First Presbyterian Cooperative Nursery School
ROCKAWAY, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address35 Church Street, Rockaway, NJ, 07866
CountyMorris
Phone973-586-3665
Operating details
Capacity50
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/16/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High9
- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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35 Church Street, Rockaway, NJ, 07866, ROCKAWAY, NJ 07866
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/16/2025
- High6
- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk12/16/2025
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 1/29/2026
2024
- High risk9/12/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. The center has 2 staff Renewal CARI's pending.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. The center has 2 staff Renewal CARI's pending. 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 10/29/2024 - High risk9/12/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(3) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled 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 10/29/2024 - High risk9/12/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v) — Post a diagram of all approved areas and ensure that all rooms approved for use by the children are labeled. The center shall update their center's floor plan and upload into NJCCIS.
Post a diagram of all approved areas and ensure that all rooms approved for use by the children are labeled. The center shall update their center's floor plan and upload into NJCCIS. Regulation: Space and room requirements are as follows: Indoor space requirements for play rooms and sleep rooms are as follows the center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room.
Corrected 10/29/2024 - Medium-Low risk9/12/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(f) — Ensure that the center has a written outline of daily activities. The center shall ensure all classrooms have their daily classroom schedules. Room 2 was able to produce the document during the inspection. Rooms 4 & 5 pending.
Ensure that the center has a written outline of daily activities. The center shall ensure all classrooms have their daily classroom schedules. Room 2 was able to produce the document during the inspection. Rooms 4 & 5 pending. Regulation: The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b) shall prepare and maintain on file a written outline of the center's daily activities, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(a) through (d) and (g) and (h).
Corrected 10/29/2024 - High risk9/12/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children. The center shall provide proof of Staff training for the 2024-2025 calendar year
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children. The center shall provide proof of Staff training for the 2024-2025 calendar year. The center's calendar year if from Sept-June. At the next inspection, the center shall provide proof of training for 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and current year 2024-2025. Regulation: Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).
Corrected 10/29/2024 - High risk9/12/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures. Center specific training shall include: building and physical premise
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures. Center specific training shall include: building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants; and appropriate precautions for transporting children (as applicable). Regulation: Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.
Corrected 10/29/2024 - Medium-High risk9/12/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Ensure that all surfaces including flooring, carpeting and ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Repair/replace stained ceiling tile in Room 4.
Ensure that all surfaces including flooring, carpeting and ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Repair/replace stained ceiling tile in Room 4. 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 10/29/2024 - High risk9/12/2024
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. The center shal
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. The center shall submit a Renewed water test for their Renewal. 10/29/24-Current water test expires 11/8/24. 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 12/3/2024
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
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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: ROCKAWAY, Morris County
- Capacity: 50
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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