Description: Cozy Island Childcare Inc is a Regular Child Care Center in Lakewood NJ, with a maximum capacity of 172 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 6 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2023-07-06 | 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: Provide and maintain use zones under all play equipment as required. Ensure the metal dome climber has the proper fall zones around the equipment. It is currently located too close the outdoor play area fence. |
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| 2023-05-19 | 2023-08-14 | 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. Staff in room 5 stated they had 13 children but 12 children were present. 7-6-23: Room 5 stated they had 13 children but 12 children were present. |
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| 2023-05-19 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) | |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center operates within its licensed capacity at all times. The center is limited to no more than 90 children over 18 months in the center. The center had 134 children over 18 months in the center at the time of inspection. The center must reduce the number of children over 18 months to no more than 90 children. |
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| 2023-05-19 | 3A:52-6.4(f) | |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment including cribs are labeled with the child's name who uses the crib. |
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| 2023-05-19 | 2023-07-06 | 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 sleeping children are immediately placed in the proper sleeping equipment. There was an infant in room 1 sleeping in their stroller. |
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| 2023-05-19 | 2023-07-06 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i)(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 each crib or playpen shall be equipped with a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress. Violation Observed: Ensure that all cribs and playpens are equipped with all of the required components, including a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress. The center has mattresses that are heavily ripped, exposing the mattress foam, and covered in a non-waterproof, loose cover. |
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| 2023-05-19 | 2023-07-06 | 3A:52-6.2(a)(2) |
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The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are non-toxic and safe for use by children in the age groups served. Violation Observed: Ensure that all materials used by the children are age appropriate, non-toxic and safe for use by children. Children under the age of two years were playing with magnetic tiles which may not be age appropriate nor intended for use by that age group. The center needs to ensure classroom supplies are used in accordance with manufacturers instructions. |
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| 2023-05-19 | 2023-07-06 | 3A:52-6.4(a)(1) |
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For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall ensure that each child is initially placed in a face-up sleeping position unless a different position is indicated in writing by the child's health care provider. Violation Observed: Ensure that children under 12 months of age are placed in a face-up position in their sleeping equipment. A sleeping infant was placed face down in their crib on their belly in room 1. |
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| 2023-05-19 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) | |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water before intake of food. Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food in room 2.8-14-23: Children were observed eating snacks on the floor while playing with toys and being put in high chair seats without washing hands before eating. |
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| 2023-05-19 | 2023-07-06 | 3A:52-6.1(e) |
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The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. Violation Observed: Ensure that children are not crawling or walking with sippy cups in room 5. |
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| 2023-05-19 | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(ii)(6) | |
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The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following items shall be washed and disinfected at least daily, the following items shall be washed and disinfected at least daily, smooth surfaced non-porous floors in areas used by children. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects smooth surfaced, non-porous floors and mats, in areas used by children at least daily throughout the center. 8-14-23: Ensure floors and walls throughout the center are cleaned. |
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| 2023-05-19 | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair in rooms 5 and 2. |
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| 2023-05-19 | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) | |
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Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed. Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed. |
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| 2023-05-19 | 2023-08-14 | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) |
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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, diapering surfaces. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use. |
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| 2023-05-19 | 2023-07-06 | 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 all indoor and outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Children in infant swings need to fully buckled into seat using both the top and bottom straps. |
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