Description: A nurturing, child-centered environment which fosters a love for learning and exploration
A school where children can develop cognitive, emotional, social, fine motor and gross motor skills through play and hands-on experiences
A place where the Director, teachers and parents work together to make HGECC a warm and exciting place to be
A place where the uniqueness of each child is appreciated and where each person is allowed to develop their individual skills and interests
A place where Jewish holidays, Shabbat, and basic Jewish concepts are part of our daily life.
State of New Jersey certified teachers
Newly renovated school building (completed August 2010)
Classes for Twos, Threes, and PreK
Afternoon enrichment for Threes and PreK’s
Early morning drop-off (8:30am)
After-school activities programs which includes Preschool of Rock (music), Cora Hartshorn Arboretum (nature), Happy Feet (soccer) and Globetrotters (art)
Small class sizes in bright, cheerful classrooms
Nurturing supportive environment
Learning activity centers
Together Time for children 15 to 23 months old with an adult
Transitional Twos class
Seven-week Mini-Camp from late June through early August
Active Parents Association for all HGECC families. Activity-based learning centers
Music, dramatics, creative movement, language arts, science, cooking, math
Use of indoor play spaces and two outdoor playgrounds
Grown-Ups Day
Family Hanukkah and Purim celebrations
Annual Book Fair
Jewish holiday celebrations, Judaic themes and weekly Shabbat program
Enrichment programs: Mini-Music-Makers, Travelin’ Tumblers, Kids Yoga, Acting with Emily
Parenting workshops.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2021-04-19 | 2022-09-13 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) |
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Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. Violation Observed: Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. |
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| 2021-04-19 | 2021-06-15 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) |
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Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. Violation Observed: Submit an updated water test report, Drinking Water Checklist and Statement of Assurance. |
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| 2021-04-19 | 2022-03-03 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) |
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Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. Violation Observed: Submit an updated NJDOH Safe Building Interior Certificate. |
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| 2021-04-19 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | |
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Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. Violation Observed: Submit an updated NJDOH Safe Building Interior Certificate. |
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| 2021-04-19 | 2021-06-15 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) |
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Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. Violation Observed: Submit an updated water test report, Drinking Water Checklist and Statement of Assurance. |
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| 2019-11-18 | 2019-12-11 | 3A:52-4.8(b) |
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Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). Violation Observed: Provide the annual orientation training for all staff. |
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| 2019-11-18 | 2019-12-11 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) |
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Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center conducts and documents monthly fire drills. |
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| 2019-11-18 | 2020-01-15 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) |
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Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center conducts and documents 2 lockdown drills annually. |
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| 2019-11-18 | 2019-12-11 | 3A:52-4.8(b) |
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Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). Violation Observed: Provide the annual orientation training for all staff. |
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| 2019-11-18 | 2019-12-11 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) |
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Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center conducts and documents monthly fire drills. |
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| 2019-11-18 | 2020-01-15 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) |
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Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center conducts and documents 2 lockdown drills annually. |
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