Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Bright Beginners Academy 2
North Arlington, NJ
· Bergen County
4 Ridge Road,
North Arlington, NJ 07031
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
02ALL0009
License Issued
Oct 17, 2025
Active Through
Oct 17, 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 2 is a Child Care Center in North Arlington NJ, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-22 | Monitoring,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-28 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-11-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-11 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-11 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-11 | 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.Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. - 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. |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. - In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity. |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. - First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 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) |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. The fire certificate uploaded to NJCCIS is not able to be opened. - The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. Upload the log to NJCCIS for the renewal. - 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. |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all flooring and carpeting are kept clean and in good repair. Clean the blue/white carpeting with the building design in aisle near the television. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(4) | Ensure that all carpeting is securely fastened to the floor. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Remove overgrown vegetation from the outdoor play area. - 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. |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. Ensure at least 4 sinks(50%) are tested as required by the OOL. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. |
| 2022-04-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-12-03 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-09-24 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-16 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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