YMCA SACC East Hanover

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a bottle of disinfectant spray was on a table and accessible to children. The bottle of disinfectant was moved out of the reach of children during the inspection.

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid & CPR. Observed disinfectant cleaner and an unlabeled bottle of cleaner on a table in the gym / cafeteria which was accessible to the children.

The file for staff person #3 included a Child Abuse clearance which was not on file prior to their first day caring for children (see LIS code sheet); the Child Abuse clearance on file was dated 09/17/2024. The file for staff person #3 included an NSOR clearance which was not on file within 45 days of hire (see LIS code sheet); the NSOR was requested on 09/09/2024 and the NSOR certificate was dated 12/16/2024.

Observed staff person #1 was outside on the playground with a group of 8 young and older school age children while staff person #2 brought children inside to use the bathroom. During this time, staff person #1 was unable to be physically present with the children located in various parts of the playground. Staff person #1 was positioned in the black top area near the entrance to the school with 3 children. 2 children were playing in a grassy area on the opposite side of the pavilion / Gaga Ball Pit, 1 child was on the opposite side of a second black top area near the mulch, and 2 children were on the far side second black top area. Staff person #1 was unable to see, hear, direct and assess the 5 children from their position on the playground. Observed staff stand in the gym doorway to supervise children in the bathrooms located across the hall while trying to supervise children at the tables across the gym and in the bathroom at the same time.

The file for staff person #3 did not include a health assessment with the results of a Tuberculosis screening at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet); the health assessment on file was dated 10/03/2024 and the TB test result was dated 10/09/2024.

Staff person #3 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022: The training was completed on 12/11/2024 which exceeded 90 days.

Observed staff person #1 performing the duties as an assistant group supervisor (AGS), the file for staff person #1 did not include documentation of 2 years of verified child care experience to qualify as an AGS. The file for staff person # 1 included approximately 1400 hours of verified experience. An aide is not permitted to work in a school age program in which 45 or fewer school-age children are enrolled. Observed staff person #1 outside on the playground alone with a group of 8 young and older school age children.

The director did not ensure a written evaluation was completed for staff person #2 within 12 months of the previous evaluation; the current evaluation on file was dated 11/04/2024 with the previous dated 10/24/2023.

The emergency contact form and financial agreement for child #1 and #2 was not reviewed / updated by a parent within 6 months of initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet). The forms for child #1 and #2 had no subsequent signatures indicating the files had been reviewed.

An initial health report was not on file within 60 days of enrollment for child #1 (see LIS code sheet).