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Mercer County Catholic Youth Organization

453 Yardville-Allentown Rd, Hamilton NJ 08620 · License #11MER0018 · Child Care Center

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1-Star programLast inspected Jan 23, 2025
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Contact

Director
Kate Monroe
Address
453 Yardville-Allentown Rd, Hamilton NJ 08620 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:30 AM–06:00 PM
Tue07:30 AM–06:00 PM
Wed07:30 AM–06:00 PM
Thu07:30 AM–06:00 PM
Fri07:30 AM–06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Schedule type not published.

Ages served

Ages not published.

  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts child care subsidy (CCDF)
10
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by New Jersey DCF
2
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
5.0
New Jersey average
9.1

Inspection history & violations

Source: New Jersey DCF, Office of Licensing
Jan 23, 2025 — Renewal
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.

    Ensure that flooring is repaired in yellow room.

    Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-7.3(a)(2) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 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)

    Ensure that a Universal Health Record is updated annually for 2 children.

    Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i) · the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering; excessive drafts or heat loss; and infestation from rodents and insects.

    Remove insects from light fixtures throughout the center.

    Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) · Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.

    Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection.

    Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.1(d)(1) · 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.

    Ensure that staff physicals and Mantoux are available to review.

    Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · 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. 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.

    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.

    Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

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Apr 8, 2024 — Monitoring
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(a)(15) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

    Dust vents in room 1.

    Corrected by Jul 8, 2024

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(a)(19) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.

    Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location.

    Corrected by May 15, 2024

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(a)(9) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Repair and/or replace rusted stalls in boys bathroom.

    Corrected by Jul 8, 2024

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.6(a) · The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d).

    Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.

    Corrected by May 15, 2024

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Feb 10, 2023 — Monitoring
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(a)(15) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

    Dust vents throughout center.

    Corrected by Mar 21, 2023

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.

    Repair crack in door sill of girls bathroom.

    Corrected by Mar 21, 2023

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Feb 15, 2022 — Renewal
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(a)(15) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

    Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition.

    Corrected by Mar 15, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) · Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.

    Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection.

    Corrected by Mar 15, 2022

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Jul 16, 2021 — Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(a)(15) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

    Dust fan in room 4.

    Corrected by Aug 20, 2021

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Jan 29, 2020 — Monitoring
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(a)(2) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.

    8/24/2020: Center sent picture of replaced ceiling tile. Replace stained ceiling tile in game room.

    Corrected by Aug 24, 2020

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(a)(9) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Repair leak on toilet in 1st stall.

    Corrected by Mar 3, 2020

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jan 23, 2025 inspection noted: “Ensure that flooring is repaired in yellow room.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Apr 8, 2024 inspection noted: “Dust vents in room 1.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Feb 10, 2023 inspection noted: “Dust vents throughout center.” — what has changed since then?

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