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Montclair YMCA(Watchung)School-age Child Care

Child care center · 14 Garden Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 · License 07MON0023

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Capacity 100. 6 to 13

Violation history (72)

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?Thu Jul 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-3.3(a) — Requirements for access to center records are as follows: the center's records shall be open for inspection by authorized representatives of the Office of Licensing and the center's records shall be open for inspection by authorized representatives of the Department’s Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit (IAIU), provided that they may only secure information about children under the Department’s supervision.
Ensure that the center's records are open for inspection by OOL and are returned to the center.		 Yes
?Thu Jun 05 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 Cafeteria 2. At the time of the inspection, cafeteria 2 had 35 children present with 1 staff member. 2 staff members joined later but were needed earlier for ratio.		 Yes
?Mon Mar 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.8(k) — The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the use of social networking sites and other websites; the use of e-mail, text messages, and other electronic means of communication with staff and parents; the types of social media that the center uses, the methods and devices the staff use to communicate with the parent, the guidelines for appropriate conduct by staff members, and the guidelines for parents, including but not limited to, prohibiting the posting of photographs or videos of any child other than their own.
Ensure the center's social media policy includes all required components.		 Yes
?Mon Mar 24 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 before the intake of food.		 Yes
?Mon Mar 24 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.
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions.		 Yes
?Mon Mar 24 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
?Mon Mar 24 2025 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.
Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results.		 Yes
?Mon Mar 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.5(a) — (a) The center shall maintain on file and follow a written policy on the release of children, which shall include: 1. The provision that each child may be released only to the child's parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)3, to take the child from the center and to assume responsibility for the child in an emergency if the parent(s) cannot be reached; 61 2. The provision that, if a particular non-custodial parent has been denied access, or granted limited access, to the child by a court order, the center shall secure documentation to this effect, maintain a copy on file, and comply with the terms of the court order; 3. Written procedures to be followed by staff member(s) if the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in (a)1 above, fails to pick up a child at the time of the center's daily closing. The procedures shall require that: i. The child is supervised at all times; ii. Staff members attempt to contact the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parents; and iii. An hour or more after closing time, and provided that other arrangements for releasing the child to his or her parent(s) or authorized person(s) have failed and the staff member(s) cannot continue to supervise the child at the center, the staff member shall call the Department's State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) to seek assistance in caring for the child until the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the child's parent(s) is able to pick up the child; and 4. Written procedures to be followed by a staff member(s) if the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in (a)1 above, appear to be physically or emotionally impaired to the extent that, in the judgment of the director or staff member, the child would be placed at risk of harm if released to such an individual. The procedures shall require that: i. The child shall not be released to such an impaired individual; ii. Staff members attempt to contact the child's other parent or an alternative person(s) authorized by the parent(s); and iii. If the center is unable to make alternative arrangements, as noted in (a)3ii above, a staff member shall call the Department's State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) to seek assistance in caring for the child.
Maintain at the center and distribute to all families, a written policy on the release of children that includes all required components.		 Yes
?Mon Mar 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.11(a) — (a) Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: 1. The list of illnesses and symptoms of illness for which a child will be separated from the group and possibly sent home, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c); 2. The list of diseases for which a child will not be readmitted to the center unless accompanied by a statement from the child's health care provider, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(d); and 78 3. Assurance that during any outbreak of an excludable disease at the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(d), each parent whose child may have been exposed to the disease shall receive a written notice of the outbreak.
Develop and follow a written communicable disease policy with all required components.		 Yes
?Mon Mar 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.3(b) — (b) For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply: 1. 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 special needs that may require special accommodations.
Ensure a written health statement is maintained on file as required for all children.		 Yes
?Mon Mar 24 2025 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.
Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.		 Yes
?Mon Mar 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.5(b) — The center shall distribute a copy of the release policy to the parent of each enrolled child and each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy.
Maintain on file a record of parental receipt of the center's release policy.		 Yes
?Mon Mar 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(c) — 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).
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.		 Yes
?Mon Mar 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(d) — 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.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.		 Yes
?Mon Mar 24 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 for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. All staff missing renewal CARI's.		 Yes
?Mon Mar 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-2.1(b) — 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.
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Application for the center's license renewal.		 Yes
?Mon Mar 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.11(b) — The center shall distribute a copy of the communicable disease policy to the parent of each enrolled child and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy.
Maintain on file a record of parental receipt of the communicable disease policy.		 Yes
?Mon Mar 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-3.6(b) — The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document.
