Madison Cooperative Nursery School - Madison NJ Regular Child Care Center

4 MADISON AVE , MADISON NJ 07940
(973) 377-2501

About the Provider

Description: The Madison Cooperative Nursery School is a state licensed, non-profit preschool. The Co-op has been established for over 50 years and remains the oldest nursery school in Madison, N.J. Our classes are staffed with 2 teachers and a participating parent.
Our philosophy is based on the individuality of each child and to provide an environment conducive to social and emotional development through creative play and hands on exploration. We provide a secure, nurturing, and caring atmosphere for children to learn self reliance and emotional maturity.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 14MAD0002
  • Capacity: 49
  • Age Range: 0 - 6 years
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2025-03-19
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 3A:52-5.3(a)(19)
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.

Violation Observed: Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. The center shall upload the radon test results to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 3A:52-4.11(a)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. The center shall upload the sponsor representative's CHRI clearance to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 3A:52-4.11(a)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. The center shall upload the sponsor representative's CHRI clearance to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 3A:52-5.3(a)(19)
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.

Violation Observed: Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. The center shall upload the radon test results to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.
2019-11-21 2020-09-08 3A:52-5.3(b)(6)
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.

Violation Observed: Because of the fallen trees around the playground area, the center shall ensure an enclosed fence around the entire play area with two exits.
2019-11-21 2020-09-08 3A:52-5.3(b)(7)
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

Violation Observed: The center shall ensure the playground equipment damaged by trees will comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the NJ Construction Code.
2019-11-21 2020-03-05 3A:52-5.3(b)(1)
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.

Violation Observed: The center shall ensure the outdoor play area shall be free from any debris hazards to the safety or well-being of the children.
2019-11-21 2020-09-08 3A:52-5.3(b)(6)
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.

Violation Observed: Because of the fallen trees around the playground area, the center shall ensure an enclosed fence around the entire play area with two exits.
2019-11-21 2020-03-05 3A:52-5.3(b)(1)
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.

Violation Observed: The center shall ensure the outdoor play area shall be free from any debris hazards to the safety or well-being of the children.
2019-11-21 2020-09-08 3A:52-5.3(b)(7)
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

Violation Observed: The center shall ensure the playground equipment damaged by trees will comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the NJ Construction Code.

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