Description: Bright Beginnings Preschool and Daycare Center LLC was established in December 2008. We started as an answer to parent's dilemma in finding quality and affordable preschool and daycare for their children. As a result, Bright Beginnings (BB) offers a nurturing environment that promotes developmentally appropriate practices for our students. In addition, we wanted to ensure our parents that quality early learning can be affordable. The staffs at BB are loving, caring, nurturing staffs that enjoy what they do and as well as the children that are in their care. They are continually taking classes to keep up with the new, ever changing practices in early education. The staff at Bright Beginnings takes pride in the important role they play in your child's life and are more than happy to work individually with you in providing the best possible education and care for your child.
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| 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-06 | 3A:52-3.4(a) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. |
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| 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-06 | 3A:52-5.3(p) |
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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. Violation Observed: Repair and/or remove all broken and/or rusted toys from the outdoor play area. |
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| 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-06 | 3A:52-4.3(c) |
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The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Classroom 1 had 7 children ages 18 months-2.5 years of age with 1 staff; wherein 2 staff were required. |
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| 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-06 | 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) |
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Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children. Violation Observed: Ensure that all licensed approved areas are maintained as a classroom. Rooms 3 & 4 are currently being used for storage. |
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| 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-06 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) |
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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. Violation Observed: 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. |
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| 2022-09-15 | 2022-12-21 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. |
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| 2021-07-15 | 2021-09-29 | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure that at least two staff have updated CPR. |
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| 2021-07-15 | 2021-09-20 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) |
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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. Violation Observed: Replace stained ceiling tile in room 7. |
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| 2021-07-15 | 2021-09-29 | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure that at least two staff have updated CPR. |
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| 2021-07-15 | 2021-09-20 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) |
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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. Violation Observed: Replace stained ceiling tile in room 7. |
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| 2019-10-02 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | |
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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. Violation Observed: Replace stained ceiling tile in hallway leading to outdoor play area. |
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| 2019-10-02 | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | |
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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. Violation Observed: Complete water testing for lead and copper from faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation. |
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| 2019-10-02 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(vii) | |
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Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area. Violation Observed: Post a diagram which includes egress from the outdoor play area. |
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| 2019-10-02 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | |
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When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Violation Observed: As pertains to renewal CARI's. |
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| 2019-10-02 | 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) | |
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The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used. Violation Observed: Complete yearly orientation. |
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After reading of the other comments, I felt as though I needed to state my point of view for parents that are now researching days cares. Many of the negative comments are based on the experiences of the prior director. The current director is very nice and appears to care greatly for the children. The day care is small but the children always appear to be happy and active when I pick up my child.
The most recent comment made my a prior employee holds absolutely no bearing on my views of the day care as I know first hand that this individual did not care about the children and would sit on her phone ALL the time.
New Parents, If you are looking for a reasonably price daycare that will help teach your children and provide them with lots of opportunity for socialization, then Bright Beginnings is a good choice. IT is not perfect! it is small and you have to stay on top of everything and everyone, but i believe that is what a parent should be doing anyways.
My child is always happy when i get there to pick him up and except for a few mornings of not wanting to leave mommy, appears very happy to see everyone.
Please do not base your view on Bright Beginning on the comments of disgruntled past employees and experiences with a past director.
I was an employee at Bright Beginnings it was the worst mistake of my life. I hated going to work everyday! The staff is all about drama & gossip, they do not care for the children at all. They watch movies at least once a week so they don't need to deal with the kids. The staff is always on there phones & the director allows the staff to walk around barefoot. The one director Rebecca is very mean to the children. I witnessed with my own eyes her hitting a child just for not listening. I wouldn't recommend anybody to send there child here! It is very unprofessional & all the staff are like 20 years old or younger! If you love your child you will not send yours to this dump.
DO you love your children? do you want whats best for them? do you want them to come home clean? then do not send them here!! obviously if you look on their site they will only leave the good reviews up and not the HONEST ones!!! They will force your child to sleep with loud music(how oxy) the center itself is probably the size of my basement. no windows! no room to move around!. Everyone goes there because its cheap but the price is not worth it. the owner is so unprofessional that she was willing to start my child without providing his shot records not to mention she always looks drained and tired. understandable, but i went to other daycares where everyone energy is very high. the staff is ok however, they are teenagers that are in for the money and not for the children because before i can talk to the caregiver shes running out the door. very bad daycare
Bright Beginnings is a great preschool to send my son. He comes home and tell me all about his day and what he learned. He tells me how much fun he had playing with all of friends. The staff seems to really love and care about the children in their care, which as a mom is very important. I feel that my son is in a safe, loving, caring environment. THANK YOU Bright Beginnings for giving this mom piece of mind Donna Beaumont Preschool 4 Parent
Our son started going to Bright Beginnings when he was just 11 weeks old. As all new parents know, it's very difficult to return to work and trust other people to care for your baby. In our situation, it wasn't financially possible for one of us to be a stay-at-home parent but we quickly realized that some daycares are so expensive that returning to work , just to be able to afford daycare, was not an acceptable plan either. When we found Bright Beginnings, we knew instantly that it was going to be the best place for our son in terms of care and price. Working parents shouldn't have to sacrifice the quality of care due to financial limitations and the owner fully understands this concept. My son is ten-months old now and I love bringing him to Bright Beginnings every morning to see the big smile on his face when he sees his teachers and classmates! The new Director and all of the other wonderful staff members are kind, caring and dedicated to the work that they do everyday and as parents, we are grateful. The Demassey Family
I worked here for almost a year and it was one of the worst decisions I could have ever made. I now work at another daycare and realize that Bright Beginnings was A LOT worse than I thought it was while working there. I never felt a connection with any of the parents because we had to be very careful of what we said, otherwise the former owner would get pissed. I found mold in a child's cup and asked her how I should tell the parent and she laughed in my face and told me I could not tell her. She was only worried about herself and never kept the children in mind. Just about every class was out of ratio, which was noone but her fault considering she'd lie to the employees about the ratio of their classroom. It may be an 'affordable daycare, but I'd care more about the care for my child rather than it being affordable. DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE.
If minus 10 was a rating this center would certainly get it! The conditions in which the children are in is very subpar. The child to teacher ratio is ignored and the revolving door of 17 year old "teachers" is shocking. I tried to report this center to the state which did not matter because the director's husband is a state worker and tips her off to the inspection time and date. There are a handful of great teachers who I believe only remain to protect the children whose parents cannot otherwise afford a better place to put their kids. SHAME ON YOU STATE OF NJ for not shutting this center down! DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE!!
We chose Bright Beginnings to provide our children with a well-structured environment to channel their energy in ways that are safe, worthwhile, and fun. Other local daycares that we visited seemed more chaotic, with frustrated and harried teachers trying to keep bustling preschoolers safe and positively engaged. In contrast, the atmosphere at Bright Beginnings is usually much calmer, and the teachers have been doing an excellent job of keeping our children engaged in creative activities that are safe and educational for everyone. One of our preschoolers will be in kindergarten this fall, and we feel that our child is more than adequately prepared, both socially and intellectually. Our children really enjoy learning, and Bright Beginnings has done a great job of cultivating their interests. We really appreciate how the Bright Beginnings staff have cheerfully adapted to our last-minute schedule changes. We have also been happy with the parent/teacher communication level.
Very good workers, very mean, selfish, mean spirited owner! The ladies that work there make up for her insufficiencies, thats the only reason why I kept my kids there that long. She doesn't invest into the daycare and haven't seen one new toy. Books are old with tears in them. Don't send your kids here!