Garfield YMCA - School #8 - Garfield NJ Child Care Center

157 CEDAR STREET , GARFIELD NJ 07026
(973) 772-7450

About the Provider

Description: The Garfield YMCA is an Association of members voluntarily banded together for the purpose of growing spiritually, intellectually and physically in the spirit of God. The association is a Christian Character builder and personality developing organization, which welcomes all who wish to participate regardless of cultural heritage, religion, creed, race or gender.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 02GAR0008
  • Capacity: 64
  • Age Range: 2 1/2 - 13 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Issue Date: 2024-07-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2027-07-01
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Inspection Type Reinspection Form
2026-03-10 Email Yes Center Inspection
2026-01-29 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-12-04 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-10-07 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2024-06-28 Email Yes POPS Inspection
2024-06-19 Email Yes POPS Inspection
2024-05-01 Email Yes POPS Inspection
2024-03-19 Renewal No POPS Inspection
2023-08-10 Email Yes POPS Inspection
2023-07-20 Email Yes POPS Inspection
2023-05-24 153554 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity.
2023-05-24 153554 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).
2023-05-24 153554 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) 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.
2023-05-24 153554 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.
2023-05-24 153554 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.

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