Montclair YMCA(Hillside)School-age Child Care
MONTCLAIR, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address54 Orange Rd, Montclair, NJ, 07042
CountyEssex
Phone973-509-9641
Operating details
Capacity72
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/31/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High11
- Medium-High6
- Medium0
- Medium-Low8
- Low0
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54 Orange Rd, Montclair, NJ, 07042, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/31/2025
- High8
- Medium-High4
- Medium0
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
2025
- High risk7/31/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.3(a) — Ensure that the center's records are open for inspection by OOL and are returned to the center.
Ensure that the center's records are open for inspection by OOL and are returned to the center. Regulation: Requirements for access to center records are as follows: the center's records shall be open for inspection by authorized representatives of the Office of Licensing and the center's records shall be open for inspection by authorized representatives of the Department’s Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit (IAIU), provided that they may only secure information about children under the Department’s supervision.
Corrected 11/13/2025 - High risk4/11/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.1(b) — Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Application for the center's license renewal.
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Application for the center's license renewal. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 7/31/2025 - Medium-Low risk4/11/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Staff applications not available for review
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Staff applications not available for review Regulation: 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 11/13/2025 - Medium-Low risk4/11/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. One named staff member missing training log.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. One named staff member missing training log. 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 11/13/2025 - High risk4/11/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. Renewal CARI's missing for 4 staff members. 7/31/2025: 2 recei
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. Renewal CARI's missing for 4 staff members. 7/31/2025: 2 received, 2 outstanding. Regulation: As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Corrected 11/13/2025 - Medium-High risk4/11/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment; the name(s), home and work address(es), home and work telephone number(s) and signature(s) of the parent(s); the name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of any person(s) authorized by the parent(s) to visit the child at the center and/or take the child from the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1; and the name, address, and telephone number of the child's health care provider; signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment; the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b); the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b).; health information for each child, as follows: for early childhood programs, a record of the child’s health examination and immunizations, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a); and for school-age child care programs, a record of the parent’s statement concerning the child’s health, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(b).
Corrected 11/13/2025 - Medium-High risk4/11/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL. Parental receipt of polies not available for review.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL. Parental receipt of polies not available for review. Regulation: The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment; the name(s), home and work address(es), home and work telephone number(s) and signature(s) of the parent(s); the name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of any person(s) authorized by the parent(s) to visit the child at the center and/or take the child from the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1; and the name, address, and telephone number of the child's health care provider; signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment; the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b); the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b).; health information for each child, as follows: for early childhood programs, a record of the child’s health examination and immunizations, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a); and for school-age child care programs, a record of the parent’s statement concerning the child’s health, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(b).
Corrected 11/13/2025 - Medium-High risk4/11/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training.
Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training. Regulation: 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. The first aid and CPR training shall include a hands-on training component in addition to any online training coursework.
Corrected 11/13/2025 - High risk4/11/2025
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 has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. 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 11/13/2025 - High risk4/11/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results.
Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 11/13/2025
2024
- High risk12/19/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(2) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Two named staff members missing a CARI.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Two named staff members missing a CARI. Regulation: As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to conset to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediation terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium-Low risk12/19/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(a) — Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: 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).
Corrected 2/24/2025 - High risk12/19/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(3) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Two named staff members missing a CHRI.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Two named staff members missing a CHRI. Regulation: 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). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium-High risk12/19/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(1) — Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures.
Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium-Low risk12/19/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: 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 11/13/2025 - High risk12/19/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Two named staff members missing a CARI. 4/11/2025: 1 named staff member no longer works at this
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Two named staff members missing a CARI. 4/11/2025: 1 named staff member no longer works at this location, 1 CARI still outstanding. Regulation: As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Corrected 11/13/2025
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/month
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About this daycare
- Location: MONTCLAIR, Essex County
- Capacity: 72
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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