Montessori Children's School
WAYNE, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address950 Preakness Avenue, Wayne, NJ, 07470
CityWAYNE, NJ 07470
CountyPassaic
Phone201-233-1066
Operating details
Capacity30
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/15/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High17
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low6
- Low0
Join the waitlist
Not ready to tour? Get on the waitlist and we'll notify the center you're interested.
Location
Using Address for Location
Exact coordinates aren't available, but you can view this location at:
950 Preakness Avenue, Wayne, NJ, 07470, WAYNE, NJ 07470
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/15/2025
- High4
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
2025
- High risk9/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.1(b) — Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation for the center's license renewal.
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation for the center's license renewal. Regulation: A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.
Corrected 10/14/2025 - High risk9/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(4) — Ensure staff without a cleared CARI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. All staff and sponsor Renewal CARI's pending. 10/20/25-Renewal CARI's still pending.
Ensure staff without a cleared CARI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. All staff and sponsor Renewal CARI's pending. 10/20/25-Renewal CARI's still pending. Regulation: When a person who is not required to complete a CARI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.
Corrected 11/5/2025 - High risk9/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3) — Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. Ensure that the center establishes a staff substitute system. The center shall ensure that the table
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. Ensure that the center establishes a staff substitute system. The center shall ensure that the table of organization has all current credentialed staff members. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication; and job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.
Corrected 10/14/2025 - Medium-Low risk9/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.
Corrected 10/14/2025 - Medium-Low risk9/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. The center shall correct Orientation date and have all staff sign Staff Development records document.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. The center shall correct Orientation date and have all staff sign Staff Development records document. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).
Corrected 10/14/2025 - High risk9/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. The center shall correct Orientation date and have all staff sign Staff Development records document.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. The center shall correct Orientation date and have all staff sign Staff Development records document. Regulation: The director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.
Corrected 10/14/2025 - Medium-Low risk9/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Provide proof of current policy.
Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Provide proof of current policy. 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 10/14/2025
Showing the 25 most recent of 30 records on file; the full history loads with the interactive view.
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
Based on the violation data, here are some recommendations:
- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$999/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: WAYNE, Passaic County
- Capacity: 30
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
What parents actually pay
No parent-reported prices yet. If your child attends here, you can be the first to add one.
Parent Reviews
More daycares in WAYNE, NJ
- Packanack Cooperative Nursery School · 4.4★
- Rainbow Nursery School · 4.3★ · no violations on record
- Wayne YMCA ABC Early Childhood Learning Center · 4.3★ · no violations on record
- Giggle and Grow Preschool & Early Learning Center · 4.3★
- Ready, Set, Grow! · 4.3★
- KinderCare Learning Center · 3.8★
- The Learning Experience · 3.7★
- The Goddard School · 2.6★