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Little People Childcare

Child care center · 140 Lehigh Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701 · License 170300203

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Capacity 199. 0 to 6

Violation history (229)

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?Fri Aug 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.8(b) — Staff members shall use disposable rubber gloves, which shall be discarded after each use, when coming into contact with blood or vomit.
Ensure staff wash hands after wiping noses throughout the center.		 Yes
?Fri Aug 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food; after toileting; after assisting a child in toileting; after caring for a child who appears to be sick; after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. 7.8(d)3- Staff members hands are washed after changing each diaper.
Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required. 8-15-25: In room 3, staff rinsed their hands with water only and did use soap after a diaper change. 9-5-25: In room 5, staff were changing a child took them off the diaper table, did not wash hands or change gloves, and then feed a child a bottle.		 Yes
?Fri Aug 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.3(c) — (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: 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 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. In the 2nd floor playroom there were 18 children age 5 and up with 1 staff when 2 staff were required.		 Yes
?Fri Aug 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.
Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. In room 14, staff stated that they had 7 children however 8 children were present.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) — the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children.
Ensure that cords are inaccessible to the children. The refrigerator cord is accessible to children in room 7.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.
Repair and/or paint the window ledges and walls in the rooms on the 1st floor.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) — garbage receptacles shall be: made of durable, leak-proof and nonabsorbent materials; covered in a secure manner; emptied to the outdoor garbage receptacle when filled; maintained in a sanitary manner.
Ensure that garbage cans throughout the center are securely covered with a lid. 8-15-25: Garbage can throughout the center did not have lids. Ensure that cans have securely covered lids.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Repair the leaking drain pipe coming down the back of the building where water is leaking and puddling up.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Remove the wading pool with stagnant water from the back of the building.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Ensure the walkway leading out of the ramp and to the outdoor play area is clear. Remove the folding chair and hose.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Ensure that all pets at the center are domesticated and non-aggressive, free from disease, and vaccinated. The record of the vaccinations shall be maintained on file, along with the name and address of the licensed veterinarian providing care for the pet(s). The center has a large pen in the back of the building which has several roosters and ducks. Abated. 8-15-25: Provide documentation from a licensed veterinarian for the rabbits in room 17.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 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 fence for the center's outdoor play area. Secure the bottom of the metal chain link fence and repair the fence where it is broken including the entrance gate.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 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.
Remove the broken Little Tikes teeter totter from the outdoor play area.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 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.
Remove the blow up from the side of the ramp leading out to the outdoor play area.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 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.
Provide documentation from the manufacturer or a certified playground inspector for the metal climbing dome indicating that the playground equipment meets ASTM F1487 (or ASTM F2373 for children under 2.5 years of age).		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 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 the center maintains the outdoor play area and equipment to meet all ASTM standards as per the centers playground inspection. The signage required in the outdoor play area for ages permitted to use the equipment is missing.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 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 all play equipment has proper use zones in accordance with ASTM standards. The metal climbing dome is too close to the fence.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(f)(1) — Toilet facility requirements are as follows: a supply of soap, toilet paper, and individual hand towels or disposable paper towels shall be provided.
Provide bathroom supplies including toilet paper throughout the center.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 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.
Provide a bolt cover for the toilet in the room 9 and 15 bathrooms.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i) — Each crib or playpen shall be equipped with: a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress; a clean, snugly fitting sheet; top rails that are at least 19 inches above the mattress and slats that are not more than 2 3/8 inches apart.
Ensure the top rails of the pack n plays are at least 19 inches above the mattress and pack n play pads are firmly fitting with no bumps or overlapping pieces in room 1.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) — Sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child.
Remove the boppy pillows from cribs in room 1.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks after staff members begin working at the center. There are 38 staff working at the center with no CARI clearances. 8-15-25: There are 11 missing CARI clearances.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.11(a)(5) — When a person who is not required to complete a CHRI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.
Ensure staff without a cleared CHRI CARI, and orientation training are not left alone to supervise children at any time. There were 38 staff members hired for summer, without clearances or training, in 14 rooms throughout the center alone supervising children. 8-15-25: At the time of the inspection, none of the center staff had documented orientation training and were alone supervising children. There were 13 staff, without both a CARI and CHRI clearance, alone supervising children in 8 rooms throughout the center.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;
Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. There were 14 children in room 15A which has a licensed capacity of 8. 8-15-25: There were 10 children in room 15A which has a licensed capacity of 8.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 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.
Repair the window screen in room 14 that is hanging down and accessible to the children.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.
Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room 4.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 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.
Repair the broken floor tiles in room 9 along the edges of the walls and in front of the cubbies.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 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.
In room 9 and 18, remove the table and chairs from the bathrooms. In room 10, remove the cots from under the diapering table. Abated 8-15-25. 8-15-25: Remove the chairs from the room 18 bathroom.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 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 the room 10 bathroom is cleaned as there is a heavy urine smell.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.3(j) — Staff members who are under 18 years of age shall be directly supervised by and visible to a staff member who is 18 years of age or older.
Ensure that all staff under 18 years of age are directly supervised by a cleared staff member who is 18 years of age or older. In room 16, both staff members were under the age of 18 and alone with children.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 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.
Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Ensure the center's elevator is immediately secured and inaccessible to children at all times. The elevator was stuck on the 2nd floor with the door jammed and in the open position.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.1(a) — (a) The center shall develop and provide a variety of children's planned activities, geared to the ages and developmental levels of the children served, that: 1. Promote the development of language, thinking and problem-solving skills, curiosity, exploration, large and small muscles, coordination and movement skills, social competence, self-esteem, and positive self-identity; and 2. Are relevant to the cultural background of the children and foster intercultural awareness. (b) 1. 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; 2. Children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time; 3. Children are presented with and encouraged to participate in a mixture of active and quiet experiences; 4. Both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided; 5. Children are: i. Encouraged, but not required, to participate in every group activity; and ii. Provided with the time and space within the area to be apart from the group and to participate in an alternate activity if they choose to do so;
Ensure that children's toys and supplies are safe for use and age appropriate. In room 6, children ages 18 to 24 months of age were playing with magnetic tiles. 9-5-25: In room 7, children ages 18 to 24 months were playing with and putting in their mouth matchbox cars.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.5(b) — 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: Administration and control of prescription and non-prescription medicines and health care procedures (a) The center shall inform each child’s parent upon enrollment of its policy on administering medication and health care procedures to children, including the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b) to (d). The policy shall indicate: 1. Whether the center will administer non-prescription medication or a non-prescribed health care procedure to a child; 2. Whether the center will administer prescription medication or a prescribed health care procedure to a child with a short-term illness; and 3. That the center will provide reasonable accommodations for the administration of medication or health care procedures to a child with special needs, if failure to administer the medication or health care procedure would jeopardize the health of the child or prevent the child from attending the center. 1. Medication and health care procedures shall be administered only after receipt of written approval from the child's parent(s). 2. The center shall: i. Designate those staff members who are trained as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)8 and authorized to administer medication or health care procedures to, or to supervise self-administration of medication or health care procedures by, those children whose parents authorize it; and ii. Ensure that each staff member designated to administer medication and health care procedures is informed of each child's medication and health care needs. 3. All medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. i. All medication shall be kept in its original container. ii. Medication shall be refrigerated if so indicated on the label. iii. Unused or expired medication and health care equipment shall be returned to the child’s parent or disposed of safely in a child-resistant waste receptacle when no longer being administered. 4. All prescription medication for a child shall be: i. Prescribed in the name of and specifically for the child; and ii. Stored in its prescription container, which has been labeled with the child's name, the name and expiration date of the medication, the date it was prescribed or updated and directions for its administration. 5. The center shall limit the dispensing of non-prescription over-the-counter medication to the following types of medicines, which shall be dispensed in accordance with the recommended dosage for the age and weight of the child, as indicated on the label: i. Antihistamines; ii. Cough suppressants'. Decongestants; iv. Non-aspirin fever reducers and pain relievers; and v. Topical preparations, such as sunscreen and diaper rash preparations. 6. The center may permit the dispensing of non-prescription medication other than those listed in (b)5 above, or according to instructions other than those indicated on the label, if the child's health care provider authorizes it in writing. 8. If a child has a chronic health condition requiring the administration of prescription or non-prescription medication or health care procedures on a long-term basis, the center shall obtain from the child’s parent a written statement from a health care provider, indicating: i. The name of the child; ii. The name of the medication or procedure; iii The condition or indications for administration of the medication or procedure; iv. The instructions for administration of the medication or procedure; and v. The name and telephone number of the health care provider. 11. The center shall inform the child’s parent immediately if a child exhibits any adverse effect of a medication or health care procedure. (c) For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 1. The center shall ensure that all medication and health care procedures are administered by designated staff. (d) For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply: 1. Before the center administers or permits a child to self-administer medication or health care procedures, the center shall: i. Obtain written authorization for self-administration from the child's parent, if applicable; and ii. Ensure that the medication or health care procedure is administered by or under the supervision of authorized staff.
