Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Ridgewood Nursery School
Waldwick, NJ
· Bergen County
157 Franklin Turnpike,
Waldwick, NJ 07463
Quick Facts
Capacity
72 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 445-2643
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
02RID0002
License Issued
Aug 31, 2026
Active Through
Aug 31, 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
Our Purpose…
To provide a warm and caring environment for children to play, learn, and make new friends. Each child, while experiencing the benefits of group activity is helped to progress at his/her own pace. This is accomplished through individual attention by our professionally trained and certified staff.
A traditionally planned curriculum includes:
Academically focused hands-on projects
Exposure to all types of literature
Thematic Based Pre-K program
Common Core aligned Kindergarten Reading Program
SMART Board Interactive lessons
Enrichment classes such as Music and Yoga
Directed and free play in our spacious indoor gymnasium
Age appropriate learning experiences, and
Outdoor physical activity.
To provide a warm and caring environment for children to play, learn, and make new friends. Each child, while experiencing the benefits of group activity is helped to progress at his/her own pace. This is accomplished through individual attention by our professionally trained and certified staff.
A traditionally planned curriculum includes:
Academically focused hands-on projects
Exposure to all types of literature
Thematic Based Pre-K program
Common Core aligned Kindergarten Reading Program
SMART Board Interactive lessons
Enrichment classes such as Music and Yoga
Directed and free play in our spacious indoor gymnasium
Age appropriate learning experiences, and
Outdoor physical activity.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 04:30 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 04:30 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 04:30 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 04:30 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 04:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-23 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-09-18 | Record Retrieval | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-09-12 | New Sponsor | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-05-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-19 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-19 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(i) | Cease the use of pacifier straps in Room 2. - Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(g)(2) | Ensure that each child's bedding is stored separately in the Gym. - When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be stored separately for each child. |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) | Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. - The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1) | Ensure that the center uses a 2 step process when cleaning and disinfecting required areas in Room 4. - Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food. Ensure staff use soap and running water when washing hands. Baby wipes are not a substitute. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water before intake of food. |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. - 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 a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure all required documents on the staff records checklist are present. - 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). |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. Obtain CARI clearances for 3 staff members. - 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. |
| 2022-09-19 | 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 for the center's license renewal. - 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. |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Provide documentation of annual orientation training for 1 staff member. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Provide documentation of training hours for 1 staff member. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) | Ensure all staff members are signing in and out on a daily basis. - 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. |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure all medications required on the special care plan are present in Room 5. - 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). |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(k)(1) | Ensure that the center's social media policy includes its policies regarding the use of social networking sites and other websites. - The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the use of social networking sites and other websites. |
| 2022-09-19 | 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. |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure diaper creams are kept out of reach 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. |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Replace the stained ceiling tile by the 2nd floor bathrooms. - 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. |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Secure the cord for the noise machine in Room 3. - 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. |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 3A:52-2.1(b) | Complete and submit the renewal application. - A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license. |
| 2022-09-19 | 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. |
| 2022-07-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-03-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-02-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-02-09 | Renewal,Relocation | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-01-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-12-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-11-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-09-30 | Relocation | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-09-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-04-15 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-04-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-03-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-15 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-10-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-10-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-10-02 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-30 | Relocation | No | Center Inspection |
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