Cozy Island Childcare Inc

2025

1. High risk9/9/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a)(3) — Cease the use of sleep sacks with the swaddle component in room 2. Ensure that sleep sacks being used for children are in good repair and fully zippered. There were infants in rooms 1 and 2 sleeping in cribs with open, unzipper

   Cease the use of sleep sacks with the swaddle component in room 2. Ensure that sleep sacks being used for children are in good repair and fully zippered. There were infants in rooms 1 and 2 sleeping in cribs with open, unzippered, loose sleep sacks on. 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 10/22/2025
2. Medium-High risk8/6/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) — Ensure all children present at the center have the required documents on file at the center as documented on the Children's Records Checklist. There was a 12 year old child in the office walking around the center, not in a class

   Ensure all children present at the center have the required documents on file at the center as documented on the Children's Records Checklist. There was a 12 year old child in the office walking around the center, not in a classroom, and with no paperwork. Regulation: The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment; the name(s), home and work address(es), home and work telephone number(s) and signature(s) of the parent(s); the name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of any person(s) authorized by the parent(s) to visit the child at the center and/or take the child from the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1; and the name, address, and telephone number of the child's health care provider; signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment; the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b); the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b).; health information for each child, as follows: for early childhood programs, a record of the child’s health examination and immunizations, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a); and for school-age child care programs, a record of the parent’s statement concerning the child’s health, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(b).

   Corrected 9/9/2025
3. High risk8/6/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. In room 1, staff stated that they had 10 children but 11 were present. 9-9-25: Staff in room 11 stated they h

   Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. In room 1, staff stated that they had 10 children but 11 were present. 9-9-25: Staff in room 11 stated they had 17 children but only 16 children were present. Regulation: 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.

   Corrected 10/22/2025
4. High risk8/6/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(5) — Ensure staff without a cleared CHRI, CARI, and orientation training are not left alone to supervise children at any time. There were 4 classrooms, rooms 16, 7, 9, and 10, with new staff without the required clearances or traini

   Ensure staff without a cleared CHRI, CARI, and orientation training are not left alone to supervise children at any time. There were 4 classrooms, rooms 16, 7, 9, and 10, with new staff without the required clearances or training. Regulation: When a person who is not required to complete a CHRI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

   Corrected 10/22/2025
5. High risk8/6/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(j) — Ensure that all staff under 18 years of age are directly supervised by a cleared staff member who is 18 years of age or older. There were 3 staff under the age 18 in room 16 alone with children.

   Ensure that all staff under 18 years of age are directly supervised by a cleared staff member who is 18 years of age or older. There were 3 staff under the age 18 in room 16 alone with children. Regulation: Staff members who are under 18 years of age shall be directly supervised by and visible to a staff member who is 18 years of age or older.

   Corrected 9/9/2025
6. High risk8/6/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(k)(5) — Remove the plastic pools from the side of the walkway leading down to the outdoor play area.

   Remove the plastic pools from the side of the walkway leading down to the outdoor play area. Regulation: Swimming pool requirements are as follows: wading pools that are 24 inches or less, are filled as needed, are portable, and do not have a filtration system are prohibited.

   Corrected 9/9/2025
7. High risk7/16/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(1)(ii) — Submit a space evaluation and capacity change in NJCCIS as well as architectural plans to OOL for the construction changes being made to room 6. The center added walls and made smaller rooms within the existing room 6 space.

   Submit a space evaluation and capacity change in NJCCIS as well as architectural plans to OOL for the construction changes being made to room 6. The center added walls and made smaller rooms within the existing room 6 space. Ensure plans are sent to OOL prior to beginning construction. 9-9-25: Room 6 removed from license. As this room is now an office. Regulation: For newly-constructed buildings, for existing buildings whose construction code group classification would change from that which it had been, or for existing buildings that require major alteration or renovation, the center shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) issued by the municipality in which it is located, reflecting the center's compliance with the provisions of the NJUCC, and submit a copy of the CO to the Office of Licensing, for the following group classification: I-4 (Institutional) for buildings accommodating one or more children less than 2 ½ years of age.

