Description: Cocoon Child Care is a Temporary Child Care Center in Lakewood NJ, with a maximum capacity of 150 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-20 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). Cease the use of the Little Tikes slides throughout the center. |
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| 2023-04-18 | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). Provide ASTM documentation of what age group can be utilizing the playground equipment. 6-5-23: Ensure the documentation provided for the outdoor play equipment states the equipment meets all ASTM standards. Cease the use of the equipment until this documentation is provided to OOL. |
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| 2023-04-18 | 2023-06-05 | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. In room 5, staff stated they had 9 and 11 children but 10 children were present. |
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| 2023-03-02 | 2023-04-19 | 3A:52-4.3(a) |
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The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. In room 3, there were children climbing up, and then sitting, on the top of the cot pile. |
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| 2023-03-02 | 2023-04-18 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) |
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The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that Violation Observed: Ensure that children who fall asleep in swings and other infant equipment are placed in the proper sleeping equipment in room 5. |
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| 2023-03-02 | 2023-04-18 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(ii) |
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The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, the center shall provide for each child a crib that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: each cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. An additional covering shall be provided for use as a covering for each child. Violation Observed: Ensure that each crib mattress used for rest and sleep is covered with a snuggly fit sheet in rooms 1 and 2. A child in room 1, was sleeping on the vinyl pack and play pad with no sheet. |
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| 2023-03-02 | 2023-06-05 | 3A:52-6.4(a)(4)(iii) |
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For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children over the age of 18 months and under the age of four years, the center shall provide an alternative quiet activity for each child who has rested or slept for 30 minutes and does not appear to need additional rest or sleep. Violation Observed: Provide alternative quiet activities for children who have rested or slept for 30 minutes and do not appear to need additional rest or sleep. In room 6, staff had a child strapped in a high chair facing the wall with no activities. |
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| 2023-03-02 | 2023-04-18 | 3A:52-2.3(d)(1) |
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The requirements for co-location of a center within a multi-use building are as follows, the sponsor or sponsor representative of a center that is, or seeks to be, co-located in a multi-use building shall indicate on its application the nature of the co-location. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center adheres to all requirements to prevent comingling in multi-use buildings. The multipurpose room was being used by the private school next door for a party. Ensure the private school does not have access to the center's licensed space at anytime. |
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| 2023-03-02 | 2023-06-05 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. Violation Observed: Ensure that the multipurpose room is cleaned and free of garbage. The private school next door was using the space for a party leaving garbage and other items all over the room. |
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| 2023-01-30 | 2023-04-18 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) |
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The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. Violation Observed: Ensure children are wearing sleep sacks properly and not being covered with them while sleeping in the crib. 3-2-23: In room 5, a child was sleep in their crib with a sleep sack covering them, they were not wearing it properly. |
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| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-02 | 3A:52-6.4(i) |
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Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. Violation Observed: Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices. In room 1, there was a child wearing a pacifier strap. |
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| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-02 | 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: Ensure the 3ft exit path in front of the new room 9 exit door is free of toys and furniture. |
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| 2023-01-09 | 2023-01-30 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) |
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The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that Violation Observed: Ensure children who come into the center sleeping in car seats and strollers are immediately placed in proper sleeping equipment. There was an infant sleeping in a car seat stroller in room 1. |
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| 2023-01-09 | 2023-03-02 | 3A:52-4.3(c) |
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The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. In room 4, there were 11 children ages 9 to 12 months with 2 staff when 3 were needed. 1-30-23: In room 4, there was 1 staff with 12 children ages 12-18 months when 3 staff were needed. |
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| 2023-01-09 | 2023-03-01 | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. In room 6 staff stated they had 7 children when 6 were present. 1-30-23: In room 6, staff stated they had 10 children but only 7 children were present. Then when more children arrived staff stated they had 9 but 11 children were present. In room 4, staff stated they had 11 children but 12 children were present. In room 1, staff stated they had 10 children but 9 children were present. |
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