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Appletree Preschool at Hackensack
Hackensack, NJ
· Bergen County
150 Hudson Street,
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Rate Range
$400 ~ $900
Type of Care
Before School, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Field Trips
Languages
English, Spanish, Korean
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
Contact Information
📞 (201) 250-8880
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
130900103
License Issued
Sep 11, 2026
Active Through
Sep 11, 2029
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
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About the Provider
Appletree Preschool program focuses on the whole child targeting social, intellectual and physical development in a safe and stimulating environment. Our dedicated, and caring teachers respond to each child's needs, respect individual differences and actively support parents. Appletree's Infant& toddler class lesson plans consist of various hands on activities and stimulating their curiosity. They learn positive self-esteem and security through close bond with teachers. Appletree's Prepper and Pre-K class lesson plans offer balanced and academic program to prepare Kindergarten skills. Appletree summer camp provides for school age children from Kindergarten through 2nd grade. They will have morning work time; focus on language art, guided reading, and math skills. In the afternoon, there will be fun activities such as art & craft, games and so on.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Technical Assistance Inspection,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-15 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-27 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-19 | Renewal,Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-25 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-30 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-06 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-29 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-14 | Monitoring,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-18 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-30 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-11 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iii) | Remove the bucket seat table from the infant classroom or the classroom will be remeasured to account for the usable space for the children. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. Staff members shall provide all children who are developmentally able with opportunities to leave their cribs, playpens or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment to crawl, toddle, walk, and play. |
| 2023-06-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) |
| 2023-04-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-24 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-24 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. - 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. |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) | Transferred from New Sponsor report. Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. - 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 job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Transferred from New Sponsor report. Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 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. - 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. |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: 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. |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(h)(2) | Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required. - Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(18) | Ensure that microwave are secured out of the reach of children in the toddler room. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 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. |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.6(b) | Ensure that the children cannot lock themselves in the bathrooms. Remove the locks from the inside of the restrooms. - Doors in all interior rooms designated for use by children shall remain unlocked. |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. The staff's purse was hanging on the cubby in room 4. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. |
| 2023-04-24 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) | Transferred from New Sponsor report. Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center. |
| 2023-04-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-17 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-23 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) | Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. - 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 job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. |
| 2023-02-23 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. - The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). |
| 2023-02-23 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Submit the updated SRC to confirm if all CARI checks were received. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2023-02-23 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Submit the SRC to confirm if all CHRI checks were received. - 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). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
| 2023-02-23 | Violation | 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. - 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. |
| 2023-02-23 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2023-02-23 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. - In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), 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. |
| 2023-02-23 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(e)(8) | Ensure that all staff working with children under 2.5 years of age have training specific to this age group initiated within 90 days of hire and completed within one year. - For early childhood programs all staff that work with children under 2 1/2 years of age shall have training specific to this age group, which may include, but is not limited to, the New Jersey Infant/Toddler Credential administered through Professional Impact NJ, the Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or other trainings specifically related to the care of infants and toddlers. Each employee shall initiate this training within 90 days and complete it within one year. |
| 2023-02-23 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's name, address, birth date and date of enrollment. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment. |
| 2023-01-20 | Monitoring,New Sponsor | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-20 | Monitoring,New Sponsor | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-20 | New Sponsor | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-20 | New Sponsor | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(e)(8) | Ensure that all staff working with children under 2.5 years of age have training specific to this age group initiated within 90 days of hire and completed within one year. - For early childhood programs all staff that work with children under 2 1/2 years of age shall have training specific to this age group, which may include, but is not limited to, the New Jersey Infant/Toddler Credential administered through Professional Impact NJ, the Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or other trainings specifically related to the care of infants and toddlers. Each employee shall initiate this training within 90 days and complete it within one year. |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) | Ensure that the children's table is arranged to provide access to a three foot wide aisle that leads to an exit. The table was relocated during the inspection. - Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit. |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2) | Ensure that classrooms that care for children under 18 months of age provide at least four different activity areas and that each area contains at least four types of supplies and equipment. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) | Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center. |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. - The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Submit the SRC with current staff only to ensure all CARI checks were received. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Submit the SRC with current staff only to ensure all CHRI checks were received. - 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). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience. |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 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. - 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. |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. - In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), 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. |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's name, address, birth date and date of enrollment. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment. |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all ceiling tiles in the pre k 3 classroom are kept clean and in good repair. - 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. |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - 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. |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) | Repair and/or paint the cribs in the infant room where the paint is peeling as required. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The light panels in rooms 1 and 2 are water stained. Ensure there is no active leak. - 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. |
| 2021-11-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-04 | Space Evaluation | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-04-08 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-08-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-08-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-07-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-27 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-05-21 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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