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The First School of Discovery

525 10th Street, Palisades Park, NJ 076505.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
44
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$310

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About The First School of Discovery

The First School of Discovery is a licensed child care center in Palisades Park, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 44 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

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-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer 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
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Licensed capacity
44 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Licensed capacity44 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The First School of Discovery has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Bergen County has a median price of $310 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.
Bergen County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$318
Home daycare$201

Toddler

Center$310
Home daycare$205

Preschool

Center$310
Home daycare$192

School age

Center$142
Home daycare$171

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 The First School of Discovery

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
44 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#02FIR0011
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 The First School of Discovery

Is The First School of Discovery licensed?

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

Does The First School of Discovery 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 The First School of Discovery care for?

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

What are The First School of Discovery's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The First School of Discovery cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (201) 346-1860 to ask.

What is The First School of Discovery's phone number?

(201) 346-1860.

Where is The First School of Discovery?

525 10th Street, Palisades Park, NJ 07650. The nearest other daycare we list is Sapphire Flash, under 0.1 miles away.

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