YKIDS at Bayville Elementary School

BAYVILLE, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity50
Est. price$949/mo

Contact information

Address356 Atlantic City Blvd., Bayville, NJ, 08721

CityBAYVILLE, NJ 08721

CountyOcean

Phone732-207-5174

Websitehttps://www.ocymca.org

Operating details

Capacity50

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/2/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High12
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

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356 Atlantic City Blvd., Bayville, NJ, 08721, BAYVILLE, NJ 08721

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/2/2025

  • High11
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium risk6/2/2025

    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 6/16/2025
  2. Medium-Low risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b) — Provide staff signature attesting to the receipt of all center policies for 1 named staff.

    Provide staff signature attesting to the receipt of all center policies for 1 named staff. Regulation: The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document.

    Corrected 6/16/2025
  3. High risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Provide orientation training for 1 named staff.

    Provide orientation training for 1 named staff. 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 6/16/2025
  4. High risk6/2/2025

    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. Provide clearance for 1 named staff.

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Provide clearance for 1 named 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 6/16/2025
  5. High risk6/2/2025

    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. 6/16/25 Pertains to 1 named staff. 11/12/25 Staff no longer wo

    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. 6/16/25 Pertains to 1 named staff. 11/12/25 Staff no longer works at the center. 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 11/12/2025
  6. Medium-High risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Provide staff health exams and Mantoux test results for all staff.

    Provide staff health exams and Mantoux test results for all staff. 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 11/12/2025
  7. Medium-High risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required before each meal.

    Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required before each meal. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water before intake of food; immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed; immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions; immediately after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and immediately after outdoor play. (2)for children under three months of age or for those children three months of age and older wherein hand washing with soap and running water may not be developmentally appropriate, the center may use an alternate means for hand washing, including but not limited to disposable baby wipes.

    Corrected 6/16/2025
  8. High risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3) — Update the center's table of organization to reflect current staff.

    Update the center's table of organization to reflect current staff. 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 11/12/2025
  9. High risk6/2/2025

    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 the inspection, staff indicated that there were 16 children present when there were 15.

    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 the inspection, staff indicated that there were 16 children present when there were 15. 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 6/16/2025
  10. High risk1/7/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, staff indicated there were 20 children present when there were 19.

    Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, staff indicated there were 20 children present when there were 19. 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 2/7/2025

2024

  1. High risk11/1/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) — Provide documentation that the director/program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

    Provide documentation that the director/program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience.

    Corrected 2/7/2025
  2. High risk11/1/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(3) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff.

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and 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 11/20/2024
  3. High risk11/1/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. At the time of the inspection, staff was allowing children to walk unsupervised to the ba

    Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. At the time of the inspection, staff was allowing children to walk unsupervised to the bathrooms. 1/7/2025 Staff were permitting 2 children in the bathrooms at a time, when only 1 child is permitted for privacy purposes if the staff remains outside. 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.

    Corrected 2/7/2025
  4. High risk11/1/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(2) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled 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 conset to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediation terminate the staff member's employment at the center.

    Corrected 11/20/2024
  5. Medium-Low risk11/1/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b)(7) — Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers and other technology by children at the center. Ensure that the use of television, computers, and other video equipment is for educational and instructional use, is

    Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers and other technology by children at the center. Ensure that the use of television, computers, and other video equipment is for educational and instructional use, is age and developmentally appropriate, is not used as a substitute for planned activities, and is not used for passive viewing. Regulation: The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing.

    Corrected 2/7/2025
  6. Medium-Low risk11/1/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, and maintain staff signatures attesting to the training on file.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, and maintain staff signatures attesting to the training on file. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.

    Corrected 11/20/2024
  7. Medium-Low risk11/1/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(e) — Ensure center director and director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.

    Ensure center director and director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. 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 11/20/2024
  8. High risk11/1/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) — Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions.

    Ensure that the center has a table of organization that 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 1/7/2025

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$949/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: BAYVILLE, Ocean County
  • Capacity: 50
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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