   Corrected 9/9/2025
8. Medium-High risk7/16/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(vi) — Ensure children in room 1 have age appropriate seating for eating. Children were observed standing around tables eating crackers and chairs were stacked in piles. 8-6-25: Children were being served crackers while sitting al

   Ensure children in room 1 have age appropriate seating for eating. Children were observed standing around tables eating crackers and chairs were stacked in piles. 8-6-25: Children were being served crackers while sitting along the wall on the floor or standing and not sitting at the table. Regulation: Feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: a child who, because of age or developmental readiness, no longer needs to be held for feeding shall be provided with an infant seat, high chair with safety strap, or other age-appropriate seating apparatus

   Corrected 9/9/2025
9. Medium risk7/16/2025

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) — Ensure rooms 15 and 6 are set up with the required supplies and equipment or remove the rooms from the center's licensed capacity. Room 15 has storage items and ride on bikes and room 6 is under construction. 9-9-25: Rooms 6, 1

   Ensure rooms 15 and 6 are set up with the required supplies and equipment or remove the rooms from the center's licensed capacity. Room 15 has storage items and ride on bikes and room 6 is under construction. 9-9-25: Rooms 6, 14, and 15 removed from licensed. Regulation: The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.

   Corrected 9/9/2025
10. High risk7/16/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) — Ensure cribs are free of pillows. In room 13, a child was using a pillow in a crib.

    Ensure cribs are free of pillows. In room 13, a child was using a pillow in a crib. Regulation: Sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child.

    Corrected 8/6/2025
11. High risk7/16/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i) — Ensure children who come into the center in car seats sleeping, are immediately taken out and placed in the proper sleeping equipment. In room 3, there was an infant sleeping in the stroller.

    Ensure children who come into the center in car seats sleeping, are immediately taken out and placed in the proper sleeping equipment. In room 3, there was an infant sleeping in the stroller. Regulation: Each crib or playpen shall be equipped with: a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress; a clean, snugly fitting sheet; top rails that are at least 19 inches above the mattress and slats that are not more than 2 3/8 inches apart.

    Corrected 8/6/2025
12. Medium-High risk7/16/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure the hose going into the outdoor play area is not left bunched in the middle of the play area and a tripping hazard. 8-6-25: Remove the hose.

    Ensure the hose going into the outdoor play area is not left bunched in the middle of the play area and a tripping hazard. 8-6-25: Remove the hose. 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 9/9/2025
13. High risk7/16/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure all staff are re-trained on the proper 2 step cleaning process for both tables and diapering surfaces. Provide documentation of the training to OOL.

    Ensure all staff are re-trained on the proper 2 step cleaning process for both tables and diapering surfaces. Provide documentation of the training to OOL. 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 10/22/2025
14. High risk7/16/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff are re-trained on proper supervision. Children need to be directly supervised at all times throughout the center. Provide documentation of the training to OOL.

    Ensure that all staff are re-trained on proper supervision. Children need to be directly supervised at all times throughout the center. Provide documentation of the training to OOL. 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 10/22/2025
15. Medium risk7/16/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(i) — Cease the use of pacifier straps in room 3.

    Cease the use of pacifier straps in room 3. Regulation: Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.

    Corrected 8/7/2025
16. Medium risk6/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) — Ensure that rooms 15 and 6 are set up with the required supplies and activity areas and remove storage, or remove the rooms from the center's capacity for regular use.

    Ensure that rooms 15 and 6 are set up with the required supplies and activity areas and remove storage, or remove the rooms from the center's capacity for regular use. 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 9/9/2025
17. High risk6/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. In room 3, there were 12 children ages 2 to 5 months with 2 staff when 3 staff were needed. In room 5, there were 12 children, not all sleeping, under 18 months

    Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. In room 3, there were 12 children ages 2 to 5 months with 2 staff when 3 staff were needed. In room 5, there were 12 children, not all sleeping, under 18 months, with 2 staff when three staff were needed. 7-16-25: In room 5, there were 12 children, 1 16 months and 11 18 to 20 months, with 2 staff when 3 staff were required. 7-16-25: In room 5, there was 1 staff with 12 children, 1 child was awake and not napping. 3 staff were required. 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 8/6/2025
18. Medium-High risk5/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Ensure children's noses are wiped as required. In room 3, there were children walking around with nasal secretions running down their faces. 6-10-25: Room 13.

    Ensure children's noses are wiped as required. In room 3, there were children walking around with nasal secretions running down their faces. 6-10-25: Room 13. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 7/16/2025
19. Medium risk5/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.6(b) — Ensure all doors in interior rooms used by children remain unlocked. Remove the lock from the room 11/12 bathroom doors so children cannot lock themselves in the bathroom.

    Ensure all doors in interior rooms used by children remain unlocked. Remove the lock from the room 11/12 bathroom doors so children cannot lock themselves in the bathroom. Regulation: Doors in all interior rooms designated for use by children shall remain unlocked.

