Child Care Center
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South Mountain YMCA- Seth Boyden School
Maplewood, NJ
· Essex County
274 Boyden Avenue,
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Quick Facts
Capacity
72 children
Age Range
6 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 762-4145
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
071200067
License Issued
Jul 9, 2026
Active Through
Jul 9, 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
The Seth Boyden Demonstration School was established to provide an innovative program of instruction to meet the needs of a diverse student population reflecting the integrated communities of South Orange and Maplewood. The school was designed to offer distinctive instructional opportunities and develop exemplary academic programs. The program offers voluntary admission to students throughout the district in grades K-5.
In addition to this exciting and innovative approach, there are many programs designed to develop students’ social and emotional intelligences, build character, and enhance the climate of the school. These include new student groups and friendship circles, class meetings, and several opportunities for mentoring, community outreach and service learning such as lunch buddies, Peer mediators, tutors, lunchtime book talk, poetry club, recycling club, and the Boyden Buzz student newspaper. In summary, we are a community of learners and overall, this is an exciting place to grow.
In addition to this exciting and innovative approach, there are many programs designed to develop students’ social and emotional intelligences, build character, and enhance the climate of the school. These include new student groups and friendship circles, class meetings, and several opportunities for mentoring, community outreach and service learning such as lunch buddies, Peer mediators, tutors, lunchtime book talk, poetry club, recycling club, and the Boyden Buzz student newspaper. In summary, we are a community of learners and overall, this is an exciting place to grow.
Hours of Operation
- Monday02:00 PM - 06:30 PM
- Tuesday02:00 PM - 06:30 PM
- Wednesday02:00 PM - 06:30 PM
- Thursday02:00 PM - 06:30 PM
- Friday02:00 PM - 06:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-17 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-05 | Email,Record Retrieval | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-07 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-08 | Life Safety Modification | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-27 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-08-19 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-06-27 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-05-29 | Other | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2024-03-04 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-02-29 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-01-29 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-10-30 | No Selection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-09-25 | Phone Call | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-08-01 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-06-29 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-05-09 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-04-11 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-02-13 | Monitoring | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-12-06 | Renewal,Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-12-06 | Renewal,Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.5/9/23: 2 CARI checks outstanding. - 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. |
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check at the time of renewal 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. |
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan, and that two are present when required for 3 named children. - 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). |
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that there are at least two staff members present in the PM session at the center at all times 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. |
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) | Ensure that unapproved space is inaccessible to the children at all times. There were 9 children and 1 staff were in an unapproved classroom across from the bathrooms. - Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children. |
| 2022-07-18 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-06-02 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-04-21 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-03-29 | Phone Call | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-02-08 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2021-12-21 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2020-08-11 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2020-06-18 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2020-05-18 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2020-04-16 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2020-03-16 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2020-02-03 | Agency Meeting | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2019-12-13 | Agency Meeting | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2019-12-09 | Monitoring | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2019-12-09 | Renewal,Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2019-11-21 | Phone Call | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2019-09-19 | Phone Call | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2019-07-10 | Phone Call | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
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