Presbyterian Church Preschool and Kindergarten

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity120
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence, NJ, 07974

CityNEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974

CountyUnion

Phone908-665-0951

Operating details

Capacity120

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/16/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence, NJ, 07974, NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/16/2025

  • High3
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk9/16/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Provide a cleared CARI for two named staff.

    Provide a cleared CARI for two named 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 consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.

    Corrected 11/18/2025

2024

  1. Medium-Low risk10/21/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(f) — Ensure that the center maintains on file a record of signed blanket permission slips for walks.

    Ensure that the center maintains on file a record of signed blanket permission slips for walks. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file a record of signed blanket permission slips for walks and signed individual permission slips for field trips, outings or special events.

    Corrected 11/25/2024
  2. Medium-High risk10/21/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)(3) — Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required.

    Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required. Regulation: Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall ensure that a lead paint inspection of all painted surfaces of the center is conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, who is certified by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and employed by either a public health agency or a lead evaluation contractor certified by DCA, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:17. If the lead paint inspection indicates the center is free of lead-based paint hazards, the center shall submit documentation of the inspection results to the Office of Licensing and the local department of health. If the lead paint inspection indicates the presence of lead, the center shall ensure that a lead paint risk assessment of the center is conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3. The center shall submit documentation of the risk assessment results to the Office of Licensing and the local department of health.

    Corrected 12/26/2024
  3. Medium-High risk10/21/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain the mechanical ventilation in the boys bathroom in operating condition.

    Maintain the mechanical ventilation in the boys bathroom in operating condition. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

    Corrected 11/25/2024
  4. High risk10/21/2024

    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. 11/25/24: 21 CARI background checks received, 2 remaining.

    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. 11/25/24: 21 CARI background checks received, 2 remaining. 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 1/2/2025
  5. Medium-Low risk10/21/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) — Ensure that 6 named staff complete orientation training, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center and includes the name of the person or organization that provided the training.

    Ensure that 6 named staff complete orientation training, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center and includes the name of the person or organization that provided the training. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.

    Corrected 11/25/2024
  6. High risk10/21/2024

    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.

    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. 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 1/2/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

14Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$899/month

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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: NEW PROVIDENCE, Union County
  • Capacity: 120
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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