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Cozy Island Childcare Inc

Child care center · 500 River Ave Ste 100, Lakewood, NJ 08701 · License 170800294

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Capacity 168. 0 to 6 Grow NJ Kids: Level 2

Violation history (178)

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?Tue Sep 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(a)(3) — For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: swaddling of children during rest and sleep is prohibited.
Cease the use of sleep sacks with the swaddle component in room 2. Ensure that sleep sacks being used for children are in good repair and fully zippered. There were infants in rooms 1 and 2 sleeping in cribs with open, unzippered, loose sleep sacks on.		 Yes
?Wed Aug 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(k)(5) — Swimming pool requirements are as follows: wading pools that are 24 inches or less, are filled as needed, are portable, and do not have a filtration system are prohibited.
Remove the plastic pools from the side of the walkway leading down to the outdoor play area.		 Yes
?Wed Aug 06 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 1, staff stated that they had 10 children but 11 were present. 9-9-25: Staff in room 11 stated they had 17 children but only 16 children were present.		 Yes
?Wed Aug 06 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 4 classrooms, rooms 16, 7, 9, and 10, with new staff without the required clearances or training.		 Yes
?Wed Aug 06 2025 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; the name(s), home and work address(es), home and work telephone number(s) and signature(s) of the parent(s); the name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of any person(s) authorized by the parent(s) to visit the child at the center and/or take the child from the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1; and the name, address, and telephone number of the child's health care provider; signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment; the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b); the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b).; health information for each child, as follows: for early childhood programs, a record of the child’s health examination and immunizations, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a); and for school-age child care programs, a record of the parent’s statement concerning the child’s health, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(b).
Ensure all children present at the center have the required documents on file at the center as documented on the Children's Records Checklist. There was a 12 year old child in the office walking around the center, not in a classroom, and with no paperwork.		 Yes
?Wed Aug 06 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. There were 3 staff under the age 18 in room 16 alone with children.		 Yes
?Wed Jul 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.2(a)(1)(ii) — For newly-constructed buildings, for existing buildings whose construction code group classification would change from that which it had been, or for existing buildings that require major alteration or renovation, the center shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) issued by the municipality in which it is located, reflecting the center's compliance with the provisions of the NJUCC, and submit a copy of the CO to the Office of Licensing, for the following group classification: I-4 (Institutional) for buildings accommodating one or more children less than 2 ½ years of age.
Submit a space evaluation and capacity change in NJCCIS as well as architectural plans to OOL for the construction changes being made to room 6. The center added walls and made smaller rooms within the existing room 6 space. Ensure plans are sent to OOL prior to beginning construction. 9-9-25: Room 6 removed from license. As this room is now an office.		 Yes
?Wed Jul 16 2025 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.
Ensure the hose going into the outdoor play area is not left bunched in the middle of the play area and a tripping hazard. 8-6-25: Remove the hose.		 Yes
?Wed Jul 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(i) — Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.
Cease the use of pacifier straps in room 3.		 Yes
?Wed Jul 16 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 are re-trained on proper supervision. Children need to be directly supervised at all times throughout the center. Provide documentation of the training to OOL.		 Yes
?Wed Jul 16 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 all staff are re-trained on the proper 2 step cleaning process for both tables and diapering surfaces. Provide documentation of the training to OOL.		 Yes
?Wed Jul 16 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 children who come into the center in car seats sleeping, are immediately taken out and placed in the proper sleeping equipment. In room 3, there was an infant sleeping in the stroller.		 Yes
?Wed Jul 16 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.
Ensure cribs are free of pillows. In room 13, a child was using a pillow in a crib.		 Yes
?Wed Jul 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) — The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.
