Westfield Day Care Center

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) — Ensure garbage receptacles are securely covered if used for diapers or food throughout the center.

Ensure garbage receptacles are securely covered if used for diapers or food throughout the center. Regulation: garbage receptacles shall be: made of durable, leak-proof and nonabsorbent materials; covered in a secure manner; emptied to the outdoor garbage receptacle when filled; maintained in a sanitary manner.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure all medication is stored in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children; kept in its original container; and returned to the child’s parent or discarded when expired.

Ensure all medication is stored in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children; kept in its original container; and returned to the child’s parent or discarded when expired. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(3) — Ensure all medication is stored in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children; kept in its original container; and returned to the child’s parent or discarded when expired.

Ensure all medication is stored in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children; kept in its original container; and returned to the child’s parent or discarded when expired. 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: all medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. All medication shall be kept in its original container. Medication shall be refrigerated if so indicated on the label. Unused or expired medication and health care equipment shall be returned to the child’s parent or disposed of safely in a child-resistant waste receptacle when no longer being administered.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a)(2)(i) — Ensure that all children submit a Universal Health Record and immunization records annually.

Ensure that all children submit a Universal Health Record and immunization records annually. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) for children coming from other states or countries in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.6 and 4.7.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) — Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the center. The water temperature was 135oF in classroom 104.

Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the center. The water temperature was 135oF in classroom 104. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — In classroom 207, ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name.

In classroom 207, ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name. Regulation: All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.

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 dated 03/15/2025. There are 7 renewal CARIs needed.

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 dated 03/15/2025. There are 7 renewal CARIs needed. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) — Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including all required documents. There are 2 staff missing medical documentation. 2/11/2025- There is 1 st

Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including all required documents. There are 2 staff missing medical documentation. 2/11/2025- There is 1 staff missing medical documents. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. In classroom 201, the staff stated there were 16 children, when 15 were present.

Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. In classroom 201, the staff stated there were 16 children, when 15 were present. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair in classroom 205 and the second floor bathroom.

Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair in classroom 205 and the second floor bathroom. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) — In the basement near the playground exit, ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center.

In the basement near the playground exit, ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center. Regulation: The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.

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

Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are r

Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are required by the plan. The documentation is missing the doctor's stamp. 2/11/2025- There is 1 Special Care Plan that needs to be updated. There is 1child that needs to have medication match the Special Care Plan, and is missing the doctor's stamp. 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).

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(9) — Ensure staff designated to administer medication or perform health care procedures such as using blood glucose monitors, nebulizers, or epi-pens are trained to do so, and that at least two staff members at the center have receiv

Ensure staff designated to administer medication or perform health care procedures such as using blood glucose monitors, nebulizers, or epi-pens are trained to do so, and that at least two staff members at the center have received the training. 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(d)(2) — Secure the bottom of the radiator in classroom 203.

Secure the bottom of the radiator in classroom 203. Regulation: Heating requirements are as follows: steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) — In classroom 207, provide protective coverings for all electrical outlets accessible to the children near the heart tree.

In classroom 207, provide protective coverings for all electrical outlets accessible to the children near the heart tree. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including all required documents. There are 2 staff missing medical documentation. 2/11/2025- There is 1 staff

Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including all required documents. There are 2 staff missing medical documentation. 2/11/2025- There is 1 staff missing medical documents. 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.

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure staff designated to administer medication or perform health care procedures such as using blood glucose monitors, nebulizers, or epi-pens are trained to do so, and that at least two staff members at the center have recei

Ensure staff designated to administer medication or perform health care procedures such as using blood glucose monitors, nebulizers, or epi-pens are trained to do so, and that at least two staff members at the center have received the training. Regulation: (9) 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. 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).

N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) — Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the center. The water temperature was 135oF in classroom 104.

Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the center. The water temperature was 135oF in classroom 104. 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.

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

Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills. 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.