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Saint James Preschool Program

Upper Montclair, NJ · Essex County
581 VALLEY RD, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
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Quick Facts

Capacity
111 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Type of Care
Full-Time
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (973) 744-0105
581 VALLEY RD
Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
07SAI0012
License Issued
Oct 10, 2024
Active Through
Oct 10, 2027
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
Licensor
Gail Lovell ([email protected])
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing

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About the Provider

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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 Inspection Type Reinspection Form
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 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-03-21 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2023-10-12 Email 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 132455 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children.
2022-12-02 132455 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) 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 132455 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) 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).

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