Ensure rooms 15 and 6 are set up with the required supplies and equipment or remove the rooms from the center's licensed capacity. Room 15 has storage items and ride on bikes and room 6 is under construction. 9-9-25: Rooms 6, 14, and 15 removed from licensed.		 Yes
?Wed Jul 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(vi) — 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
Ensure children in room 1 have age appropriate seating for eating. Children were observed standing around tables eating crackers and chairs were stacked in piles. 8-6-25: Children were being served crackers while sitting along the wall on the floor or standing and not sitting at the table.		 Yes
?Tue Jun 10 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 rooms 15 and 6 are set up with the required supplies and activity areas and remove storage, or remove the rooms from the center's capacity for regular use.		 Yes
?Tue Jun 10 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 3, there were 12 children ages 2 to 5 months with 2 staff when 3 staff were needed. In room 5, there were 12 children, not all sleeping, under 18 months, with 2 staff when three staff were needed. 7-16-25: In room 5, there were 12 children, 1 16 months and 11 18 to 20 months, with 2 staff when 3 staff were required. 7-16-25: In room 5, there was 1 staff with 12 children, 1 child was awake and not napping. 3 staff were required.		 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 May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.
Arrange cribs, cots, and sleeping equipment to provide access to an obstructed 3-foot wide aisle that leads to an exit in room 6.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) — Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC.
Ensure that all fire extinguishers are hung as required by the local fire official in the hallway bathroom and room 15. The fire extinguishers were on the floor. 6-10-25: Ensure all fire extinguishers are tagged. The extinguisher outside room 15 has no service tag.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. The first aid and CPR training shall include a hands-on training component in addition to any online training coursework.
Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(a)(1) — 1. For children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall ensure that each child is initially placed in a face-up sleeping position unless a different position is indicated in writing by the child's health care provider.
Ensure children under 12 months of age are initially placed in a face-up sleeping position. Staff in room 6 are putting children down on their belly to sleep in cribs.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(p) — Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors.
Repair and/or remove all broken and/or rusted toys from the outdoor play area.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided.
Ensure there is a supply of warm water for handwashing in all rooms throughout the center.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 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 there is an uncovered and unobstructed viewing panel for each classroom throughout the center. Classrooms 1, 2, 3, and 4 all had black shades down and covering their glass door panels and windows preventing anyone from seeing into the room. 6-10-25: Rooms 1 and 3. 8-6-25: Room 3 had black paper blinds covering both doors and no viewing panel.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.1(g)(2) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply:centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center.
Provide at least four different activity areas with at least four types of supplies and equipment for children under 18 months.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 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. 7-16-25: Rooms 2 and 4. 8-6-25: Rooms 13, 14, 2 and 4. 9-9-25: Ensure rooms 13, 4, and 3 have the required activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 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 chairs, cots, and other items are not stored in cribs throughout the center. Abated 6-10-25. Ensure that all cribs throughout the center are cleaned. 6-10-25: Ensure that all cribs throughout the center are cleaned including pack n plays. 6-10-25: Ensure pack n plays are in good repair, and there are no holes in mesh sides in room 2. 7-16-25: In room 2, replace the pack n plays which have holes in the mesh. 7-16-25: Ensure that all cribs throughout the center are cleaned including pack n plays. 8-6-25: Ensure cribs throughout the center are cleaned and in room 2, replace the pack n play which has holes in the mesh.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.5(a)(3) — The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication; and job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.
Update the center's table of organization to include new credentialed staff for increase.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 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.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 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.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 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.
Provide credential documentation for 2 group teachers.		 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.
Repair the broken floor tiles in rooms 10, the hallway near room 8, 10, and the exit door outside room 10. 8-6-25: Repair the broken floor tiles near the exit door outside room 10.		 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.
Repair and replace the threshold that is cracked with holes leading out of the exit door to the outdoor play area.		 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.
Remove the storage from the hallway bathroom including a cleaning bucket next to the toilet and other items which prevent the door from fully opening. 6-10-25: Remove the storage from the hallway bathroom needed for center capacity, including the washer and dryer, and ensure that that door can be fully opened. 7-15-25: Remove the washer and dryer from the hallway bathroom which is accessible to children, and ensure that that door can be fully opened.		 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.
Remove or replace blue foam crib wheel covers that are breaking or missing chunks throughout the center.		 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.
Remove or repair broken toy shelving in room 15. Remove the large speakers from the sink in room 15. Remove the boxes and storage from room 15. Ensure the floors and items in room 15 are cleaned and free of construction dust. 6-10-25: In room 15, ensure all storage is removed the room is cleaned. 7-16-25: Remove the storage from room 15 including cubby units that are lined up in the middle of the room which are not secured.		 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.
