Saint James Preschool Program
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About the Provider
St. James Preschool offers a secular program for preschool age children, which is designed to foster the development of the whole child — emotionally, socially, intellectually and physically. Through its nurturing and stimulating preschool environment, St. James helps its students make the transition from the protected family atmosphere to the expanded community in which they live. Nestled in the heart of Upper Montclair, St. James Preschool is fully licensed by the State of New Jersey and has served area families for over 30 years.
Hours of Operation
- Monday09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Tuesday09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Wednesday09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Thursday09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Friday09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-23 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-19 | Technical Assistance Inspection,Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-19 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-01 | Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-14 | Space Evaluation | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-25 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-07 | Space Evaluation | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-02 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-02 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Update the current life/hazard use registration certificate to reflect the correct center's licensed capacity. - The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Provide Benadryl as per the special care plan for 2 named children. - 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). |
| 2022-12-02 | 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 in Room B, C and D. - 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. |
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children, wherein a) Clorox wipes were within reach of children in Room D,b) cleaning solutions were store on the changing table in the bathroom by the director's office and c) hand sanitizer wipes and liquid pump were within reach of children in Room 2. - 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. |
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean in the kindergarten 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. |
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Ensure that Little Tykes slide in the gym is used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. - 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. |
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Clean all mechanical ventilation in the bathrooms throughout the center. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(4) | Ensure that the blue carpeting in Classroom 1 is securely fastened to the floor. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. |
| 2022-12-02 | 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 one named 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. |
| 2022-05-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-04-19 | Renewal,Age Change | No | Center Inspection |
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