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Scribbles Preschool

48A Briarcliff Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$320

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About Scribbles Preschool

Scribbles Preschool is a licensed child care center in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 70 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with pre-k, 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.

Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer camp

Ages served: 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
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsPre-K, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentTravelin’ Tumblers (gymnastics), Technology Toolbox (computers), The Jam Cats (music), PESA (sports), Book Nook, Around the World Adventure, STEAM Team, Kids Club
MoreFounded 1984
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Scribbles Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Morris County has a median price of $320 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.
Morris County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$327
Home daycare$213

Toddler

Center$320
Home daycare$217

Preschool

Center$320
Home daycare$203

School age

Center$149
Home daycare$182

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 Scribbles Preschool

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
70 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#14SCR0001
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 Scribbles Preschool

Is Scribbles Preschool licensed?

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

Does Scribbles Preschool 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 Scribbles Preschool care for?

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

What are Scribbles Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Scribbles Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (973) 334-1877 to ask.

What is Scribbles Preschool's phone number?

(973) 334-1877.

Where is Scribbles Preschool?

48A Briarcliff Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046. The nearest other daycare we list is The Academy for Children, 0.2 miles away.

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