Description: Somerset County YMCA @ Claremont Elementary School is a Regular Child Care Center in Franklin Park NJ, with a maximum capacity of 150 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.
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2022-11-30 | 2023-06-21 | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) |
The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and communication. |
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2022-11-30 | 2023-01-26 | 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: Ensure that CARI background checks are completed for 3 staff within two weeks of hire. |
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2022-11-30 | 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: Ensure that 7 staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. |
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2022-11-30 | 2023-01-26 | 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: Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual for the Afternoon program. |
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2022-11-30 | 2023-01-26 | 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: Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual for the Afternoon program. |
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2022-11-30 | 2023-05-17 | 3A:52-4.8(b) |
Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). Violation Observed: Ensure that 2 staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. |
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2022-11-30 | 2023-01-26 | 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 that the director designee of the Afternoon program completes the training, "Understanding Licensing Regulations" provided by OOL within 90 days of hire. |
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2022-11-30 | 2023-01-26 | 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 at least two staff members present at the center at all times for the Afternoon program who have current first aid and CPR certifications. |
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2022-11-30 | 2023-01-26 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(i) |
Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating the location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies. Violation Observed: Ensure that staff are aware of the location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies. Provide a thermometer. |
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2022-11-30 | 2023-01-26 | 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: Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month for the Afternoon program during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. |
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2022-11-30 | 2023-05-25 | 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: Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. |
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2022-11-30 | 2023-05-25 | 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: Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. |
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2021-05-06 | 2022-05-04 | 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: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. |
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2021-05-06 | 2022-05-02 | 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: Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center. |
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2021-05-06 | 2022-05-17 | 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: Ensure that the CHRI clearances are completed for all staff. |
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