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Lots 4 Tots

Lakewood, NJ · Ocean County
763 River Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701
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Quick Facts

Capacity
154 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (732) 230-4401
763 River Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
170800310
License Issued
Nov 13, 2024
Active Through
Nov 13, 2027
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing

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Lots 4 Tots is a Child Care Center in Lakewood NJ, with a maximum capacity of 154 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.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Type Reinspection / Rule Details
2026-01-28 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2026-01-07 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-12-01 Re-Inspection,Life Safety Modification Yes Center Inspection
2025-10-30 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-10-27 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2025-07-31 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-07-09 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-05-27 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-05-13 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-03-04 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-02-24 Other No Center Inspection
2025-02-14 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-01-29 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-12-17 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-12-11 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-11-25 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-11-14 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-09-30 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-07-09 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-06-27 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-05-29 Phone Call Yes Center Inspection
2024-04-15 Increase Yes Center Inspection
2024-04-15 Monitoring Yes Center Inspection
2024-03-14 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2024-02-05 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-12-21 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-10-17 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-08-14 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-07-13 Renewal No Center Inspection
2023-04-18 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-04-18 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-03-02 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-03-02 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-01-17 Initial Yes Center Inspection
2023-01-17 Initial Yes Center Inspection
2022-12-19 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2022-12-19 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2022-12-19 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 1A did not know how many children they had in their care at the time of inspection. - 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.
2022-12-19 Violation 3A:52-4.3(c) Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. In room 3A, there were 2 staff with 9 children ages 3 to 14 months when 3 staff were needed. - 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
2022-12-19 Violation 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) Ensure that all flooring and carpeting are kept clean and in good repair. Due to the center doing construction, there were several rooms with missing floor tiles, exposed spackling on the walls. 3-2-23: Repair the missing wall and floor border throughout the center, and ensure there are no construction materials in licensed space. - 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.
2022-12-19 Violation 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i)(2) Ensure that children who are sleeping in car seats or strollers when they arrive at the center are immediately placed in a crib to sleep. In room 1A, there was a sleeping child in a car seat. - 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 clean, snugly fitting sheet.
2022-12-19 Violation 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) Repair or remove the green Astro turf that is being dug up on the side play area. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.
2022-12-19 Violation 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Ensure the second floor hallway exit is clear and safe for children. The ground at the bottom of the exit is dug up with a large hole next to where children would be walking. Provide OOL and MOU with when the construction will be completed. - 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.
2022-10-25 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2022-10-25 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2022-10-25 Violation 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) Ensure that all exit doors with missing or broken panic bars are replaced or repaired throughout the center. - 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.
2022-09-15 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2022-09-15 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-6.1(g)(2) Ensure that classrooms that care for children under 18 months of age provide at least four different activity areas and that each area contains at least four types of supplies and equipment. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center.
2022-09-15 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. - 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.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-6.4(i) Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices. - Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) Ensure crib sheets are clean and snuggly fitting on all cribs and pack and play mattresses. 1-17-23: Crib mattress sheets were too small causing mattresses to bunch up. - 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.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i)(1) Ensure that children who are sleeping in car seats or strollers when they arrive at the center are immediately placed in a crib to sleep. - 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.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) Ensure that all cribs meet CPSC standards. In room 3A cribs had sticky brown paper covering the clear sides of the cribs. - 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
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-6.4(a)(1) Ensure that children under 12 months of age are placed in a face-up position in their sleeping equipment. A staff member in room 2A, initially placed an infant to sleep on their stomach. Staff was advised to ensure all children are placed on their back per safe sleep practices, The infant was then properly placed in the crib. - 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.
