Child Care Center
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Holy Cross Nursery School
Mahwah, NJ
· Bergen County
280 Ramapo Valley Road,
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Quick Facts
Capacity
92 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 529-2117
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
02HOL0001
License Issued
Sep 15, 2025
Active Through
Sep 15, 2028
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
Holy Cross Nursery School believes that the first school days are an adventure for both parents and children and Holy Cross has had a part in that adventure since 1958. It is our purpose and joy to assist parents in guiding their children into successful, useful and purposeful Christian lives; and to maintain the highest standard of preschool education, integrated with and related to the teachings of God's Word.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:45 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:45 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:45 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-04 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-15 | Re-Inspection,Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-31 | Relocation | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-31 | Relocation,No Children Present | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-01-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-01 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-04-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Obtain CARI clearances for 2 staff members. - 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. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Obtain 1 CHRI clearance for a staff member. - 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. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Provide documentation of orientation training for 2 staff members. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Provide documentation of Understanding Licensing training for the director and designee. - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) | Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center. - The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure the amount of epi-pens required by the special care plan are present. - The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. - The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure all staff personal belongings are kept out of reach of the children. - 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. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Sand and paint the rusted bathroom stall dividers in the boys bathroom. - 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. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) | Ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to the children have protective coverings in Room 1. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(5)(ii) | Replace the garbage can cover in Room 4. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner and located in an outdoor area. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) | Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2. |
| 2021-06-14 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-06-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-24 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-03-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-07 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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