Child Care Center
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Somerset County YMCA @ Franklin Park School
Franklin Park, NJ
· Somerset County
30 Eden Street,
Franklin Park, NJ 08823
Quick Facts
Capacity
627 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CCC117203
License Issued
Sep 21, 2026
Active Through
Sep 21, 2029
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
Somerset County YMCA @ Franklin Park School is a Child Care Center in Franklin Park NJ, with a maximum capacity of 627 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 03:10 PM - 06:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday03:10 PM - 06:30 PM
- Tuesday03:10 PM - 06:30 PM
- Wednesday03:10 PM - 06:30 PM
- Thursday03:10 PM - 06:30 PM
- Friday03:10 PM - 06:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-20 | Re-Inspection,Life Safety Modification | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-09 | Renewal,Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-10 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2024-10-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2024-09-25 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2024-07-30 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-06-13 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-05-16 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-04-08 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-03-07 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-02-07 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-01-17 | New Space | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-12-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-09-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-07-12 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-06-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-06-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-04-19 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-03-13 | Renewal | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-03-13 | Renewal | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-03-13 | 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 children placed their backpacks and cots on the clean tables then washed their hands and returned to the dirty tables to eat. - The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. |
| 2023-03-13 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food. The children washed their hands then returned to the table and played with backpacks and coats and homework. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water before intake of food. |
| 2023-03-13 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) | Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual for the afternoon program. - 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. |
| 2023-03-13 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) | Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual for the afternoon program. - 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. |
| 2023-03-13 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes and ensure that the epi pen is current. - 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). |
| 2023-02-22 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-01-11 | Phone Call | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-11-30 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-11-30 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-11-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes 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). |
| 2022-11-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 1 staff within two weeks of hire. - 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. |
| 2022-11-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that 4 staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. - 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. |
| 2022-11-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(b) | Ensure that 3 staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. - 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). |
| 2022-11-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(e) | Ensure that the director designee of the AM program completes the training, "Understanding Licensing Regulations" provided by OOL within 90 days of hire. - 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). |
| 2022-11-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that there are at least two staff members present at the center at all times during the Afternoon program who have current first aid and CPR certifications. - 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. |
| 2022-11-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | 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. - 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. |
| 2022-11-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. - 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 |
| 2022-11-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) | Ensure that the center develops and maintains job descriptions, titles, and qualifications for the director/program supervisior. - 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 job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. |
| 2022-03-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-02-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-02-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-11-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-11-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-04-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-03-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-02-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-01-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-12-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-09-21 | Initial | No | Center Inspection |
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