Child Care Center
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Bright Beginners Academy IV
Little Falls, NJ
· Passaic County
151 Paterson Avenue,
Little Falls, NJ 07424
Quick Facts
Capacity
108 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
171000132
License Issued
Mar 3, 2025
Active Through
Mar 3, 2028
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
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About the Provider
Bright Beginners Academy IV is a Child Care Center in Little Falls NJ, with a maximum capacity of 108 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:30 AM - 06:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-09-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-15 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-15 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and current date. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, 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. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iv) | Ensure that the use of infant equipment, including swings, exersaucers and bouncers, is limited to 30 minutes at a times. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. The use of infant equipment including swings, exersaucers, and bouncers shall be limited to periods of 30 minutes at a time. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food. - 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. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi) | Ensure that staff wash their hands after coming into contact with nasal excretions. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. There is 1 CHRI missing. - 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). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. The center is missing this year's orientation documents. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Update the life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. - The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) | Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged as needed. - 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. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-136 | Remove the rust on the handrails leadings to the playground. - Provide and maintain in good condition handrails on all stairs with 3 or more risers. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) | In classroom 2, ensure that the adult toilet seat is fastened securely. - Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. - 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. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Remove rust form the basketball post on the outdoor play area. - 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. |
| 2022-06-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-07 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-06 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-17 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-12-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-01-09 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-23 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-21 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-17 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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