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Prospect Co-op Nursery School

646 Prospect Street, Maplewood, NJ 070405.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$305

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About Prospect Co-op Nursery School

Prospect Co-op Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Maplewood, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp. It lists monthly tuition from $305 to $1,080.

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.

School-ageSummer campPosts tuition

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2.5 to 5
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2.5 to 5
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Class sizeClass sizes: 10 students. Each class has 2 teachers. (Young 2s)
Daily lifeSnacks provided. Extended care: Early drop-off
SafetyOutdoor playground
Discounts$100 discount for families that attend all 3 camp sessions
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Prospect Co-op Nursery School lists monthly tuition from $305 to $1,080. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Essex County has a median price of $287 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
3 Year Olds, 3 Day (M/W/F 9–12:00pm)$432
3 Year Olds, 4 Day (M-Th 9–12:00pm)$576
4 Year Olds, 5-day morning class (M-F 9–12:00pm)$720
Mixed 4-5 Year Olds, full day class (M-F 9am-1:30pm)$1,080
Young 2 Year Olds, Mondays & Wednesdays 9–11:30am$305
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Prospect Co-op Nursery School

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
75 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#07PRO0001
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 Prospect Co-op Nursery School

Is Prospect Co-op Nursery School licensed?

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

Does Prospect Co-op Nursery School 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 Prospect Co-op Nursery School care for?

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

What are Prospect Co-op Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Prospect Co-op Nursery School cost?

Monthly tuition from $305 to $1,080, as it lists it.

What is Prospect Co-op Nursery School's phone number?

(973) 763-8955.

Where is Prospect Co-op Nursery School?

646 Prospect Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040. The nearest other daycare we list is South Mountain YMCA Tuscan School, 0.2 miles away.

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