Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Sara's Pre-School, Inc.
Ridgewood, NJ
· Bergen County
303 Prospect Street,
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Quick Facts
Capacity
128 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 445-8980
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
02SAR0001
License Issued
May 11, 2026
Active Through
May 11, 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
Sara’s Pre-School is a state accredited school, family owned for twenty-seven years, with certified early childhood teachers. Our school offers an infant program, a toddler class, pre-school classes, kindergarten enrichment and an after school program. The children are placed according to their age as of October 1st of the school year and they continue with that group until the following September.
Our school emphasizes a safe and friendly atmosphere where learning is a fun and enjoyable experience. Serving families from Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Wyckoff, Fair Lawn, Paramus, Midland Park, and all of Bergen County. The place children love from infants to six years old. A fun loving atmosphere. A place children call home. Part-ime or full-time classes, convenient to parents schedules.
Our school emphasizes a safe and friendly atmosphere where learning is a fun and enjoyable experience. Serving families from Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Wyckoff, Fair Lawn, Paramus, Midland Park, and all of Bergen County. The place children love from infants to six years old. A fun loving atmosphere. A place children call home. Part-ime or full-time classes, convenient to parents schedules.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-06 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-15 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-15 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-27 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. - The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips. |
| 2023-01-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Obtain a CARI clearance for 1 staff member. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2022-10-26 | 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. - 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. |
| 2022-10-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Provide documentation of orientation training for 2 staff members. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-10-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Provide documentation of training hours for 2 staff members. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2022-10-26 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure the medications required by the special care pan 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). |
| 2022-10-26 | Violation | 3A:52-7.11(a)(1) | Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families the center's communicable disease policy. - Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: the list of illnesses and symptoms of illness for which a child will be separated from the group and possibly sent home, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1©. |
| 2022-10-26 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(k)(6) | Ensure that the center's social media policy includes guidelines for parents. - The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the guidelines for parents, including but not limited to, prohibiting the posting of photographs or videos of any child other than their own. |
| 2022-10-26 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. |
| 2022-10-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. |
| 2022-10-26 | 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. |
| 2022-10-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure medications in the refrigerator in Room 1 are inaccessible to children. - 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. |
| 2022-10-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Clean the sink and faucet in Room 1. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. |
| 2022-10-26 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(2) | Ensure that materials are accessible to the children at all times, except during lunch and nap time in Room 1. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time. |
| 2022-10-26 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure all bottles are dated in Room 1. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. |
| 2022-10-26 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) | Ensure sippy cups are sent home to be cleaned or are cleaned according to health requirements in Room 2. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. |
| 2022-10-26 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Repair the ripped diaper pad in Room 2. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. |
| 2022-10-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(h)(2) | Obtain the lead certificate for the lead test conducted. - 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 |
| 2022-10-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Clean the vent in the boys bathroom. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-10-21 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-21 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-11-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-05 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-08-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-07-15 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-01-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-12-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-10-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-08-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-03-26 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-03-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-23 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-14 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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