Ensure that all staff in rooms with children are aware of allergies and the center's policy for the administration of medication. Staff in room 9 and 13 were not aware a child had an allergy requiring medication.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.6(d) — 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.
Ensure the program supervisor is present at the center as required during the summer operating hours when school age children are present.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 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.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. There are 51 staff missing training. 8-15-25: 54 staff missing orientation training.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 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. Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Most staff have only completed 7.5 hours of annual training while some staff have no documentation of training hours. 9-5-25: Provide documentation to OOL of a training plan to ensure that all center staff will complete the required amount of annual training hours for this year. Not all staff completed the required amount of annual training hours last year.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(d) — The director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. 9-5-25: Provide documentation to OOL of a training plan to ensure that all credentialed staff will complete the required amount of annual training hours for this year. Not all staff completed the required amount of annual training hours last year.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 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 and ensure all documentation on the staff records checklist is maintained on file at the center. There are were 38 staff members working at the center who do not have any documentation required from the staff records checklist. 8-15-25: There are 54 staff working at the center as of 7-28-25 with not required documentation on file.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.11(a) — As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. There are 38 staff working at the center with no CHRI clearances. 8-15-25: There are 25 missing CHRI clearances.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) — The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall maintain on file a record of the following: the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures; the name of the medication or health care procedure; the condition for which the medication or health care procedure is being used; the instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency; the date and time medication or a health care procedure was administered to a child and the name or initials of the staff member who administered it; and any adverse effect the medication can have or has had on the child.
Ensure medication records are completed as required. All special care plans from the health care provider have a doctors signature. All medications listed on the plan shall be onsite at the center. All medications onsite are not expired and expired medication is returned to the parent. All medications at the center are included on a specials care plan from a health care provider with instructions for administration.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — 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 before intake of food; immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed; immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions; immediately after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and immediately after outdoor play. (2)for children under three months of age or for those children three months of age and older wherein hand washing with soap and running water may not be developmentally appropriate, the center may use an alternate means for hand washing, including but not limited to disposable baby wipes.
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required before meals. 8-15-25: A child was observed eating a bag of cheerios on the floor without washing hands. 8-15-25: Ensure children wash hands after diaper changes in room 3. Staff rinsed the child's hand with water only and did not use soap.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.6(c)(1) — For rooms and areas used by children, except as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.6(e), the following monitoring requirements shall apply: the center shall equip every room or area designated for use by children, except for kitchen and toilet facilities, with one of the following options in order to promote maximum visibility and audibility: a centrally supervised audio or visual monitoring system; uncovered and unobstructed glass panels or two-way mirrors that comprise at least 10 percent of the square footage of one interior wall, provided that such panels or mirrors are not in conflict with applicable provisions of the NJUCC or the NJUFC; security mirror(s) in hallways that reflect activities in the room(s) used by children; at least one interior door leading to every room designated for use by children, which shall meet one of the following conditions, provided that such conditions are not in conflict with applicable provisions of the NJUCC and the NJUFC: be left open; have uncovered and unobstructed windows or cutouts; be a dutch door variety, with the top half open; or be removed; or any other Office of Licensing-approved monitoring system or equipment that provides equivalent visibility and audibility.
Ensure that rooms 15 and 16 have a viewing system into the room as both doors viewing panels were covered with paper.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.
Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. In room 8 and 4, toy shelves were turned and toy bins were stacked out of children's reach making supplies inaccessible to children. 8-15-25: In several rooms on the basement level, toy shelves were turned and toy bins were stacked out of children's reach making supplies inaccessible to children.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.
Ensure that all rooms licensed for children's use are accessible, set up with the required activity areas, and rooms are not full of storage. Room 8A on the 1st floor, which is licensed for occasional use is full of storage. Room 17 on the 2nd floor, which is licensed for regular use is an office and supply room. Rooms 15A, 17A, 18,19, and 20 on the 2nd floor playroom all need the required 5 activity areas with 5 supplies in each area. 9-5-25: Rooms 2 and 17 need to be set up with the required activity areas and supplies.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — 1. 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 requirements: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be: (1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-
Repair and/or replace sleeping equipment that is in disrepair. Repair or remove pack n platys with holes in the mesh sides in room 4.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(q)(1) — Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. Rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children.
Ensure the rooms approved for occasional use only are not being used as all day classrooms. The 2nd floor playroom which is for occasional use only is being used by the boys summer camp as a full day classroom.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.5(b)(2) — The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked and maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.
Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for staff. 8-15-25: Ensure all staff are signing out daily. Timesheets indicated not all staff are signing out each day.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.5(b)(2) — The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked and maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.
Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for children. 8-15-25: Classrooms on the second floor were not maintaining sign in sheets and were not signing children in and out daily. 9-5-25: Room 3 did not have any children signed in.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.5(c)(1) — The director shall be scheduled to work at the center at least 50 percent of the center’s daily operating hours.
Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours. The center director is not present during summer operating hours. 8-15-25: Ensure that center director is present each day 50% of the daily operating hours. Provide credentials for a new center director and ensure that they are present the required amount of daily operating hours.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.5(c)(2) — 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 not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center and shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office of Licensing.
Ensure that the summer director designee completes the understanding licensing training course.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.5(e)(1) — For early childhood programs the head teacher shall be scheduled to work at the center for at least 75 percent of the center's daily operating hours or at least six hours a day, whichever is less; and plan, discuss and observe the implementation of program activities by staff members for all groups of children.
Ensure that the head teachers are scheduled to work at least 75% of the daily operating hours. There are no head teachers present at the center during the summer.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.5(e)(4) — For early childhood programs the group teacher(s) shall be scheduled and have the authority and responsibility to work at the center for at least 75 percent of the center's daily operating hour or at least six hours a day, whichever is less and assist the head teacher in implementing the center's child development and activities program.
Ensure that the group teachers are scheduled to work at least 75% of the daily operating hours. There is only 1 group teacher present at the center during the summer when 4 are required for the center's capacity. 9-5-25: Provide credential documentation for 1 additional group teacher. The center has 2 group teachers currently however needs 3 group teachers for the capacity of 279.		 Yes
?Fri Jul 25 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 the stained ceiling tiles in the room 12 classroom and bathroom. Replace the stained ceiling tiles in the room 17.		 Yes
?Mon Jul 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.6(a) — At least five foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by children during naptime. The illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source.
Provide enough light during rest/sleep to allow staff to see children's faces in room 5.		 Yes
?Mon Jul 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — 1. 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 requirements: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be: (1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-
Ensure pack n plays are used according to manufacturer instructions. In room 7, there were several pack n plays that had 2 mattresses or a thick soft mattress not provided by the manufacturer. 7-25-25: In rooms 7and 4 there were 13 pack n plays with an additional thick mattresses. The center is in violation of an MOU dated 2-16-24 which stated that the center would remove all additional mattresses and have only original manufacturer provided mattress pads only in all pack n plays. Cease the use of all additional mattresses immediately.		 Yes
?Mon Jul 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — 1. 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 requirements: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be: (1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-
Ensure that approved sleeping equipment is provided for each child as required. In room 5, there was a child sleeping in a car seat. The child did not have a crib to sleep in.		 Yes
?Mon Jul 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.4(a)(3) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, crawl spaces, attic spaces, and all doors and windows used for natural ventilation shall be provided with insect screening.
Ensure that all ceiling and bathroom vents on the 2nd floor are cleaned. 7-25-25: Ensure all bathroom ceiling vents on the 2nd floor are cleaned. 8-15-25: Ensure that all bathroom ceiling vents on the 2nd floor and room 7 are cleaned.		 Yes
?Mon Jul 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(viii) — When a child is bottle-feeding while resting, the bottle shall be removed when the child falls asleep.
Ensure that bottles and cups are removed when children have fallen asleep. In room 5, a child was sleeping with a bottle.		 Yes
?Mon Jul 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(a)(2) — For early childhood programs, the center shall ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face.
Cease the use of blankets for children under 12 months of age in room 2.		 Yes
?Mon Jul 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.3(c) — (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: 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 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. In room 5, there were 17 children under 18 months with 4 staff, not all children were sleeping so 5 staff were needed.		 Yes
?Mon Jul 07 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.
Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. 7-7-25: In room 5, all 4 staff were behind a tall mat by the room entrance door with their backs to children and a very loud sound machine on, preventing them from seeing or hearing children who were in cribs behind them on the other side of the mat. 7-25-25: In the 2nd floor playroom, a child was climbing across the table, doing push ups on top of the table, and then did a front flip onto the floor without staff intervening. 7-25-25: Two children were observed walking back and forth in the 2nd floor hallway unsupervised and then entered room 18. 7-25-25: Two children were observed walking into the playroom alone after a parent let them into the building without supervision.		 Yes
?Tue Jan 07 2025 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. 1-7-25: There were 8 children ages 18-24 months with 1 staff in room 4. 1-7-25: In the basement level gym, there were 8 children ages 2 years of age, from room 9, with 1 center staff and 2 therapists when a 2nd center staff was required.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(d) — The director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 2024 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; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — 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; or heavily soiled conditions.
