Harry C. Williams CCC/Metuchen-Edison YMCA

2025

1. Medium-High risk6/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(vii) — Ensure the center's emergency plan includes diagram which shows how the center is to be evacuated during emergencies from each licensed room.

   Ensure the center's emergency plan includes diagram which shows how the center is to be evacuated during emergencies from each licensed room. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area.

   Corrected 9/29/2025
2. Medium-Low risk6/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Submit annual staff training logs.

   Submit annual staff training logs. 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 9/29/2025
3. High risk6/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Retrain staff on the center's policy of washing and disinfecting. Submit training information with staff signatures to OOL.

   Retrain staff on the center's policy of washing and disinfecting. Submit training information with staff signatures to OOL. 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 9/29/2025
4. High risk6/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff; 4 named center staff plus bus and building staff with access to center space.

   Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff; 4 named center staff plus bus and building staff with access to center space. 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 9/29/2025
5. High risk6/18/2025

   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; 6 named center staff plus bus and building staff with access to center space. 9/29/25-Note, on

   Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff; 6 named center staff plus bus and building staff with access to center space. 9/29/25-Note, one CARI 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 11/19/2025
6. Medium-Low risk6/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL; update.

   Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL; update. 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 9/29/2025
7. High risk6/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.3(d) — Ensure that all building staff with access to the licensed space has CARI and fingerprint clearances on file.

   Ensure that all building staff with access to the licensed space has CARI and fingerprint clearances on file. 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 9/29/2025
8. High risk6/18/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.3(d) — Ensure that the center prevents co-mingling by keeping the licensed child care separate and secure from the DOH summer camp program. At the time of inspection, the summer camp was observed using Room 2.

   Ensure that the center prevents co-mingling by keeping the licensed child care separate and secure from the DOH summer camp program. At the time of inspection, the summer camp was observed using Room 2. 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 9/29/2025
9. Medium-High risk6/18/2025

   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 9/29/2025
10. Medium-High risk6/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually during each session provided.

    Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually during each session provided. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.

    Corrected 9/29/2025
11. Medium-High risk6/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Securely fasten the loose and broken dryer vent door in the outdoor playground.

    Securely fasten the loose and broken dryer vent door in the outdoor playground. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.

    Corrected 11/19/2025
12. Medium-High risk6/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace missing and stained ceiling tiles in Room 1, the hallway outside the daycare office and in the bathroom outside of the office.

    Replace missing and stained ceiling tiles in Room 1, the hallway outside the daycare office and in the bathroom outside of the office. 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 1/20/2026
13. Medium risk6/18/2025

    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 9/29/2025