Description: The YMCA Happy Day Child Care Center is a place where youngsters thrive in a warm and secure environment. Our seasoned and caring staff ensure that our children have fun while setting the foundation for academic and social-emotional skills. The center features excellent, caring bilingual teachers, and an enriching curriculum filled with enjoyable and stimulating activities.
Designed so that preschoolers have fun while they develop basic academic and social skills needed for kindergarten and future grades. Children play in our gym or playground daily. Swim lessons are provided weekly for 3 to 5 year olds.
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-03 | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) |
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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 the staff know how many children are in their care at all times. The staff stated that their were 13 children, when 14 were present. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-03 | 3A:52-5.3(r) |
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The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Violation Observed: Per the NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149, ensure that the center is using one of the 2 acceptable methods for the screening process. The center did not have a physical barrier nor used social distancing when conducting the screening. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-19 | 3A:52-6.6(e)(1) |
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The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall reflect the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) through (c) and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.). Violation Observed: Submit to the OOL, a copy of the center's discipline policy. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-03 | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) |
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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 Violation Observed: Submit to the OOL, a copy of the center's illness log for the previous 30 day period. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-19 | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) |
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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: Submit to OOL, a copy of the table of organization including all staff and their responsibilities. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2022-03-04 | 3A:52-4.6(a) |
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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: Submit to the OOL, a current completed copy of the staff records checklist. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-11-04 | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) |
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The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked. Violation Observed: Submit to the OOL, a copy of the staff's attendance records for the previous 2 week period. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-19 | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) |
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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: Submit to the OOL, proof that at least 2 staff have current CPR and First Aid training. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-19 | 3A:52-7.11(a)(1) |
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Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: the list of illnesses and symptoms of illness for which a child will be separated from the group and possibly sent home, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1©. Violation Observed: Submit to the OOL, a copy of the communicable disease policy. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-19 | 3A:52-6.8(j)(1) |
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The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The expulsion policy shall include Violation Observed: Submit to the OOL, a copy of the expulsion policy. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-03 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) |
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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: Submit to the OOL, a copy of fire drill log for the previous 90 day period. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-19 | 3A:52-6.6(e)(1) |
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The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall reflect the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) through (c) and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.). Violation Observed: Submit to the OOL, a copy of the center's discipline policy. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-03 | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) |
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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 Violation Observed: Submit to the OOL, a copy of the center's illness log for the previous 30 day period. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-19 | 3A:52-7.11(a)(1) |
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Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: the list of illnesses and symptoms of illness for which a child will be separated from the group and possibly sent home, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1©. Violation Observed: Submit to the OOL, a copy of the communicable disease policy. |
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| 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-19 | 3A:52-6.8(j)(1) |
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The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The expulsion policy shall include Violation Observed: Submit to the OOL, a copy of the expulsion policy. |
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