Maintain on file a record of parental and staff receipt of the Information to Parents policy.		 Yes
?Mon Mar 24 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
?Mon Mar 24 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).
Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL. Children's files not available for review.		 Yes
?Mon Mar 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-2.2(e) — The license shall be posted in a prominent location within the center and in each building associated with the center.
Post the center's license in a prominent location in each building.		 Yes
?Mon Mar 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.8(l) — The center shall distribute a copy of the social media policy to the parent of each enrolled child and to each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature and each staff member’s signature attesting to the receipt of the policy.
Maintain on file a record of parental receipt of the center's social media policy.		 Yes
?Fri Feb 21 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 that all staff who do not have a completed CHRI background check are directly supervised by another cleared staff member. At the time of the inspection, one named staff member was working with an underaged staff member. Staff needs to be 18 years or older to supervise another staff member.		 Yes
?Fri Feb 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.11(b)(2) — When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member from the Department of Human Services, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children.
Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CHRI background check are directly supervised by another cleared staff member. At the time of the inspection, one named staff member was working with an underaged staff member. Staff needs to be 18 years or older to supervise another staff member.		 Yes
?Fri Feb 21 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.
Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways.		 Yes
?Fri Feb 21 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, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. 3/25/2025: At the time of the inspection, children were seen leaving the classroom unsupervised in the hallway at their backpacks. 6/5/2025: At the time of the inspection, children were seen leaving the classroom unsupervised in the hallway at their backpacks.		 Yes
?Tue Jan 07 2025 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. At the time of the inspection, room 21 had 1 staff member present when another staff member stepped out of the room leaving the room out of ratio.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 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
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, At the time of the inspection, room 21 had 1 teacher when 2 were needed.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 2024 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. Staff files not available for review.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(l) — (l) Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating: i. The location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies; ii. The name, address and telephone number of the physician retained by the center or of the health facility to be used in emergencies; iii. An alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall: (1) Select an alternate indoor location within safe walking distance; or (2) Develop a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location; iv. The hospital or clinic to which injured or ill children will be taken; v. The telephone numbers for obtaining police, fire, ambulance and poison control services, including the National Poison Emergency Hotline at (800) 222-1222; vi. The location of written authorization from parent(s) for emergency medical care for each child; vii. A diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area; viii. The location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers; and ix. Procedures for ensuring children’s safety and communicating with parents in the event of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies. The procedures shall indicate: (1) The plan for informing parents of their children’s whereabouts; and (2) The local law enforcement agency or emergency management office that has been notified of the center’s identifying information, as specified in (l)3 below. 2. The emergency procedures shall be readily accessible in a designated location within the center. 3. The center shall ensure that the appropriate local law enforcement agency or emergency management office is notified of: i. The center’s name and location; ii. The number, ages, and special needs of children enrolled; iii. The number of staff; iv. The need for emergency transportation; v. The location to which children will be evacuated; vi. The plan for a lockdown; and vii. The plan for reuniting children with their parents.
Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster, and lockdown procedures.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 2024 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 complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, and that documentation is maintained at the center. At the time of the inspection, one named staff member did not complete orientation training. 7/31/2025- Staff member no longer employed.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.
Conduct and document fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 2024 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 Dec 17 2024 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 for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. At the time of the inspection, 7 out of 11 staff members need CARI clearances. 7/31/2025: 3 staff members missing CARI's.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 2024 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 complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, and that documentation is maintained at the center. At the time of the inspection, 3 staff members out of 8 need to sign their orientation training logs.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;
Operate within each room's capacity. At the time of the inspection, there were 31 children in Cafeteria 2 when the licensed room occupancy is 21 children. 1/7/2025: At the time of the inspection, Cafeteria 2 had 34 children present when the licensed room capacity is 21. 2/7/2025: At the time of the inspection, Cafeteria 2 had 34 children present when the licensed room capacity is 21. 2/21/2025: At the time of the inspection, Cafeteria 2 had 32 children present when the licensed room capacity is 21. 3/24/2025: At the time of the inspection, Cafeteria 2 had 25 children present when the licensed room capacity is 21. 6/5/2025: At the time of the inspection, Cafeteria 2 had 35 children present when the licensed room capacity is 21.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 2024 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 throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, cafeteria 2 had 2 staff present when 3 were required. 1/7/2025: At the time of the inspection, cafeteria 2 had 1 staff member present when 3 were required. 2/7/2025: At the time of the inspection, cafeteria 2 had 2 staff members present when 3 were required. 2/21/2025: At the time of the inspection, cafeteria 2 had 32 children present with 1 staff member. 2 staff members joined later but were needed earlier for ratio.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 2024 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.
