Ready Set Grow - Lakewood NJ Regular Child Care Center

301-350 Monmouth Ave , Lakewood NJ 08701
(732) 364-1999

About the Provider

Description: Ready Set Grow is a Regular Child Care Center in Lakewood NJ, with a maximum capacity of 210 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 170900163
  • Capacity: 210
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2022-04-01 2022-04-12 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii)
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 removed from snow suits prior to being placed in the crib and soft objects are not covering their faces. A child age 6 weeks, was placed in a crib with a fleece snow suit on and the hood was covering their face.
2022-04-01 2022-05-17 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)
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 in rooms 1 are promptly removed from car seats or strollers when they come into the center. Also children should not be sleeping in car seats or strollers.4/12/22- Ensure children in room 1 are promptly removed from car seats or strollers when they come into the center.
2022-04-01 2022-04-12 3A:52-4.3(a)(1)
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 1 stated they had 9 children however 10 children were present.
2022-03-15 2022-04-01 3A:52-4.3(a)
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 3B, 1 staff was standing between the play area and highchairs however at times this staff would go behind the divider leaving children in the play area unsupervised.
2022-02-08 2022-03-15 3A:52-6.4(a)(3)
For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: swaddling of children during rest and sleep is prohibited.

Violation Observed: Cease swaddling infants. In room 8, a child was in a swaddler. Teacher was instructed to remove the swaddler immediately.
2022-02-08 2022-02-22 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i)
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 not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center.

Violation Observed: Designate a director designee for whenever the director is not present at the center and ensure that the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times the director is not at the center. On 2/8/22- no Director or Director Designee was present at the center.
2022-02-08 2022-02-22 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)
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 all cribs used by the center comply with the CPSC Federal Safety Standards. In room 4, 2 infants were sleeping in car seat strollers.
2022-02-08 2022-02-22 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii)
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 that sleeping equipment is free of pillows, soft bedding, bumpers and other hazards when occupied by a sleeping child. In room 4, 2 infants under 12 months old, were sleeping in their cribs with blankets over their faces. Teachers were instructed to remove the blankets immediately from the cribs.
2021-11-22 2021-12-14 3A:52-6.4(a)(1)
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. Staff in room 1 indicated they sometimes place infants down on their stomachs, regardless if they can roll. Multiple young infants were observed sleeping on their stomachs.
2021-11-22 2021-05-26 3A:52-5.3(r)
The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

Violation Observed: Ensure blankets in cribs do not cover the face of a child while they are in their crib. An infant, who was awake, was in a crib with a blanket partially covering its face and when OOL asked the staff in the room to remove the blanket from the crib, she covered the body of the child and tucked it under the child. The staff was again instructed to remove the blanket completely.
2021-11-22 2021-05-26 3A:52-5.3(r)
The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

Violation Observed: Ensure blankets in cribs do not cover the face of a child while they are in their crib. An infant, who was awake, was in a crib with a blanket partially covering its face and when OOL asked the staff in the room to remove the blanket from the crib, she covered the body of the child and tucked it under the child. The staff was again instructed to remove the blanket completely.
2021-11-22 2021-12-14 3A:52-6.4(a)(1)
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. Staff in room 1 indicated they sometimes place infants down on their stomachs, regardless if they can roll. Multiple young infants were observed sleeping on their stomachs.
2021-09-15 2021-09-14 3A:52-5.3(r)
The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

Violation Observed: Per the NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149, the center shall ensure that masks are worn by staff at all times, unless they are eating or drinking.
2021-09-14 2022-05-17 3A:52-4.3(c)
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: Center shall ensure staff child ratios are maintained at all times. The following rooms were out of ratio:Rm1-11 infants under 18 months with 2 staff (3 staff needed to maintain ratio)Rm2-11 3 year olds with 1 staff member (2 staff needed to maintain ratio)Rm3-20 infants under 18 months with 4 staff (5 staff needed to maintain ratio)Rm9-20 children present (12 infants under 18 months and 8 toddlers under 30 months) with 2 staff (5 staff needed to maintain ratio)as of 10/19/21Rm3- 21 infants under 18 months with 3 staff members (6 staff needed to maintain ratios).Rm 4- 13 infants under 18 months with 3 staff members (4 staff needed to maintain ratios).Rm 7- 12 toddlers between 18-30 months with 1 staff member (2 staff needed to maintain ratios).Rm 9- 3 infants under 18 months and 11 toddlers under 30 months with 2 staff members (3 staff needed to maintain ratios).11/22/21-Room 3A- 10 children 12-18 months old with 2 staff members wherein 3 staff members are needed for ratio.Room 3B-11 children under 18 months old with 2 staff members wherein 3 staff members are needed for ratio.Room 4-9 children under 18 months old with 2 staff members wherein 3 staff members are needed for ratio.Room 5-12 children over 30 months and 5 children over 18 months with 2 staff members wherein 3 staff members are needed for ratio.Room 8- 5 children under 12 months with 1 staff member wherein 2 staff members are needed for ratio.Room 9- 3 children under 18 months old and 11 children over 18 months old with 2 staff members wherein 3 staff members are needed for ratio.12/14/21Room 3B-11 children under 18 months old with 2 staff members wherein 3 staff members are needed for ratio.Room 9- 13 children between 18 and 30 months with 2 staff members wherein 3 staff members are needed for ratio.2/8/22-Room 4- 8 children under 18 months old with 1 staff member wherein 2 staff members are needed for ratio.Room 8- 5 children under 18 months old with 1 staff member wherein 2 staff members are needed for ratio.2/22/22- Room 4- 7 children under 18 months old with 1 staff member wherein 2 staff members are needed for ratio.Room 3A- 13 children 12-18 months old with 3 staff members wherein 4 staff members are needed for ratio.Room 3B-13 children under 18 months old with 2 staff members wherein 4 staff members are needed for ratio.3/15/22-Room 4- 8 children 0-12 months with 1 staff member wherein 2 staff members are needed for ratio.Room 3A- 15 children (8 12-18months and 7 18months to 2.5) with 2 staff wherein 4 staff members are needed for ratio. Room 3B- 9 children ages 12-18months with 1 staff member wherein 3 staff were needed. 4/1/22-Room 1- 10 children ages 0-12m with 2 staff members when 3 staff were needed. Room 3B- 10 children ages 12-18 months with 1 staff member when 3 staff were needed. Room 4- 8 children ages 6 weeks to 13 months with 1 staff member when 2 staff were needed. Room 7- 11 children ages 2.5-3 years with 1 staff member when 2 staff were needed. Room 9 - 15 children ages 18-24m with 2 staff members when 3 were needed. 4/12/22-Room 3B- 10 children ages 12-18 months with 1 staff at the time of inspectors arrival the when 3 staff where needed. Room 4- 7 children under 12 months were with 1 staff at the time of inspectors arrival when 2 staff were needed.
2021-09-14 2021-10-19 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii)
Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity.

Violation Observed: Room 9 is licensed for 19 children and had 20 children present at the time of the visit. Center needs to ensure they do not exceed the licensed room capacities.

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