Description: Lafayette Estates Elementary School creates and maintains an environment rich with opportunities that enable every student to reach his or her highest level of academic and social achievement as determined by state and national standards. We are a diverse, multicultural school, whose population of over 540 students, in kindergarten through grade five, are literate in over 25 different languages and hale from a multitude of nations. Community defines the school experience as students interact with the curriculum to become analytical, compassionate, creative and innovative individuals. While students discover and explore their interests, parents play and integral role in the home-school relationship which ensures a supportive school environment.
An integrated curriculum provides researched based programs to accelerate student achievement, close the achievement gap and provide remediation, when necessary. The K-5 instructional program encompasses Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, Science, World Languages, Technology, Guidance, Character Education, Art, Instrumental and Vocal Music. Academic programs include the integration of technology and a variety of instructional strategies which stress literacy development and foster problem solving skills. The use of a spiral curriculum reinforces and expands upon concepts previously presented to motivate students through differentiated instruction while specialized instruction is provided to address learning differences and academic challenges as students develop the strategies necessary to excel academically.
Students engage in a multitude of projects which connects the school to the global community. Food drives, support for the troops, Student Council, Safety Patrol and holiday donations are but a few. These activities provide students a venue to appreciate the talents and contributions of others while learning profound lessons about themselves and how they wish to conduct themselves in the world.
The parent’s organization makes Lafayette Estates a unique building through maintaining its vibrancy and providing opportunities for students to explore a wealth of educational excursions such as the Museum of National History, Newark Museum, Liberty Science Center and Jenkinson’s Aquarium. Class Parents volunteer throughout the school year and are responsible for developing enthusiasm and a natural excitement for school and learning.
Whether you are a student or parent Lafayette Estates continually strives to build academic success for all while embracing individuality, encouraging innovation and building relationships.
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| 2022-11-18 | 2023-01-04 | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7) |
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The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing. Violation Observed: Ensure that the use of television, computers, and other video equipment is for educational and instructional use, is age and developmentally appropriate, is not used as a substitute for planned activities, and is not used for passive viewing. |
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| 2022-11-18 | 2023-01-04 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) |
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The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal. |
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| 2022-11-18 | 2023-01-04 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water before intake of food. Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food. |
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| 2022-11-18 | 2023-03-22 | 3A:52-4.6(a) |
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The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. |
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| 2022-11-18 | 2023-03-22 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) |
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When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Violation Observed: Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. |
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| 2022-11-18 | 2023-05-31 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) |
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As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff completes a CHRI background check as required. |
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| 2022-11-18 | 2023-03-22 | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) |
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The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience. Violation Observed: Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. |
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| 2022-11-18 | 2023-03-22 | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) |
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For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity. Violation Observed: Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. |
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| 2022-11-18 | 2023-03-22 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. |
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| 2022-11-18 | 2023-01-04 | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) |
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First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. Violation Observed: Ensure that there are at least two staff members present at the center at all times who have current first aid and CPR certifications. |
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| 2022-11-18 | 2023-05-31 | 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 fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center. |
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| 2022-11-18 | 2023-05-31 | 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 at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. |
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| 2022-11-18 | 2023-03-22 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) |
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Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall Violation Observed: Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. |
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| 2022-11-18 | 2023-01-04 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) |
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Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. Violation Observed: Ensure folded tables are inaccessible to children. |
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| 2021-09-20 | 2021-10-18 | 3A:52-4.3(b) |
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There shall be a minimum of two staff members accompanying children on any field trip, outing, or special event involving children away from the center, even when the appropriate staff/child ratios allow fewer than two staff members. Violation Observed: Provide 2 staff to work with children when there are 6 or more children present at the center. |
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