The Orchard School
WEST CALDWELL, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address360 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ, 07006
CountyEssex
Phone973-575-8787
Operating details
Capacity75
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/18/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High9
- Medium3
- Medium-Low8
- Low0
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Location
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360 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ, 07006, WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/18/2025
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk9/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval 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 2/26/2026
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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: WEST CALDWELL, Essex County
- Capacity: 75
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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