Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel's Iris Family Ctr Early Childhoo

SOUTH ORANGE, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity141
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address432 Scotland Rd, South Orange, NJ, 07079

CitySOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079

CountyEssex

Phone973-763-4600

Websitehttps://tsti.org

Operating details

Capacity141

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/16/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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432 Scotland Rd, South Orange, NJ, 07079, SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/16/2025

  • High6
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk7/16/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care in Room 4.

    Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care in Room 4. Regulation: The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

    Corrected 8/4/2025
  2. Medium-Low risk6/4/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.

    Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 11/17/2025
  3. High risk6/4/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are

    Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are present when two are required. Regulation: (9) The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).

    Corrected 8/4/2025
  4. Medium-High risk6/4/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in Room 28.

    Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in Room 28. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.

    Corrected 7/16/2025
  5. Medium-High risk6/4/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) — Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair in Room 14.

    Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair in Room 14. Regulation: the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

    Corrected 8/4/2025
  6. High risk6/4/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(f) — Ensure that each child's bedding is stored separately in Room 14.

    Ensure that each child's bedding is stored separately in Room 14. Regulation: When cribs, playpens, cots, mats or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment are stored with sheets, blankets, or other coverings as single units, at least one item of each unit shall be labeled with child-identifying information. (g) When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be: 1. Labeled for each child; and 2. Stored separately for each child.

    Corrected 7/16/2025
  7. Medium-High risk6/4/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children.

    Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

    Corrected 6/4/2025
  8. Medium-High risk6/4/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including cabinets in Room 27.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including cabinets in Room 27. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 9/9/2025
  9. Medium-High risk6/4/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including ceiling throughout the center.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including ceiling throughout the center. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 9/9/2025
  10. Medium-High risk6/4/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including wall in Room 15.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including wall in Room 15. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 9/9/2025
  11. High risk6/4/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) — Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity.

    Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 1/22/2026

2024

  1. High risk10/28/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 2.13.25. Provide CARI clearance for 10 staff members. 2.24.25 Provide CARI clearance for 7 staff members. 3.24.25. Provide CARI clearance for 4 staff members.

    Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 2.13.25. Provide CARI clearance for 10 staff members. 2.24.25 Provide CARI clearance for 7 staff members. 3.24.25. Provide CARI clearance for 4 staff members. Regulation: As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.

    Corrected 5/2/2025
  2. High risk10/28/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 2.13.25. Provide CARI clearance for 10 staff members. 2.24.25 Provide CARI clearance for 7 staff members.

    Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 2.13.25. Provide CARI clearance for 10 staff members. 2.24.25 Provide CARI clearance for 7 staff members. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 2/24/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$899/month

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Typical prices in New Jersey run about $1,247/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in New Jersey by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: SOUTH ORANGE, Essex County
  • Capacity: 141
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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