The Giving Nest Preschool & Kindergarten
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address300 Clinton Ave, North Plainfield, NJ, 07063
CityNORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07063
CountySomerset
Phone908-754-2060
Websitehttps://www.givingnestpreschools.com/north-plainfield-parents
Operating details
Capacity121
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High10
- Medium-High5
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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300 Clinton Ave, North Plainfield, NJ, 07063, NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07063
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/18/2026
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High risk5/18/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Provide a cleared CARI for 21 named staff as required for the center's license renewal.
Provide a cleared CARI for 21 named staff as required for the center's license renewal. 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 consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/18/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Maintain on file a copy of the Mantoux tuberculin skin test and physical examination results for two named staff.
Maintain on file a copy of the Mantoux tuberculin skin test and physical examination results for two named staff. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/18/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace or repair all stained ceiling tiles in Rooms 5 and 8.
Replace or repair all stained ceiling tiles in Rooms 5 and 8. 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.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- 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
$899/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: NORTH PLAINFIELD, Somerset County
- Capacity: 121
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
What parents actually pay
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