Remove or hang the wall cabinets from the floor in room 13.		 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 the high chairs in room 4 are cleaned.		 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 the broken window in room 3 is repaired.		 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 that bathroom plumbing is free of rust in rooms 7, 9, and 12/11.		 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 that area rugs throughout the center are cleaned.		 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 missing ceiling tiles are replaced where missing in the room 11/12 and hallway bathrooms. Ensure that the ceiling tiles are secured in the tracks in rooms 3 and 6. Ensure stained ceiling tiles are replaced in rooms 1 and 9. 6-10-25: Room 9 has a stained ceiling tile.		 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 food on floors from mealtime is cleaned off of the floors throughout the center prior to children playing. 6-10-25: Room 1. 7-16-25: Room 14.		 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 cabinets and walls around sinks throughout the center are cleaned where heavily soiled. 8-6-25: Room 12.		 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 toys throughout the center which are heavily soiled, are cleaned. 6-10-25: Room 8 and 16 including dolls, trucks, cars.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.
Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. In room 6, cleaning products were being stored on top of a table next to cribs accessible to children. Abated at the time of inspection.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 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 throughout the center. In room 1 there were cords accessible to children below the diaper storage area. In room 12, there were radio cords running next to the sink. In room 8, cords were accessible over top of the children's backpacks. 6-10-25: In room 8, cords were accessible over top of the children's backpacks. 6-10-25: In room 14, swing cords were accessible to children. 6-10-25: In room 16, sound machine cords were accessible to children. 6-10-25: In room 1 there were cords accessible to children below the diaper storage area. 6-10-25: In room 13, there were cords under the table accessible to children. 7-16-25: Ensure cords from sound machines, refrigerators, phone chargers, and other items are inaccessible to children in rooms 14, 13, and 3. 8-6-25: Swing cords in room 14 and radio cords from the shelf above hooks in room 8.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 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 blinds cords are inaccessible to the children in room 10.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 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.
Provide paint and clean the walls in rooms 1, 5, 8, 11 and 12 where there is chipping paint, staples, or walls are heavily soiled. Ensure window ledges throughout the center, including in the new space, are cleaned and free of chipping paint. 6-10-25: In rooms 1 and 9 ensure window ledges cleaned and free of chipping paint. 6-10-25: In rooms 8 and 12, ensure there the walls are free of chipping paint, staples, or cleaned where walls are heavily soiled. 7-16-25: In rooms 1 and 9 ensure window ledges cleaned and free of chipping paint. 7-16-25: In rooms 8 and 12, ensure there the walls are free of chipping paint, staples, or cleaned where walls are heavily soiled. 7-16:25: Repair the hole in the wall in room 8. 8-6-25: In rooms 1 and 9 ensure window ledges cleaned and free of chipping paint. 8-6-25: In rooms 8 and 12, ensure there the walls are free of chipping paint, staples, or cleaned where walls are heavily soiled. 8-6-25: Repair the hole in the wall in room 8.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — 17. All televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. 18. Ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.
Ensure that shelving above the hallway bathroom toilet is not overloaded with cleaning supply bottles or other items.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — 17. All televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. 18. Ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.
Ensure that large toy bins are not stacked high on top of play kitchen sets or other shelving throughout the center. 6-10-25: Ensure that toy bins are not stacked high on top of shelving or kitchen sets throughout the center. 6-10-25: Ensure that cots in room 1, are not stacked high in a pile where accessible to children.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — 17. All televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. 18. Ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.
Ensure that large items are not stored on top of the high chairs. In room 1, staff had put the large classroom table upside down on top of high chairs.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 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 garbage receptacles are cleaned and covered with a lid throughout the center.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 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.
Secure the umbrella shade up to prevent children from hitting their heads.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 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 the leaves and debris from the wooden stairs leading out to the outdoor play area.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — (9) The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).
Ensure there are 2 staff present onsite at all times trained on medication administration.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — (9) The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).
Ensure Epi-pens are not expired, are accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for medication administration, and both epi-pens are present when two are required.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — (9) The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).
