Boys & Girls Club of Garfield

2025

1. High risk7/22/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(a) — Provide alternate activities for children who are not permitted to swim. Two children were not permitted to swim due to not having a swim cap. Those two children were seated on the bleachers with no activities.

   Provide alternate activities for children who are not permitted to swim. Two children were not permitted to swim due to not having a swim cap. Those two children were seated on the bleachers with no activities. Regulation: (a) The center shall develop and provide a variety of children's planned activities, geared to the ages and developmental levels of the children served, that: 1. Promote the development of language, thinking and problem-solving skills, curiosity, exploration, large and small muscles, coordination and movement skills, social competence, self-esteem, and positive self-identity; and 2. Are relevant to the cultural background of the children and foster intercultural awareness. (b) 1. 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; 2. Children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time; 3. Children are presented with and encouraged to participate in a mixture of active and quiet experiences; 4. Both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided; 5. Children are: i. Encouraged, but not required, to participate in every group activity; and ii. Provided with the time and space within the area to be apart from the group and to participate in an alternate activity if they choose to do so;

   Corrected 10/28/2025
2. Medium-High risk7/22/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Remove the excess storage and supplies from the second floor classroom (computer room).

   Remove the excess storage and supplies from the second floor classroom (computer room). Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

   Corrected 10/28/2025
3. Medium-High risk7/22/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace the broken light panel in room 1.

   Replace the broken light panel in room 1. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

   Corrected 10/28/2025
4. Medium-High risk7/22/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the broken closet door in room 1.

   Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the broken closet door in room 1. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

   Corrected 10/28/2025
5. Medium-High risk7/22/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) — Provide tops for all trash cans used for food, including in the gym.

   Provide tops for all trash cans used for food, including in the gym. Regulation: garbage receptacles shall be: made of durable, leak-proof and nonabsorbent materials; covered in a secure manner; emptied to the outdoor garbage receptacle when filled; maintained in a sanitary manner.

   Corrected 10/28/2025
6. Medium-High risk7/22/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(12) — Install window guards, with the approval of the local fire official, or provide an alternative method to ensure that children cannot fall out of windows. Pertains to all second floor classrooms.

   Install window guards, with the approval of the local fire official, or provide an alternative method to ensure that children cannot fall out of windows. Pertains to all second floor classrooms. Regulation: install window guards, with approval of the local fire official, or provide an alternative method to ensure that children cannot fall out of windows.

   Corrected 10/28/2025
7. Medium-High risk7/22/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(11) — Ensure that all windows and glass within 36 inches of the floor are made of safety glass or have protective guards. Pertains to the dance room.

   Ensure that all windows and glass within 36 inches of the floor are made of safety glass or have protective guards. Pertains to the dance room. Regulation: all windows and other glass surfaces that are not made of safety glass and that are located within 36 inches above the floor shall have protective guards.

   Corrected 10/28/2025
8. Medium-High risk7/22/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Remove the cleaning products from the computer classroom.

   Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Remove the cleaning products from the computer classroom. Regulation: 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.

   Corrected 8/5/2025
9. Medium-High risk7/22/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure all cords throughout the center.

   Secure all cords throughout the center. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

   Corrected 10/28/2025
10. Medium-High risk7/22/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure the cords on the air purifiers in the locker rooms.

    Secure the cords on the air purifiers in the locker rooms. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 10/28/2025
11. Medium-High risk7/22/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) — Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program and ensure all materials used by the children are age-appropriate, non-toxic, and safe for use by childr

    Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program and ensure all materials used by the children are age-appropriate, non-toxic, and safe for use by children. Multiple classrooms have no supplies. Ensure each classroom used for children has adequate age appropriate materials. Regulation: The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.

    Corrected 10/28/2025
12. Medium-High risk7/22/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) — Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program and ensure all materials used by the children are age-appropriate, non-toxic, and safe for use by childr

    Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program and ensure all materials used by the children are age-appropriate, non-toxic, and safe for use by children.Room 3 is currently under construction. Set up the space for children's use or remove from the licensed capacity. Regulation: The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.

    Corrected 10/28/2025
13. High risk7/22/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.3(d) — Ensure that the center prevents co-mingling by ensuring outside patrons are not using the exercise room during program hours. Ensure that the center notifies the OOL of any changes in use by other occupants of a multi-use building.

