Child Care Center
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YMCA Child Development Center
Elizabeth, NJ
· Union County
16-20 JEFFERSON AVE,
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Quick Facts
Capacity
165 children
Age range (listing information)
0 - 13 years
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Type of Care
Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (908) 355-3061
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
20YMC0001
License Issued
Aug 26, 2026
Active Through
Aug 26, 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
YMCA Child Development Center is a Child Care Center in ELIZABETH NJ, with a maximum capacity of 165 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 - 13 years; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Tuesday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Wednesday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Thursday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Friday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-27 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-02 | Re-Inspection,No Children Present | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-29 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-25 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-13 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-10 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-05-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-08 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Remove material in front of emergency exit upstairs. - The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. |
| 2023-05-08 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in Room Wolves. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. |
| 2023-04-06 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i)(2) | Ensure that all cribs have a snugly fitting sheet in Room 4 (Bunnies). - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that each crib or playpen shall be equipped with a clean, snugly fitting sheet. |
| 2023-04-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v) | Post a diagram of all approved areas and ensure that all rooms approved for use by the children are labeled. - Space and room requirements are as follows: Indoor space requirements for play rooms and sleep rooms are as follows the center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room. |
| 2023-04-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in Room 4 (Bunnies). - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. |
| 2023-04-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repair/replace stained ceiling tile in front of Room 2 (Squirrels). - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. |
| 2023-04-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) | Ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to the children have protective coverings throughout the center. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. |
| 2023-04-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) | Secure or remove two empty shelves in Room 2 (Squirrels). - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. |
| 2023-04-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. |
| 2023-04-06 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(i) | Ensure that the cots are labeled in Rm 2 upstairs (Squirrels). - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, the center shall provide for each child a crib that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, the center shall provide for each child a crib that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. |
| 2023-04-06 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(3)(iii) | Ensure that all expired medication is returned to the child's parent or disposed of appropriately. - 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: all medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. unused or expired medication and health care equipment shall be returned to the child’s parent or disposed of safely in a child-resistant waste receptacle when no longer being administered. |
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Repair/replace diapering changing pad in Room 2 (Owls) and Room 4 (Bunnies). - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. |
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) | Ensure that the diapering area is within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation in Room 4 (Bunnies).Ensure separate sinks are labeled for handwashing only and food prep only. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation. |
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) | Complete accident reports as required.Ensure staff is trained on mandatory reporting of accidents and injuries. - The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child. |
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(c) | Ensure that parents are notified of injuries requiring immediate notification as soon as possible and the staff documents the same. - Bites and injuries other than those specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a) shall be reported to the child's parent by the end of the day. |
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) | Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include |
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces using 2-step cleaning process throughout the center.All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water then followed by the use of disinfectant solution in accordance with label instructions. - 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 |
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. |
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(e) | Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training 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). |
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment. |
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) |
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(i) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication. - 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 child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures. |
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that all medication is unexpired, stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan. - 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). |
| 2023-04-04 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-04 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(e)(3) | Post the center's discipline policy in a prominent location. - The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall be posted in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in Room 4 (Bunnies). - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in Room 3 (Bears). - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(i) | Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in Room 4 (Bunnies). - Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) | Ensure that all sleeping equipment is free of blankets and stuffed animals when occupied by a sleeping child under 12 months of age in Room 4 (Bunnies). - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) | Repair and/or replace broken plastic piece on the crib in Room 4 (Bunnies). - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(2) | Remove classroom material from the evacuation crib in Room 4 (Bunnies). - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, the center shall provide for each child a crib that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: |
| 2022-06-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-18 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) | Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water after wiping a child's nose in room 1 on the first floor. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately |
| 2022-03-18 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that 2 named staff 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. |
| 2022-03-18 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. |
| 2022-03-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. - 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. |
| 2022-03-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repair/replace the stained ceiling tiles throughout the center as needed. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. |
| 2021-10-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-08-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-08-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-07-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-15 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-18 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-03 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-30 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-24 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-21 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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