Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Preschool Of The Arts
Deal, NJ
· Monmouth County
100 Grant Avenue,
Deal, NJ 07723
Quick Facts
Capacity
70 children
Age Range
0 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (732) 531-9101
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
130800048
License Issued
Oct 22, 2025
Active Through
Oct 22, 2028
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
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About the Provider
Preschool of the Arts is a creative, progressive, Reggio-inspired Jewish environment where young children receive a warm, happy and enriching educational experience. Each child’s individual style of learning is valued and supported.
Our purpose is to provide the highest quality education in a secure, nurturing and stimulating atmosphere.
Our teachers bring a unique blend of professional skills and personal experience to their classrooms and share a genuine passion for the care and education of their students.
Our purpose is to provide the highest quality education in a secure, nurturing and stimulating atmosphere.
Our teachers bring a unique blend of professional skills and personal experience to their classrooms and share a genuine passion for the care and education of their students.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-09-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-05 | Life Safety Modification | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-28 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-27 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-26 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-01 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Ensure that all outdoor hazards are removed as required. Paint the outdoor yellow posts on the playground which are in disrepair. - 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. |
| 2022-05-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(2) | Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CARI and CARI background checks are directly supervised by another staff member. - 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. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children. |
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup or thermos is labeled with the child's name. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. |
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) | Complete accident reports as required. - The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child. |
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that the bleach and water solution is prepared daily. - Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions. |
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair. Ensure the changing table remains clear of non-diapering items. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. |
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. |
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff and the Sponsor Representative submit a CARI background check upon renewal. - 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. |
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(f) | Ensure that the center has a written outline of daily activities. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b) shall prepare and maintain on file a written outline of the center's daily activities, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(a) through (d) and (g) and (h). |
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) | Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center. Provide time in/time out documentation. - The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked. |
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times. Provide time in/time out documentation. - The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure. |
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. Ensure all CHRI clearances are dated after 1/1/2021. 6/3/22 Provide 2 outstanding CHRI clearances for staff as well as the CHRI clearance for the Sponsor representative. - 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. |
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) | Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Provide documentation of education and experience to credential a Director. - 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. |
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director and the director designee complete the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. |
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(d)(1) | Ensure that the center gets written permission slips signed by a parent for each child for use of rooms and areas in the building which are used for special activities and are not listed on the license. - Staff member(s) shall inform the parent(s) of enrolled children in advance of any field trip(s), outing(s), or special event(s) involving the transportation of children away from the center. The center shall inform parents whether a school bus, other approved school vehicle, or private passenger vehicle will be used, and whether the driver will be a staff member, a parent, or another person. The center shall provide each parent with the name and telephone number of any bus company providing service. Before taking a child on such afield trip, outing, or special event, the center shall secure individual written consent slips signed by a parent for his or her child(ren) for each proposed field trip, outing or special event. |
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. - The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. |
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. Ensure the documentation is current. - 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. |
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | 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. - 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. |
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(ii) | Ensure that garbage receptacles used for food and diaper disposal are maintained as required, including being covered securely. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner. |
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. The lining under the rubber mulch is exposed and poses a tripping hazard. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. |
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. - 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. |
| 2021-10-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-08-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-07-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-28 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-05 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Renewal,Monitoring,Space Evaluation | No | Center Inspection |
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