Repair and/or paint the walls and other surfaces where there is chipping paint as required in rooms 2, 4, 7, 11, 13, 12, and 14.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) — The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall maintain on file a record of the following: the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures; the name of the medication or health care procedure; the condition for which the medication or health care procedure is being used; the instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency; the date and time medication or a health care procedure was administered to a child and the name or initials of the staff member who administered it; and any adverse effect the medication can have or has had on the child.
Maintain medication records that include the following: parental authorization, health care provider signature, name of medication or health care procedure with instructions for administration, including the accurate dosage and frequency, all required medications on site, and any adverse effect the medication can have or has had on the child.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 2024 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.
Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 2024 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. In room 4 and 5, replace the diaper pads that have holes or rips in them. In room 7, ensure the heavily soiled diaper pad is cleaned. In room 6 and 8, ensure the diaper tables are cleaned where there are food crumbs and dirt under and on top of the diaper pad. 1-7-25: Rooms 2 and 7.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 2024 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 02/24/2025 Page 4 of 5 170300203 pediatric first aid and CPR certifications and are present at the center at all times.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 2024 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 15, there was Lysol and Febreze spray in the reach of children. Abated at the time of inspection.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 2024 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 throughout the center. Ceiling vents are heavily soiled.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 2024 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.
Secure the ceiling vent in room 16, that is hanging down.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 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.
Replace stained ceiling tiles in rooms 5, 8, and 10.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 2024 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.
Provide a lid for garbage cans throughout the center.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 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.
Caulk the bathroom sink in the room 13		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 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.
Provide a bolt cap for the room 10 bathroom toilet.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 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.
Ensure that tables are not stacked on top of each other, where they can fall on children, in room 16.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 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.
Ensure that there is not storage in the bathrooms in rooms 14 and 16.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 2024 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.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 2024 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
?Thu Nov 21 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children.
Ensure that sound machine cords are inaccessible to the children at all times in rooms 2 and 4.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(b)(2) — The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, the center shall provide for each child a crib that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements:
Repair and/or replace sleeping equipment that is in disrepair. Replace the pack n play with a hole in the netting in room 7.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(ii) — The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, the center shall provide for each child a crib that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: each cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. An additional covering shall be provided for use as a covering for each child.
Ensure that each cot or mat used for rest and sleep is covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering and an additional covering is provided for use as a covering for each child.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 2024 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).
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are required by the plan.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — 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
Ensure children who come into the center in strollers sleeping are immediately placed in the proper sleeping equipment in rooms 1 and 2.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) — All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner.
Ensure that sippy cups are not being washed or stored at the center all week and are sent home daily to be washed.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 2024 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
?Thu Nov 21 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. A child was on the floor drinking a bottle.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 2024 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 members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications and are present at the center at all times.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 2024 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. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.
Provide a face plate on the outlet in the second floor playroom.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) — The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.
Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 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 during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. In room 13, children were standing on chairs without staff intervening. In room 14, children were sitting behind a shelf in the kitchen center and all staff were sitting at a desk in the front of the room where they could not see the children.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 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).
Ensure that all staff complete annually. Provide updated annual orientation training for all staff.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 21 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 all staff have completed 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. In room 1, staff stated they had 7 children but 6 children were present. In room 10 staff stated that they had 13 children but 14 children were present. 1-7-25: In room 5, staff stated they had 12 children but only 11 children were present.		 Yes
?Mon Jan 22 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 adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. In room 13, there were several children standing and walking along the window ledges. In room 13, a child also was in the bathroom with the door closed and unsupervised.		 Yes
?Mon Jan 22 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — 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
Repair and/or replace sleeping equipment that are wobbly and not secure in room 4. Ensure all cribs and pack n plays are cleaned and free of food.		 Yes
?Thu Dec 07 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(a)(9) — Topics of orientation training shall include implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Re-train all center staff on safe sleep practices.		 Yes
?Tue Oct 24 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 in the basement gym and rooms 13, 14, and 11.		 Yes
?Tue Oct 24 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) — Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children.
Ensure that pack n plays are not stored in the bathrooms. There was pack n play belonging to a child set up in the room 3 bathroom with a sound machine that was plugged into the wall.		 Yes

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

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