Youth Services System - McKinley

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.3based on state inspection data
Capacity250
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address35 Van Dyke Ave, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901

CityNEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901

CountyMiddlesex

Phone732-745-5300

Operating details

Capacity250

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High11
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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35 Van Dyke Ave, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/4/2026

  • High6
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk3/4/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(j) — Ensure that all staff under 18 years of age are directly supervised by a cleared staff member who is 18 years of age or older. Upon the inspection a staff under 18 years of age was left unsupervised with a group of children in the

    Ensure that all staff under 18 years of age are directly supervised by a cleared staff member who is 18 years of age or older. Upon the inspection a staff under 18 years of age was left unsupervised with a group of children in the hallway. Regulation: Staff members who are under 18 years of age shall be directly supervised by and visible to a staff member who is 18 years of age or older.

    Corrected 4/6/2026
  2. High risk3/4/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, whereas children were observed walking in the hallway unsupervised.

    Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, whereas children were observed walking in the hallway unsupervised. 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 4/6/2026
  3. High risk3/4/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) — Provide documentation that the second program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

    Provide documentation that the second program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity.

    Corrected 4/22/2026
  4. High risk3/4/2026

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

    Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for children. 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 4/6/2026
  5. Medium-High risk3/4/2026

    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 4/22/2026
  6. Medium risk3/4/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(1) — Ensure all rooms are approved by the OOL prior to use; in the community room and in room 316 there were groups of children occupying the unapproved spaces.

    Ensure all rooms are approved by the OOL prior to use; in the community room and in room 316 there were groups of children occupying the unapproved spaces. Regulation: Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. Rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children.

    Corrected 4/6/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High risk6/5/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Maintain on file a copy of the Mantoux tuberculin skin test and physical examination results for seven named staff. 1.13.26: 1 received, 6 outstanding. 3.4.26: 3 received, 3 outstanding.

    Maintain on file a copy of the Mantoux tuberculin skin test and physical examination results for seven named staff. 1.13.26: 1 received, 6 outstanding. 3.4.26: 3 received, 3 outstanding. 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 4/6/2026
  2. High risk6/5/2025

    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. 11-05-2025: Three renewal CARI clearances are needed. 12-22-20

    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. 11-05-2025: Three renewal CARI clearances are needed. 12-22-2025: Renewal CARI is needed for the sponsor representative. 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 3/4/2026
  3. High risk6/5/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(e) — Ensure that the Program Supervisor and designee completes the OOL's Understanding Licensing training.

    Ensure that the Program Supervisor and designee completes the OOL's Understanding Licensing training. 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 11/5/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

19Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$899/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in New Jersey run about $1,247/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in New Jersey by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: NEW BRUNSWICK, Middlesex County
  • Capacity: 250
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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