Child Care Center
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Kids World 2
Lakewood, NJ
· Ocean County
612 Madison Avenue,
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Quick Facts
Capacity
78 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
171100180
License Issued
Jun 1, 2026
Active Through
Jun 1, 2029
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
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About the Provider
Kids World 2 is a Child Care Center in Lakewood NJ, with a maximum capacity of 78 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 6 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-01-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-11-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-11-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-10 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-27 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-09-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-16 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-11 | Increase | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-11 | Renewal,New Space,Increase | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-04 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-04 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(2) | Grade or provide drains for the outdoor play area. There is a large puddle from water build up in front of the exit gate. 7-17-2023: Ensure the large hole under the exit gate in the outdoor play area is filled in. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). Cease the use of the play slide. 6-6-23: All climbing equipment was removed from the outdoor play area. - 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. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. There are 3 missing clearances. 6-6-23: 2 missing. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.6-6-23: The staff records checklist needs to be maintained with current information, include all OOL required information, and fully completed. - 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). |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. There were children from room 3 unsupervised in room 2 during drop off and after breakfast when the class returned to room 3 and left 3 children still eating at the table. 6-6-23: Ensure that children are supervised at all times. At the time of this inspectors arrival, 4 children were observed in the exterior hallway outside room 4 knocking on the door to be let in for the bathroom. - 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. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Staff in room 3, stated they had 20 children when 19 were present. Staff in room 4, stated they had 12 children when 14 were present. Staff in room 1 had to count the number of children present. - 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. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. In room 4, there were 14 children, ages 3 and 4 years old, with1 staff when 2 staff were needed. In room 3, there were 19 children, age 4, with 1 staff when 2 staff were needed. In room 1, there were 13 children, ages 4 and 5, with 1 staff when 2 were needed. 6-6-23: In room 3, there were 20 children ages 4 years of age with 1 staff member. 6-6-23: In room 1, there were 14 children ages 4 and 5 years of age with 1 staff member. - 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 |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity of the classrooms at all times throughout the center. In room 3 there were 20 children when the room capacity is 11. In room 2, there were 20 children eating breakfast when the room capacity is 7. 6-6-23: In room 3 there were 20 children when the room capacity is 11. - Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(ii)(6) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects smooth surfaced, non-porous floors in areas used by children at least daily. Ensure the floors throughout the center are cleaned especially around classroom sinks. - 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. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iii) | Ensure that the toys throughout the center are cleaned. 7-17-23: Ensure that the toys in room 1 are cleaned. - The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following items shall be washed and disinfected at least weekly, |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food. - 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. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(d)(3) | Cease the use of electric space heaters and remove them from the center. - Heating requirements are as follows: the center shall not use portable liquid fuel-burning or wood-burning heating appliances or electric space heaters. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(6) | Ensure that all food waste receptacles have lids. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: food waste receptacles shall be lined and maintained in clean and sanitary condition. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all the storage and copier machine is removed from the bathroom in room 4. - 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. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) | Ensure that all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs have protective coverings. Repair the broken light covers room 3. - Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Ensure the vents throughout the center are cleaned. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) | Ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to the children have protective coverings in room 3. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) | Ensure that all cords for the wall air conditioner units are secured. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) | Repair and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required. In room 4, there is chipping paint on the walls. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal. In room 2,, tables were not cleaned prior to eating breakfast. - The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) | 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 throughout the center. - 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. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) | Ensure that food provided by the center is stored, prepared and served in a sanitary manner. Ensure open containers of food are not being stored near the floor and is in closed containers in room 4. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(f) | Ensure that the center has a written outline of daily activities for classrooms. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b) shall prepare and maintain on file a written outline of the center's daily activities, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(a) through (d) and (g) and (h). |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Remove the paint cans from the bathroom in room 4. - 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. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(i) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toilet training chairs and potty seats after each use and seats are not stored on the floor in bathrooms. - 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. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Repair and/or remove all broken and/or rusted toys from the outdoor play area. - 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. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) | Provide credential documentation for the director. - The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Provide credential documentation for the head teacher. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Provide credential documentation for the group teacher. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) | Complete updated radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(e) | Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL within 90 days of hire. - Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d). |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. - In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) | Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center. - The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times. - The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. - First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(2) | Ensure that materials are accessible to the children at all times, except during lunch and nap time. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. - 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. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - 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. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(3) | Submit a copy of the final Certificate of Occupancy as the center currently has a TCO expiring 9-1-2023. - For buildings constructed after the adoption of the NJUCC (1977), whose construction code group classification is already E, I-2, I-4, A-3, or A-4, and that have not had major alterations or renovations since receipt of the CO, the center shall obtain the CO issued by the municipality in which it is located at the time the building was originally constructed or approved for use in the NJUCC's E, I-2, I-4, A-3, or A-4 group classification. The center shall submit a copy of the building's CO to the Office of Licensing. |
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