First Presbyterian Church Nursery School

RIDGEWOOD, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity80
Est. price$949/mo

Contact information

Address722 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450

CityRIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450

CountyBergen

Phone201-445-2552

Operating details

Capacity80

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/12/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High7
  • Medium-High16
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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722 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450, RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/12/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk9/12/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At time of inspection, staff reported they had 20 children when only 19 were present in Room 21.

    Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At time of inspection, staff reported they had 20 children when only 19 were present in Room 21. 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 9/29/2025
  2. Medium-High risk9/12/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace stained ceiling tiles in Room 21.

    Replace stained ceiling tiles in Room 21. 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 9/29/2025
  3. Medium-High risk9/12/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace bolt caps on toilets in bathroom located outside Room 4 and bathroom located outside Room 24.

    Replace bolt caps on toilets in bathroom located outside Room 4 and bathroom located outside Room 24. 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 9/29/2025
  4. Medium-High risk9/12/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. At time of inspection Goo Gone was found under sink cabinet. Staff moved to a higher shelf per inspectors request.

    Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. At time of inspection Goo Gone was found under sink cabinet. Staff moved to a higher shelf per inspectors request. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

    Corrected 9/12/2025
  5. Medium-High risk9/12/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Ensure vents are free of dust in bathroom located outside Room 4 and bathroom located outside Room 24.

    Ensure vents are free of dust in bathroom located outside Room 4 and bathroom located outside Room 24. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

    Corrected 9/29/2025
  6. Medium-High risk9/12/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a current Safe Building Interior Certification issued by the DOH.

    Submit a current Safe Building Interior Certification issued by the DOH. Regulation: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.

    Corrected 10/7/2025
  7. Medium-High risk9/12/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Provide record of health physical and Mantoux for 2 named staff.

    Provide record of health physical and Mantoux for 2 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 9/29/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(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: RIDGEWOOD, Bergen County
  • Capacity: 80
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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