Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Step One Academy, LLC
Plainfield, NJ
· Union County
222-224 E 5th Street,
Plainfield, NJ 07060
Quick Facts
Capacity
114 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (908) 753-8253
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
20STE0001
License Issued
Nov 29, 2024
Active Through
Nov 29, 2027
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
Unhappy Parent
2015-01-07 11:50:21
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I had problems with this daycare from the start. I had to pull him from there on the third day. He only spent two days there and it's been hell. I am very unhappy with the service there. I filed a Police report and I had him checked by a doctor at the ER. I will also be calling the State as well. At the ER they found abrasions on his skin and rashes on his butt and face. They put the wrong diaper on my son as well as some other kids bib. They are very unsanitary.the ladies that were handling My so does not speak English.
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About the Provider
The Second Street Youth Center Foundation, Inc. (SSYC) is a multipurpose non-profit organization seeking to bring about better community relations by providing educational, vocational, cultural and recreational activities for youth and adults in this community.
Through these activities the Foundation strives to provide opportunities for self expression, the building of self-worth and an overall environment that fosters creative learning and enables people to reach their full potential. SSYC has become a recognized viable community service agency in the City of Plainfield. Each year multitudes of residents pass through this Agency as recipients of many types of services.
It all began in the summer of 1967 when the building, owned by Rona Plastics, was loaned at no cost to the Plainfield Recreation Department for a summer Recreational Experimental Project.
Through these activities the Foundation strives to provide opportunities for self expression, the building of self-worth and an overall environment that fosters creative learning and enables people to reach their full potential. SSYC has become a recognized viable community service agency in the City of Plainfield. Each year multitudes of residents pass through this Agency as recipients of many types of services.
It all began in the summer of 1967 when the building, owned by Rona Plastics, was loaned at no cost to the Plainfield Recreation Department for a summer Recreational Experimental Project.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-13 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-09 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-07-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-05-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-24 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(iv)(1) | Ensure that soiled disposable diapers are placed in a closed container that has a leak proof lining, refers to room 6. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, soiled diapers shall be disposed of as follows, soiled disposable diapers shall be placed in a closed container that is lined with a leakproof or impervious lining. Such diapers shall be removed from the center daily and placed in a closed garbage receptacle outside the building. |
| 2023-01-24 | 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, refers to room 7. - 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. |
| 2023-01-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire, refers to 1 staff member. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2023-01-24 | 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, refers to 1 staff member. - 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. |
| 2023-01-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) | Ensure that all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs have protective coverings, refers to the girls and boys bathroom in the school age room. - Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. |
| 2023-01-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) | Ensure that microwave in room 6 is ecured to a stable surface. - 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. |
| 2023-01-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. - 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. |
| 2022-09-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-02 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(v) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after outdoor play. At the time of the inspection, room 9 came in from outside play with 24 children and did not immediately wash their hands. - 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 immediately after outdoor play. |
| 2022-08-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(f)(1) | Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of soap for the children in room 9 and that they do not have to ask for it each time they go to the rest room. - Toilet facility requirements are as follows: a supply of soap, toilet paper, and individual hand towels or disposable paper towels shall be provided. |
| 2022-08-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Ensure that all mechanical ventilation is free from dust in room 9. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-08-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) | Ensure that all shelving are secured to a stable surface in rom 9. - 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. |
| 2022-08-02 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(d)(1) | Ensure that the center gets individual written permission slips signed by a parent for each child for each proposed field trip, outing or special event. At the time of the inspection the center was across the street at another sister centers playground. - Staff member(s) shall inform the parent(s) of enrolled children in advance of any field trip(s), outing(s), or special event(s) involving the transportation of children away from the center. The center shall inform parents whether a school bus, other approved school vehicle, or private passenger vehicle will be used, and whether the driver will be a staff member, a parent, or another person. The center shall provide each parent with the name and telephone number of any bus company providing service. Before taking a child on such afield trip, outing, or special event, the center shall secure individual written consent slips signed by a parent for his or her child(ren) for each proposed field trip, outing or special event. |
| 2022-08-02 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(1) | Ensure that time frames for each activity are both age and developmentally appropriate for the children served. At the time of the inspection the children in room 4 were seated in circle time for an extended period of time. Technical assistance was given. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries. |
| 2022-08-02 | 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) |
| 2022-08-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. At the time of the inspection the children in room 4 were using tables and chairs that were inappropriate for their age group. Technical assistance was given. - Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. |
| 2022-07-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member. - 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. |
| 2022-07-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(b)(2) | Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CHRI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. At the time of the inspection the teacher in room 2 was left alone with children without having a cleared CHRI. Techincal assistance was given. The sponsor did go into the room at the time of the inspection. - When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member from the Department of Human Services, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children. |
| 2022-06-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2022-06-21 | 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). |
| 2022-06-21 | 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. - 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. |
| 2022-06-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | 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. - 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. |
| 2022-06-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2021-11-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-08-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-12 | Increase | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-05-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-04-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-04-13 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-24 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-24 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-23 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-23 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-16 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-24 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
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