Child Care Center
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Paterson YMCA Pre-School
Paterson, NJ
· Passaic County
128 Ward Street,
Paterson, NJ 07505
Quick Facts
Capacity
104 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 684-2320
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
16PAT0013
License Issued
Dec 20, 2025
Active Through
Dec 20, 2028
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
Paterson YMCA Pre-School is a Child Care Center in Paterson NJ, with a maximum capacity of 104 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 6 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Tuesday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Wednesday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Thursday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Friday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-09 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-30 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-22 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-21 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-09-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-24 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-01-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-11 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-22 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-04-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center updates and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. - 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). |
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal. - The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. |
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. There are 5 CARIs missing. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. - 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. |
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(5) | Ensure that all staff complete training on location of the fire panel and know that it should be checked daily. - Topics of orientation training shall include evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l). |
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. - In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), 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. |
| 2022-09-26 | 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. |
| 2022-09-26 | 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. |
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 3A:52-7.11(a)(1) | Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families the center's updated communicable disease policy and that it includes the list of symptoms for which a child will be excluded from the center. - 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©. |
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(k)(1) | Ensure that the center's social media policy includes its policies regarding the use of social networking sites and other websites. - 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. |
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - 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. |
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | In hallway area near room 4, ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. |
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) | Ensure that all computers are secured to a stable surface. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. |
| 2022-09-26 | 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. |
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. |
| 2021-10-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-02-08 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-12-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-10-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-09-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-08-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-07-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-13 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-17 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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