Brick Rainbow Kids
BRICK, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1823 Route 88, Brick, NJ, 08723
CityBRICK, NJ 08723
CountyOcean
Phone732-202-1635
Websitehttps://www.happydayspreschoolnj.com/happy-days-preschool-of-brick
Operating details
Capacity180
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High15
- Medium3
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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1823 Route 88, Brick, NJ, 08723, BRICK, NJ 08723
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/6/2026
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- Medium-High15
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- Medium-Low2
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2026
- Medium-High risk2/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces including floors and walls are in good repair in Rooms #6,8, and 9. Provide a Memorandum of Understanding to the Office of Licensing providing a timeline for the repairs.
Ensure all surfaces including floors and walls are in good repair in Rooms #6,8, and 9. Provide a Memorandum of Understanding to the Office of Licensing providing a timeline for the repairs. 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 4/22/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk12/9/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(14) — Provide a barrier extending at least 5 feet above floor level as required. Repair the elevator on the 2nd floor or restrict access.
Provide a barrier extending at least 5 feet above floor level as required. Repair the elevator on the 2nd floor or restrict access. Regulation: all balconies, rooftops, verandas, and all floor levels used by children that are above the first floor and subject the children to an open drop or atrium shall be protected by barriers consisting of safety glass, Plexiglas, or any other materials approved by the Office of Licensing. Such barriers shall extend at least five feet above the floor level.
Corrected 3/9/2026 - Medium-High risk12/9/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the exposed wall and floor in Room 7.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the exposed wall and floor in Room 7. 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 3/9/2026 - Medium risk6/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces including the ceiling near skylight windows on both sides of the wall.
Repair and/or paint surfaces including the ceiling near skylight windows on both sides of the wall. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.
Corrected 7/18/2025 - Medium-High risk6/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(14) — Provide a barrier extending at least 5 feet above floor level as required by the stairwell.
Provide a barrier extending at least 5 feet above floor level as required by the stairwell. Regulation: all balconies, rooftops, verandas, and all floor levels used by children that are above the first floor and subject the children to an open drop or atrium shall be protected by barriers consisting of safety glass, Plexiglas, or any other materials approved by the Office of Licensing. Such barriers shall extend at least five feet above the floor level.
Corrected 7/18/2025 - Medium risk6/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) — Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers.
Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age):a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.
Corrected 7/18/2025 - Medium-High risk6/16/2025
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 7/18/2025 - Medium-High risk6/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i) — Develop and follow a feeding plan for each child under 18 months of age and ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file.
Develop and follow a feeding plan for each child under 18 months of age and ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: the center shall develop mutually with each child's parent(s) and follow a feeding plan regarding the feeding schedule, specific formula, breastfeeding arrangements and accommodations, and/or expressed breast milk, nutritional needs, and introduction of new food for each child. For children less than 12 months of age, the feeding plan shall be: documented in writing; maintained on file.
Corrected 7/18/2025 - Medium-High risk6/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) — Ensure that the smoke alarm is not beeping on the 1st floor.
Ensure that the smoke alarm is not beeping on the 1st 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 7/18/2025 - Medium-High risk6/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each
Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, 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 7/18/2025 - Medium-High risk6/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition throughout the center including the bathrooms..
Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition throughout the center including the bathrooms.. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.
Corrected 9/15/2025 - Medium-Low risk6/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).
Corrected 7/18/2025 - Medium-High risk6/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Ensure that playground surfacing is in good condition. Repair the gap in the resilient surfacing near back of the outdoor play area (with the slides).
Ensure that playground surfacing is in good condition. Repair the gap in the resilient surfacing near back of the outdoor play area (with the slides). Regulation: 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.
Corrected 4/22/2026 - Medium-High risk6/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the ceiling tiles in Room #5. Ensure the source of the moisture is repaired.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the ceiling tiles in Room #5. Ensure the source of the moisture is repaired. 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 9/15/2025 - Medium-High risk6/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Remove the storage from the bathroom in Room #5.
Remove the storage from the bathroom in Room #5. 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 7/18/2025 - Medium-High risk6/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the floor in Room #1.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the floor in Room #1. 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 10/28/2025 - Medium-High risk6/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the back of the sinks in Room #6.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the back of the sinks in Room #6. 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 7/18/2025 - High risk6/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l) — Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components including an alternate indoor location in the case of an evacualtion.
Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components including an alternate indoor location in the case of an evacualtion. Regulation: (l) Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating: i. The location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies; ii. The name, address and telephone number of the physician retained by the center or of the health facility to be used in emergencies; iii. An alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall: (1) Select an alternate indoor location within safe walking distance; or (2) Develop a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location; iv. The hospital or clinic to which injured or ill children will be taken; v. The telephone numbers for obtaining police, fire, ambulance and poison control services, including the National Poison Emergency Hotline at (800) 222-1222; vi. The location of written authorization from parent(s) for emergency medical care for each child; vii. A diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area; viii. The location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers; and ix. Procedures for ensuring children’s safety and communicating with parents in the event of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies. The procedures shall indicate: (1) The plan for informing parents of their children’s whereabouts; and (2) The local law enforcement agency or emergency management office that has been notified of the center’s identifying information, as specified in (l)3 below. 2. The emergency procedures shall be readily accessible in a designated location within the center. 3. The center shall ensure that the appropriate local law enforcement agency or emergency management office is notified of: i. The center’s nam
Corrected 7/18/2025 - High risk6/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Remove the basketball net from the 2nd exit in the outdoor play area.
Remove the basketball net from the 2nd exit in the outdoor play area. Regulation: Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.
Corrected 7/18/2025 - High risk6/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed for 1 staff.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed for 1 staff. 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 10/28/2025 - High risk6/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed for 1 staff.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed for 1 staff. Regulation: As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Corrected 7/18/2025 - High risk6/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(a) — Ensure that children's activities are geared to the developmental ages of the children. Provide the manufacturers information for the ball pit in Room #3 which includes the cleaning requirements and the age range.
Ensure that children's activities are geared to the developmental ages of the children. Provide the manufacturers information for the ball pit in Room #3 which includes the cleaning requirements and the age range. Regulation: (a) The center shall develop and provide a variety of children's planned activities, geared to the ages and developmental levels of the children served, that: 1. Promote the development of language, thinking and problem-solving skills, curiosity, exploration, large and small muscles, coordination and movement skills, social competence, self-esteem, and positive self-identity; and 2. Are relevant to the cultural background of the children and foster intercultural awareness. (b) 1. Time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries; 2. Children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time; 3. Children are presented with and encouraged to participate in a mixture of active and quiet experiences; 4. Both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided; 5. Children are: i. Encouraged, but not required, to participate in every group activity; and ii. Provided with the time and space within the area to be apart from the group and to participate in an alternate activity if they choose to do so;
Corrected 7/18/2025 - Medium risk6/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 7/18/2025 - Medium-Low risk6/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(i) — Provide the policy that the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two is not permitted.
Provide the policy that the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two is not permitted. Regulation: i. Centers shall prohibit the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two.
Corrected 7/18/2025 - Medium-High risk6/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces including the walls in Room # 8. Ensure the walls are in sanitary condition.
Repair and/or paint surfaces including the walls in Room # 8. Ensure the walls are in sanitary condition. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.
Corrected 2/6/2026
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Estimated monthly cost
$899/month
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About this daycare
- Location: BRICK, Ocean County
- Capacity: 180
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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