Mountain Way School-Y Kids Morristown YMCA
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
AddressMountain Way, Morris Plains, NJ, 07950
CountyMorris
Phone973-267-0704
Operating details
Capacity73
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/30/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High14
- Medium-High4
- Medium1
- Medium-Low6
- Low0
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Location
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Mountain Way, Morris Plains, NJ, 07950, MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 07950
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/30/2025
- High2
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2025
- Medium-Low risk9/30/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) — Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual if the program maintains a license for 2 1/2 to 13 years. If the program requests an age change then the violation shall g
Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual if the program maintains a license for 2 1/2 to 13 years. If the program requests an age change then the violation shall get abated. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: or all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience.
Corrected 1/6/2026 - High risk9/30/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) — Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member.
Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member. Regulation: The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed.
Corrected 1/6/2026 - Medium-Low risk9/30/2025
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 1/7/2026 - High risk9/30/2025
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. 5 staff need clearances.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 5 staff need clearances. 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 1/6/2026
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/month
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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: MORRIS PLAINS, Morris County
- Capacity: 73
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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