Prospect Co-op Nursery School
MAPLEWOOD, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address646 Prospect Street, Maplewood, NJ, 07040
CountyEssex
Phone973-763-8955
Operating details
Capacity59
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High9
- Medium-High12
- Medium1
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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646 Prospect Street, Maplewood, NJ, 07040, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/14/2026
- High3
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High risk1/14/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription and both epi-pens are present when two are required for 1 child in room B04.
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription and both epi-pens are present when two are required for 1 child in room B04. 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 2/5/2026 - High risk1/14/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription and both epi-pens are present when two are required for 1 child in room 125.
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription and both epi-pens are present when two are required for 1 child in room 125. 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 2/5/2026
2025
- High risk8/6/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 2 staff for the center's license renewal. 9/22/25: 1 received, 1 outstanding.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 2 staff for the center's license renewal. 9/22/25: 1 received, 1 outstanding. Regulation: As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Corrected 12/3/2025 - Medium-High risk8/6/2025
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 12/3/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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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: MAPLEWOOD, Essex County
- Capacity: 59
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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