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Children of America Sewell, LLC

Child care center · 263 Blackwood Barnsboro Rd, Sewell, NJ 08080 · License 140800283

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 186. 0 to 13 Grow NJ Kids: Level 1

Violation history (287)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
?	Mon Mar 30 2026 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. Repair or replace couch cushion (Preschool IA).	Yes
?	Mon Mar 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal.	Yes
?	Mon Mar 30 2026 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. Replace area rug (Preschool IIA).	Yes
?	Mon Mar 30 2026 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. Replace stained ceiling tile (Preschool IIA).	Yes
?	Mon Mar 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. Dust vents (Preschool IIA).	Yes
?	Mon Mar 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.7(a)(2) — All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water. Ensure that tables are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting.	Yes
?	Mon Mar 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — (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). Ensure Epi-pen is updated for 1 child.	Yes
?	Mon Mar 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — (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). Ensure that special care plan is updated for 1 child.	Yes
?	Tue Jul 15 2025 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. Provide a current fire certificate as required.	Yes
?	Tue Jul 15 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. Replace stained ceiling tile in room 4.	Yes
?	Tue Jul 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — (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). Update special care plan for 1 child.	Yes
?	Tue Jul 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.4(a)(2) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age):a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned. Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers.	Yes
?	Tue Jul 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — 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. Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training.	Yes
?	Tue Jul 15 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. Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions.	Yes
?	Tue Jul 15 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. Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in room 6.	Yes
?	Tue Jul 15 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. Dusts vents throughout the center.	Yes
?	Tue Jul 15 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. Remove debris from light fixtures.	Yes
?	Tue Apr 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.3(a) — The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping. Based on report, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center.	Yes
?	Tue Apr 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.8(g) — The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used. Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy.	Yes
?	Tue Apr 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — 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. Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed in walkways.	Yes
?	Tue Apr 15 2025 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. Based on report, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center.	Yes
?	Tue Apr 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.8(a) — (a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program. Based on report, retrain the named staff on 1. The center's supervision policy and 2. The center's policies and procedures for tracking children.	Yes
?	Tue Apr 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(r) — The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.	Yes
?	Tue Apr 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.6(a) — (a) The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: 1. Be positive; 2. Be consistent with the age and developmental needs of the children; and 3. Lead to the child's ability to develop and maintain self-control. (b) Staff members shall not discipline children for failing to eat or sleep or for soiling themselves. (c) Staff shall not withhold active play time as a means of discipline unless the child's actions or behavior present a danger to themselves or others. (d) Children may be removed from a group activity to another area, provided that the child so removed is either under the supervision of another staff member or continuously visible to a staff member. Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff has yelled in the children's faces and has handled them in a rough manner when laying them in the cribs and moving them around.	Yes
?	Fri Nov 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.6(a)(1) — The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff grabbed a named child to prevent her from eloping from the classroom.	Yes
?	Fri Nov 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.8(g)(1) — The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used. Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy.	Yes
?	Fri Nov 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.3(c) — The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): Age Staff/Child Ratio Under 18 months - 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:10 4 years - 1:12 5 years and older - 1:15 Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. This violation was cited and abated as the staff took immediate as children woke from nap.	Yes
?	Fri Nov 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(r) — The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.	Yes
?	Thu Sep 05 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(r) — The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. The center served lactose free milk to the children in room 5.	Yes
?	Thu Aug 29 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.6(a)(1) — The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. Based on complaint 23453, the center needs to ensure that the staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. A named staff is rough when handling children and yells at them.	Yes
?	Thu Aug 29 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.8(a)(7) — Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6. Based on complaint 23453, the center needs to retrain all staff on implementing the center's discipline policy.	Yes
?	Thu Aug 29 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.8(a)(4) — Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9. Based on complaint 23453, the center needs to retrain all staff from an outside resource on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect.	Yes
?	Thu Aug 29 2024 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). Retrain all staff, including management, on supervision of children at drop off and when walking throughout hallways.	Yes
?	Thu Aug 29 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.3(a) — The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, including walking through hallways.	Yes
?	Thu Aug 29 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.1(e) — The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. Ensure that cups are removed when children are walking in room 5.	Yes
?	Thu Jul 11 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.3(a)(2) — The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times. Ensure that the staff in room 7 have completed re-training pertaining to the center's policies and procedures for tracking children and are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. At the time of the inspection, staff indicated they were providing care for 11 children, when 16 were present.	Yes
