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Hanna Preschool

Child care center · 342b Commercial Avenue, Palisades Park, NJ 07650 · License 170100019

0Compliance score
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Capacity 15. 0 to 13 Grow NJ Kids: Level 2

Violation history (184)

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?Wed Jan 14 2026 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
?Wed Jan 14 2026 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.
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. Missing for one staff member.
Yes
?Wed Jan 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(f) — When cribs, playpens, cots, mats or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment are stored with sheets, blankets, or other coverings as single units, at least one item of each unit shall be labeled with child-identifying information. (g) When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be: 1. Labeled for each child; and 2. Stored separately for each child.
Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name. In room 2.
Yes
?Wed Jan 14 2026 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.
Ensure health records are maintained on file as required including Universal Health Form missing for one child.
Yes
?Wed Jan 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-133 — Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room.
Repair emergency exit door in room 2, difficult to push open.
Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 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.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-133 — Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room.
Remove bag of outdoor toys from the bottom of emergency exit stairwell.
Yes
?Tue May 06 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.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair. Replace stained ceiling tiles at the exit for the playground from the main entrance. Repair damaged ceiling and wall directly above exit for playground from the main entrance.
Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 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.
Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Clean vents in room 1 & 3.
Yes
?Tue May 06 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.
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.
Yes
?Tue Jan 17 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.
Clean and maintain all mechanical ventilation throughout the center.
Yes
?Tue Jan 17 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) — 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.
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.
Yes
?Tue Jan 17 2023 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)
Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed for 1 named child upon enrollment and updated annually.
Yes
?Tue Jan 17 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include
Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components.
Yes
?Tue Jan 17 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.
Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487).
Yes
?Tue Jan 17 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 overgrown vegetation from the outdoor play area.
Yes
?Tue Jan 17 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 or replace the stained ceiling tile in the bathroom.
Yes
?Tue Jan 17 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) — The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, 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 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child.
Ensure that sleeping equipment is free of pillows, soft bedding, bumpers and other hazards when occupied by a sleeping child.
Yes
?Tue Jan 17 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
?Tue Jan 17 2023 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.
Ensure that 1 named staff submits a CARI background check upon renewal.
Yes
?Tue Jan 17 2023 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.
Ensure that 1 named staff completes a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal.
Yes
?Fri Jun 03 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) — 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.
Ensure that all exits unobstructed and easily operational: Remove the chain on the gate that leads out of the outdoor play area to ensure the gate is easily operational in the event of an emergency evacaution
Yes
?Fri Jun 03 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) — 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.
Ensure that all exits are unobstructed and easily operational: Remove the chain on the gate that leads out of the outdoor play area to ensure the gate is easily operational in the event of an emergency evacuation The center took immediate action during this inspection and relocated the chain so that that gate is easily operational
Yes
?Tue Mar 15 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(e) — Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d).
Ensure that the director completes 20 hours of staff development annually: Document annual staff training hours
Yes
?Tue Mar 15 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) — 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 sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head.
Ensure that parents are notified immediately, and the notification is documented, when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head
Yes
?Tue Mar 15 2022 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.
Maintain the barrier, to the kitchen area closed, at all times, to prevent accidental access by the children Center took immediate action, during this inspection, and closed the kitchen door to prevent accidental access by the children
Yes
?Tue Mar 15 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.5(a)(1) — For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply, all lally columns in areas used by the children shall have protective padding around them from the floor to a height of at least 72 inches.
Ensure that all lally columns in areas used by children have protective padding from the floor to a height of at least 72 inches: Room 3
Yes
?Tue Mar 15 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(g)(2) — When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be stored separately for each child.
Ensure that each child's bedding is stored separately Center took immediate action, during this inspection, and relocated the children's bedding to ensure it is stored seperately
Yes
?Tue Mar 15 2022 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.
Post a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated from each classroom and the outdoor play area: Update the current diagram to ensure it includes the outdoor play area
Yes
?Tue Mar 15 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) — Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall
Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center: Maintain a Letter of Agreement with the alternate location on file
Yes
?Tue Mar 15 2022 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.
Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications: Need 1 additional
Yes
?Tue Mar 15 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) — 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. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b).
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training annually and that the completion of the training is documented: 1 staff
Yes
?Tue Mar 15 2022 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 Mar 15 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(c) — The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually: Document annual staff training hours
Yes
?Tue Mar 15 2022 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: Clorox cleaning wipes; 1st floor bathroom Center took immediate action, during this inspection, and relocated the cleaners to ensure they are inaccessible to the children
Yes
?Tue Mar 15 2022 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: Cleaners; Room 3 Center took immediate action, during this inspection, and relocated the cleaners to ensure they are inaccessible to the children
Yes
?Tue Mar 15 2022 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: Cleaners; 2nd floor bathroom Center took immediate action, during this inspection, and relocated the cleaners to ensure they are inaccessible to the children
Yes
?Tue Mar 15 2022 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.