2022-09-15 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 throughout the center. - 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.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water after diaper changes. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food.3-2-23: Ensure that children wash their hands after having their diaper changed. - 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.
2022-09-15 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.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed. - 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.
2022-09-15 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. - The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(iv)(1) Ensure that soiled disposable diapers are placed in a closed container that has a leak proof lining. Room 6A needs a lid on the garbage can that diapers are being disposed in. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, soiled diapers shall be disposed of as follows, soiled disposable diapers shall be placed in a closed container that is lined with a leakproof or impervious lining. Such diapers shall be removed from the center daily and placed in a closed garbage receptacle outside the building.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use. Staff was observed only using soap and water or not cleaning the surface at all. 10-25-22: Ensure bleach and water solution is made daily. 3-2-23: Ensure that staff does a 2 step cleaning process, of soap and water followed by a disinfectant, on all tables and diapering tables. Staff was using paper on the diapering tables and then only using a 1 step process of a disinfectant. - 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.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-5.6(b) Ensure that the children cannot lock themselves in the bathrooms. Remove the lock from the bathroom door in room 12B. - Doors in all interior rooms designated for use by children shall remain unlocked.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The water from the sink in room 6A was measuring at 122 degrees. 10-25-22: Room 6A the water from the faucet was measuring at 117 degrees. 12-19-22: The sinks in the center now currently have no supply of warm water. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) Ensure that sinks are maintained in operating condition. The multiple sink station located outside room 7B has 2 sinks that are in operable. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) Ensure that baseboard heater in room 6A is free of rust. - 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.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. The bathroom ceiling vent in room 5A needs to be 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.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-5.3(d)(1) Ensure that a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit is maintained in all areas used by the children. - Heating requirements are as follows: a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained in all areas used by children, including, but not limited to, classrooms and bathrooms.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) Repair and/or paint the walls where there is peeling or chipping paint and holes in the walls. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-6.4(b)(2) Provide documentation of 1 evacuation crib for every 4 non-ambulatory children. - 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:
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) Ensure that all exposed tarp in the outdoor play area is covered or removed to prevent a tripping hazard. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). Remove the slide and tunnel from the outdoor play space that belong to a large climber but are not attached. 10-25-22: Ensure the yellow/red/blue equipment has the proper fall zones around the equipment and at the end of the slides. - 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.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) Repair the fence where there are missing wooden slots. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-5.3(b)(7)(i) Ensure that the large climber is free of rust along side the stairs where the plastic coating is peeling off. - 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. centers that take children to a community playground shall ensure that the playground surfacing and all other elements comply with the Playground Safety Subcode before being used by the children.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) Ensure that all staff are re-trained from an outside source on handwashing and cleaning and disinfecting surfaces. - Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-4.8(a)(9) Ensure that all staff are retrained by an outside source on implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Staff was observed placing children to sleep on their stomachs. 7-13-23: Violation transferred to the 7-13-2023 renewal inspection report. 7-13-23: Training for 1 staff still needed. - Topics of orientation training shall include implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-4.6(a) Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.7-13-23: Violation transferred to the 7-13-2023 renewal inspection report. - 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).
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. There are 5 missing CHRI clearances. - As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
2022-09-15 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 4 missing CAR clearances. 10-25-22: 1 missing CARI. - 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.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) Provide credential paperwork for 2 group teachers as required. 7-13-23: Violation transferred to the 7-13-2023 renewal inspection report. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.7-13-23: Violation transferred to the 7-13-2023 renewal inspection report. - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office.
2022-09-15 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.
2022-09-15 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.
2022-09-15 Violation 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.
2021-11-29 Email Yes Center Inspection
2021-10-29 Email Yes Center Inspection
2021-09-15 Email Yes Center Inspection
2021-08-12 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2021-06-23 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2021-04-23 Renewal No Center Inspection
2019-12-11 Increase Yes Center Inspection
2019-10-28 Increase Yes Center Inspection
2019-09-20 Increase Yes Center Inspection
2019-09-11 Monitoring Yes Center Inspection
2019-07-23 Monitoring Yes Center Inspection
2019-06-24 Monitoring No Center Inspection

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