YMCA School Age Child Care at South Amboy Elementary School - South Amboy NJ Regular Child Care Center

South Amboy Elementary School 25 John St, South Amboy NJ 08879
(732) 593-9622

About the Provider

Description: YMCA School Age Child Care at South Amboy Elementary School is a Regular Child Care Center in South Amboy NJ, with a maximum capacity of 100 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CCC118512
  • 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
2022-12-08 2023-01-10 3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(iv)
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 maintain on file a record of the following the instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the medications for 3 named children are not expired and is in its original box, that includes the instructions for administration, including dosage and frequency.
2022-12-08 2023-01-10 3A:52-7.5(b)(10)
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).

Violation Observed: 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.
2022-12-08 2023-01-10 3A:52-4.8(g)(1)
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 the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that documentation or a copy of all materials used are maintained on file at the center.
2022-12-08 2022-12-08 3A:52-4.8(c)
The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
2022-12-08 2023-01-10 3A:52-4.8(d)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
2022-12-08 2023-01-10 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.
2022-12-08 2023-02-02 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: Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all (9) staff within two weeks of hire.
2022-12-08 2023-01-10 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 all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required.
2022-12-08 2023-02-02 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 completes the training, "Understanding Licensing Regulations" provided by OOL within 90 days of hire.
2022-12-08 2023-01-10 3A:52-9.7(h)
The center shall obtain written authorization from the parent or guardian before transporting a child to or from the center.

Violation Observed: Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including written authorization from the parent or guardian to transport the child. Permission slips needed for all students being transportated to the YMCA.
2021-11-30 2021-12-16 3A:52-4.3(a)(1)
The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Staff stated there were 42 children when 52 children were present.
2021-11-30 2021-12-16 3A:52-4.9(a)
The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14.

Violation Observed: Per the NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 264, ensure that all health and safety guidelines are adhered to as required and all children are wearing masks as required.
2021-11-30 2021-12-16 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)
Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required. Ensure the tables are washed and disinfected with a two step process directly before meals. 12/16/2021 Abated based on interviews with the program supervisor and staff.
2021-11-30 2021-12-16 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)
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

Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water directly before eating. 12/16/2021 Abated based on interviews with the program supervisor and staff.
2021-11-30 2021-12-16 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)
Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required. Ensure the tables are washed and disinfected with a two step process directly before meals. 12/16/2021 Abated based on interviews with the program supervisor and staff.

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