YMCARE at Toll Gate Elementary School
PENNINGTON, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address275 S Main Street, Pennington, NJ, 08534
CountyMercer
Phone609-751-1765
Websitehttps://hvymca.org/
Operating details
Capacity60
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/25/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High12
- Medium-High3
- Medium3
- Medium-Low7
- Low0
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275 S Main Street, Pennington, NJ, 08534, PENNINGTON, NJ 08534
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/25/2025
- High3
- Medium-High1
- Medium3
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
2025
- Medium risk11/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal.
Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal. Regulation: Tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.
Corrected 3/2/2026 - Medium-Low risk11/25/2025
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 2/12/2026 - Medium risk11/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.2(e) — Post the center's license in a prominent location in each building.
Post the center's license in a prominent location in each building. Regulation: The license shall be posted in a prominent location within the center and in each building associated with the center.
Corrected 3/2/2026 - Medium-Low risk11/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.
Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.
Corrected 1/9/2026 - High risk11/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l) — Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components, including an alternate indoor location.
Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components, including an alternate indoor location. Regulation: (l) Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating: i. The location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies; ii. The name, address and telephone number of the physician retained by the center or of the health facility to be used in emergencies; iii. An alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall: (1) Select an alternate indoor location within safe walking distance; or (2) Develop a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location; iv. The hospital or clinic to which injured or ill children will be taken; v. The telephone numbers for obtaining police, fire, ambulance and poison control services, including the National Poison Emergency Hotline at (800) 222-1222; vi. The location of written authorization from parent(s) for emergency medical care for each child; vii. A diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area; viii. The location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers; and ix. Procedures for ensuring children’s safety and communicating with parents in the event of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies. The procedures shall indicate: (1) The plan for informing parents of their children’s whereabouts; and (2) The local law enforcement agency or emergency management office that has been notified of the center’s identifying information, as specified in (l)3 below. 2. The emergency procedures shall be readily accessible in a designated location within the center. 3. The center shall ensure that the appropriate local law enforcement agency or emergency management office is notified of: i. The center’s name and location; ii. The numbe
Corrected 2/4/2026 - High risk11/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. 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 2/4/2026 - High risk11/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. 3/2/26 One staff.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. 3/2/26 One staff. 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 5/6/2026 - Medium-Low risk11/25/2025
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 2/4/2026 - Medium risk11/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) — Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting.
Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting. Regulation: All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.
Corrected 3/2/2026 - Medium-Low risk11/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(e)(3) — Post the center's discipline policy.
Post the center's discipline policy. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall: 3. Be posted in a prominent location within the center.
Corrected 3/2/2026 - Medium-High risk11/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.
Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. 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 3/2/2026
2024
- Medium-Low risk12/6/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. (Training signoff needed for 6 staff members)
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. (Training signoff needed for 6 staff members) Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.
Corrected 1/23/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/month
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About this daycare
- Location: PENNINGTON, Mercer County
- Capacity: 60
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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