Child Care Center
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Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA
Scotch Plains, NJ
· Union County
1340 Martine Avenue,
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Quick Facts
Capacity
125 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (908) 889-8880
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
20FAN0003
License Issued
Aug 19, 2026
Active Through
Aug 19, 2029
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
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About the Provider
The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA is dedicated to improving the quality of life of the individuals, families and communities we serve, through programs and services that build wholeness of spirit, mind & body. The YMCA is a not-for-profit organization founded on Christian principles, serving people of all ages, races, faiths, cultures and socio-economic conditions.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:45 am - 6:00 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-07-08 | Phone Call,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-02 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-10 | Phone Call,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-05 | Phone Call,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-16 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-15 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-23 | Re-Inspection,Agency Meeting | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-09-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-10 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-24 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-24 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in classroom 2 &3. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) | In classroom 1, repair and/or replace sleeping equipment that is in disrepair. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) | In classroom 6, ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use. The staff just disinfected the diapering surface. - 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, diapering surfaces. |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) | In classroom 6, ensure that the diapering area is within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation. |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after having their diaper changed. - 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 immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed. |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Provide OOL with the staff's application and criminal disclosure statement. There are 6 outstanding. - 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). |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication and includes all staff, and their titles. - 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. |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Ensure that the 2nd group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. The staff is missing the early childhood credits. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's name, address, birth date and date of enrollment. - 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. |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required. There is one child with an outdated UHR. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-3.6(b)(1) | Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff a copy of the updated Information to Parents document and maintains on file signatures of all staff and families attesting to the receipt of the policy. - 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. The center shall maintain on file a copy of the Information to Parents document. |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-7.11(a)(1) | Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families the center's communicable disease policy and that it includes the list of symptoms for which a child will be excluded from the center. Remove lice as a communicable disease. - Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: 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©. |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(k)(3) | Ensure that the center's social media policy includes the types of social media used by the center, and prohibiting staff and parents from posting children other than their own on their personal social media. - The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the types of social media that the center uses. |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(c) | Provide a current health certificate as required. - If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. - 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. |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(3)(iii) | Ensure that all expired medication is returned to the child's parent or disposed of appropriately. - 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: all medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. unused or expired medication and health care equipment shall be returned to the child’s parent or disposed of safely in a child-resistant waste receptacle when no longer being administered. |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | In classrooms 2 and 3, ensure that the under the bathroom sinks are free of rust. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | 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 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. |
| 2022-03-10 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-03-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-03-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-03-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-02-25 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-02-10 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-01-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-12-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-11-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-08-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-07-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-05-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-02 | Renewal,Monitoring,Space Evaluation | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-11-07 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-07 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-08-12 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-29 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-15 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-15 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-19 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-19 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-10 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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