YMCA of Montclair Franklin School - Bloomfield NJ Regular Child Care Center

85 CURTIS STREET , BLOOMFIELD NJ 07003
(973) 415-6134

About the Provider

Description: YMCA of Montclair Franklin School is a Regular Child Care Center in BLOOMFIELD NJ, with a maximum capacity of 98 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: 141100045
  • Capacity: 98
  • 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
2022-10-21 2023-05-31 3A:52-4.6(a)
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 the center’s current staff records checklist that includes all current staff and sponsor representative.
2022-10-21 2023-05-31 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 1 staff within two weeks of hire.
2022-10-21 2023-05-31 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 2 staff complete a CHRI background check as required.
2022-10-21 2023-05-31 3A:52-4.8(b)
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).

Violation Observed: Provide orientation training to 1 newly hired staff within two weeks of hire and to 1 current staff annually, and secure and maintain on file, each staff member's signature attesting to the review of the orientation training.
2022-10-21 2023-05-31 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 designee completes the training, "Understanding Licensing Regulations" provided by OOL within 90 days of hire.
2022-10-21 2023-05-31 3A:52-5.3(o)(1)
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: Ensure that there are at least two staff members present at the center at all times who have current first aid and CPR certifications.
2022-10-21 2023-02-22 3A:52-3.4(a)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
2022-10-21 2023-06-19 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.
2021-11-18 2022-05-10 3A:52-4.7(a)(1)
The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed.

Violation Observed: Ensure 2 staff have received staff orientation training before being left alone to supervise a child or group of children.
2021-11-18 2022-05-10 3A:52-2.2(e)
The license shall be posted in a prominent location within the center and in each building associated with the center.

Violation Observed: Post the center's license in a prominent location in each building associated with the center.
2021-11-18 2022-03-04 3A:52-5.3(r)
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 Updated COVID-19 Standards- Child Care Centers, screen staff and visitors for fever and other COVID-19 symptoms prior to entry to the program facility each day. Based on the Updated COVID-19 Standards for Child Care Centers dated March 4, 2022, this violation is no longer applicable.
2021-11-18 2022-05-10 3A:52-6.6(e)(3)
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.

Violation Observed: Post the center's discipline policy in a prominent location.
2021-11-18 2021-12-14 3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(iv)(1)
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 the action taken by the center to assist the child who is demonstrating symptoms of illness.

Violation Observed: Submit to the OOL the center’s illness log for a period of at least 30 days.
2021-11-18 2022-05-10 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1)
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 the OOL a table of organization indicating lines of authority, responsibility and communication.
2021-11-18 2022-05-10 3A:52-4.6(a)
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 the center’s current staff records checklist. Ensure that orientation training dates recorded have been conducted within the preceding 12 months for each staff member.

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