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Laura Spelman Child Care Center
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Capacity 105. 2½ to 13 Grow NJ Kids: Level 1
Violation history (49)
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Wed Mar 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — 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. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed Mar 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — 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. |
Yes |
| ? | Wed Mar 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-6.4(a)(2) — For early childhood programs, the center shall ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Jun 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — (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. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Jun 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — 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. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Jun 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Jun 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — 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. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Jun 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Jun 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — 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. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Jun 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(ii) — ii. Centers shall develop a written policy regarding the use of television, computers, and other equipment for children over the age of two and maintain on file written plans for such use and the length of time for their use. In addition, centers shall develop a written policy for the use of such equipment as it pertains to children in care less than four hours and children in care more than four hours. iii. Centers shall develop written plans for children with special needs who may benefit from the educational or instruction use of a television, computer, or other video equipment. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Jun 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-7.3(a) — (a) For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 1. Each child not enrolled in a public or private school shall have had a health examination performed by a health care provider within: i. Six months prior to admission, for children who are 2½ years of age or younger; or ii. One year prior to admission, for children above 2½ years of age. 2. 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): i. For children coming from other states or countries in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.6 and 4.7; and ii. For children who are in foster care or experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2). 3. For children enrolled in a public or private school, the center shall obtain a written statement from each child's parent indicating: I. That the child is in good health and can participate in the normal activities of the program; and ii. Any conditions or specific needs that may require special accommodations. 4. If immunizations are contraindicated for medical reasons, the center may choose to admit the child, provided that the parent submits to the center a written statement from a health care provider attesting to the following: i. The reason the immunization is medically contraindicated; and ii. The specific time period that the immunization is medically contraindicated. 5. A child shall be exempted from a physical examination, immunization, or medical treatment if the parent objects thereto in a written statement submitted to the center, signed by the parent, explaining how the examination, immunization, or medical treatment conflicts with the child’s exercise of bona fide religious tenets or practices. i. Religiously-affiliated centers shall have the authority to withhold or grant a religious exemption from the required immunization for children entering or attending their centers without challenge by any secular health authority, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.4. ii. The center shall maintain the parent’s written statement on file as part of the child’s record. 6. Those children with immunization exemptions may be excluded from the center by the Office of Licensing or the Department of Health during a vaccine-preventable disease outbreak or threatened outbreak, as determined by the State Commissioner of Health. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Jun 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-4.10(a) — 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. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Jun 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3) — 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. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Jun 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — (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. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Dec 03 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(o)(3) — First aid requirements are as follows: the following equipment shall be placed in a location that is convenient and accessible to staff members: a standard first aid kit, which is fully re-stocked within 24 hours of use; the American Red Cross First Aid Manual or its equivalent. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Dec 03 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-4.6(a) — 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). |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Dec 03 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(o)(3) — First aid requirements are as follows: the following equipment shall be placed in a location that is convenient and accessible to staff members |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Dec 03 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Environmental condition precautions are as follows: 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. |
Yes |
| ? | Tue Dec 03 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-4.1(d) — 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. |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Sep 15 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Environmental condition precautions are as follows: 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. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Aug 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — 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. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Aug 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) — 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). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Aug 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — 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. |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Aug 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-4.6(a) — 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). |
Yes |
| ? | Mon Aug 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2. |
Yes |
| ? | Fri Jun 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-4.10(b)(2) — 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. 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. |
Yes |
| ? | Fri Jun 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-2.1(b) — 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. |
Yes |
| ? | Fri Jun 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) — Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
Yes |
| ? | Fri Jun 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) — 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. |
Yes |
| ? | Fri Jun 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) — 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) |
Yes |
| ? | Fri Jun 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-6.8(k)(1) — The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the use of social networking sites and other websites. |
Yes |
| ? | Fri Jun 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-6.4(b)(2) — The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, the center shall provide for each child a crib that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: |
Yes |
| ? | Fri Jun 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. |
Yes |
| ? | Fri Jun 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — 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. |
Yes |
| ? | Fri Jun 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(vii) — Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area. |
Yes |
| ? | Fri Jun 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Environmental condition precautions are as follows: 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. |
Yes |
| ? | Fri Jun 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — 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. |
Yes |
| ? | Fri Jun 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(h)(2) — Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center |
Yes |
| ? | Fri Jun 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(d)(2) — 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. |
Yes |
| ? | Fri Jun 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
Yes |
| ? | Fri Jun 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. |
Yes |
| ? | Fri Jun 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(a)(4) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. |
Yes |
| ? | Fri Jun 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — 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. |
Yes |
| ? | Fri Jun 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — 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. |
Yes |
| ? | Fri Jun 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — 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. |
Yes |
| ? | Fri Jun 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(i) — 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 maintain on file a record of the following the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures. |
Yes |
| ? | Fri Jun 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-7.5(b)(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. |
Yes |
| ? | Fri Jun 07 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-7.6(b)(6)(iv) — The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: a written description of the follow-up action taken by the center, including |
Yes |
| ? | Thu Oct 05 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) | 3A:52-5.2(d) — 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. |
Yes |
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