Kids at Play Lakewood LLC
LAKEWOOD, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address708 Princeton Ave, Lakewood, NJ, 08701
CountyOcean
Phone732-597-6078
Operating details
Capacity106
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/27/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High24
- Medium1
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708 Princeton Ave, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/27/2026
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2026
- Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace stained ceiling tiles in room B2. Ensure the heavily dusted ceiling grates are cleaned in room B1.
Replace stained ceiling tiles in room B2. Ensure the heavily dusted ceiling grates are cleaned in room B1. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition in 105B and the room 203 bathroom.
Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition in 105B and the room 203 bathroom. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair the ceiling over the room 104 diaper table which has a large hole and exposed insulation hanging from it.
Repair the ceiling over the room 104 diaper table which has a large hole and exposed insulation hanging from it. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the doors are cleaned in 101, 105C, in the hallway outside 105A, and 202.
Ensure the doors are cleaned in 101, 105C, in the hallway outside 105A, and 202. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the floors, floor borders, and door moldings, are cleaned in rooms 101, 102, 105A, 105C, 202, 203, the 202 bathroom, going up the stairs from the first to second floor, and the second floor hallway.
Ensure the floors, floor borders, and door moldings, are cleaned in rooms 101, 102, 105A, 105C, 202, 203, the 202 bathroom, going up the stairs from the first to second floor, and the second floor hallway. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the high chair legs and bases are cleaned throughout the center.
Ensure the high chair legs and bases are cleaned 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the missing floor tiles are replaced in room 203.
Ensure the missing floor tiles are replaced in room 203. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the staples are removed from the wall near the exit door, in room 105C.
Ensure the staples are removed from the wall near the exit door, in room 105C. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the toilet in the first floor hallway bathroom, connected to room 104, has a bolt cap. Ensure the plumbing in the first floor hallway bathroom, connected to room 104, is free of rust. Ensure the hole in the door of the
Ensure the toilet in the first floor hallway bathroom, connected to room 104, has a bolt cap. Ensure the plumbing in the first floor hallway bathroom, connected to room 104, is free of rust. Ensure the hole in the door of the first floor hallway bathroom, connected to room 104, is repaired. Ensure the ceiling light fixture in the first floor hallway bathroom, connected to room 104, is cleaned. Ensure the soap spilled on the back of the toilet is cleaned in the first floor hallway bathroom, connected to room 104. Ensure the vent in the first floor hallway double bath is operable. Ensure that the plumbing in the first floor double bath is free of rust. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the toys including the yellow cart are cleaned in room 203. Remove the broken clear toy bins in room 102. Repair or remove the broken kitchen paly set in room 102.
Ensure the toys including the yellow cart are cleaned in room 203. Remove the broken clear toy bins in room 102. Repair or remove the broken kitchen paly set in room 102. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the wall vent near the water cooler in the first floor hallway is free of rust.
Ensure the wall vent near the water cooler in the first floor hallway is free of rust. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Remove the black room dividers from room 105C.
Remove the black room dividers from room 105C. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure staff do not sweep up children's toys with the heavily soiled floor broom in room 105C.
Ensure staff do not sweep up children's toys with the heavily soiled floor broom in room 105C. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that the carpet on the stairs leading up to the second floor is free of tears and rips.
Ensure that the carpet on the stairs leading up to the second floor is free of tears and rips. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that the sink in the room 203 bathroom is cleaned and caulked. Ensure that the sink in the room 202 bathroom sink is cleaned and caulked. Ensure the room 202 bathroom is free of the urine smell. Ensure the room 202 bath
Ensure that the sink in the room 203 bathroom is cleaned and caulked. Ensure that the sink in the room 202 bathroom sink is cleaned and caulked. Ensure the room 202 bathroom is free of the urine smell. Ensure the room 202 bathroom plumbing is free of rust. Ensure the room 202 toilet is cleaned and free of urine. Ensure the tiles in the room 202 bathroom are free of holes and cracks. Ensure the handwashing cup in the sink in the room 202 bathroom 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.
Not corrected - Medium risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) — Ensure that the water cooler cord in the hallway outside room 102 is inaccessible to children. Ensure that the air conditioner cords in rooms 102, 201, 202, and 203 are inaccessible to children. Ensure that children don't hav
Ensure that the water cooler cord in the hallway outside room 102 is inaccessible to children. Ensure that the air conditioner cords in rooms 102, 201, 202, and 203 are inaccessible to children. Ensure that children don't have access to the glue gun and cord in room B2. Regulation: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure hand sanitizers and cleaning products are inaccessible to children at all times. In room 102, there was a disinfecting cleaner accessible. Abated at the time of inspection. In room 104, there was hand sanitizer accessi
Ensure hand sanitizers and cleaning products are inaccessible to children at all times. In room 102, there was a disinfecting cleaner accessible. Abated at the time of inspection. In room 104, there was hand sanitizer accessible 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure that all garbage is removed from the outdoor play area.
Ensure that all garbage is removed from the outdoor play area. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Remove all broken toys from the outdoor play area.
Remove all broken toys from the outdoor play area. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Secure the lifting green tarp in the outdoor play area to prevent a tripping hazard.
Secure the lifting green tarp in the outdoor play area to prevent a tripping hazard. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Trim the long tree branches hanging into the outdoor play area.
Trim the long tree branches hanging into the outdoor play area. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Fill in the hole near the exit gate leading out of room 104.
Fill in the hole near the exit gate leading out of room 104. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) — Ensure garbage receptacles are securely covered throughout the center.
Ensure garbage receptacles are securely covered 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) — Repair the metal chain link fence where it is rolling down . Repair the hole in the wooden fence.
Repair the metal chain link fence where it is rolling down . Repair the hole in the wooden fence. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)(7) — Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the center's license renewal.
Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the center's license renewal. Regulation: Lead paint precautions are as follows: if a previous lead paint inspection indicates the presence of lead, or a lead paint risk management plan is in progress at the center, the center shall: ensure that a lead paint risk assessment is conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, upon renewal of the center’s license; and submit the results of the risk assessment to the Office of Licensing and the local department of health.
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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Estimated monthly cost
$899/month
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About this daycare
- Location: LAKEWOOD, Ocean County
- Capacity: 106
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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