Ensure that all surfaces are kept in good repair: Repair/replace the lock on the door to the electrical room in Room 4 to ensure the room is inaccessible to the children, at all times
Yes
?Tue Mar 15 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(a)(11) — Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions.
Re-train all staff in the following core area: Parental Notification Documentation of Required Injuries
Yes
?Tue Mar 15 2022 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.
Ensure that all surfaces are kept in good repair: Repaint walls in the outdoor play area, as needed
Yes
?Tue Aug 31 2021 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 CHILDREN ARE DIRECTLY SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES: IN ROOM 5, ON THE SECOND FLOOR, A GROUP OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WERE LEFT UNSUPERVISED WHILE THE NAMED STAFF LEFT THE ROOM TO GO TO ROOM 4. ON THE SECOND FLOOR
Yes
?Tue Aug 31 2021 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).
RE-TRAIN THE NAMED STAFF IN PROPER CLASSROOM SUPERVISION
Yes
?Tue Aug 10 2021 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.
MAINTAIN SPECIFIED SURFACES IN GOOD REPAIR: REPAIR/REPLACE THE FLOOR COVERING IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA, THAT IS LIFTED IN THE CONER OF THE PLAY AREA, TO ELIMINATE A POSSIBLE TRIPPING HAZARD
Yes
?Tue Aug 10 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.1(b)(7) — 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 the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing.
ENSURE TELEVISION USE IS NOT FOR PASSIVE VEIWING: DURING THIS INSPECTION THE CHILDREN WERE OBSERVED SITTING AT THE TABLES AND WATCHING A SINGING PROGRAM ON THE TELEVISION; ENSUE THAT TELEVISION USE IF INTERACTIVE AND EDUCATIONAL
Yes
?Tue Aug 10 2021 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.
MAINTAIN ON FILE & POST CURRENT RADON TEST RESULTS CENTER SUBMITTED CURRENT RADON TEST VIA EMAIL ON 8.10.2021
Yes
?Tue Aug 10 2021 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 TOXIC SUBSTANCES ARE INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN, AT ALL TIMES: CLEANERS IN ROOM 1 ALL CLEANERS RELOCATED DURING THIS INSPECTION
Yes
?Tue Aug 10 2021 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.
MAINTAIN ON FILE A CURRENT LIFE HAZARD USE CERTIFICATE APPLICABLE TO THE CENTER'S CAPACITY: THE CENTER HAS INCREASED ITS CAPACITY TO 51; UPDATE THE CURRENT LIFE HAZARD USE REGISTRATION TO SERVE OVER 50 OCCUPANTS NOTE: 12.20.2021 CENTER REDUCED CAPACITY TO 49
Yes
?Tue Aug 10 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) — Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.
RE-TRAIN NAMED STAFF IN THE CENTERS TECHNOLOGY AND TELEVISION USE POLICY CENTER TOOK IMMEDIATE ACTION AND RE-TRAINED THE NAMED STAFF ON 8.10.2021
Yes
?Tue Aug 10 2021 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
MAINTAIN REQUIRED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS AT ALL TIMES: ROOM 1 THERE WERE 16 CHILDREN PRESENT AGES 2 1/2 - 4 YRS WITH 1 STAFF; 2 STAFF REQUIRED
Yes
?Tue Aug 10 2021 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 CHILDEN ARE DIRECTLY SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES: NAMED STAFF IN ROOM 1 HAD TO LEAVE CHILDREN. UNSUPERVISED, TO ANSWER THE FRONT DOOR AND COMPLETE THE COVID SCREENING, AS REQUIRED, DUE TO THE FACT THAT THEY WERE ALONE IN THE CLASSROOM
Yes
?Tue Aug 10 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.11(b)(1) — When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a).
MAINTAIN ON FILE A CURRENT CHRI BACKGROUND CLEARANCE FOR: 1 NEW STAFF
Yes
?Tue Aug 10 2021 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.
PROVIDE PANIC HARDWARE ON ALL DOORS THAT LEAD DIRECTLY TO THE EXTERIOR: DUE TO THE CENTER'S INCREASE IN CAPACITY TO 51, ALL DOORS THAT LEAD TO THE EXTERIOR MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH PANIC HARDWARE NOTE: 12.20.2021 CENTER REDUCED CAPACITY TO 49
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) — For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity.
SUBMIT EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE DOCUMENTATION FOR THE: PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 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.