?	Tue Jun 18 2024 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. Clean the heavily soiled flooring in room 7.	Yes
?	Tue Jun 18 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.1(e) — The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. Ensure that pacifiers, bottles and cups are removed when children are crawling, walking or running. 7/11/2024: Ensure that food, pacifiers and cups are removed when children are crawling, walking or running.	Yes
?	Tue Jun 18 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(vi) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: a child who, because of age or developmental readiness, no longer needs to be held for feeding shall be provided with an infant seat, high chair with safety strap, or other age-appropriate seating apparatus, which meets the standards of a recognized safety organization (such as the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, the American Society for Testing and Materials, or the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission). Provide age-appropriate seating for children who no longer need to be held for feeding. Ensure the use of safety straps in approved seating.	Yes
?	Tue Jun 18 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.6(a)(2) — The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be consistent with the age and developmental needs of the children. Ensure that the staff utilize age and developmentally appropriate methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. The center needs to create behavior plans for any child exhibiting difficult behaviors as required by center policy.	Yes
?	Tue Jun 18 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.6(a)(3) — The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: lead to the child's ability to develop and maintain self-control. Ensure that the methods of guidance and discipline used at the center lead to the child's ability to develop and maintain self-control instead of removing the child from their classroom and sending them into other classrooms or to the main office where the behaviors continue.	Yes
?	Tue Jun 18 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.8(a)(5) — Topics of orientation training shall include evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l). Retrain all staff and management on the center's policy for emergency preparedness and response procedures.	Yes
?	Tue Jun 18 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(l)(1) — Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures.	Yes
?	Tue Jun 18 2024 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. Maintain the toilet in room 7 to be operable at all times.	Yes
?	Tue Jun 18 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.3(c) — The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): Age Staff/Child Ratio Under 18 months - 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:10 4 years - 1:12 5 years and older - 1:15 Based on complaint 23198, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center.	Yes
?	Tue Jun 18 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) — The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.	Yes
?	Tue Jun 18 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi) — Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. Ensure that staff wash their hands after coming into contact with nasal secretions.	Yes
?	Thu Feb 15 2024 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). Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. The center's supervision policy and 2. The center's policies and procedures for incidents, including parent notification for head injuries.	Yes
?	Thu Feb 15 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.3(a) — The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named child injured his nose and a named staff did not see how it occurred.	Yes
?	Thu Feb 15 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.6(a)(1) — The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child is bitten and the skin is broken. Based on information, ensure that parents are notified of incidents occurring at the center as required. The center did not notify parents for several hours after a named child sustained a facial injury.	Yes
?	Thu Feb 15 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.9(a) — The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14. Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 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. Remove all cobwebs at exit doors throughout the classrooms.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 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. Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(i) — Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating the location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies. Ensure that staff are aware of the location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. Ensure that the mechanical ventilation in the bathroom in room 9 is free of dust at all times.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 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. Ensure that toilets, sinks, meal prep sinks and other plumbing are maintained in sanitary condition. Clean heavily soiled conditions on walls, light switches, floors, doors and at the base of all toilets throughout the center.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(a)(6) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: food waste receptacles shall be lined and maintained in clean and sanitary condition. Ensure that all food waste receptacles are lined and maintained in a sanitary condition. Ensure that the walls, and flooring located around the receptacles are clean as well.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 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. Remove debris and overgrown vegetation from the perimeter of the center, along the evacuation routes.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.8(f)(2) — The staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) through (d) shall be related to the ages of the children served by each staff member. Ensure that all staff receive training on age appropriate communication related to the ages of the children served.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.8(a)(7) — Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6. Retrain all staff on implementing the center's discipline policy. Ensure that staff do not grab children forcefully.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.2(a)(8) — The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 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. Repair and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required to eliminate evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint and heavily soiled conditions.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.9(a) — The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14. Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 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. Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 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. Repair/replace torn couch cushions in rooms 4 and 6.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.1(e) — The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. Ensure that cups are removed when children are walking in room 5.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 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. Remove storage in bathroom in room 3.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) — Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed. Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) — Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food. Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food, including when using golves.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii) — Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting. Staff members who use disposable gloves during a diaper change shall dispose of these gloves after each use and shall wash their hands.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair, and not conducted on the floor of the bathroom in room 9.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. Ensure that diapering surface is thoroughly clean in room 5.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.7(e)(2) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: all diaper pails and lids shall be disinfected daily. Ensure that the center washes and disinfects all trash cans, diaper pails and lids on a daily basis.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces. Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(ii)(6) — The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following items shall be washed and disinfected at least daily, the following items shall be washed and disinfected at least daily, smooth surfaced non-porous floors in areas used by children. Ensure that the center washes and disinfects smooth surfaced, non-porous floors in areas used by children at least daily.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(ii)(2) — The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following items shall be washed and disinfected at least daily, sinks and sink faucets. Ensure that the center washes and disinfects sinks and faucets at least daily.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(ii)(1) — The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following items shall be washed and disinfected at least daily, toilets and toilet seats. Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toilets and toilet seats at least daily.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 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. Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(o)(3)(ii) — First aid requirements are as follows: the following equipment shall be placed in a location that is convenient and accessible to staff members the American Red Cross First Aid Manual or its equivalent. Ensure that the center has a copy of the American Red Cross First Aid Manual or its equivalent.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(r) — The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Children had runny noses in multiple rooms and staff did not clean their faces.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(r) — The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. A child was hungry and the staff refused to provide any food as the child only wanted cream cheese. Management staff was made aware of the incident, and applesauce was provided, which the child did eat.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.1(b)(6) — The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that provided with daily structured and unstructured developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor energetic physical activity as follows Ensure that opportunities for structured and unstructured developmentally appropriate active play are provided for the children each day.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.1(b)(4) — The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided. Ensure that both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided throughout the center. Ensure that programming is current.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.1(b)(1) — The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that 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. Ensure that time frames for each activity are both age and developmentally appropriate for the children served.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.4(a)(6)(i) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, kitchen facility requirements are as follows: the kitchen facility or food preparation area shall be separated from other areas of the center by a door, gate, screen, or other barrier to prevent accidental access by children. Provide a barrier to the kitchen area to prevent accidental access by the children.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.1(g)(1) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall provide daily outdoor activities at an outdoor play area, park or playground, or on a walk, weather permitting. Ensure that the children go outdoors daily, weather permitting.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.1(f) — The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b) shall prepare and maintain on file a written outline of the center's daily activities, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(a) through (d) and (g) and (h). Ensure that the center has a written outline of daily activities and staff adhere to the schedules.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.1(e) — The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are walking in room 9.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 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. Repair bathroom door in room 9.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.4(a)(4) — For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children over the age of 18 months and under the age of four years, the center shall provide Ensure that children are allowed to rest if they request or if their physical needs call for a rest period in room 5.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.4(a)(3) — For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: swaddling of children during rest and sleep is prohibited. Cease the use of weighted sleep sack. The violation was cited and abated as a result of immediate action taken by staff.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.8(a)(1) — The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment. Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.7(a) — Staff members shall not use hitting, shaking or any other form of corporal punishment of children. Ensure that staff do not utilize corporal punishment at any time in the center. In rooms 5 and 6, staff grabbed children by the wrist and then lifted them off the ground when the children did not listen.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.6(c) — Staff shall not withhold active play time as a means of discipline unless the child's actions or behavior present a danger to themselves or others. Ensure that staff do not withhold opportunities for active play as a means of discipline. Staff threatened the children in room 6 that if they do not listen, they will not be taken outside.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.6(a)(3) — The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: lead to the child's ability to develop and maintain self-control. Ensure that the methods of guidance and discipline used at the center lead to the child's ability to develop and maintain self-control. A staff in room 6 grabbed a child by the arm and lead him to the table with no verbal interaction.	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.6(a)(1) — The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. Ensure that the staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. A named staff scolded and yelled at the children in the toddler room as she washed their hands in the bathroom stating "stop it, that's what happens and stand up."	Yes
?	Mon Nov 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.8(a)(12) — Topics of orientation training shall include including children with special needs in the center’s program. Ensure that all staff complete training on including children with special needs in the center's program.	Yes

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