Last inspected 8/5/2026 (Monitoring,Life Safety Modification) · 23 inspections on record · 13 open · 28 corrected
Open — needs correction
3A:52-5.3(i)(8) · cited 8/5/2026
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contain
3A:52-5.2(b) · cited 8/5/2026
Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at the back exit in room 1.
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 certifica
3A:52-4.8(c) · cited 8/5/2026
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. There are 3 staff trainings needed.
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).
3A:52-4.8(a) · cited 8/5/2026
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. There are 3 staff orientations needed.
(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
3A:52-4.6(b) · cited 8/5/2026
Provide documentation that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience.
3A:52-4.11(a) · cited 8/5/2026
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. There are 10 CHRI clearance's needed.
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 representat
3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · cited 8/5/2026
Ensure all medication specified on the special care plan is present at the center. In room 2, a child needed Benadryl.
(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 proced
3A:52-5.4(a)(4) · cited 8/5/2026
Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit in room 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.
3A:52-5.4(a)(4) · cited 8/5/2026
Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit room 1.
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.
3A:52-5.3(b)(1) · cited 8/5/2026
Maintain the overgrown vegetation in the outdoor play area.
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.
3A:52-5.3(b)(1) · cited 8/5/2026
Remove the stagnant water in the sand/water pail in the outdoor play area.
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.
3A:52-4.6(c)(1) · cited 8/5/2026
Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: or all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience.
3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · cited 8/5/2026
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required.
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.
Corrected — resolved
3A:52-5.3(b)(1) · cited 10/22/2025
Ensure to remove all overgrown vegetation in the outdoor play area.
✓ Corrected 12/8/2025
3A:52-5.3(m)(2) · cited 10/22/2025
Arrange sleeping equipment in Room EHS3 to provide access to an unobstructed 3-foot wide aisle that leads to an exit.
✓ Corrected 10/29/2025
3A:52-5.3(m)(2) · cited 10/22/2025
Ensure that all exit doors are easily operable in Room EHS2.
✓ Corrected 10/29/2025
3A:52-6.5(b) · cited 8/5/2024
Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the release of children policy.
✓ Corrected 9/11/2024
3A:52-6.8(j)(3) · cited 8/5/2024
Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the expulsion policy.
✓ Corrected 9/11/2024
3A:52-6.8(l) · cited 8/5/2024
Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the social media policy.
✓ Corrected 9/11/2024
3A:52-5.3(h)(3) · cited 8/5/2024
Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required.
✓ Corrected 9/11/2024
3A:52-4.8(d)(1) · cited 8/5/2024
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
✓ Corrected 10/2/2024
3A:52-4.8(a)(1) · cited 8/5/2024
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. There are 3 orientations needed.
✓ Corrected 10/2/2024
3A:52-4.8(c) · cited 8/5/2024
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
✓ Corrected 10/2/2024
3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · cited 8/5/2024
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. The sponsor
✓ Corrected 9/11/2024
3A:52-4.11(a)(3) · cited 8/5/2024
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. There is 1 staff member's CHRI clearance need
✓ Corrected 9/11/2024
3A:52-4.6(a) · cited 8/5/2024
Ensure an updated a Staff Records Checklist is maintain on file at the center.
✓ Corrected 9/11/2024
3A:52-4.6(a) · cited 8/5/2024
Ensure that all staff have a physical and Mantoux on file at the center.
✓ Corrected 10/17/2024
3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) · cited 8/5/2024
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
✓ Corrected 10/2/2024
3A:52-3.6(b)(1) · cited 8/5/2024
Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the Information to Parents policy.
✓ Corrected 9/11/2024
3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) · cited 6/26/2023
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication specific to this location.
✓ Corrected 3/5/2024
3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · cited 6/26/2023
Ensure that the water stained ceiling tile in room 1 is repaired or replaced.
✓ Corrected 8/3/2023
3A:52-5.3(a)(8)(i) · cited 6/26/2023
Based on information, ensure that pesticides are not applied at the center when children are present. Pesticides were applied in the center when children were present, causing the
✓ Corrected 11/14/2023
3A:52-4.10(a)(1) · cited 6/26/2023
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. CARI clearances are needed for four staff.
11-09-2023: CARI clearances are need
✓ Corrected 12/21/2023
3A:52-4.8(a)(1) · cited 6/26/2023
Based on information, retrain all staff on ensuring that pesticides are not applied when children are present.
✓ Corrected 9/19/2023
3A:52-5.3(i)(8) · cited 6/26/2023
Ensure that the center obtains and submits a current Safe Building Interior Certificate.
✓ Corrected 8/3/2023
3A:52-5.3(p) · cited 6/26/2023
Ensure that all cords from tablets, radios, or other devices are secured and not hanging over the sink in room 1.
✓ Corrected 8/3/2023
3A:52-5.3(r) · cited 6/26/2023
Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.
✓ Corrected 9/19/2023
3A:52-5.4(a)(4) · cited 6/26/2023
Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
✓ Corrected 8/3/2023
3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) · cited 6/26/2023
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and correct date.
✓ Corrected 8/3/2023
3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · cited 5/10/2021
Submit or upload all staff, including the sponsor/sponsor representative submitted a CARI for Renewal and indicate the
date cleared (or date submitted if not yet cleared).
✓ Corrected 4/7/2022
3A:52-5.3(h)(2) · cited 5/10/2021
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s lead paint inspection report or current lead
paint risk assessment.
✓ Corrected 3/22/2022
Source: NJ Child Care Explorer (Office of Licensing). “Open” means no abatement date is on record.