Jin-A Child Care is proud to be an NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accredited program

It is our priority that young children who leave their home for the first time, should experience deep love and care within a child care setting.

Jin-A Child Care Center’s philosophy is based on a multi-religious approach that honors and respects all faith traditions and emphasizes our commitment to traditional family values. We seek to celebrate what we have in common. We emphasize a wonderful blend of basic principles and values found in all religions. This philosophy provides the foundation for each child - and each staff member - to grow, live, and pray in his or her own faith in harmony with other faiths and cultures.

All our programs feature fun, developmentally appropriate lessons and activities, which are intended to foster:

• Character, emotional, and social skills development;

• Cognitive and physical development;

• Positive self-esteem and self-expression; and

• A deep, abiding love for God, others, and the world.

Our philosophy creates an environment where each individual, in his or her own faith, can create harmony with others. Our multi-religious educational philosophy is based on True Family Values, knowing that a healthy family is the basic foundation of a harmonious society.

We provide children a loving environment where students from all faiths and cultures can live and learn the common values of faith, love, and hope in their daily lives.

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• Access to a variety of materials: books, art, crafts, puzzles, blocks, dress-up clothes, interactive activities, educational computer/technology programs, and much more in every classroom.

• Teachers able to interact with children in personal small groups, as well as larger class settings.

• Hands on activities to reinforce literacy, math and science.

• Flexible curriculum to meet the developmental needs of young children.

• Individual projects as well as in group activities, (arts and crafts, group learning, discussion, problem solving)

• Time for free play to develop self-exploration, creative growth, and individual and social development.

• Literacy-rich environment in every classroom, including story times, books, and books on tape that are readily available to all students.

• Emphasis on multi-cultural and multi-religious activities. 

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At Jin-A Child Care Center, we guide and educate children according to God-centered principles of behavior. Children are encouraged to behave in a cooperative, harmonious manner, which is beneficial to everyone’s safety, happiness, and well being.  

We see discipline as a step-by-step, long-term process; helping children to reflect on and take responsibility for their actions. We guide them to empathize with and respect others through examples and by teaching communication skills and problem solving techniques. 

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Through an interfaith vision - and the fundraising efforts of Mrs. Mamiko Rattley - the beautiful four acre property of 77 Jay Street, Clifton NJ was purchased in December of 1987. As a registered 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, and tax-exempt corporation as described in Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code, Jin-A Child Care Center seeks to provide high quality multi-religious care for the greater-Clifton community. The vision of Mrs. Rattley in its conception was to develop within the Asian community, and our name reflects our vision: “Jin” translates to “advance, move forward,” while “A” translates to "the child". Hence, the name “Jin-A” means to advance and develop the child.

JCCC, Inc. was incorporated in December of 1987, and opened for the first day of school on January 20, 1988. Jin-A has served families in the multi-religious, multi-cultural community of Clifton, NJ for over thirty-three years.  

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