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The Orchard School

360 Passaic Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ 070064.7· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
51
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$287

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About

About The Orchard School

The Orchard School is a licensed child care center in West Caldwell, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 51 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, preschool 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-age

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
51 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday 7:30a.m. - 5:30p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity51 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Orchard School has not listed its tuition. 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).

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 The Orchard 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
51 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#07ORC0001
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 Orchard School

Is The Orchard School licensed?

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

Does The Orchard 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 The Orchard School care for?

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

What are The Orchard School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Orchard School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (862) 348-0449 to ask.

What is The Orchard School's phone number?

(862) 348-0449.

Where is The Orchard School?

360 Passaic Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ 07006. The nearest other daycare we list is KCE Champions LLC @ Wilson Elementary School, 0.1 miles away.

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