Cherry Hill Nursery School
PRINCETON, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address50 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, NJ, 08540
CountyMercer
Phone609-921-0489
Operating details
Capacity50
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/26/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High11
- Medium-High9
- Medium2
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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50 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, NJ, 08540, PRINCETON, NJ 08540
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/26/2026
- High8
- Medium-High9
- Medium2
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk3/26/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — Ensure that sippy cups are labeled with the child's name.
Ensure that sippy cups are labeled with the child's name. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.
Corrected 5/14/2026 - Medium-Low risk3/26/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.
Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.
Corrected 5/14/2026 - High risk3/26/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within 2 weeks of hire and annually.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within 2 weeks of hire and annually. Regulation: (a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program.
Corrected 5/14/2026 - High risk3/26/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure current asthma medication is available as required.
Ensure current asthma medication is available as required. 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 5/14/2026 - High risk3/26/2026
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, a special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider accompanies the epi-pens, and if two epi-pens are required, both
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, a special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider accompanies the epi-pens, and if two epi-pens are required, both shall be available. 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 5/14/2026 - Medium-High risk3/26/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure at least one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time.
Ensure at least one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.
Corrected 5/14/2026 - Medium risk3/26/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(d)(2) — Maintain suitable coverage for radiator in Room 8.
Maintain suitable coverage for radiator in Room 8. Regulation: steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.
Corrected 5/14/2026 - Medium-High risk3/26/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in Room 13.
Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in Room 13. 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 3/26/2026 - Medium-High risk3/26/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Remove rust from divider in the bathroom between Room 11 and Room 12.
Remove rust from divider in the bathroom between Room 11 and Room 12. 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 5/14/2026 - Medium-High risk3/26/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Remove rust from divider in the bathroom between Room 9 and Room 10.
Remove rust from divider in the bathroom between Room 9 and Room 10. 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 5/14/2026 - Medium-Low risk3/26/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) — Provide documentation that the center's group teacher meets all the requirements for experience and education.
Provide documentation that the center's group teacher meets all the requirements for experience and education. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education
Corrected 5/14/2026 - Medium risk3/26/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure that all tables used are washed and disinfected before each meal in Room 11.
Ensure that all tables used are washed and disinfected before each meal in Room 11. Regulation: Tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.
Corrected 5/14/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk2/5/2025
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: Environmental condition precautions are as follows: 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.
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium-High risk2/5/2025
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 8/15/2025 - High risk2/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(ii) — Ensure that the center complies with the conditions of the manual if the water testing results reveal elevated levels of lead or copper.
Ensure that the center complies with the conditions of the manual if the water testing results reveal elevated levels of lead or copper. Regulation: Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the results reveal elevated levels of lead or copper as defined by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, which pose risk of harm to children, the center shall: immediately discontinue use of all drinking water sources in the building; provide bottled water for drinking; provide bottled water for food preparation with approval from the local health official; and notify parents of the children in attendance at the center.
Corrected 2/5/2025
2024
- High risk10/21/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(9) — Provide special care plan signed by a doctor for one child's prescription medication.
Provide special care plan signed by a doctor for one child's prescription medication. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 10/24/2024 - High risk10/21/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. 2/3/25 Complete
Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. 2/3/25 Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance. Regulation: Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.
Corrected 2/10/2025 - Medium-High risk10/21/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually; one remaining.
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually; one remaining. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.
Corrected 11/14/2024 - High risk10/21/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(3) — Provide CHRI clearance for renewal for one staff.
Provide CHRI clearance for renewal for one staff. Regulation: As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.
Corrected 11/14/2024 - Medium-High risk10/21/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Provide CARI clearance for renewal for six staff. 11/14/24 one staff.
Provide CARI clearance for renewal for six staff. 11/14/24 one staff. Regulation: When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member.
Corrected 11/19/2024 - Medium-Low risk10/21/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) — Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.
Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. Regulation: The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office.
Corrected 10/24/2024 - High risk10/21/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Provide Benadryl per allergy plan for one child. 10/24/24 Abated via photo.
Provide Benadryl per allergy plan for one child. 10/24/24 Abated via photo. Regulation: 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: 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 10/24/2024
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About this daycare
- Location: PRINCETON, Mercer County
- Capacity: 50
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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