Meadowlands Area YMCA- SACC - Sylvan School - Rutherford NJ Regular Child Care Center

109 SYLVAN ST , RUTHERFORD NJ 07070
(201) 955-5300

About the Provider

Description: The Meadowlands Area YMCA, long noted for providing innovative childcare options, has a variety of programs for parents seeking childcare for their school age children. The School Age Child Care (SACC) is offered in a safe and exciting environment. All SACC programs are licensed childcare sites by the State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 02MEA0025
  • Capacity: 100
  • 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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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2020-02-11 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).

Violation Observed: MAINTAIN AT THE CENTER: THE ORIGINAL BOX WITH THE CHILD'S PRESCRIPTION AND THE SECOND EPI PEN, AS REQUIRED, FOR 1 NAMED CHILD
2020-02-11 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.

Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE CURRENT RENEWAL CARI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES FOR: ALL STAFF
2020-02-11 3A:52-4.11(b)(1)
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). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a).

Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE CURRENT CHRI BACKGROUNDCLEARANCES FOR: 4 NEW STAFF
2020-02-11 3A:52-7.6(b)(1)
The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child.

Violation Observed: MAINTAIN AT THE CENTER: ACCIDENT REPORTS DOCUMENTATING WHEN A CHILD IS INJURED
2020-02-11 3A:52-4.8(g)(3)
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. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b).

Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE DOCUMENTATION OF CURRENT ANNUAL STAFF ORIENTATION TRAINING
2020-02-11 3A:52-6.8(f)
The center shall maintain on file a record of signed blanket permission slips for walks and signed individual permission slips for field trips, outings or special events.

Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE PARENTAL PERMISSION SLIPS FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE ATTENDING SPECIAL CLUBS OR ACTIVITIES AT THE SCHOOL PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
2020-02-11 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.

Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE A CHILDREN'S RECORDS CHECKLIST THAT ACCURATELY REFLECTS WHAT IS IN THE FILES ON SITE AT THE PROGRAM
2020-02-11 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.

Violation Observed: SUBMIT THE CURRENT PUBLIC SCHOOL WATER TEST RESULTS
2020-02-11 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii)
Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall

Violation Observed: MAINTAIN ON FILE A LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR PERMISSION TO USE THE DESIGNATED INDOOR EMERGENCY EVACUATION LOCATION
2020-02-11 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.

Violation Observed: ENSURE THAT THERE ARE 2 STAFF AT THE CENTER, AT ALL TIMES, THAT HAVE CURRENT CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING
2020-02-11 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.

Violation Observed: CONDUCT AND MAINTAIN ON FILE DOCUMENTATAION OF 2 ANNUAL LOCK DOWN DRILLS
2020-02-11 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.

Violation Observed: SUBMIT EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE DOCUMENTATION FOR THE: PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
2020-02-11 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.

Violation Observed: SUBMIT EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE DOCUMENTATION FOR THE: DIRECTOR
2020-02-11 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: MAINTAIN ON FILE ALL REQUIRED COMPONENTS OF THE STAFF RECORDS CHECKLIST FOR ALL STAFF INCLUDING: | 4 STAFF PHYSICALS & MANTOUX TESTS

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