SUBMIT A CURRENT SAFE BUILDING INTERIOR CERTIFICATE CLEARANCE ISSUED BY THE NJ DOH
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 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.
SUBMIT WATER TESTING RESULTS AND ALL REQUIRED DCF ATTESTATION DOCUMENTS NOTE: 8.10.2021 CENTER SUBMITTED THE WATER TEST RESULTS SUBMIT DCF DRINKING WATER STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE AND CHECKLIST
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 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.
ENSURE THERE ARE 2 STAFF PRESENT, AT ALL TIMES, THAT ARE TRAINED IN CPR & FIRST AID, WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 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.
MAINTAIN ON FILE A RECORD OF MONTHLY FIRE DRILLS; INCLUDING ONE AT NAPTIME
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 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.
MAINTAIN ON FILE A RECORD OF BI-ANNUAL LOCKDOWN DRILLS
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.
SUBMIT A CURRENT PLAYGROUND EVALUATION REPORT FROM A CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND INSPECTOR TO ENSURE THE RESILIENT SURFACE MEETS ALL REQUIRED PLAYGROUND SAFETY STANDARDS
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.
REPAIR/REPLACE THE AREAS OF THE RESILIENT SURFACE THAT ARE NOT IN GOOD REPAIR TO ENSURE THAT THE INTEGRITY OF THE SURFACING IS MAINTAINED
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.
SUBMIT A CURRENT PLAYGROUND EVALUATION REPORT FROM A CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND INSPECTOR TO ENSURE THE CLIMBING EQUIPMENT MEETS ALL REQUIRED PLAYGROUND SAFETY STANDARDS
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) — Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.
MAINTAIN THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA IN GOOD REPAIR: REPLACE ALL MISSING/BROKEN WOODEN SLATS
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.4(a)(7)(iii) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, outdoor space requirements for children over the age of 10 months are as follows: outdoor areas located near or adjacent to hazardous areas determined by the Office of Licensing to be unsafe (including, but not limited to, streets, roads, driveways, parking lots, railroad tracks, swimming pools, rivers, streams, steep grades, cliffs, open pits, high voltage boosters, or propane gas tanks) shall be fenced or otherwise protected by a natural or man-made barrier or enclosure.
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE BARRIERS, FOR THE SIDE OF THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA, THAT IS EXPOSED TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 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.
MAINTAIN AT THE CENTER AN AMERICAN RED CROSS FIRST AID MANUAL OR ITS EQUIVALENT
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.6(b) — Doors in all interior rooms designated for use by children shall remain unlocked.
ENSURE DOORS, IN INTERIOR ROOMS, REMAIN UNLOCKED: ROOM 2
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) — Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall
MAINTAIN ON FILE A WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTER'S DESIGNATED INDOOR EVACUATION LOCATION FOR USE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 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.
MAINTAIN ON FILE A CURRENT SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY AND PARENTAL & STAFF SIGNATURES ATTESTING TO THE RECEIPT OF THE POLICY
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 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.
MAINTAIN ON FILE A CURRENT CHILDREN'S RECORDS CHECKLIST
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.8(j)(1) — The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The expulsion policy shall include
MAINTAIN ON FILE A CURRENT EXPULSION POLICY AND PARENTAL SIGNATURES ATTESTING TO THE RECEIPT OF THE POLICY
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(a)(8) — Topics of orientation training shall include 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.
RE-TRAIN ALL STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: PROPER HAND WASHING
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.2(c) — If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain 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. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate.
MAINTAIN ON FILE A CURRENT HEALTH CERTIFICATE: FOR THE CATERING COMPANY
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 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.
MAINTAIN ON FILE A CURRENT LIFE HAZARD USE CERTIFICATE APPLICABLE TO THE AGES SERVED
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) — 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.
ENSURE ALL EXIT DOORS ARE EASILY OPERATIONAL, AT ALL TIMES, REMOVE THE EYE HOOK LOCK ON THE EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE EXTERIOR FROM ROOM 2
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) — 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. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b).
MAINTAIN ON FILE CURRENT ANNUAL STAFF ORIENTATION TRAINING FOR ALL STAFF
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) — In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), 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.
ENSURE CREDENTIALED STAFF COMPLETE 20 HOURS OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT EACH YEAR: DOCUMENT TRAINING HOURS, AS REQUIRED
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(c) — The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.
ENSURE STAFF COMPLETE 12 HOURS OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT EACH YEAR: DOCUMENT TRAINING HOURS, AS REQUIRED
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(a)(8) — Topics of orientation training shall include 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.
RE-TRAIN ALLSTAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: PROPER WASHING & DISINFECTING
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 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.
RE-TRAIN ALL STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(a)(11) — Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions.
