The First School of Discovery, Inc.
PALISADES PARK, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address525 10th Street, Palisades Park, NJ, 07650
CountyBergen
Phone201-346-1860
Operating details
Capacity44
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/2/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High7
- Medium1
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
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Location
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525 10th Street, Palisades Park, NJ, 07650, PALISADES PARK, NJ 07650
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/2/2026
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High risk2/2/2026
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. In room 2, when asked how many children staff member began to count.
Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. In room 2, when asked how many children staff member began to count. 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 3/11/2026
2025
- Medium-Low risk3/25/2025
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 4/29/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$999/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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: PALISADES PARK, Bergen County
- Capacity: 44
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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