YMCA Child Development Center

ELIZABETH, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.2based on state inspection data
Capacity120
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address16-20 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth, NJ, 07201

CityELIZABETH, NJ 07201

CountyUnion

Phone908-355-3061

Websitehttps://www.tgfymca.org

Operating details

Capacity120

Compliance snapshot

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

  • High9
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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16-20 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth, NJ, 07201, ELIZABETH, NJ 07201

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Violation summary

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

  • High9
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk3/27/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.1(b) — Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation for the center's license renewal.

    Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation for the center's license renewal. Regulation: A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.

    Corrected 6/2/2026
  2. Medium-High risk3/27/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — Ensure that each child's cup is labeled with the child's name in Room 101, 203, and 204.

    Ensure that each child's cup is labeled with the child's name in Room 101, 203, and 204. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.

    Corrected 6/2/2026
  3. Medium risk3/27/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in Room 103.

    Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in Room 103. Regulation: Feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

    Corrected 6/2/2026
  4. Medium-High risk3/27/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout the center.

    Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout the center. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 7/6/2026
  5. High risk3/27/2026

    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 inspection, the staff in Room 102 indicated that there were 10 children present instead of 11.

    Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. At the time of inspection, the staff in Room 102 indicated that there were 10 children present instead of 11. 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 4/10/2026
  6. Medium risk3/27/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) — Ensure that the all materials are accessible to the children at all times, wherein at the time of the inspection, there were materials not accessible to the children.

    Ensure that the all materials are accessible to the children at all times, wherein at the time of the inspection, there were materials not accessible to the children. Regulation: The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.

    Corrected 6/2/2026
  7. Medium risk3/27/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) — Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit in all of the classroom's bathroom.

    Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit in all of the classroom's bathroom. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided.

    Corrected 7/6/2026
  8. Medium-High risk3/27/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water, wherein during an inspection, staff did nor wash their hands and the child's hand after having their diaper changed in Room 203.

    Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water, wherein during an inspection, staff did nor wash their hands and the child's hand after having their diaper changed in Room 203. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food; after toileting; after assisting a child in toileting; after caring for a child who appears to be sick; after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. 7.8(d)3- Staff members hands are washed after changing each diaper.

    Corrected 4/29/2026
  9. High risk3/27/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Provide a cleared CARI for all staff as required for the center's license renewal

    Provide a cleared CARI for all staff as required 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 6/2/2026
  10. Medium-High risk3/27/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Maintain on file a copy of the Mantoux tuberculin skin test results for six named staff. 6-2-26: Outstanding 2.

    Maintain on file a copy of the Mantoux tuberculin skin test results for six named staff. 6-2-26: Outstanding 2. 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 7/6/2026
  11. Medium-Low risk3/27/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Maintain on file the staff Receipt of Information for three named staff.

    Maintain on file the staff Receipt of Information for three named 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 6/2/2026
  12. Medium-High risk3/27/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a) — Ensure that three named children's Universal Health Record is updated annually.

    Ensure that three named children's Universal Health Record is updated annually. Regulation: (a) For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 1. Each child not enrolled in a public or private school shall have had a health examination performed by a health care provider within: i. Six months prior to admission, for children who are 2½ years of age or younger; or ii. One year prior to admission, for children above 2½ years of age. 2. For each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record , and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57- 4.5(e): i. For children coming from other states or countries in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.6 and 4.7; and ii. For children who are in foster care or experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2). 3. For children enrolled in a public or private school, the center shall obtain a written statement from each child's parent indicating: I. That the child is in good health and can participate in the normal activities of the program; and ii. Any conditions or specific needs that may require special accommodations. 4. If immunizations are contraindicated for medical reasons, the center may choose to admit the child, provided that the parent submits to the center a written statement from a health care provider attesting to the following: i. The reason the immunization is medically contraindicated; and ii. The specific time period that the immunization is medically contraindicated. 5. A child shall be exempted from a physical examination, immunization, or medical treatment if the parent objects thereto in a written statement submitted to the center, signed by the parent, explaining how the examination, immunization, or medical treatment conflic

    Corrected 6/2/2026
  13. High risk3/27/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(f) — Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name in Room 202.

    Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name in Room 202. Regulation: When cribs, playpens, cots, mats or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment are stored with sheets, blankets, or other coverings as single units, at least one item of each unit shall be labeled with child-identifying information. (g) When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be: 1. Labeled for each child; and 2. Stored separately for each child.

    Corrected 7/6/2026
  14. High risk3/27/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. 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 6/2/2026
  15. Medium-Low risk3/27/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. 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 6/2/2026
  16. Medium-High risk3/27/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Ensure that the emergency lighting is operable at all times in Room 103.

    Ensure that the emergency lighting is operable at all times in Room 103. Regulation: An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate.

    Corrected 7/6/2026

2025

  1. High risk7/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Based on information, retrain all staff on maintaining adequate staff/child ratios.

    Based on information, retrain all staff on maintaining adequate staff/child ratios. 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 7/29/2025
  2. High risk7/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that 10 named staff complete orientation training.

    Ensure that 10 named staff complete orientation training. 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 9/2/2025
  3. High risk7/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Based on information, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. A named staff left a room out of ratio for a brief period of time when she left the room.

    Based on information, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. A named staff left a room out of ratio for a brief period of time when she left the room. Regulation: (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: 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 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.

    Corrected 7/29/2025
  4. High risk7/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that a CHRI background check is completed as required for 1 named staff.

    Ensure that a CHRI background check is completed as required 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 9/2/2025
  5. Medium-Low risk7/29/2025

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

    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 9/2/2025
  6. Medium-High risk7/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children in room 104 wash their hands with soap and running water as required including before the intake of food.

    Ensure that children in room 104 wash their hands with soap and running water as required including before the intake of food. 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 10/1/2025
  7. Medium-High risk7/29/2025

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

    Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. 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 11/12/2025
  8. Medium-High risk7/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Ensure shelving and cubbies are secured to a stable surface throughout the center.

    Ensure shelving and cubbies are secured to a stable surface throughout the center. Regulation: 17. All televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. 18. Ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.

    Corrected 10/1/2025
  9. Medium risk7/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint the baseboards in room 204.

    Repair and/or paint the baseboards in room 204. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.

    Corrected 11/12/2025

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About this daycare

  • Location: ELIZABETH, Union County
  • Capacity: 120
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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