Rutherford Montessori School
RUTHERFORD, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address128 West Passaic Avenue, Rutherford, NJ, 07070
CountyBergen
Phone201-842-1515
Operating details
Capacity72
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/27/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High16
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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128 West Passaic Avenue, Rutherford, NJ, 07070, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/27/2025
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk10/27/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) — Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary.
Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC.
Corrected 11/13/2025 - High risk10/27/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Provide updated special care plan signed by health care provider for 2 named children.
Provide updated special care plan signed by health care provider for 2 named children. Regulation: (9) The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).
Corrected 11/13/2025
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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
$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: RUTHERFORD, Bergen County
- Capacity: 72
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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