Discovery Child Care Center

2025

1. Medium-High risk4/24/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center. Repair or replace the inoperable emergency lighting located in Room 19 by the Blocks Area.

   Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center. Repair or replace the inoperable emergency lighting located in Room 19 by the Blocks Area. Regulation: An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate.

   Corrected 5/30/2025
2. High risk4/24/2025

   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 descriptions.

   Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. 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 5/30/2025
3. High risk4/24/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 2 staff members.

   Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 2 staff members. Regulation: 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. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

   Corrected 5/22/2025
4. Medium-High risk4/24/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i) — Develop and follow a feeding plan for each child under 18 months of age and ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file.

   Develop and follow a feeding plan for each child under 18 months of age and ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: the center shall develop mutually with each child's parent(s) and follow a feeding plan regarding the feeding schedule, specific formula, breastfeeding arrangements and accommodations, and/or expressed breast milk, nutritional needs, and introduction of new food for each child. For children less than 12 months of age, the feeding plan shall be: documented in writing; maintained on file.

   Corrected 5/30/2025
5. Medium-High risk4/24/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(11) — As pertains to the mirrors in Room 13, ensure that all glass within 36 inches of the floor are made of safety glass or have protective guards.

   As pertains to the mirrors in Room 13, ensure that all glass within 36 inches of the floor are made of safety glass or have protective guards. Regulation: all windows and other glass surfaces that are not made of safety glass and that are located within 36 inches above the floor shall have protective guards.

   Corrected 5/30/2025
6. Medium-High risk4/24/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(11) — Repair, replace, or remove the large broken mirror located in Room 7 (Aftercare Room).

   Repair, replace, or remove the large broken mirror located in Room 7 (Aftercare Room). Regulation: all windows and other glass surfaces that are not made of safety glass and that are located within 36 inches above the floor shall have protective guards.

   Corrected 5/30/2025
7. Medium-High risk4/24/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Securely fasten the loose baseboard heater cover located in Room 3.

   Securely fasten the loose baseboard heater cover located in Room 3. 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 5/30/2025
8. High risk4/24/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff members complete 20 hours of staff development annually. 5/30/2025: Ensure that the director and program supervisor complete 20 hours of staff development annually.

   Ensure that all credentialed staff members complete 20 hours of staff development annually. 5/30/2025: Ensure that the director and program supervisor 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 9/21/2025
9. Medium-Low risk4/24/2025

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

   Ensure that all staff members 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 9/21/2025
10. High risk4/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 2 staff members.

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 2 staff members. 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 5/22/2025
11. High risk4/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.3(d) — As pertains to the Gym, ensure that the center prevents co-mingling with the Gymnastics Program by scheduling separate usage times accordingly.

    As pertains to the Gym, ensure that the center prevents co-mingling with the Gymnastics Program by scheduling separate usage times accordingly. 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 5/30/2025
12. Medium-High risk4/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — Ensure that at least one additional staff member who has current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications is present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online trai

    Ensure that at least one additional staff member who has current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications is present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training. Regulation: First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. The first aid and CPR training shall include a hands-on training component in addition to any online training coursework.

    Corrected 5/30/2025
13. High risk4/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed.

    Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed. Regulation: Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.

    Corrected 5/30/2025
14. Medium-High risk4/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.

    Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.

    Corrected 5/30/2025