Operate within each room's capacity. At the time of the inspection, there were 23 children in room 21 when the licensed room occupancy is 19 children. 1/7/2025: At the time of the inspection, Room 21 had 25 children present when the licensed room capacity is 19.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 2024 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.
Operate within each room's capacity. At the time of the inspection, there were 31 children in Cafeteria 2 when the licensed room occupancy is 21 children. 1/7/2025: At the time of the inspection, Cafeteria 2 had 34 children present when the licensed room capacity is 21. 2/7/2025: At the time of the inspection, Cafeteria 2 had 34 children present when the licensed room capacity is 21. 2/21/2025: At the time of the inspection, Cafeteria 2 had 32 children present when the licensed room capacity is 21.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(l)(1) — Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating
Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 2024 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. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable.
Conduct and document fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) — The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center. At the time of the inspection, 3 staff members out of 8 need to sign their orientation training logs.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) — The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center. At the time of the inspection, on named staff member did not complete orientation training.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 2024 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 children are directly supervised at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. At the time of the inspection, children were walking in the hallways unsupervised. 1/7/2025: At the time of the inspection, children were still were walking through the halls unsupervised.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) — The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office.
Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 2024 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).
Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.10(a)(2) — 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 conset to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediation terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. At the time of the inspection, 7 out of 11 staff members need CARI clearances.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.11(a)(3) — 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 for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. At the time of the inspection, 6 out of 11 staff members have missing CHRI's.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.11(b)(2) — When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member from the Department of Human Services, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children.
Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CHRI background check are directly supervised by another cleared staff member. At the time of the inspection, one named staff member was working alone with children unsupervised.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 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. At the time of the inspection, a staff member in cafeteria 2 said there were 37 children in her care when only 31 were present.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 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. At the time of the inspection, a staff member in room 21 said there were 24 children in her care when there were only 23 present.		 Yes
?Tue Dec 17 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
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, cafeteria 2 had 2 staff present when 3 were required. 1/7/2025: At the time of the inspection, cafeteria 2 had 1 staff member present when 3 were required. 2/7/2025: At the time of the inspection, cafeteria 2 had 2 staff members present when 3 were required. 2/21/2025: At the time of the inspection, cafeteria 2 had 32 children present with 1 staff member. 2 staff members joined later but were needed earlier for ratio.		 Yes
?Thu Sep 14 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) — Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).
Ensure that a named staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire.		 Yes
?Thu Sep 14 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) — 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.
Submit credentials for the director/program supervisor.		 Yes
?Thu Sep 14 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.
Ensure that 7 named staff complete a CHRI background check as required. 10/18/23: 4 Received, 3 outstanding. 11/21/223: 1 Received, 2 outstanding. 12/21/23: 1 outstanding		 Yes
?Thu Sep 14 2023 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 there are at least two staff members present at the center at all times who have current first aid and CPR certifications.		 Yes
?Thu Sep 14 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. 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.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 2 named staff within two weeks of hire.		 Yes
?Mon Jun 06 2022 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.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist.		 Yes
?Mon Jun 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — 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: 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).
Replace the expired epi-pen for 1 named child.		 Yes
?Mon Jun 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. 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.
Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 11/16/22: 3 Received, 3 outstanding.		 Yes
?Mon Jun 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(e) — Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d).
Ensure that the director and director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. 3/14/23: 1 Completed, 1 outstanding.		 Yes
?Mon Jun 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) — Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).
Ensure that all staff sign the orientation log attesting they have received the training.		 Yes
?Mon Jun 06 2022 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.
Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results.		 Yes
?Mon Jun 06 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 all staff sign the required policies by OOL.		 Yes
?Mon Jun 06 2022 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 have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center.		 Yes
?Mon Jun 06 2022 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
?Sun Jun 05 2022 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.
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check upon renewal. 3/14/23: 2 Received, 2 outstanding.		 Yes
?Fri May 17 2019 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 there are 2 staff on-site who have CPR and first Aid training at all times, wherein 1 staff was present with the required training and an additional staff is required.		 Yes
?Fri May 17 2019 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. Yes
?Fri May 17 2019 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.
Provide the CHRI clearances for 2 named staff.		 Yes
?Fri May 17 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. 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.
Provide renewal CARIs for all staff. 9/18/19: 3 Renewal CARIs remaining.		 Yes

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