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Kaplan Preschool

115 Park Avenue · Midtown

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Not graded yet. needs the safety pillar plus one more; missing: sentiment, quality. No center is penalized for thin data.
B-
Safety & compliance26 inspections on record · 0 open · 1.46 findings per inspection (town median 1.46)
Parent sentimentonly 1 Google review(s) — needs 5
Program qualityno Grow NJ Kids rating (voluntary program) or named curriculum
Cost & waitlistno approved submissions yet

The facts

Address115 Park Avenue
Phone201-653-8666
WebsiteVisit site ↗
Ages2.5 – 5 years
Hours8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
NeighborhoodMidtown
Google rating5.0 ★ (1 review) ↗
Licensed capacity86 children
License09KAP0001

What parents should know

  • Cooperative preschool — parent involvement encouraged
  • Small class sizes, community-focused environment

What reviews say

Small cooperative preschool with a strong community feel. Limited public reviews but parents describe a fantastic, family-oriented experience.

Read all 1 Google review ↗

State licensing & inspection history

Last inspected 6/25/2026 (Email)  ·  26 inspections on record  ·  0 open · 38 corrected
Corrected — resolved
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 6/22/2026
Ensure all medication specified on the special care plan is present at the center. In room 107, a child needs Benadryl.
✓ Corrected 6/25/2026
3A:52-5.3(b)(1)  ·  cited 10/22/2025
Repair or replace the broken shed door in the garden area.
✓ Corrected 11/21/2025
3A:52-4.10(b)(1)  ·  cited 10/22/2025
Ensure that a CARI background check is completed as required for (3) named staff.
✓ Corrected 11/21/2025
3A:52-4.6(c)(1)  ·  cited 7/18/2024
Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
✓ Corrected 8/14/2024
3A:52-4.11(a)(3)  ·  cited 7/18/2024
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal, dated 9/6/20
✓ Corrected 8/14/2024
3A:52-4.10(b)(1)  ·  cited 7/18/2024
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal, dated 9/6/20
✓ Corrected 8/14/2024
3A:52-5.2(c)  ·  cited 7/18/2024
Provide a current health certificate as required.
✓ Corrected 8/14/2024
3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i)  ·  cited 7/18/2024
Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department
✓ Corrected 1/2/2025
3A:52-5.3(a)(19)  ·  cited 7/18/2024
Test for the presence of radon gas in every room on the lowest floor used by children in each building and post the test results in a prominent location in each building.
✓ Corrected 10/10/2024
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 7/18/2024
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare pr
✓ Corrected 8/14/2024
3A:52-7.5(b)(7)  ·  cited 7/18/2024
Ensure an updated special care plan is kept on file for children.
✓ Corrected 10/10/2024
3A:52-7.5(b)(7)  ·  cited 7/18/2024
Ensure the special care plan is on file for children. 1 child was missing a special care plan for Benadryl.
✓ Corrected 10/10/2024
3A:52-5.3(h)(3)  ·  cited 7/18/2024
Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required.
✓ Corrected 9/18/2024
3A:52-4.8(d)(1)  ·  cited 7/18/2024
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. 1 staff member needs 6 more training hours.
✓ Corrected 8/14/2024
3A:52-7.5(b)(10)  ·  cited 10/16/2023
Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required. One c
✓ Corrected 11/13/2023
3A:52-7.5(b)(3)(iii)  ·  cited 10/16/2023
Ensure that all expired medication is returned to the child's parent or disposed of appropriately. Two children had expired epi-pens. One child had expired Benadryl.
✓ Corrected 11/13/2023
3A:52-5.3(n)(4)  ·  cited 10/16/2023
Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged as needed. Maintain the fire extinguisher near the fire panel room.
✓ Corrected 11/13/2023
3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1)  ·  cited 10/16/2023
Update the table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.
✓ Corrected 11/13/2023
3A:52-5.3(l)(4)  ·  cited 10/16/2023
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.
✓ Corrected 11/13/2023
3A:52-4.8(a)(1)  ·  cited 10/16/2023
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
✓ Corrected 12/5/2023
3A:52-4.8(c)  ·  cited 10/16/2023
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
✓ Corrected 12/5/2023
3A:52-4.8(d)(1)  ·  cited 10/16/2023
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
✓ Corrected 12/5/2023
3A:52-4.6(c)(1)  ·  cited 10/16/2023
Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
✓ Corrected 11/13/2023
3A:52-4.6(a)  ·  cited 10/16/2023
Ensure an updated Staff Records Checklist is kept on file at the center.
✓ Corrected 12/5/2023
3A:52-4.10(b)(1)  ·  cited 6/1/2021
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s staff records checklist. Ensure Orientation training includes all required components and the date for completion of Orientatio
✓ Corrected 6/30/2021
3A:52-4.11(a)(1)  ·  cited 6/1/2021
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s staff records checklist. Ensure Orientation training includes all required components and the date for completion of Orientatio
✓ Corrected 6/30/2021
3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i)  ·  cited 6/1/2021
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the staff’s and children’s daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for the prior 2-week period.
✓ Corrected 6/30/2021
3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii)  ·  cited 6/1/2021
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the staff’s and children’s daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for the prior 2-week period.
✓ Corrected 6/30/2021
3A:52-4.6(a)  ·  cited 6/1/2021
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s staff records checklist. Ensure Orientation training includes all required components and the date for completion of Orientatio
✓ Corrected 6/30/2021
3A:52-5.3(a)(19)  ·  cited 6/1/2021
Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet a copy of the center’s Radon Testing Report, conducted within 5 years in every room on the lowest floor used by children.
✓ Corrected 6/30/2021

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