Raritan Bay Area YMCA-James J. Flynn School
PERTH AMBOY, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address850 Chamberlain Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ, 08861
CountyMiddlesex
Phone732-442-3632
Websitehttps://www.rbaymca.org
Operating details
Capacity180
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/18/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High10
- Medium-High8
- Medium2
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
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Location
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850 Chamberlain Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ, 08861, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/18/2025
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium-Low risk12/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(2) — Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by the OOL.
Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by the 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 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 6/11/2026 - High risk12/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure all medications outlined on a child's special care plan are present at the center and in it's original prescription box. A second epi pen, in the original box, and Benadryl are needed for 1 child.
Ensure all medications outlined on a child's special care plan are present at the center and in it's original prescription box. A second epi pen, in the original box, and Benadryl are needed for 1 child. Regulation: (9) 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. 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 3/5/2026 - High risk12/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. One CHRI clearance is needed. Staff member has gone for fingerprinting and center is waiting for results.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. One CHRI clearance is needed. Staff member has gone for fingerprinting and center is waiting for results. 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 4/15/2026 - High risk12/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Documentation was not available to view during inspection.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Documentation was not available to view during inspection. 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 6/11/2026
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$899/month
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About this daycare
- Location: PERTH AMBOY, Middlesex County
- Capacity: 180
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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