Princeton YWCA ASP Community Park School - Princeton NJ Regular Child Care Center

372 WITHERSPOON STREET , PRINCETON NJ 08540
609-497-2100, ext. 334

About the Provider

Description: The After School Program, licensed by the State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services, Division of Youth & Family Services, and a registered member of the nationwide Afterschool Alliance, provides quality childcare for children in grades K-6 from the end of the school day until 6 p.m in a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment. The core curriculum includes a multicultural program and a bullying-prevention program that foster self-esteem and teach children to respect. The program promotes positive parenting, enabling parents to focus on their careers and jobs with the knowledge that their children are well cared for and are constructively engaged.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 11PRI0014
  • Capacity: 100
  • Age Range: 6 - 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
2020-03-02 3A:52-5.3(n)(3)(iv)
Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall maintain on file a record of each fire drill, as specified in the NJUFC, which record shall include the total amount of time taken to evacuate the center.

Violation Observed: Ensure when fire drills are conducted, the children are evacuated within three minutes.
2020-03-02 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: Ensure there adequate staff/child ratios at all times wherein there were two staff when four were required.
2019-10-24 2020-03-02 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(ii)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. Staff members shall ensure infants have age-appropriate, supervised tummy time at least twice per day.

Violation Observed: Provide at least five types of children's daily activities and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each activity area.
2019-10-24 2020-03-02 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: Provide CARI checks for all staff.
2019-10-24 3A:52-4.11(a)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Provide CHRI checks for all staff.
2019-10-24 2019-11-27 3A:52-6.3(b)(4)(iv)
Mealtime and snack requirements for centers serving children 18 months of age or older and those children younger than 18 months of age who are developmentally ready to eat regular meals and snacks are as follows: centers that provide meals shall ensure that lunch and dinner for each child include the following

Violation Observed: Ensure that snack being served to children includes an option of a fruit, juice, or milk in addition to the grain.
2019-10-24 3A:52-4.1(d)(1)
The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

Violation Observed: Maintain CARI and CHRI checks on file at center.
2019-10-24 2020-03-05 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).

Violation Observed: Ensure director's designee attends understanding licensing workshop. Provide certificate to OOL. Register on njccis.com
2019-10-24 2019-11-27 3A:52-4.8(g)(2)
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 another source, the center shall maintain on file documentation of the name of the person or organization that provided the staff development.

Violation Observed: Provide required staff development hours for all staff.
2019-10-24 2020-03-02 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(vii)
Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area.

Violation Observed: Provide a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each room and the outdoor play area. Label the rooms on the diagram.
2019-10-24 2020-02-06 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: Provide current CPR and 1st aid certification for staff so that there are two staff present at all times who have both certifications.
2019-10-24 2019-11-27 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)
Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating

Violation Observed: Provide emergency plan including a designated alternate indoor location which is open during the same hours in case of evacuation off-site.
2019-10-24 2020-03-02 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: Provide fire drill log.
2019-10-24 2019-11-27 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: Provide lockdown drill log.
2019-10-24 2020-03-02 3A:52-6.2(a)(2)
The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are non-toxic and safe for use by children in the age groups served.

Violation Observed: Provide age-appropriate activities and supplies for the age groups served, wherein there were not age appropriate activities or supplies for preschool age children.

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