Garfield YMCA - School #8
GARFIELD, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address157 Cedar Street, Garfield, NJ, 07026
CountyBergen
Phone973-772-7450
Websitehttps://www.garfieldymca.com
Operating details
Capacity64
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/7/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High6
- Medium0
- Medium-Low11
- Low0
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Location
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157 Cedar Street, Garfield, NJ, 07026, GARFIELD, NJ 07026
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/7/2025
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk10/7/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each
Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. Regulation: 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. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.
Corrected 3/10/2026 - Medium-Low risk10/7/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. 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).
Corrected 3/10/2026 - High risk10/7/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.
Corrected 3/10/2026
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/month
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Typical prices in New Jersey run about $1,247/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in New Jersey by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: GARFIELD, Bergen County
- Capacity: 64
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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