Princeton Nursery School

PRINCETON, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity54
Est. price$949/mo

Contact information

Address78 Leigh Ave, Princeton, NJ, 08542

CityPRINCETON, NJ 08542

CountyMercer

Phone609-921-8606

Websitehttps://princetonnurseryschool.org/

Operating details

Capacity54

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/20/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High8
  • Medium-High13
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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78 Leigh Ave, Princeton, NJ, 08542, PRINCETON, NJ 08542

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/20/2025

  • High3
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium risk10/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(1) — Ensure all rooms are approved by the OOL prior to use; make unapproved space inaccessible to children.

    Ensure all rooms are approved by the OOL prior to use; make unapproved space inaccessible to children. Regulation: Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. Rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children.

    Corrected 11/10/2025
  2. High risk10/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times by center staff. Observed children receiving services from an outside agency without center staff present.

    Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times by center staff. Observed children receiving services from an outside agency without center staff present. Regulation: The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.

    Corrected 11/10/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High risk11/13/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure there is no peeling/chipping paint throughout the outdoor play area.

    Ensure there is no peeling/chipping paint throughout the outdoor play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
  2. Medium-High risk11/13/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure there is no peeling/chipping paint throughout the outdoor play area. 9/9/25 Ensure there is no peeling/chipping paint on the windowsills and fencing throughout the outdoor play area.

    Ensure there is no peeling/chipping paint throughout the outdoor play area. 9/9/25 Ensure there is no peeling/chipping paint on the windowsills and fencing throughout the outdoor play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.

    Corrected 11/10/2025
  3. Medium-High risk11/13/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Repair the stair landing in the outdoor play area which is loose and in disrepair. 2/25/25 Abated via photo.

    Repair the stair landing in the outdoor play area which is loose and in disrepair. 2/25/25 Abated via photo. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.

    Corrected 2/25/2025
  4. High risk11/13/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure there is an allergy plan on file and auviq pens and benadryl are not expired for one child in room 5. 12/18/24 Ensure auviq pens are not expired and zyrtec is present for one child.

    Ensure there is an allergy plan on file and auviq pens and benadryl are not expired for one child in room 5. 12/18/24 Ensure auviq pens are not expired and zyrtec is present for one child. 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 1/31/2025
  5. Medium risk11/13/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) — Ensure that room 3 has at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment, or complete process to remove room 3 from license via njccis.com.

    Ensure that room 3 has at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment, or complete process to remove room 3 from license via njccis.com. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.

    Corrected 12/18/2024
  6. Medium-High risk11/13/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills.

    Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills. 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 12/18/2024
  7. Medium-High risk11/13/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — Ensure that at least two staff members have current pediatric first aid certifications and are present at the center at all times.

    Ensure that at least two staff members have current pediatric first aid certifications and are present at the center at all times. Regulation: First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present.

    Corrected 11/21/2024
  8. High risk11/13/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) — Ensure special care plan is not expired and albuterol is not expired for one child in room 5.

    Ensure special care plan is not expired and albuterol is not expired for one child in room 5. 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 maintain on file a record of the following: the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures; the name of the medication or health care procedure; the condition for which the medication or health care procedure is being used; the instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency; the date and time medication or a health care procedure was administered to a child and the name or initials of the staff member who administered it; and any adverse effect the medication can have or has had on the child.

    Corrected 12/3/2024
  9. Medium-High risk11/13/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Repair the corner of the building in the outdoor play area where it is in disrepair.

    Repair the corner of the building in the outdoor play area where it is in disrepair. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.

    Corrected 12/18/2024
  10. Medium-High risk11/13/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Repair the stair landing in the outdoor play area which is loose and in disrepair.

    Repair the stair landing in the outdoor play area which is loose and in disrepair. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
  11. Medium-High risk11/13/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Repair the wood to the left of the stair landing when leaving the building to the outdoor play area which has a nail sticking out and is in disrepair.

    Repair the wood to the left of the stair landing when leaving the building to the outdoor play area which has a nail sticking out and is in disrepair. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.

    Corrected 12/18/2024
  12. Medium-High risk11/13/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Secure or remove hanging wire which is to the left when leaving the building to the outdoor play area.

    Secure or remove hanging wire which is to the left when leaving the building to the outdoor play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.

    Corrected 12/18/2024
  13. Medium-High risk11/13/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Cleaning supplies were made inaccessible to children in the downstairs bathroom upon request.

    Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Cleaning supplies were made inaccessible to children in the downstairs bathroom upon request. 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 11/13/2024
  14. Medium-High risk11/13/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Repair the ceiling in the downstairs bathroom where it is in disrepair.

    Repair the ceiling in the downstairs bathroom where it is in disrepair. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.

    Corrected 12/18/2024

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0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$949/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: PRINCETON, Mercer County
  • Capacity: 54
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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