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Child Care Certification

NOTE: If you are a Child Care Center and your water is supplied by a community water system, please note that guidance material is currently under development to aid in complying with the Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing (DCF-OOL) new lead and copper sampling requirements. Contact DCF-OOL for further information.

Drinking Water Requirements

Checklist for Completing the Child Care Center Safe Drinking Water Requirements N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(iii)
Drinking Water Watch to find public water system serving the child care center neighborhood
Lead and Copper Rule: A Quick Reference Guide for Schools and Child Care Facilities that Are Regulated Under the Safe Drinking Water Act (USEPA)
OQA Certified Labs
Consumer Confidence Report
- State Law (N.J.S.A. 30:B-5.5 – Posting of drinking water test reports by child care centers)
- Water Quality Report and Lead Consumer Notice Template

View other environmental requirements for child care facilities.

Department of Children and Families, Child Care Licensing

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