YMCA SACC at George Washington School

MAHWAH, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity58
Est. price$949/mo

Contact information

AddressFardale Ave, Mahwah, NJ, 07430

CityMAHWAH, NJ 07430

CountyBergen

Phone201-376-2040

Operating details

Capacity58

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/10/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low6
  • Low0

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Fardale Ave, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, MAHWAH, NJ 07430

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
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  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/10/2025

  • High4
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low5
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-Low risk12/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(e) — Ensure that the center director completes the OOL's Understanding Licensing training within 90 days of hire.

    Ensure that the center director completes the OOL's Understanding Licensing training within 90 days of hire. Regulation: 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).

    Corrected 12/15/2025
  2. Medium-Low risk12/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete the required hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that all staff complete the required 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 12/15/2025

2024

  1. Medium risk11/20/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal. The children were eating snack at tables outside that are not being washed or disinfected.

    Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal. The children were eating snack at tables outside that are not being washed or disinfected. Regulation: The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

    Corrected 2/20/2025
  2. Medium-Low risk11/20/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) — Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.

    Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. Regulation: The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office.

    Corrected 12/18/2024
  3. Medium-Low risk11/20/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) — Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center.

    Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center. Regulation: The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

    Corrected 12/18/2024
  4. High risk11/20/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) — 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 12/18/2024
  5. Medium-Low risk11/20/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) — 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 12/18/2024
  6. High risk11/20/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure the correct medication is present as listed on the special care plan. One child's special care plan listed Zyrtec but xyzal was present.

    Ensure the correct medication is present as listed on the special care plan. One child's special care plan listed Zyrtec but xyzal was present. Regulation: The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1).

    Corrected 2/20/2025
  7. High risk11/20/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure the corrct dosage for the medication is listed on the special care plan. A special care plan had the dosage for liquid Benadryl but chewable Benadryl was present.

    Ensure the corrct dosage for the medication is listed on the special care plan. A special care plan had the dosage for liquid Benadryl but chewable Benadryl was present. Regulation: The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1).

    Corrected 2/20/2025
  8. High risk11/20/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure a special care plan is present for all epi-pens. One child is missing a special care plan.

    Ensure a special care plan is present for all epi-pens. One child is missing a special care plan. Regulation: The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1).

    Corrected 2/20/2025
  9. Medium-High risk11/20/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) — Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food. Children were eating snack on the way outside and also eating snack outside without washing hands prior.

    Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food. Children were eating snack on the way outside and also eating snack outside without washing hands prior. 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.

    Corrected 2/20/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

21Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(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: MAHWAH, Bergen County
  • Capacity: 58
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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