Raritan Bay Area YMCA-E.J. Patten School

2025

1. High risk4/7/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of inspection, a staff member stated that she had 12 children in her care when 10 were present. 0

   Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of inspection, a staff member stated that she had 12 children in her care when 10 were present. 05-08-2025: At the time of inspection, a staff member was not able to answer how many children were in her care without first counting them multiple times. Regulation: The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

   Corrected 5/29/2025
2. High risk4/7/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l) — Ensure the center's emergency plan includes a diagram that illustrates how each licensed room is to be evacuated.

   Ensure the center's emergency plan includes a diagram that illustrates how each licensed room is to be evacuated. 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 number, ages, and special needs of ch

   Corrected 5/8/2025
3. High risk4/7/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually and maintain record of the trainings on file.

   Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually and maintain record of the trainings on file. 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 3/23/2026
4. Medium-Low risk4/7/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually and maintain record of the trainings on file.

   Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually and maintain record of the trainings on file. 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 3/23/2026
5. High risk4/7/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and maintain record of the trainings on file

   Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and maintain record of the trainings on file 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 5/8/2025
6. High risk4/7/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including while walking through the halls and during active play times. At the time of inspection two children walked out of the cafeteria and down a hallway out of the lin

   Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including while walking through the halls and during active play times. At the time of inspection two children walked out of the cafeteria and down a hallway out of the line of vision of staff. Another child walked out of the gym and down a hallway out of the line of vision of staff. In the gym two children were being physically aggressive with one another and staff did not intervene until asked to. Regulation: The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.

   Corrected 5/8/2025
7. Medium-Low risk4/7/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Ensure that the Staff Records Checklist is updated.

   Ensure that the Staff Records Checklist is updated. 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 5/8/2025
8. Medium risk4/7/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) — Ensure that tables are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting.

   Ensure that tables are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting. Regulation: All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.

   Corrected 5/8/2025
9. Medium-Low risk4/7/2025

   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 5/8/2025
10. Medium-High risk4/7/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. At the time of inspection the disinfecting solution being used to clean the tables was left on tables that children were seated at.

    Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. At the time of inspection the disinfecting solution being used to clean the tables was left on tables that children were seated at. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

    Corrected 5/8/2025
11. Medium-Low risk4/7/2025

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

    Ensure that the director designee completes the OOL's Understanding Licensing training. 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 not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center and shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office of Licensing.

    Corrected 5/8/2025
12. High risk4/7/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)(2) — Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for staff.

    Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for staff. Regulation: The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked and maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.

    Corrected 5/8/2025
13. High risk4/7/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3) — Ensure that the center's table of organization is updated to include all staff and that it illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions.

    Ensure that the center's table of organization is updated to include all staff and that it 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 5/8/2025