RE-TRAIN ALL STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: COMPLETING ACCIDENT REPORTS
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(a)(11) — Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions.
RE-TRAIN ALL STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: PARENTAL NOTIFICATION OF REQUIRED INJURIES
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 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).
RE-TRAIN ALL STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: PROPER SUPERVISION {OUTSIDE TRAINING SOURCE}
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 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).
RE-TRAIN ALL STAFF IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREA: PROPER TRACKING {OUTSIDE TRAINING SOURCE]
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 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).
MAINTAIN ON FILE STAFF CRIMINAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 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).
MAINTAIN ON FILE STAFF APPLICATIONS FOR ALL CURRENT STAFF
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 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).
MAINTAIN ON FILE A CURRENT STAFF RECORDS CHECKLIST
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 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 THE DIRECTOR DESIGNEE COMPLETES STAFF TRAINING IN UNDERSTANDING LICENSING REGULATIONS NOTE: 3.18.2021 CENTER UNDERSTANDS THAT WHEN UNDERSTANDING LICENSING IS AVAILABLE TH DIRECTOR DESIGNEE WILL COMPLETE THE COURSE, AS REQUIRED
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 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.
MAINTAIN ON FILE CURRENT RENEWAL CARI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES FOR: ALL STAFF NOTE: 3.18.2021 2 STAFF
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-3.6(b)(1) — The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document. The center shall maintain on file a copy of the Information to Parents document.
MAINTAIN ON FILE A CURRENT INFORMATION TO PARENTS DOCUMENT AND PARENTAL & STAFF SIGNATURES ATTESTING TO THE RECEIPT OF THE POLICY
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) — 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: the name of the injured child.
MAINTAIN ON FILE ACCIDENT REPORTS WITH ALL REQUIRED COMPONENTS: ENSURE THEY ARE COMPLETED, AS REQUIRED, WHEN A CHILD SUSTAINS AN INJURY
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.5(a)(1) — The center shall maintain on file and follow a written policy on the release of children, which shall include the provision that each child may be released only to the child's parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)3, to take the child from the center and to assume responsibility for the child in an emergency if the parent(s) cannot be reached.
MAINTAIN ON FILE A CURRENT RELEASE POLICY AND PARENTAL & STAFF SIGNATURES ATTESTING TO THE RECEIPT OF THE POLICY
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-3.4(a) — The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.
MAINTAIN ON FILE PROOF OF CURRENT LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) — 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 sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head.
ENSURE STAFF IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY AND DOCUMENT THE PARENTAL NOTIFICATION: WHEN A CHILD SUSTAINS A HEAD INJURY
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 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)
MAINTAIN ON FILE CURRENT UNIVERSAL HEALTH RECORDS FOR ALL ENROLLED CHILDREN
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — 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).
MAINTAIN ON FILE A SPECIAL NEEDS HEALTH CARE PLAN FOR A NAMED CHILD WHO REQUIRES: AN EPI PEN
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — 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).
MAINTAIN, AT THE CENTER, ALL REQUIRED MEDICATIONS, AS PER THE CHILD'S SPECIAL NEEDS HEALTH CARE PLAN, FOR A NAMED CHILD WHO IS PRESCRIBED AN EPI PEN
Yes
?Fri Feb 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.11(a)(1) — Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: the list of illnesses and symptoms of illness for which a child will be separated from the group and possibly sent home, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1©.
MAINTAIN ON FILE A CURRENT COMMUNICABLE DISEASE POLICY AND PARENTAL SIGNATURES ATTESTING TO THE RECEIPT OF THE POLICY
Yes
?Mon Apr 27 2020 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.
SUBMIT A CURRENT SAFE BUILDING INTERIOR CERTIFICATE CLEARANCE ISSUED BY THE NJ DOH
Yes
?Thu Jan 16 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.4(a)(7)(iii) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, outdoor space requirements for children over the age of 10 months are as follows: outdoor areas located near or adjacent to hazardous areas determined by the Office of Licensing to be unsafe (including, but not limited to, streets, roads, driveways, parking lots, railroad tracks, swimming pools, rivers, streams, steep grades, cliffs, open pits, high voltage boosters, or propane gas tanks) shall be fenced or otherwise protected by a natural or man-made barrier or enclosure.
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE BARRIERS FOR THE SIDE OF THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA THAT IS EXPOSED TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC
Yes
?Thu Jan 16 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) — Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely.
REPLACE ALL MISSING BOLT COVERS ON THE TOILET IN THE BATHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR
Yes
?Thu Jan 16 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.6(b) — Doors in all interior rooms designated for use by children shall remain unlocked.
ENSURE DOORS, IN INTERIOR ROOMS, REMAIN UNLOCKED: ROOM 2
Yes

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