Child Care Center
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Rutherford Cooperative Day Nursery
Rutherford, NJ
· Bergen County
32 Ridge Rd,
Rutherford, NJ 07070
Quick Facts
Capacity
40 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 438-0899
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
02RUT0002
License Issued
Oct 15, 2025
Active Through
Oct 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
The Rutherford Cooperative Day Nursery (RCDN) is a non-profit, non-sectarian nursery school located in Rutherford, NJ. It is a combined effort of the professional staff and the parents of the children currently enrolled in the school. It encourages emotional and physical independence and provides an awareness of the outside world as it extends from the home and family. Its objective is to provide encouragement in thinking and physical activity by using materials, which stimulate the five senses. State licensed teachers teach all classes with parent helpers (on a rotating basis). An Executive Board of six officers elected by the membership along with the director and teachers governs the school.
Hours of Operation
- Monday08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Tuesday08:00 AM - 02:00 AM
- Wednesday08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Thursday08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Friday08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-19 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-04 | Re-Inspection,No Children Present | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-28 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-22 | No Children Present,Unable to Conduct Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-01 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-29 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-05 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-05 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff who have a CHRI clearance dated prior to 1.1.2021 submit a current CHRI background check upon renewal - When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). |
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL - 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. |
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annuallyNote: 5.6.20223 staff - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2022-04-05 | 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. |
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(i) | Ensure that a named child's special needs health care plan includes parent authorization to administer medication. - 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 maintain on file a record of the following the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures. |
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that all medications required by a name child's special needs health care plan are supplied by the parent: Benadryl - 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). |
| 2022-04-05 | 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. |
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. |
| 2022-04-05 | 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: update the current letter of agreement with the indoor evacuation location on file - 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 |
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental ProtectionNote: 10.5.2022Water Test Results SubmittedNeeds DCF Water Testing Forms - 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. |
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(h)(2) | Submit a current lead paint risk assessment for the center's renewal 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 |
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(j)(1) | Submit documentation that the center follows an approved asbestos management plan and complies with the Asbestos Hazard Abatement subcode and DEP. - Asbestos precautions are as follows: the building shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Asbestos Hazard Abatement Subcode of the NJUCC, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-8, as well as the NJDEP, as specified in N.J.A.C. 7:27-17.2. |
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean: clean the cobwebs in the windows in the rear egress area leading downstairs from the gym - 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. |
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) | Repair and/or paint the walls: under the top of the landing on the right staircase exiting from the gym in the rear of the buildingNOTE: This center is Lead Safe: Ensure to use lead safe work practices when repairing/repainting surfaces that may be positive for lead - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of |
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(d)(2) | Ensure that all radiators maintained in good condition: repair/repaint all radiator covers in rooms 1 & 2 - Heating requirements are as follows: steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device. |
| 2020-02-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-09 | New Space | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-11-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-11-04 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-18 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-06-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-05-21 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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