Last inspected 10/6/2026 (Renewal,Other) · 40 inspections on record · 20 open · 77 corrected
Open — needs correction
3A:52-4.5(b)(2) · cited 10/6/2026
Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for staff. Not available for review.
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.
3A:52-4.4(a)(2) · cited 10/6/2026
Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of six toddlers.
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age):a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.
3A:52-4.6(c)(3) · cited 10/6/2026
Provide documentation that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education
3A:52-5.3(l)(4) · cited 10/6/2026
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.
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.
3A:52-6.6(e)(3) · cited 10/6/2026
Post the center's discipline policy.
The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall: 3. Be posted in a prominent location within the center.
3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · cited 10/6/2026
Ensure an asthma prescription and Diazepam special care plan is on file for a child in room 1.
(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:52-7.5(b)(10) · cited 10/6/2026
Ensure all medication specified on the special care plan is present at the center. In room 17, a child needed new Zyrtec.
(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:52-7.5(b)(10) · cited 10/6/2026
Ensure all medication specified on the special care plan is present at the center. In room 4, there are two children. One child needs Zyrtec. One child needs 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:52-4.10(a) · cited 10/6/2026
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. Not available for review.
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
3A:52-4.1(d) · cited 10/6/2026
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Not available for review.
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.
3A:52-4.1(d) · cited 10/6/2026
Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of all the center's policies. Not available for review.
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.
3A:52-4.8(a) · cited 10/6/2026
Based on report, retrain the named staff on the safe and appropriate use of cell phones.
(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:52-4.8(a) · cited 10/6/2026
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
(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:52-4.11(a) · cited 10/6/2026
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Not available for review.
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:52-6.3(a) · cited 10/6/2026
Ensure that unused food is stored appropriately and discarded by the end of the day if not consumed throughout
the center.
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 forc
3A:52-4.8(d) · cited 10/6/2026
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
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.
3A:52-4.8(c) · cited 10/6/2026
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
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:52-3.4(a) · cited 10/6/2026
Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Not available for review.
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.
3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) · cited 10/6/2026
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.
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 Protec
3A:52-2.1(b) · cited 10/6/2026
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and fee for the center's license renewal.
A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.
Corrected — resolved
3A:52-5.3(r) · cited 10/6/2026
Based on report, ensure that staff utilize technology, including cell phones, are used in a safe and appropriate manner.
✓ Corrected 10/6/2026
3A:52-4.11(a) · cited 2/4/2026
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. There is 1 CHRI clearance needed.
✓ Corrected 3/6/2026
3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · cited 2/4/2026
Ensure all medication returned to the child’s parent or discarded when expired. In room 4, there are two children with expired Epi-pens.
3-6-26: In room 4, their is 1 child that ha
✓ Corrected 3/27/2026
3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · cited 2/4/2026
Ensure all medications are present at the center in room 3.
✓ Corrected 3/6/2026
3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · cited 2/4/2026
Ensure an Asthma plan is on file at the center in room 5.
✓ Corrected 3/6/2026
3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · cited 2/4/2026
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and em
✓ Corrected 3/6/2026
3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · cited 2/4/2026
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and em
✓ Corrected 3/27/2026
3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · cited 2/4/2026
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and em
✓ Corrected 3/6/2026
3A:52-6.1(g)(2) · cited 2/4/2026
Provide more books in room 17.
✓ Corrected 3/6/2026
3A:52-5.3(a)(1) · cited 2/4/2026
Remove the ladder from the corner in Room 3.
✓ Corrected 3/6/2026
3A:52-5.3(a)(1) · cited 2/4/2026
Remove the ladder from the corner in Room 6.
✓ Corrected 3/6/2026
3A:52-4.6(c)(1) · cited 2/4/2026
Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
✓ Corrected 3/6/2026
3A:52-4.5(b)(2) · cited 2/4/2026
Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for children and staff.
✓ Corrected 4/27/2026
3A:52-6.6(a) · cited 5/16/2025
Based on report, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline.
✓ Corrected 5/16/2025
3A:52-4.8(a) · cited 5/16/2025
Based on report, retrain the named staff on the center's discipline policy.
✓ Corrected 5/20/2025
3A:52-4.11(a)(3) · cited 10/22/2024
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff.
11-12-24: There are 4 CHRI's needed.
✓ Corrected 11/21/2024
3A:52-4.10(a)(2) · cited 10/22/2024
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff.
11-12-24: There are 3 CARI's needed.
✓ Corrected 11/21/2024
3A:52-4.6(c)(1) · cited 10/22/2024
Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. The center needs 2 more head teachers.
✓ Corrected 12/18/2024
3A:52-4.6(a) · cited 10/22/2024
Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
✓ Corrected 11/21/2024
3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) · cited 10/22/2024
Complete and maintain at the center daily time sheets for staff with arrival and departure times.
✓ Corrected 11/12/2024
3A:52-4.6(c)(3) · cited 10/22/2024
Provide documentation that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. The center needs 1 more group teacher.
✓ Corrected 12/18/2024
3A:52-4.8(a)(7) · cited 10/22/2024
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
✓ Corrected 11/12/2024
3A:52-4.8(c) · cited 10/22/2024
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
✓ Corrected 11/12/2024
3A:52-5.3(o)(1) · cited 10/22/2024
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.
✓ Corrected 11/12/2024
3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) · cited 10/22/2024
Identify and maintain space requirements for all rooms approved by the OOL for children's use; make unapproved space inaccessible to children. The center is occupying room E-211, a
✓ Corrected 11/12/2024
3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) · cited 10/22/2024
Operate within each room's capacity. In room 22, there were 12 children present, the room's capacity is 11.
✓ Corrected 2/24/2025
3A:52-6.4(f) · cited 10/22/2024
Ensure that each child's sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name throughout the center.
✓ Corrected 12/18/2024
3A:52-5.3(i)(8) · cited 10/22/2024
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
✓ Corrected 12/18/2024
3A:52-6.6(e)(3) · cited 10/22/2024
Post the center's discipline policy in a prominent location.
✓ Corrected 11/12/2024
3A:52-6.8(k)(1) · cited 10/22/2024
Maintain on file the center's social media policy.
✓ Corrected 11/12/2024
+ 47 more corrected citations on the official record beyond the most recent 30 shown here.
Source: NJ Child Care Explorer (Office of Licensing). “Open” means no abatement date is on record.