Peek-A-Boo Childcare II LLC

LAKEWOOD, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

5.0based on state inspection data
Capacity383
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address601 Prospect Street, Lakewood, NJ, 08701

CityLAKEWOOD, NJ 08701

CountyOcean

Phone732-886-7335

Operating details

Capacity383

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High7
  • Medium-High13
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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601 Prospect Street, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/6/2026

  • High7
  • Medium-High13
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required. 4 renewal CARI needed.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required. 4 renewal CARI needed. 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 5/26/2026
  2. Medium risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) — Ensure all cleaning bottles used for the two step cleaning process are labeled with either soap and water or disinfectant in all rooms.

    Ensure all cleaning bottles used for the two step cleaning process are labeled with either soap and water or disinfectant in all rooms. Regulation: All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.

    Corrected 5/26/2026
  3. High risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — Ensure cribs have 1 mattress throughout the center.

    Ensure cribs have 1 mattress throughout the center. 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 5/26/2026
  4. High risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — Ensure the white crib in room 5 is cleaned and free of chipping paint.

    Ensure the white crib in room 5 is cleaned and free of chipping paint. 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 5/26/2026
  5. High risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a)(3) — Cease swaddling infants and the use of sleep sacks with the swaddle components in rooms 3 and 6.

    Cease swaddling infants and the use of sleep sacks with the swaddle components in rooms 3 and 6. 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 5/26/2026
  6. High risk5/6/2026

    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.

    Ensure children under 12 months of age are initially placed in a face-up sleeping position. 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 5/26/2026
  7. Medium risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) — Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age or at least four different activity areas with at least four different types of suppl

    Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age or at least four different activity areas with at least four different types of supplies and equipment for children under 18 months of age in room 1. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 5/26/2026
  8. Medium risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) — Ensure bottle makers do not have a supply of warm hotter than 110 degrees.

    Ensure bottle makers do not have a supply of warm hotter than 110 degrees. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 5/26/2026
  9. Medium-High risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Ensure children wear helmets while riding scooters. Remove broken scooters from the outdoor play area.

    Ensure children wear helmets while riding scooters. Remove broken scooters from the outdoor play area. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 5/26/2026
  10. Medium-High risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Remove the ride on roller coaster from the outdoor play area.

    Remove the ride on roller coaster from the outdoor play area. 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 5/26/2026
  11. Medium-High risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Replenish resilient surfacing as required in all play equipment use zones in accordance with ASTM F1292. Ensure all areas with exposed tarp are inaccessible to children. Ensure that all holes in surfacing in the yellow and red

    Replenish resilient surfacing as required in all play equipment use zones in accordance with ASTM F1292. Ensure all areas with exposed tarp are inaccessible to children. Ensure that all holes in surfacing in the yellow and red play area are filled in. 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 5/26/2026
  12. Medium-High risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure the border going from the blue and white equipment area to the black top is free of loose metal clips. Ensure that the border in the yellow and red play area is secured and not sticking out.

    Ensure the border going from the blue and white equipment area to the black top is free of loose metal clips. Ensure that the border in the yellow and red play area is secured and not sticking out. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 5/26/2026
  13. Medium-High risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Repair the latch on the gate in the yellow and red play area to ensure the gate securely closes.

    Repair the latch on the gate in the yellow and red play area to ensure the gate securely closes. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.

    Corrected 5/26/2026
  14. Medium-High risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) — Ensure garbage receptacles are securely covered if used for diapers or food throughout the center.

    Ensure garbage receptacles are securely covered if used for diapers or food throughout the center. Regulation: garbage receptacles shall be: made of durable, leak-proof and nonabsorbent materials; covered in a secure manner; emptied to the outdoor garbage receptacle when filled; maintained in a sanitary manner.

    Corrected 5/26/2026
  15. Medium risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) — Test for the presence of radon gas as required.

    Test for the presence of radon gas as required. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 5/26/2026
  16. Medium-High risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Ensure the large air purifiers on top of the room 25 wall cabinets are secured or removed.

    Ensure the large air purifiers on top of the room 25 wall cabinets are secured or removed. 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 5/26/2026
  17. Medium risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) — Ensure that all cords are inaccessible to the children throughout the center including sound machine cords, cords around sinks, and charging cords in bathrooms in rooms 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 13. Ensure children do not ha

    Ensure that all cords are inaccessible to the children throughout the center including sound machine cords, cords around sinks, and charging cords in bathrooms in rooms 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 13. Ensure children do not have access to the water fountain plug in room 15. Regulation: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children.

    Corrected 5/26/2026
  18. Medium-High risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children throughout the center, including Febreze spray, hand sanitizer, and disinfectant cleaners on and around diaper changing tables. Abated at the time of inspection.

    Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children throughout the center, including Febreze spray, hand sanitizer, and disinfectant cleaners on and around diaper changing tables. Abated at the time of inspection. Ensure staff purses are inaccessible to children. Abated at the time of inspection. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 5/6/2026
  19. Medium-High risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure high chairs are cleaned in room 4 and 7.

    Ensure high chairs are cleaned in room 4 and 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 5/26/2026
  20. Medium-High risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure plastic coated floor play mats are cleaned, free of rips, and fraying throughout the center.

    Ensure plastic coated floor play mats are cleaned, free of rips, and fraying throughout the center. 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 5/26/2026
  21. Medium-High risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that all broken toys and clear plastic toy bins are removed in rooms 27, 28, 29, and 32. Ensure the tricycles in room 31 have the handle bar caps.

    Ensure that all broken toys and clear plastic toy bins are removed in rooms 27, 28, 29, and 32. Ensure the tricycles in room 31 have the handle bar caps. 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 5/26/2026
  22. Medium-High risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the garbage cans are cleaned and have lids in rooms 2, 8, 13, 14, 16, and 29.

    Ensure the garbage cans are cleaned and have lids in rooms 2, 8, 13, 14, 16, and 29. 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 5/26/2026
  23. Medium-High risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the refrigerator in room 1 is cleaned.

    Ensure the refrigerator in room 1 is cleaned. 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 5/26/2026
  24. High risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(c) — Ensure that parents are notified of injuries not requiring immediate notification by the end of the day.

    Ensure that parents are notified of injuries not requiring immediate notification by the end of the day. Regulation: The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when one of the following occurs while the child is in the center’s care: Bites and injuries other than those specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a) shall be reported to the child's parent by the end of the day.

    Corrected 5/26/2026
  25. High risk5/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a) — Ensure that parents are notified immediately when: a child is bitten and the skin is broken; a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head; a child falls from a height greater than the heigh

    Ensure that parents are notified immediately when: a child is bitten and the skin is broken; a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head; a child falls from a height greater than the height of the child; or an injury requiring professional medical care occurs. Regulation: (a) The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when one of the following occurs while the child is in the center’s care: 1. A child is bitten and the skin is broken; 2. A child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head; 3. A child falls from a height greater than the height of the child; or 4. An injury requiring professional medical care occurs.

    Corrected 5/26/2026

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About this daycare

  • Location: LAKEWOOD, Ocean County
  • Capacity: 383
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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