Oorah Inc.
LAKEWOOD, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1785 Swarthmore Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, 08701
CountyOcean
Phone732-730-1000
Websitehttps://n/a
Operating details
Capacity78
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/16/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High9
- Medium-High12
- Medium2
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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1785 Swarthmore Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/16/2025
- High9
- Medium-High12
- Medium2
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2025
- Medium-Low risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. 1-14-15: Ensure that childcare center and correct address is listed on the insurance showing the center is covered by the insuran
Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. 1-14-15: Ensure that childcare center and correct address is listed on the insurance showing the center is covered by the insurance. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 1/22/2026 - High risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(f) — Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are stored individually and cots sheets and blankets are not touching in rooms 106 and 204.
Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are stored individually and cots sheets and blankets are not touching in rooms 106 and 204. Regulation: 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. (g) When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be: 1. Labeled for each child; and 2. Stored separately for each child.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - High risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. There are 5 trainings needed and 8 signatures needed attesting to the receipt of the training. 1-14-15: 1 training needed.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. There are 5 trainings needed and 8 signatures needed attesting to the receipt of the training. 1-14-15: 1 training needed. Regulation: (a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program.
Corrected 1/22/2026 - High risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. In room 104, there were 2 staff with 12 children ages 4 to 11 months when 3 staff were needed.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. In room 104, there were 2 staff with 12 children ages 4 to 11 months when 3 staff were needed. Regulation: (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: Under 18 months 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years 1:10 4 years 1:12 5 years and older 1:15 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - High risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. In room 104, children were placed in cribs in a sleep area behind a divider where staff could not see them. In room 208, a child was standing up on toys looking out the w
Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. In room 104, children were placed in cribs in a sleep area behind a divider where staff could not see them. In room 208, a child was standing up on toys looking out the window without staff intervening. In room 104, Ensure floor mats and blankets are not surrounding cribs where children are sleeping, preventing staff from seeing children. 1-14-15: In room 104, children were placed in cribs in a sleep area behind a divider where staff could not see them. Regulation: 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. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.
Corrected 2/4/2026 - High risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required. 1 CHRI clearance needed.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required. 1 CHRI clearance needed. Regulation: 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). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - Medium-Low risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL, with all center staff listed.
Maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL, with all center staff listed. Regulation: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - Medium-High risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) — Maintain an illness log on file at the center that includes dates of return for children sent home ill.
Maintain an illness log on file at the center that includes dates of return for children sent home ill. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include: the child's name; the date and time the illness, symptoms of illness or diseases were observed at the center; a description of the symptoms of illness manifested by the child; the action taken by the center to assist: the child who is demonstrating symptoms of illness; and the director in determining if exclusion of the child from the center is necessary; any significant change in the child's symptoms of illness; the date, if applicable, that: the child was removed from the center; the child returned to the center with a note from a health care provider attesting to the child's admissibility to the center and recovery from a reportable disease, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:57; the child returned to the center with a parent’s note attesting that six days have elapsed since the onset of chicken pox, or that all chicken pox sores have dried and crusted; or the child returned to the center symptom-free.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - Medium-High risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water after changing diapers, after wiping children's noses, and before serving food.
Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water after changing diapers, after wiping children's noses, and before serving food. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food; after toileting; after assisting a child in toileting; after caring for a child who appears to be sick; after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. 7.8(d)3- Staff members hands are washed after changing each diaper.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - Medium-High risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required before eating.
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required before eating. Regulation: 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; immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed; immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions; immediately after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and immediately after outdoor play. (2)for children under three months of age or for those children three months of age and older wherein hand washing with soap and running water may not be developmentally appropriate, the center may use an alternate means for hand washing, including but not limited to disposable baby wipes.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - High risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — Ensure children who come into the center sleeping in car seats are immediately removed and placed in the proper sleeping equipment.
Ensure children who come into the center sleeping in car seats are immediately removed and placed in the proper sleeping equipment. Regulation: 1. 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 View official inspection document Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be: (1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-
Corrected 1/14/2026 - High risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — Ensure classrooms with non-ambulatory children have evacuation cribs, and enough cribs for the number of children in each room. 1-14-15: Ensure there are enough cribs in each room and provide documentation showing cribs can be
Ensure classrooms with non-ambulatory children have evacuation cribs, and enough cribs for the number of children in each room. 1-14-15: Ensure there are enough cribs in each room and provide documentation showing cribs can be used for evacuation purposes. Regulation: 1. 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 View official inspection document Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be: (1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-
Corrected 2/4/2026 - High risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a)(3) — Cease the use of infant sleep sacks which have a swaddle component.
Cease the use of infant sleep sacks which have a swaddle component. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - High risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a)(1) — Ensure children under 12 months of age are initially placed in a face-up sleeping position in rooms 104 and 109.
Ensure children under 12 months of age are initially placed in a face-up sleeping position in rooms 104 and 109. Regulation: 1. 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.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - Medium-High risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — Ensure that at least two staff members who have both pediatric first aid and CPR certifications present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training.
Ensure that at least two staff members who have both pediatric first aid and CPR certifications present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training. Regulation: 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. The first aid and CPR training shall include a hands-on training component in addition to any online training coursework.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - Medium-High risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) — Ensure that all fire extinguishers are hung as required by the local fire official. Extinguishers in the front and back hallway were on the floor.
Ensure that all fire extinguishers are hung as required by the local fire official. Extinguishers in the front and back hallway were on the floor. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - Medium-High risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure monthly fire drills are conducted at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.
Ensure monthly fire drills are conducted at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. Regulation: 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. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - Medium-High risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - Medium-High risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a current Safe Building Interior Certification. issued by the DOH.
Submit a current Safe Building Interior Certification. issued by the DOH. Regulation: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - Medium risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(d)(3) — Remove electric space heaters from room 109. Abated at the time of inspection.
Remove electric space heaters from room 109. Abated at the time of inspection. Regulation: Heating requirements are as follows: the center shall not use portable liquid fuel-burning or wood-burning heating appliances or electric space heaters.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - Medium-High risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(3) — Ensure the area rug in room 206 is secured to prevent a tripping hazard.
Ensure the area rug in room 206 is secured to prevent a tripping hazard. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: stairways shall be free of tripping hazards, such as toys, boxes, loose steps, uneven treads, torn carpeting, raised strips, or uneven risers.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - Medium-High risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Ensure shelving is secure and not overloaded. In room 204, toy bins are stacked high on top of shelving.
Ensure shelving is secure and not overloaded. In room 204, toy bins are stacked high on top of shelving. Regulation: 17. All televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. 18. Ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - Medium risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) — Ensure that all cords for humidifiers, refrigerators, music players, phones chargers, and pump in room 202 are inaccessible to the children throughout the center. 1-14-15: Ensure all cords near and around the sink in room 202
Ensure that all cords for humidifiers, refrigerators, music players, phones chargers, and pump in room 202 are inaccessible to the children throughout the center. 1-14-15: Ensure all cords near and around the sink in room 202 are inaccessible. Regulation: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children.
Corrected 2/4/2026 - Medium-High risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure floors are cleaned of food before children play in room 107.
Ensure floors are cleaned of food before children play in room 107. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - Medium-High risk12/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the sink in room 204 is draining. The sink is clogged and full of water.
Ensure the sink in room 204 is draining. The sink is clogged and full of water. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 1/14/2026
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$949/month
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About this daycare
- Location: LAKEWOOD, Ocean County
- Capacity: 78
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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