    Corrected 9/9/2025
20. Medium-High risk5/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Ensure there is 1 evacuation crib for every 4 non-ambulatory children as required. In room 6, there were only 2 evacuation cribs with 12 non-ambulatory children present.

    Ensure there is 1 evacuation crib for every 4 non-ambulatory children as required. In room 6, there were only 2 evacuation cribs with 12 non-ambulatory children present. Regulation: An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate.

    Corrected 6/10/2025
21. Medium-High risk5/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a) — Ensure children have a current Universal Health Record on file that includes all required information.

    Ensure children have a current Universal Health Record on file that includes all required information. Regulation: (a) For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 1. Each child not enrolled in a public or private school shall have had a health examination performed by a health care provider within: i. Six months prior to admission, for children who are 2½ years of age or younger; or ii. One year prior to admission, for children above 2½ years of age. 2. For each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record , and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57- 4.5(e): i. For children coming from other states or countries in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.6 and 4.7; and ii. For children who are in foster care or experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2). 3. For children enrolled in a public or private school, the center shall obtain a written statement from each child's parent indicating: I. That the child is in good health and can participate in the normal activities of the program; and ii. Any conditions or specific needs that may require special accommodations. 4. If immunizations are contraindicated for medical reasons, the center may choose to admit the child, provided that the parent submits to the center a written statement from a health care provider attesting to the following: i. The reason the immunization is medically contraindicated; and ii. The specific time period that the immunization is medically contraindicated. 5. A child shall be exempted from a physical examination, immunization, or medical treatment if the parent objects thereto in a written statement submitted to the center, signed by the parent, explaining how the examination, immunization, or me

    Corrected 9/9/2025
22. Medium risk5/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(e) — Replace the crib sheet in room 2 that is ripped.

    Replace the crib sheet in room 2 that is ripped. Regulation: Sheets, blankets and other coverings shall be: 1. Changed when wet, soiled or damaged; and 2. Changed before use by another child.

    Corrected 6/10/2025
23. Medium-High risk5/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a) — Ensure that children's sippy cups are stored in a sanitary manner. In room 1, all the children's cups were in a bin on top of each other with drinking spouts touching. 7-16-25: In room 16. 8-6-25: Sippy cups and bottles were bein

    Ensure that children's sippy cups are stored in a sanitary manner. In room 1, all the children's cups were in a bin on top of each other with drinking spouts touching. 7-16-25: In room 16. 8-6-25: Sippy cups and bottles were being stored in a clear bin, with drinking spouts and bottle nipples touching, in room 5. Regulation: 1. Food served to children who are present during normal mealtime hours or required snack periods, as specified in (b) and (c) below, shall be provided either by the child's parent or by the center. 3. If the center chooses to have parents provide food, the center shall have a supply of food at the center for any child whose parent forgets. 4. If the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. 5. Staff members shall advise parents of any repetitive feeding problems experienced by their child. 6. Staff members shall not force-feed or coerce a child to eat against his or her will. 9. Centers that provide meals shall ensure that: i. For children on special diets (for example, due to health reasons, religious belief or parental request), an alternative choice of food is provided by either the center or the child's parent; and ii. Individualized written diets and feeding schedules, if submitted to the center by the child's parent or health care provider, are posted in a location that is accessible to staff members caring for the children, and are followed. 10. The center shall have a supply of food at the center and shall serve a snack to any child who is hungry or has missed a meal. iii. Food left uneaten in a dish shall be discarded; iv. Food shall not be shared among children using the same dish or spoon; and v. Unused portions of food shall be labeled with the child's name, date, and type of food. The food shall be stored in the refrigerator, returned to the parent, or discarded with the parent's consent. All unused food shall be discarded if not consumed by the end of the

    Corrected 9/9/2025
24. Medium-High risk5/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(e) — Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking in room 1. 6-10-25: Room 1. 8-6-25: Rooms 1 and children outside on the playground from room 2.

    Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking in room 1. 6-10-25: Room 1. 8-6-25: Rooms 1 and children outside on the playground from room 2. Regulation: The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. 6.3 (a)12. The center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: i. Older infants shall not carry bottles, sippy cups, or regular cups with them while crawling or walking;

    Corrected 9/9/2025
25. High risk5/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(a) — Ensure that supplies throughout the center are age appropriate. In room 3, children were playing with magnetic tiles.

    Ensure that supplies throughout the center are age appropriate. In room 3, children were playing with magnetic tiles. 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 7/16/2025