Ensure all medications listed on the special care plan are onsite at the center.		 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 that step stools throughout the center are cleaned where heavily soiled. 8-6-25: Rooms 9 and 10. The stool is room 10 is broken.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 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 including after diaper changes. In room 2, staff did not wash children's hands after diaper changes.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 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 in room 10.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-2.3(d) — The requirements for co-location of a center within a multi-use building are as follows, during operating hours, the Office of Licensing may require the center to operate in a separate room, floor, or section of the building; have or use a separate entrance or toilet facility; meet any other physical plant, staffing, program, or other operational requirements that are deemed necessary to protect the children from serious risk of harm stemming from the co-location; not share common areas, such as hallways, gyms, or bathrooms; and have a schedule for outdoor time, if the outdoor play area is shared.
Ensure that the doors in new center space that lead into the main building hallway are secured to prevent access into licensed space from other building occupants.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.10(a) — As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required. 12 missing clearances.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 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. 19 missing clearances. 10-22-25: 1 missing CHRI.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 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. In rooms 1, 2, 3, and 4 children were climbing up diaper tables and sitting on the shelf under the diaper tables without staff intervening. In room 6, an infant was sleeping in a crib in the back corner behind other cribs where staff could not see them. In room 12, a child was in the bathroom with the door closed where staff could not see them. In room 1, children were walking around with toys in their mouths without staff intervening. In room 2, children were going behind cribs and pushing them toward children playing on the floor. 6-10-25: In rooms 4 and 14, a child was sitting on the bottom shelf of the diaper table without staff intervening. 6-10-25: In room 16, a child was sleeping in the corner of the room and behind a toy shelf out of sight of all staff. 6-10-25: In room 14, a child was eating food from an earlier mealtime off the floor without staff intervening. 6-10-25: In room 1, children were climbing up on top of the toy shelf to look out the window without staff intervening. 6-10-25: Children were climbing out onto and sitting on top of the tunnel in the outdoor play area without staff intervening. 7-16-25: In room 16, a child was kneeling on a staff spin chair while another child was spinning them around in a circle without staff intervening. 7-16-25: In room 1, several children were walking around the room with sticks and a pair of goggles in their mouth without staff intervening. 7-16-25: In room 1 children were observed standing on chairs along the window and another child was pulling the chairs out from under them. 7-16-25: In room 1 a child was observed climbing up on the table and jumping off without staff intervening. 7-16-25: In the outdoor play area, children from room 9, were observed standing up on the top of slides without staff intervening. 8-6-25: Ensure children are not walking through the hallways unsupervised. A 12 year old was alone walking to rooms delivering milk and other supplies to classrooms.		 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 that brooms and dust pans used to clean floors are not stored where accessible to children or on surfaces and sinks where food is stored or prepared.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 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 supplies throughout the center are age appropriate. In room 3, children were playing with magnetic tiles.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.1(e) — The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. 6.3 (a)12. The center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: i. Older infants shall not carry bottles, sippy cups, or regular cups with them while crawling or walking;
Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking in room 1. 6-10-25: Room 1. 8-6-25: Rooms 1 and children outside on the playground from room 2.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.3(a) — 1. Food served to children who are present during normal mealtime hours or required snack periods, as specified in (b) and (c) below, shall be provided either by the child's parent or by the center. 3. If the center chooses to have parents provide food, the center shall have a supply of food at the center for any child whose parent forgets. 4. If the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. 5. Staff members shall advise parents of any repetitive feeding problems experienced by their child. 6. Staff members shall not force-feed or coerce a child to eat against his or her will. 9. Centers that provide meals shall ensure that: i. For children on special diets (for example, due to health reasons, religious belief or parental request), an alternative choice of food is provided by either the center or the child's parent; and ii. Individualized written diets and feeding schedules, if submitted to the center by the child's parent or health care provider, are posted in a location that is accessible to staff members caring for the children, and are followed. 10. The center shall have a supply of food at the center and shall serve a snack to any child who is hungry or has missed a meal. iii. Food left uneaten in a dish shall be discarded; iv. Food shall not be shared among children using the same dish or spoon; and v. Unused portions of food shall be labeled with the child's name, date, and type of food. The food shall be stored in the refrigerator, returned to the parent, or discarded with the parent's consent. All unused food shall be discarded if not consumed by the end of the day.
