YMCA of Western Monmouth Co. West Freehold

FREEHOLD, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.1based on state inspection data
Capacity100
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address100 Castronova Way, Freehold, NJ, 07728

CityFREEHOLD, NJ 07728

CountyMonmouth

Phone732-462-0464

Operating details

Capacity100

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/27/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High18
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low5
  • Low0

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100 Castronova Way, Freehold, NJ, 07728, FREEHOLD, NJ 07728

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/27/2026

  • High18
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low5
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk3/27/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that 4 named staff complete orientation training as required.

    Ensure that 4 named staff complete orientation training as required. 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 5/4/2026
  2. Medium-High risk3/27/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually for the AM operating session.

    Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually for the AM operating session. 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 5/4/2026
  3. High risk3/27/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Provide non-expired Epi-pens for 1 named child.

    Provide non-expired Epi-pens for 1 named 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 5/4/2026
  4. Medium-Low risk3/27/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Provide the required Mantoux test results for 6 named staff. 5/4/2026: 3 received, 3 remaining.

    Provide the required Mantoux test results for 6 named staff. 5/4/2026: 3 received, 3 remaining. 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 6/4/2026
  5. High risk3/27/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and 1 named staff for the center's license renewal.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and 1 named staff for the center's license renewal. 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 5/4/2026
  6. High risk3/27/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Complete the CHRI background checks for 3 named staff.

    Complete the CHRI background checks for 3 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 5/4/2026

2025

  1. Medium-Low risk11/12/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.

    Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.

    Corrected 12/8/2025
  2. High risk11/12/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l) — Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes an alternate off-site evacuation location.

    Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes an alternate off-site evacuation location. 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 n

    Corrected 12/8/2025
  3. High risk11/12/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that 1 named staff completes orientation training as required.

    Ensure that 1 named staff completes orientation training as required. 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 12/8/2025
  4. Medium-Low risk11/12/2025

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

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. 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 12/8/2025
  5. High risk11/12/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Complete the CHRI background check for 1 named staff.

    Complete the CHRI background check 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 12/8/2025
  6. High risk11/12/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(5) — Ensure a named staff without a cleared CHRI is not left alone to supervise children at any time.

    Ensure a named staff without a cleared CHRI is not left alone to supervise children at any time. Regulation: When a person who is not required to complete a CHRI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 12/8/2025
  7. High risk11/12/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Complete the CARI background check for 1 named staff.

    Complete the CARI background check for 1 named staff. Regulation: Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 12/8/2025
  8. High risk11/12/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(4) — Ensure a named staff without a cleared CARI is not left alone to supervise children at any time.

    Ensure a named staff without a cleared CARI is not left alone to supervise children at any time. Regulation: When a person who is not required to complete a CARI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 12/8/2025

2024

  1. High risk10/22/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(2) — Ensure that all staff without a completed CARI background check are directly supervised by another cleared staff member and are not left alone to care for children. No documentation of CARI clearances, CHRI clearances or comple

    Ensure that all staff without a completed CARI background check are directly supervised by another cleared staff member and are not left alone to care for children. No documentation of CARI clearances, CHRI clearances or completed orientation was available for review at he program. 11/18/2024 At the time of the inspection, 3 staff who do not have CARI clearances, CHRI clearances and completed orientation were outside with 24 children without another staff supervising them. Regulation: When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 12/5/2024
  2. High risk10/22/2024

    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 11/18/2024
  3. Medium risk10/22/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.2(e) — Post the center's license in a prominent location in each building.

    Post the center's license in a prominent location in each building. Regulation: The license shall be posted in a prominent location within the center and in each building associated with the center.

    Corrected 11/18/2024
  4. High risk10/22/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) — Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including CARI and CHRI background check clearances.

    Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including CARI and CHRI background check clearances. Regulation: The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: 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 12/5/2024
  5. High risk10/22/2024

    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. Provide CARI clearances for all staff. 11/18/2024 Provide 2 CARI clearances.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Provide CARI clearances for all staff. 11/18/2024 Provide 2 CARI clearances. 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 12/5/2024
  6. High risk10/22/2024

    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. Provide CHRI clearances for all staff. 11/18/2024 Provide 1 CHRI clearance.

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Provide CHRI clearances for all staff. 11/18/2024 Provide 1 CHRI clearance. 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 12/5/2024
  7. High risk10/22/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. At the time of the inspection, children were going in and out of the restrooms without direct supervision.

    Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. At the time of the inspection, children were going in and out of the restrooms without direct supervision. 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 11/18/2024
  8. High risk10/22/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, there were 37 children with 2 staff when 3 staff were required as one staff was leaving the room to walk chil

    Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection, there were 37 children with 2 staff when 3 staff were required as one staff was leaving the room to walk children out to the parents. Regulation: The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): Age Staff/Child Ratio Under 18 months - 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:10 4 years - 1:12 5 years and older - 1:15

    Corrected 11/18/2024
  9. Medium-Low risk10/22/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) — Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. 12/5/2024 Provide documentation for am staff.

    Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. 12/5/2024 Provide documentation for am staff. 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 complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office.

    Corrected 1/13/2025
  10. High risk10/22/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) — Provide documentation that the program supervisor for am and pm sessions meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

    Provide documentation that the program supervisor for am and pm sessions 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 11/18/2024
  11. Medium-Low risk10/22/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b) — Provide documentation of completed orientation training for all staff. 11/18/2024 Provide documentation for 2 staff. 12/5/2024 Provide documentation for 1 staff.

    Provide documentation of completed orientation training for all staff. 11/18/2024 Provide documentation for 2 staff. 12/5/2024 Provide documentation for 1 staff. Regulation: 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 2/10/2025

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6Recent Violations
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About this daycare

  • Location: FREEHOLD, Monmouth County
  • Capacity: 100
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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