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Youngster University

Child care center · 751 Hilltop Drive, Bordentown, NJ 08505 · License 03YOU0002

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 52. 0 to 6 Grow NJ Kids: Level 2

Violation history (29)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
?	Thu Sep 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. Replace stained ceiling tiles in Room B.	Yes
?	Thu Sep 18 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 that special care plan is updated for 1 child.	Yes
?	Thu Sep 18 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-pen is updated for 1 child.	Yes
?	Thu Sep 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food; after toileting; after assisting a child in toileting; after caring for a child who appears to be sick; after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. 7.8(d)3- Staff members hands are washed after changing each diaper. Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including before using gloves to serve children lunch.	Yes
?	Tue Oct 15 2024 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 adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. On the outdoor play area, staff reported 16 children present, 14 were receiving care.	Yes
?	Tue Oct 15 2024 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. Repair the areas of exposed rust on the fence between the two outdoor play areas.	Yes
?	Tue Oct 15 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-3.4(a) — The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.	Yes
?	Tue Oct 15 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.1(b)(1) — The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that 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. Ensure that time frames for each activity are both age and developmentally appropriate for the children served.	Yes
?	Tue Oct 15 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications and are present at the center at all times.	Yes
?	Mon Jan 22 2024 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 Based on complaint #22827: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. In room A there were 11 children, 3 years old and 1 staff present. One additional staff member was needed to meet the minimum required staff/child ratio.	Yes
?	Fri Dec 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) — 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. Ensure that the children in room B wash their hands before the intake of food.	Yes
?	Fri Dec 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child.	Yes
?	Fri Dec 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) — Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food. Ensure that the staff in room B wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food.	Yes
?	Fri Dec 01 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
?	Fri Dec 01 2023 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 broken refrigerator from the outdoor play area.	Yes
?	Fri Dec 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.11(a)(1) — 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). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Complete the CHRI background check for 1 named staff.	Yes
?	Mon Mar 20 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child.	Yes
?	Fri Aug 05 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-4.6(a) — The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.	Yes
?	Fri Aug 05 2022 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 adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. In room C (group 2), 2 named staff reported there were 7 children and 6 were present. In room B, 2 named staff were unaware of how many children were in care and needed to count.	Yes
?	Fri Aug 05 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the date.	Yes
?	Wed Feb 12 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. Wash and disinfect the highchairs in room C before meals.	Yes
?	Wed Feb 12 2020 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. Remove the stacked chairs in room D.	Yes
?	Wed Feb 12 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.1(b)(4) — The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided. Provide age appropriate staff-directed activities in room C	Yes
?	Wed Feb 12 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) — Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food. Ensure that the staff in room C wash their hands with soap and running water prior to preparing and serving meals.	Yes
?	Wed Feb 12 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. Wash and disinfect toys mouthed by children in room D.	Yes
?	Wed Feb 12 2020 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. Provide direct supervision at all times. In room D, 2 named staff were unaware of a named child was mouthing toys throughout the classroom.	Yes
?	Wed Feb 12 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.1(b)(4) — The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided. Provide age appropriate staff-directed activities in room D	Yes
?	Fri May 10 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)	3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(i) — The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing. Centers shall prohibit the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two.	Yes
?	Fri May 10 2019 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 the children are directly supervised at all times, wherein a named child was left unsupervised in the hallway office.	Yes

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

Inspections (18)

18 inspection record(s) on file from NJ-DCF.

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