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Young Scholars' Institute Pre-School Center

Trenton, NJ · Mercer County
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ 2.0 (3 reviews)
471 PARKWAY AVE, Trenton, NJ 08618
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Quick Facts

Capacity
75 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (609) 393-3220
471 PARKWAY AVE
Trenton, NJ 08618
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Not found in current state licensing data

This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.

Historical licensing information
Previous license status
Active
License Number
110800185
Expired
Sep 1, 2023
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing

Reviews

2.0
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Mother
2015-09-02 14:06:56
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Director Janice fired her best teachers and office worker. Me and other parents went to board of Ed and owner to complain. Owner is rude. She don't care that teachers and parents are unhappy and mad. Do not send your child. We did not go back. How did they get away with it? Ratchet is right.

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Parent
2015-05-12 22:21:32
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

All teachers are highly qualified.....director is ridiculous. She does not know the children, acts like the queen and underestimates the intelligence of the staff. She needs to go! Sneaky...lies about funds

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Millie
2013-08-22 00:34:02
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

The workers (pre-k Abbott director, teachers, family worker) were good. The Executive Director, Mrs. Morrison, was horrible. She didn't know anything about pre-k. Her charter school shut down and she is about to get her pre-k shut down too! She is ratchet!

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About the Provider

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In August 2011, Young Scholars’ Institute opened the Young Scholars’ Institute Pre-School for students ages 2.5 to 5 years of age at 471 Parkway Avenue in Trenton, NJ.  The YSI Pre-School provides emotional, physical and educational growth and development in a friendly, safe learning environment.   

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
2023-05-18 Violation 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. - 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.
2023-05-18 Violation 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. - 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.
2023-05-18 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.
2023-05-18 Violation 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) Provide a current fire certificate as required. - 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.
2023-05-18 Violation 3A:52-2.1(b) Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. - A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.
2023-05-18 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.
2022-10-04 Violation 3A:52-4.6(a) Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. - 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).
2022-10-04 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.
2022-10-04 Violation 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) Provide a current fire certificate as required. - 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.

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