    Ensure that the center prevents co-mingling by ensuring outside patrons are not using the exercise room during program hours. Ensure that the center notifies the OOL of any changes in use by other occupants of a multi-use building. The exercise equipment on the second floor was being used by an outside participant during program hours. Regulation: The requirements for co-location of a center within a multi-use building are as follows, during operating hours, the Office of Licensing may require the center to operate in a separate room, floor, or section of the building; have or use a separate entrance or toilet facility; meet any other physical plant, staffing, program, or other operational requirements that are deemed necessary to protect the children from serious risk of harm stemming from the co-location; not share common areas, such as hallways, gyms, or bathrooms; and have a schedule for outdoor time, if the outdoor play area is shared.

    Corrected 10/28/2025
14. High risk7/22/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including while in the pool. All staff were observed on the phones.

    Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including while in the pool. All staff were observed on the phones. Regulation: The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.

    Corrected 10/28/2025
15. Medium risk7/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(f)(1) — Based on complaint # 24376, provide bathroom supplies including, soap. The soap container was filled with water in the girl's room. The soap was refilled during the inspection.

    Based on complaint # 24376, provide bathroom supplies including, soap. The soap container was filled with water in the girl's room. The soap was refilled during the inspection. Regulation: Toilet facility requirements are as follows: a supply of soap, toilet paper, and individual hand towels or disposable paper towels shall be provided.

    Corrected 7/14/2025
16. High risk7/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Provide the credentials and training for the two staff members that work primarily with the special needs children. 7.25.2025-The center clarified that one staff member has professional training to work with the children including

    Provide the credentials and training for the two staff members that work primarily with the special needs children. 7.25.2025-The center clarified that one staff member has professional training to work with the children including additional seminar training. Regulation: (a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program.

    Corrected 7/25/2025
17. High risk7/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Retrain all staff in the following areas: 1. supervision, 2. ratios. Submit to the OOL, the agenda, training materials and signatures of attendance.

    Retrain all staff in the following areas: 1. supervision, 2. ratios. Submit to the OOL, the agenda, training materials and signatures of attendance. Regulation: (a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program.

    Corrected 10/28/2025
18. High risk7/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) — Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

    Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity.

    Corrected 7/24/2025
19. Medium-Low risk7/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(b) — Provide documentation that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

    Provide documentation that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience.

    Corrected 7/24/2025
20. High risk7/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Based on complaint #24376, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. Upon arrival to the center, there were 59 school aged children with 3 staff when a 4th staff member was needed. During the inspection ,

    Based on complaint #24376, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. Upon arrival to the center, there were 59 school aged children with 3 staff when a 4th staff member was needed. During the inspection , there was one staff member with 16 school aged children when a 2nd staff member was needed. Regulation: (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: Under 18 months 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years 1:10 4 years 1:12 5 years and older 1:15 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.

    Corrected 8/5/2025
21. High risk7/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Based on complaint #24376, ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. During the investigation, a child was left unsupervised waiting outside of the restroom.

    Based on complaint #24376, ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. During the investigation, a child was left unsupervised waiting outside of the restroom. Regulation: The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.

    Corrected 8/5/2025
22. High risk7/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.3(d) — Ensure that the center notifies the OOL of any changes in use by other occupants of a multi-use building. During the summer program, an outside program uses the YMCA's pool which is located on the 2nd floor of the building. The res

    Ensure that the center notifies the OOL of any changes in use by other occupants of a multi-use building. During the summer program, an outside program uses the YMCA's pool which is located on the 2nd floor of the building. The restrooms on the second floor are located in the locker rooms. The outside program uses the restrooms, locker rooms and entrance to the facility. Regulation: The requirements for co-location of a center within a multi-use building are as follows, during operating hours, the Office of Licensing may require the center to operate in a separate room, floor, or section of the building; have or use a separate entrance or toilet facility; meet any other physical plant, staffing, program, or other operational requirements that are deemed necessary to protect the children from serious risk of harm stemming from the co-location; not share common areas, such as hallways, gyms, or bathrooms; and have a schedule for outdoor time, if the outdoor play area is shared.

    Corrected 10/28/2025
23. Medium-High risk7/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including before the intake of food.

    Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including before the intake of food. Regulation: 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 before intake of food; immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed; immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions; immediately after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and immediately after outdoor play. (2)for children under three months of age or for those children three months of age and older wherein hand washing with soap and running water may not be developmentally appropriate, the center may use an alternate means for hand washing, including but not limited to disposable baby wipes.

    Corrected 7/22/2025
24. Medium-High risk7/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace the stained ceiling tiles in room 9.

    Replace the stained ceiling tiles in room 9. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 10/28/2025
25. High risk7/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3) — Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. Ensure that the center establishes a staff substitute system.

    Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. Ensure that the center establishes a staff substitute system. Regulation: 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; and job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.

    Corrected 10/28/2025