Helen Morgan School YMCA Before/After Program - Sparta NJ Temporary Child Care Center

100 Stanhope Road , Sparta NJ 07871
(973) 209-9622

About the Provider

Description: Helen Morgan School YMCA Before/After Program is a Temporary Child Care Center in Sparta NJ, with a maximum capacity of 30 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CCC114929
  • Capacity: 30
  • Age Range: 2 1/2 - 13 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • 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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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2019-10-07 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)
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.

Violation Observed: Children were observed on their phones playing games and texting.
2019-10-07 2020-01-22 3A:52-6.1(b)(3)
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 children are presented with and encouraged to participate in a mixture of active and quiet experiences.

Violation Observed: There are no planned activities for the morning program.
2019-10-07 2019-11-19 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).
2019-10-07 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.

Violation Observed: All of the required areas of training have not been completed.
2019-10-07 2020-01-22 3A:52-6.8(k)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Pertaining to the children's use of technology and social media; the center needs to develop a policy on acceptable content and timeframes.
2019-10-07 2019-11-19 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii)
Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children.

Violation Observed: A child was observed on the stage and behind the curtain to get supplies. the stage area is not an approved space for children.
2019-10-07 2019-11-19 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.

Violation Observed: The center did not conduct a fire drill in September.
2019-10-07 2020-01-22 3A:52-4.7(a)(1)
The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed.

Violation Observed: Staff must complete the all of the required topics in the orientation training.
2019-10-07 2020-01-22 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).

Violation Observed: Staff do not have medical clearances or Mantoux results.
2019-10-07 2020-01-22 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.

Violation Observed: Parents must sign the children in to the Before Care program.
2019-10-07 2019-11-19 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

Violation Observed: Staff left the room to get information and left 5 children alone. Inspector acted as staff in that moment.
2019-10-07 2019-11-19 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.

Violation Observed: Staff needed to leave the all purpose room in order to get paperwork and supplies. The staff also sends children to the restroom down the hall and around a corner by themselves.

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