Description: At Temple Emanu-El, we believe that children are individual learners; each one gaining skills at their own pace and responding to different styles and methods of teaching. We strive to create a rich curriculum that meets the needs of all children: visual, auditory, and perceptual learners. Our philosophy centers itself on the whole child. We aim to nurture and strengthen each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical abilities through our program. We believe that children learn through active play and exploration in a multi-sensory environment.
Temple Emanu-El's Early Childhood Education Program strives to provide a variety of services to children and their families that reflect the Temple's Mission Statement and the school's philosophy. These services include:
To provide a safe and enriching environment for children from 13 months through six years old.
To foster a positive self-image through a warm, play-centered environment that is healthy, safe, and secure.
To offer creative play and constructive, developmentally appropriate instruction as part of the daily routine.
To provide every opportunity for growth and learning for each child. Children learn through interaction with other children and adults. They also learn through individual exploration, a variety of activities and materials, and consistent nurturing and guidance.
To encourage the development of a strong, positive Jewish identity and an appreciation for Judaism.
To develop a reinforcing relationship between teachers and children where teachers strive to understand and accept each child's feelings and thoughts.
To develop a positive partnership between families and teachers.
To help families understand the methods and goals of our school experience and work together to enhance the development of their children.
To establish and maintain community relations that support the growth of our children, their families, the program, and the community.
Temple Emanu-El's Early Childhood Education Program has been accredited by the National Association of the Education of the Young Child (NAEYC) since 2000. "We're proud to have earned the mark of quality from NAEYC, and to be recognized for our commitment to reaching the highest professional standards," Jill Cimafonte, Director of Early Childhood Education.
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| 2022-07-01 | 2022-11-23 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) |
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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. Violation Observed: Provide a current fire certificate as required. |
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| 2022-07-01 | 2022-09-26 | 3A:52-3.4(a) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. |
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| 2022-07-01 | 2022-10-27 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) |
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The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. Violation Observed: Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. |
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| 2022-07-01 | 2022-09-26 | 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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| 2022-07-01 | 2022-10-27 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. |
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| 2022-07-01 | 2022-10-27 | 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center. Violation Observed: Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment, refers to room 3. |
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| 2022-07-01 | 2022-10-27 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(i) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toilet training chairs and potty seats that have first been emptied into a toilet. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toilet training chairs and potty seats after each use. |
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| 2022-07-01 | 2022-10-27 | 3A:52-5.3(p) |
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Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. Violation Observed: Ensure that the bathroom in room 1/2 is not used as storage. |
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| 2022-07-01 | 2022-10-27 | 3A:52-5.2(c) |
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If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. Violation Observed: Provide a current health certificate as required. |
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| 2022-07-01 | 2022-09-26 | 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 maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OO and is filled out correctly. |
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| 2021-10-04 | 2021-10-13 | 3A:52-4.9(a) |
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The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14. Violation Observed: Based on complaint number 19643, as per the centers updated COVID-19 policy the center did not follow their own quarantine process for 1 child. The center shall submit a MOU that they will follow all policy's for every child enrolled at their center. |
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| 2021-10-04 | 2021-10-13 | 3A:52-4.9(a) |
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The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14. Violation Observed: Based on complaint number 19643, as per the centers updated COVID-19 policy the center did not follow their own quarantine process for 1 child. The center shall submit a MOU that they will follow all policy's for every child enrolled at their center. |
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| 2021-04-08 | 2021-05-14 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children. Violation Observed: Ensure that the basement for use only room is for children ages 2 1/2- 13. At the time of the inspection there were children under the age of 2 1/2 in the basement playroom. The center is to submit to OOL a MOU that the playroom will be used for children ages 2 1/2 to 13 and that the elevator will not be used for any a child during the centers operating hours. |
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| 2021-04-08 | 2021-05-14 | 3A:52-5.3(r) |
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The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Violation Observed: Per the NJ Department of health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149. Prohibit non-essential visitors during operating hours, except as defined by ED 20-032. At the time of the inspection a maintenance person was coming and going from the center. The center needs to ensure that all non-essential visitors during operating hours, except as defined by ED 20-032 are not present at the center. Technical assistance was given and the center will submit a MOU to OOL. |
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| 2021-04-08 | 2021-04-19 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) |
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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. Violation Observed: The center is required to submit to OOL the center's current fire inspection certificate. |
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