildings. The tenant (s) disposes of the trash haphazardly causes excess debris to be gathered outside of the exit. Provide documentation showing that the issue is addressed with the landlord. 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 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.

   Corrected 2/24/2025
3. Medium-Low risk1/29/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(a) — Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Update when renewal clearances are received.

   Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Update when renewal clearances are received. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d).

   Corrected 2/24/2025
4. High risk1/29/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) — Complete and maintain at the center daily time sheets for children with arrival and departure times. 12 children present, 10 signed into the center.

   Complete and maintain at the center daily time sheets for children with arrival and departure times. 12 children present, 10 signed into the center. Regulation: The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.

   Corrected 2/24/2025
5. High risk1/29/2025

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

   Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff 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
6. Medium-High risk1/29/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Ensure shelving is secure and not overloaded, and appliances, computers, and televisions are secured to a stable surface.

   Ensure shelving is secure and not overloaded, and appliances, computers, and televisions are secured to a stable surface. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded.

   Corrected 2/24/2025
7. Medium-High risk1/29/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Secure all freestanding cubbies.

   Secure all freestanding cubbies. 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
8. Medium-High risk1/29/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.2(a)(2) — Ensure that all materials used by the children are age appropriate, non-toxic and safe for use by children. The table and seating is not age appropriate for all school aged children.

   Ensure that all materials used by the children are age appropriate, non-toxic and safe for use by children. The table and seating is not age appropriate for all school aged children. Regulation: The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are non-toxic and safe for use by children in the age groups served.

   Corrected 2/24/2025
9. Medium-High risk1/29/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Secure all freestanding cubbies.

   Secure all freestanding cubbies. Regulation: Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors.

   Corrected 5/19/2025
10. Medium-High risk1/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Ensure shelving is secure and not overloaded, and appliances, computers, and televisions, are secured to a stable surface.

    Ensure shelving is secure and not overloaded, and appliances, computers, and televisions, are secured to a stable surface. Regulation: Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors.

    Corrected 3/18/2025
11. High risk1/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(a) — Ensure that materials used by the children are age appropriate, non-toxic and safe for use by children. The table and seating is not age appropriate for all school aged children.

    Ensure that materials used by the children are age appropriate, non-toxic and safe for use by children. The table and seating is not age appropriate for all school aged children. Regulation: (a) The center shall develop and provide a variety of children's planned activities, geared to the ages and developmental levels of the children served, that: 1. Promote the development of language, thinking and problem-solving skills, curiosity, exploration, large and small muscles, coordination and movement skills, social competence, self-esteem, and positive self-identity; and 2. Are relevant to the cultural background of the children and foster intercultural awareness. (b) 1. Time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries; 2. Children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time; 3. Children are presented with and encouraged to participate in a mixture of active and quiet experiences; 4. Both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided; 5. Children are: i. Encouraged, but not required, to participate in every group activity; and ii. Provided with the time and space within the area to be apart from the group and to participate in an alternate activity if they choose to do so;

    Corrected 3/18/2025
12. High risk1/29/2025

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

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all 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 5/6/2025
13. Medium-Low risk1/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Update when renewal clearances are received.

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Update when renewal clearances are received. 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 5/6/2025
14. High risk1/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.3(d) — The tenants dispose of their trash haphazardly causing excess debris to gather outside of the shared exit. Provide documentation showing the issue is addressed with the landlord.

    The tenants dispose of their trash haphazardly causing excess debris to gather outside of the shared exit. Provide documentation showing the issue is addressed with the landlord. 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.

    Corrected 3/18/2025