Ensure that children's sippy cups are stored in a sanitary manner. In room 1, all the children's cups were in a bin on top of each other with drinking spouts touching. 7-16-25: In room 16. 8-6-25: Sippy cups and bottles were being stored in a clear bin, with drinking spouts and bottle nipples touching, in room 5.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(e) — Sheets, blankets and other coverings shall be: 1. Changed when wet, soiled or damaged; and 2. Changed before use by another child.
Replace the crib sheet in room 2 that is ripped.		 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:52-7.3(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 children have a current Universal Health Record on file that includes all required information.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 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 children's noses are wiped as required. In room 3, there were children walking around with nasal secretions running down their faces. 6-10-25: Room 13.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 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 all doors in interior rooms used by children remain unlocked. Remove the lock from the room 11/12 bathroom doors so children cannot lock themselves in the bathroom.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.2(b) — An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate.
Ensure there is 1 evacuation crib for every 4 non-ambulatory children as required. In room 6, there were only 2 evacuation cribs with 12 non-ambulatory children present.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) — 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 rooms 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10 the diaper pads are ripped and heavily soiled. 6-10-25: Rooms 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, and 16 diaper pads are heavily soiled and ripped. 8-6-25: Replace diaper pads which are ripped or heavily soiled in rooms 1, 3, 4, 5, 13, and 16.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.4(a)(5)(iii) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, for each classroom used by children under 2 1/2 years of age, a minimum of one sink shall be located in the classroom for newly-constructed centers and expansions.
Ensure that food preparation and items including bibs and cups are not stored in sinks used for hand washing. 6-10-25: Rooms 13, 14, and 5. 8-6-25: Room 14 has pacifiers in the sink and bottles along side of it.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 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 that all cribs have a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress and clean snugly fitting sheet. Several white metal evacuation cribs throughout the center do not have a snugly fitting mattress. In room 1, replace the pack n play which has holes in the mesh, is heavily soiled, wobbly, and the pad does not cover the entire bottom of the crib. Ensure that the top of the crib mattresses in room 6 are at least 19 inches below the top rail. Ensure all crib mattresses have a sheet. In room 6, a child was sleeping on a mattress with no sheet. 6-10-25: In room 3, there were 2 mattresses stacked on top of each other in a crib, which were not firm fitting, curling up, ripped, and not waterproof. Abated 7-16-25. 6-10-25: Throughout the center, crib mattresses need to be firm fitting and waterproof. 6-10-25: In rooms 1 and 2, pack n plays are wobbly, pads have bumps and pads do not cover the entire bottom of the crib leaving exposed vinyl and bars for children to lay on. 6-10-25: Ensure that the top of the crib mattresses in room 3 are at least 19 inches below the top rail. Abated 7-16-25. 7-16-25: Throughout the center, crib mattresses and sheets need to be firm fitting. 7-16-25: In rooms 1 and 2, pack n plays are wobbly, pads have bumps and pads do not cover the entire bottom of the crib leaving exposed vinyl and bars for children to lay on. 8-6-25: In rooms 1 and 2, pack n plays are wobbly, pads have bumps, and pads do not cover the entire bottom of the crib leaving exposed vinyl and bars for children to lay on. 8-6-25: Ensure that throughout the center, crib mattresses are snuggly fitting in cribs. A crib in room 13, is curling up along the edges and several other crib mattresses in white metal cribs are not snug.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(ii) — The following items shall be washed and disinfected at least daily: (1) Toilets and toilet seats; (2) Sinks and sink faucets; (3) Drinking fountains; (4) Water table and water play equipment; (5) Play tables; and (6) Smooth surfaced non-porous floors in areas used by children.
Ensure floors throughout the center are washed and disinfected daily including floor borders and doorways which are heavily soiled. 7-16-25: Floors and borders in the room 5-9 hallway, doorways, and classrooms. 8-6-25: Rooms 8, 9, and 10.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.
Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal. Room 10, did not do a 2 step process on tables before lunch. Room 5, did not have a disinfectant in the room for cleaning, only soap and water. Abated 6-10-25. 7-16-25: Ensure that tables are both washed and disinfected in room 1 before meals. Children were given snack at the table without proper 2 step cleaning. 8-6-25: Staff in room 16, did not have cleaning products and did not know how or when to complete the 2 step cleaning and disinfecting process when asked.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — In addition to the items specified in (a)3 above, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use: iii. Diapering surfaces;
Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use. In room 2, staff changed the paper on the diaper table only between diaper changes. 7-16-25: In room 16, staff did a 1 step process on the diaper table only between changes. 7-16-25: In room 1, staff did not clean the diaper table after changes.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 2025 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.
Ensure children do not have access to the wooden support legs for the fence between the 2 play areas, that are sticking out.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 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.
Provide and maintain a fence for the center's outdoor play area. Ensure the white vinyl fence is free of the small holes with sharp edges and the broken rusted screw.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 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 exposed tarp near the entrance gate to the outdoor play area is not accessible to children. Secure and remove the broken fall mats from the outdoor play area that are stacked on top of each other.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 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 outdoor play equipment meets ASTM standards. Remove the metal clips, bolts, screws, and hose from the outdoor play equipment. Ensure the outdoor play area is cleaned. Remove the metal clip sticking out from the side of the yellow slide.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 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 soap in the bathroom in room 9.		 Yes
?Tue May 06 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.
Repair the toilet in the hallway bathroom that is missing a toilet seat.		 Yes
?Tue Nov 28 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.
Ensure that all cribs, cots and sleeping equipment are arranged to provide access to a three foot wide aisle that leads to an exit in room 6.		 Yes
?Tue Nov 28 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) — Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity.
Ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity of the classrooms at all times throughout the center. In room 2, there were 14 children when the room is licensed for 13 children.		 Yes
?Tue Nov 28 2023 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
Clean or replace pack and plays and cribs that are visibly soiled.		 Yes
?Tue Nov 28 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(i)(7) — 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 facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a No Further Action letter, Child Care Facility Approval letter, RESPONSE Action Outcome letter, or other approval, which indicates that no further remediation is needed for the site from the Department of Environmental Protection, which indicates that no further remediation is needed for the site on which the center is located.
Submit an updated RAO letter to include the expanded play area.		 Yes
?Tue Nov 28 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.
Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection.		 Yes
?Thu Oct 12 2023 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. In room 3, there were 12 children ages 7 to 12 months with 2 staff when 3 were needed. 11-28-23: Room 2 had 14 children under 30 months with 2 staff when three staff were needed. 12-28-23: In room 11, there were 17 children (6 under 2.5 years and 11 over 2.5 years) with 2 staff wherein 3 staff were needed to maintain ratio.		 Yes
?Thu Oct 12 2023 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 an adequate amount of light in the classroom during naptime. In room 6, it was to dark in the room during naptime and children could not be seen in cribs.		 Yes
?Thu Oct 12 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 children are properly wearing sleep sacks in room 3, and sleep sacks are not being used as blankets. Two children under 12 months had sleep sacks laid on top of them while sleeping.		 Yes
?Thu Oct 12 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval.
Ensure that the center operates within its licensed capacity at all times. The center is limited to no more than 90 children over 18 months in the center. The center had 133 children over 18 months in the center at the time of inspection. The center must reduce the number of children over 18 months to no more than 90 children. 11-28-23: The center had 142 children over 18 months in the center at the time of inspection and as per the center license the center was still limited to no more than 90 children over 18 months in the center.		 Yes
?Thu Oct 12 2023 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 6, the cribs were positioned so a child was in the corner behind other cribs and all of the staff were in the front corner of the room, unable to see the child in the corner. Staff need to be able to see all children while sleeping at all times. 11-28-23: The music in the room was extremely loud and staff were unable to hear the children in the event if they woke and were in need.		 Yes
?Thu Oct 12 2023 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 4, a staff member was on their cell phone and a child was crawling on the floor eating cereal off the floor.		 Yes
?Thu Jul 06 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.
Provide and maintain use zones under all play equipment as required. Ensure the metal dome climber has the proper fall zones around the equipment. It is currently located too close the outdoor play area fence.		 Yes

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

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