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The Apple Tree Child Development Center

Wyckoff, NJ · Bergen County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
545 GOFFLE RD, Wyckoff, NJ 07481
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Quick Facts

Capacity
150 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Full-Time, Kindergarten
Transportation
Field Trips
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (201) 447-2266
545 GOFFLE RD
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
02APP0002
License Issued
Dec 4, 2025
Active Through
Dec 4, 2028
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing

Reviews

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Jacob
2012-07-10 16:48:09
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great school, great teachers and flexible hours. Well run and maintained.

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About the Provider

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  • Why are so many parents raving about the Apple Tree Child Development Center Preschool ?

    The Apple Tree Child Deveopment Center Prescholl is committed to children and their families.

    Our center has over 18 years of experience and is family operated - and it shows! Apple Tree provides for the personal as well as the developmental and educational needs to care for young children.

     Your child is our first priority. Our goal is to help your child develop in a warm, loving secure and stimulating environment. Our teachers also help children to build self-confidence and self-esteem within themselves in order to help them develop the needed skills to succeed in school and in life experiences.

    Here are just some of the features of our center:

    FREE registration for new full time enrollments plus your first field trip! Act now, offer expires January 28th.

    • Developmental and Age Appropriate Programs include Creative Curriculum, Letterland, music and movement, developmental assessments
    • Kidz in the Kitchen Cooking

    • Field trips both Summer and Fall
    • State Licensed & Certified Teachers ALL Teachers Certified CPR/First Aid

    • Drop off & pick-up with fast & easy parking.
    • Large Indoor and Outdoor Play Areas

    • Art/Cooking/Spanish/Sign Language Music/Yoga/Computers
    • Open door policy always in effect

    • Conveniently located in Wyckoff,  close to Route 208 access

    • Free Park & Ride  for parents for NYC buses  located across the street

    • Extended Days 7:00 am - 6:30 pm year round

    • Summar Camp Program

    Try us and see what a difference our center will make for your child. 

     The best choice you can make for your child's future.

Additional Information:
  • Recent Parent Raves for the Apple Tree Child Development Center Preschool
  • Our Daughter Jaz been at the Apple Tree since she was 11 months old. It was a hard decision to place her in care of others, but we can honestly say that we have been very impressed with the Center amd tje Staff from the begining. We go to work knowing that she is in Great Hands ! learing exicting new things and making friends.
    Tracy Silvera Upper Montclair
  • Our two children have been attending Apple Tree since they were both infants and my husband and I have been very pleased with the exceptional care they have received. The staff is professional, nurturing, and communicates well with both the children and parents. My oldest recently left Apple Tree to start Kindergarten in our town elementary school and I was amazed at how much she already knew going in. Aside from all the wonderful activities, trips, and programs Apple Tree offers, my daughter has truly learned so much and she has taken with her the knowledge and social skills that has more than prepared her for Kindergarten. We truly believe in Apple Tree and thank them for providing such care and learning to our children.
    Jen Verrengia, North Haledon
  • The Apple Tree Child Development Center is like my son's second family. The staff at Apple Tree have always been very friendly and caring. I can leave my son each day and know that he is in good hands.
    Melissa Salter Fairlawn NJ

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Thursday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Type Reinspection / Rule Details
2026-05-27 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2026-05-19 Email Yes Center Inspection
2026-04-22 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2025-11-10 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-10-02 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-09-02 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-07-08 Renewal No Center Inspection
2025-01-28 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-01-13 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-01-02 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-12-19 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2023-09-28 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-08-17 Complaint No Center Inspection
2023-03-31 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-03-14 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-02-03 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2023-02-03 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2023-02-03 Violation 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. Provide documentation of orientation training for all 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).
2023-02-03 Violation 3A:52-4.8(c) Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.
2023-02-03 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.
2023-02-03 Violation 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) Repair the ripped diaper pad in Room 7. - 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.
2023-02-03 Violation 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) Replace the stained ceiling tiles in Room 8. - 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.
2023-02-03 Violation 3A:52-5.3(p) Repair or replace the ripped climbing mat in the Gym. - 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.
2023-02-03 Violation 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) Repair the molding by the door in the Gym. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of
2023-02-03 Violation 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) Clean the vent in Room 3. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.
2022-09-06 Complaint Yes Center Inspection
2022-07-28 Email Yes Center Inspection
2022-07-21 Renewal No Center Inspection
2022-07-21 Renewal No Center Inspection
2022-07-21 Violation 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) Obtain a CHRI clearance for 3 staff members. whose CHRI clearances dated prior to 1/1/2021. - 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.
2022-07-21 Violation 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) Replace the stained ceiling tiles in Room 8. - 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.
2022-01-31 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2021-12-22 Complaint Yes Center Inspection
2021-12-17 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2019-11-06 Renewal Yes Center Inspection
2019-09-25 Renewal Yes Center Inspection
2019-08-02 Renewal No Center Inspection

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