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Christ Church Nursery School & Drop-In-Center

30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078
licensed capacity
180
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$296

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About Christ Church Nursery School & Drop-In-Center

Christ Church Nursery School & Drop-In-Center is a licensed child care center in Short Hills, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 180 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with drop-in / hourly care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsSchool-ageSummer campFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
180 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Drop In Center open weekdays 8:00-4:00”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsDrop-in / hourly care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
SafetyOutdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (Smartcare)
Licensed capacity180 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Christ Church Nursery School & Drop-In-Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Essex County has a median price of $296 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Essex County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$296
Home daycare$186

Toddler

Center$287
Home daycare$186

Preschool

Center$287
Home daycare$174

School age

Center$143
Home daycare$150

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Christ Church Nursery School & Drop-In-Center

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
180 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#07CHR0001
See the state's record

Inspections

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

New Jersey publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Christ Church Nursery School & Drop-In-Center

Is Christ Church Nursery School & Drop-In-Center licensed?

Yes. New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Christ Church Nursery School & Drop-In-Center have inspection violations?

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Christ Church Nursery School & Drop-In-Center care for?

180, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Christ Church Nursery School & Drop-In-Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Christ Church Nursery School & Drop-In-Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (973) 379-6549 to ask.

What is Christ Church Nursery School & Drop-In-Center's phone number?

(973) 379-6549.

Where is Christ Church Nursery School & Drop-In-Center?

30 East Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078. The nearest other daycare we list is Students After-School in Millburn (SAM), 0.5 miles away.

Sources: New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).