Presbyterian Nursery School
MATAWAN, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address883 Hwy 34, Matawan, NJ, 07747
CountyMonmouth
Phone732-566-9246
Operating details
Capacity75
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/2/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High15
- Medium2
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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883 Hwy 34, Matawan, NJ, 07747, MATAWAN, NJ 07747
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/2/2025
- High4
- Medium-High11
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk12/2/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean including the wall in Room #108.
Ensure all surfaces are clean including the wall in Room #108. 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 1/12/2026 - Medium-High risk12/2/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean including the bathroom wall in Room #110.
Ensure all surfaces are clean including the bathroom wall in Room #110. 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 1/12/2026 - Medium-High risk12/2/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the molding in the bathroom in Room #109.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the molding in the bathroom in Room #109. 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 2/20/2026 - Medium-High risk12/2/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the molding in Room #109.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the molding in Room #109. 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 2/20/2026 - Medium-High risk12/2/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the cabinet and walls in Room #111.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the cabinet and walls in Room #111. 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 1/12/2026 - Medium-High risk12/2/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Ensure shelving is secure and not overloaded. Remove the boxes from the shelf in Room #108.
Ensure shelving is secure and not overloaded. Remove the boxes from the shelf in Room #108. Regulation: 17. All televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. 18. Ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.
Corrected 1/12/2026 - Medium-High risk12/2/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Ensure that all outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Repair and/or remove all broken and/or rusted toys from the outdoor play area including the broken bask
Ensure that all outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Repair and/or remove all broken and/or rusted toys from the outdoor play area including the broken basketball net. Regulation: Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors.
Corrected 1/12/2026 - Medium risk12/2/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) — Ensure the basketball net is secured and approved for commercial use. 1-12-2026: Basketball net has been removed.
Ensure the basketball net is secured and approved for commercial use. 1-12-2026: Basketball net has been removed. Regulation: The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.
Corrected 1/12/2026 - High risk12/2/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed for 1 staff.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed for 1 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 1/12/2026 - Medium-Low risk12/2/2025
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 2/20/2026
2024
- High risk9/9/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(2) — Ensure that renewal CARI background checks are completed as required for 3 staff.
Ensure that renewal CARI background checks are completed as required for 3 staff. 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 conset to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediation terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Corrected 12/10/2024 - Medium-High risk9/9/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Repair small hole in wall in room #104.
Repair small hole in wall in room #104. 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 1/24/2025 - Medium-High risk9/9/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) — Maintain toilets, sinks, any and other plumbing fixtures in sanitary and operable condition. Repair broken sink countertop and drawer in room # 108.
Maintain toilets, sinks, any and other plumbing fixtures in sanitary and operable condition. Repair broken sink countertop and drawer in room # 108. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 10/28/2024 - Medium-High risk9/9/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7)(i) — Ensure that mulch is replenished under climbing equipment to required 9 inch depth on playground.
Ensure that mulch is replenished under climbing equipment to required 9 inch depth on playground. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. centers that take children to a community playground shall ensure that the playground surfacing and all other elements comply with the Playground Safety Subcode before being used by the children.
Corrected 10/28/2024 - Medium-High risk9/9/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair chipping paint: rooms # 106 door moldings to bathroom, # 109 wall corner next to metal cabinets and under window.
Repair chipping paint: rooms # 106 door moldings to bathroom, # 109 wall corner next to metal cabinets and under window. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: excessive peeling or chipped paint; or heavily soiled conditions.
Corrected 1/24/2025 - High risk9/9/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure special care plan is followed for 1 child - provide medication stated or update care plan.
Ensure special care plan is followed for 1 child - provide medication stated or update care plan. 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 12/10/2024 - High risk9/9/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) — Provide training for 3 staff and back up training documentation for 1 credentialed staff.
Provide training for 3 staff and back up training documentation for 1 credentialed staff. Regulation: The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed.
Corrected 12/10/2024
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/month
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About this daycare
- Location: MATAWAN, Monmouth County
- Capacity: 75
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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